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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks all - NP here, I'm with Kaiser and trying to decide between VHC and Sibley. So far all I've got is that VHC is 10 minutes closer and Sibley seems to have nicer rooms and may be slightly less intense about monitoring ("we need a doctor's order to switch monitor types if you want to walk in the hall" vs "uh we just let you walk"). These do not seem like significant differences, so I'm interested in hearing people's actual medical experiences![/quote]

I’m with Kaiser also and had the exact same dilemma (we’re in Arlington).  My recommendation is to go and tour both places. I immediately assumed that I’d go to VHC due to proximity and the better NICU. Then I toured it and it stressed me out. It just wasn’t for me. Told my Dr (Dr Lee at Tyson’s) and she recommended that I look at Sibley. She said that not many Kaiser patients go there so you have your own private Kaiser Dr and Anesthesiologist with you the entire time that you’re in labor, granted it wouldn’t be her because she doesn’t deliver there. Toured it, was much more comfortable there and she was exactly right. The doctors didn’t leave my side during labor. Overall, it was a wonderful experience (as wonderful as childbirth can be). [/quote]

Thanks! Can i ask what stressed you out about VHC and what you preferred about Sibley? We did your VHC, but due to a series of unfortunate events my husband had to do the Sibley tour without me, and I'm not sure I'll have time to do another.[/quote]

Smaller rooms and I just couldn’t picture myself delivering there. I know it’s unfounded because it’s an excellent hospital but it was just gut feeling.[/quote]

Thanks. I'm going to ask my doctor about staffing differences and such to help me decide at my next appointment. I did learn from another doctor that Kaiser is pulling out of Sibley in January 2020, but my baby's due in less than a month so probably no impact on me personally.
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