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Baptist Hospital

AnnemrosiniAnnemrosini
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Hi all! I'm in my 2nd trimester and trying to decide on the hospital for my delivery. My OB delivers at Baptist, Centennial, and Vanderbilt. I plan to take some tours, but would love some feedback from first hand experience. 
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Re: Baptist Hospital

  • Tigerlilym15Tigerlilym15 member

    I had my first baby at Vanderbilt and plan to do the same for this one. I really liked it. My L&D nurse was amazing and all of the nursery nurses were really nice and helpful. My only complaint was that it was very busy. I arrived at the hospital 8 cm dilated and had to wait about 30 minutes for a room. I did have my baby in one of their busiest months, so I don't think its always that full.

    I don't know anyone who has delivered at Centennial. What I have heard about Baptist is that they are very efficient and good at what they do, but because they do so many births people sometimes feel treated like a number.

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  • AnnemrosiniAnnemrosini

    Thanks for the information. I was a little nervous about Baptist because I've heard it referred to as "the baby factory". I'll check out Vanderbilt a bit more!

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  • Tigerlilym15Tigerlilym15 member
    imageAnnemrosini:

    Thanks for the information. I was a little nervous about Baptist because I've heard it referred to as "the baby factory". I'll check out Vanderbilt a bit more!

    I have heard that as well!

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  • creativesoul83creativesoul83 member
    Baptist is good the do have a lot of births. The nurses are very kind there and help with questions well for first time moms. I haven't personally given birth there yet, I was born there and about 6 of my friends have had their children there most have been very pleased. Check around and touring multiple places is best to find your fit and where you feel most comfortable. GL
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  • AJCagle82AJCagle82 member
    I'm delivering at Centennial. My husband works there. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the experience is like because I'm a FTM and haven't toured yet. I love my doctor and my husband enjoys working there so I feel pretty good about it. My cousin delivered both her children at Vanderbilt and was very happy with it both times. I don't know anything about Baptist (I'm new to the area).
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  • IrishTravelerIrishTraveler member
    I had my son at Baptist, and I plan to use them for the next baby. I had a fantastic experience with all of the nurses, doctors, and staff. I can't really say enough good things about it. I had a C-section, so I was there for a longer period of time, too.
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  • SalleybelleSalleybelle member
    I delivered at Centennial last year... they are great.
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  • myschlovemyschlove member
    One of my friends had a baby at Baptist and they receive daily massages from a massage therapist after birth.... jealous!

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  • PJMommyplus1PJMommyplus1
    I did delivered baby 1 at baptist and had a fantastic experience!! This baby may be going to centennial but not because of anything that happen at baptist. I had to have cs at baptist and they no longer carry a medical device that was used during recovery and centennial will.
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  • MeghanM10MeghanM10 member
    Had my daughter at baptist almost 2 yrs ago and it was a wonderful experience all around. Looking forward to delivering this next one there also.
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  • heyjaimsheyjaims member
    Had my first at Centennial and everything went great. I had a natural childbirth and the nurses were supportive. The maternity rooms are really spacious. This time around I wanted to look more into Baptist/St. Thomas Midtown but am staying with Centennial because, in case I need a c-section, my OB will also tie my tubes which they don't allow at Baptist/St. Thomas as it is a religiously affiliated hospital that doesn't allow sterilization surgery.
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