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Anonymous wrote:mommy2be wrote:Thanks everyone! So for more context - we currently live and work in DC but will be moving to Bethesda soon. DC will probably be more convenient since we would typically be coming from work for our appointments. I prefer a doctor over a midwife. I am not high-risk, but would prefer to be at a place that has a great NICU. Based on that, do people have suggestions? What do people think about Georgetown Medstar?
I was low-risk and planned to deliver at Georgetown because it was convenient for me. Ended up suddenly developing HELLP at 32 weeks, needed an emergency c section and baby spent 6 weeks in the NICU. I couldn’t have been happier with my decision to deliver there! If I had chosen Sibley for a “cushier” experience I would have been separated from my baby as she needed care that the special care nursery at Sibley couldn’t have provided. I stayed at Georgetown for 5 full days and have nothing but good things to say about the staff and quality of care. Only real complaint I’ve heard from other people about Gtown (and do agree with) is that the food is quite lousy. But that’s not exactly within the realm of things I’d base my delivery decision on.
My tip would be to rotate between doctors each appt. I really don’t see a benefit from only getting to know one when the likelihood that they’ll deliver you is very slim. (Only OB I really disliked was Dr Leah Orta Nieves. Everyone else fell in the good or great category. Anecdotally, Dr Tara Kelly seems to get the most favorable reviews.)
this is very helpful - thank you!!
which OB at georgetown have people had good experience with?
Thanks for that! What do people think of Sibley? That's the one that has the cushiest experience, but not as good a nicu right?
Anonymous wrote:do you want the place that will be the cushiest for you? or that has access to the highest-level NICU? Because those are not the same place.
i definitely prefer access to the highest level NICU in case something goes wrong. where would that be?
Yes I will already be in Bethesda by the time I am due.
For those who liked Georgetown Medstar - what did you like about it? And which doctor?
WHC is MedStar Washington Hospital Center?
For those who liked Georgetown Medstar - what did you like about it? And which doctor?
WHC is MedStar Washington Hospital Center?
Thanks everyone! So for more context - we currently live and work in DC but will be moving to Bethesda soon. DC will probably be more convenient since we would typically be coming from work for our appointments. I prefer a doctor over a midwife. I am not high-risk, but would prefer to be at a place that has a great NICU. Based on that, do people have suggestions? What do people think about Georgetown Medstar?
Hi! I am expecting and am wondering what people have heard about where the best hospital to deliver in the DC area is? Pros/cons of places? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!