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Milwaukee Area Question

kplow8610kplow8610 member
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Hi there,

I am new to this board so I am sorry if this question got asked. But I live in the Milwaukee area and am starting to question my physician choice and hospital location. Right now I am planning on delivering at the Women's Pavilion in West Allis and my obgyn is part of the Aurora system. I am from Boston and know nothing about the hospitals here and when I did a search on my doc and hospital, I saw mixed reviews.

 I am starting to get really nervous about my selection and am not even sure I can change since I am 14 weeks now. 

Can anyone offer any insight or make any recommendations for a good obgyn or hospital? 

THANKS!!!

 

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Re: Milwaukee Area Question

  • SaraevhSaraevh member

    If you are not happy switch doctors!!!  It's never too late.  I ended up staying with an OB I didn't like and regretted it.   

     I delivered both of my kids at Women's Pavilion and had a good experience there.  Dr. Powell delivered my son (even though she wasn't my OB and actually wasn't even in the same group as my OB ... long story) and I loved her. 

    She is now my new doctor and has been great.   

     

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  • samibear74samibear74
    I also delivered at West Allis.  The experience was great. Dr. Powell was in my group but did not deliver my son.  I will say that she was beyond excellent. Maybe switch to a different Dr group at West Allis? Powell is in Suite 501 with Miller-McCarthy who is also great.  Dr. Hayes delivered my son and I really liked him too. Let me know if you have more specific questions about the delivery!
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  • kqskqs member
    I also delivered at West Allis- Dr Star was my dr. Loved her, but hated my experience at West Allis. After DD was born, i had to wait 5 hours to go up to 3rd floor. (they didnt have any beds available until then). When we finally got up there, we were literally on our own. Nurses only came in for vitals and meds. For a FTM, i had no idea on what i was supposed to be doing and not doing. It was just very frustrating. After that first night, DD was cleared to be discharged, and as soon as my dr came back in, i asked to be discharged early because i hated the experience so much. Room was tiny. Bed uncomfy. IV left in for 17 hours because the lab staff didnt get the order until i was ready for Discharge when it should have been done at 6am. just not a fun experience at all.
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  • shorty6788shorty6788 member

    You can change doctors and/or hospitals at any time you want.  Your mommy and you should only be where you are comfortable.  Its your choice.  If you're not happy (which you should be), then change it up to your liking.

    I have a Wheaton OB and I love her.  I gave birth the first time (and will be returning this next time, also) at St. Josephs.  Its the number one baby hospital in the midwest.  I had a wonderful experience in both labor and delivery, and recovery.  Everyone was so attentive and kind.  It was a memorable experience.  I would recommend it.

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  • KraneRNKraneRN member
    I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr Powell and the other physicians in that practice. Amazing doctors! I had only great experiences at west allis memorial. I delivered both DD and DS there.
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  • irish city girlirish city girl member

    I'm a little late to the game, but I delivered both of my sons at West Allis and had a good experience.  

    I see Dr Stephen McAvoy for my yearly visits and all of the OBs for prenatal visits and have liked them.  Dr Williams delivered DS2 and I had a good experience with her.  I also saw Allie McNeil (a midwife) for 1 appointment and thought she was fantastic.  I would highly recommend this group. 

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  • lyndz333lyndz333 member

    Shorty, may I ask if it is St. Joe's on Burleigh in Milwaukee? I live in Milwaukee and wanted to have my baby there [I'm biased, I was born there!] but my current doc is based out of Menomonee Falls.  I've been living in Milwaukee for 6 years and have yet to switch my doc.  Now that we got our BFP this past weekend there is even more of a fire under my behind!  

    If it is indeed St. Joe's may I pick your brain regarding good doc's in Milwaukee.  You don't have to tell me who you went with but I definitely could use a recommendation!  Especially since you seem very pleased with your experience.  :)  TIA!! 

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