prenatal care at Johns Hopkins Hospital

juliaba · March 2013

Hi,

I had my first prenatal appts today and yesterday at the Johns Hopkins Hospital (it is my first pregnancy). As I read some low opinions about the staff there, I want to share my experience:

When I came there yesterday, everyone was really friendly and helpful. The appointment with the nurse was fun, although she had to ask a lot of serious/medical questions.

Today I had an appointment with the ob/gyn and an ultrasound afterwards. Again everyone was friendly and it was a relaxed atmosphere.

To sum up, I can say that it was a nice experience and I definitely will stay at Johns Hopkins Hospital for prenatal care and delivery.

I am really happy today! The "baby" is fine (I really like ultrasound now!), the ob/gyn told me that I'm very healthy and there is nothing to worry about Smile

nynews · March 2013

Thanks for sharing! It would always freak me out when I would read negative stuff about hospital so it's always good to hear positive feedback too and more importantly congrats! The ultrasounds are SO FRIGGIN AMAZING and I know I was on some crazy momma high after seeing baby for the first time.

TNB82 · March 2013

I agree Julia -

I've now been 3 times (my pregnancy is a bit complicated) and am LOVING my OB. I am with Meredith Birsner. I switched from Greenspring- where I was not satisfied with my pre-preg gyno care, to the main hospital for pregnancy.

Who is your OB? Meredith will be away for a couple of months coming up and I want to hand pick whom I schedule with during that time. If you don't mind sharing your doc : )

juliaba · March 2013

My ob/gyn is Dr. Graham and I feel very comfortable with him. I don't know if one always has the same ob/gyn or if it does rotate I just had one appointment with the ob/gyn , but my next appt is also with Dr. Graham...

I think you will find a good alternative doctor there anyway ;

mrsmarbles · March 2013

This might be a dumb question but which John Hopkins Hospital? I am new to the area and found out I was pregnant within 5 months of moving here and had to pick a hospital to deliever at without knowing much. Do you know anything about John Hopkins Bayview or were you seen at a different John Hopkins? My other option was Howard County General which is an affliate of John Hopkins. I'm really nervous I didn't choose the right one since I don't really know anything about either.

juliaba · March 2013

Actually, I am also new to the area and haven't been to any other hospital. I chose the Johns Hopkins Hospital in the City [I think the ob/gyn is located at 600 N Wolfe St] because I live close by the hospital and my husband is working there. So he can be with me within 2 minutes once the baby decides to be born Smile

I read a lot of positive things about the Howard County General here too, so I think at the end both hospitals are fine and it doesn't matter which hospital you choose.

TNB82 · March 2013

The brand new birthing center is at the main Hopkins in the city. It just opened within the year. Haven't had a peek, but its supposed to be nice.

lvnbraves · March 2013

The new birthing center is fabulous (although I don't really like the interior design. They were going for something whimsical and to me, it's very cold & a little too abstract for kiddos). Unfortunately, I found myself there for a miscarriage and subsequent D&C, but it was great.

The new birthing rooms are HUGE. The furniture is more comfortable, the tv actually works, I thought it was a fantastic improvement.

The downside is that with the new set up, they seem to be MUCH stricter on visitors. This is only an observation, I don't know if it's true, as we didn't have visitors for this procedure but the lay-out is set up in a way that seems a little more restrictive.

I delivered my first at Hopkins and will again as well. We had a very rough start and everyone there was absolutely amazing. I'm surprised to hear that people had low opinions. My OB is also with Hopkins. I can't say enough good things about all phases there - from prenatal genetic counseling to a NICU stay, two infant surgeries, etc. They were wonderful.

tropicalmommy17 · February 2014

Im so glad to read your post Since I work for Hopkins and we have EHP they changed the way our insurance is set up and if we do not go with a Hopkins hospital we will pay 10% more If we go with Hopkins its covered 100%. So im leaning towards the main hospital even though I love franklin square. Any suggestion on doctors?

Erin021684 · February 2014

It is really nice to see good post about both Johns Hopkins Hospitals. It made me a little nervous when I was pregnant, because there was very little said about either hospital and the few reviews I did find did not have much to say (negative or positive). I gave birth at Johns Hopkins Bayview about a year and half ago and had a wonderful experience there. At that time they had also just recently redone their labor and delivery floor. I was very happy with my nurses and care throughout my whole stay. It is a teaching hospital so their were some residents and fellows in the room during delivery but I was ok with this as I work in the health care field and know how valuable that experience can be for them learning. I also had some prenatal care at the main hospital in the city and had a great experience with them as well. I would recommend either hospital from my experience and I definitely plan to have my next child their as well!

Katiec95 · March 2014

I recently delivered at JHH Bayview and I could not compliment all of the staff enough for their professionalism and warmth/patience throughout my delivery process.

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