Anonymous wrote:Delivered 2x at Sibley with Sanders and Schaffel and recommend them very highly. They do not take insurance in-network and we budgeted over multiple years to make that expense possible. They are amazing and worth the expense/sacrifice for those who can.

Wow how much did that end up costing? And what did you feel you got for that premium?

Delivered 2x at Sibley with Sanders and Schaffel and recommend them very highly. They do not take insurance in-network and we budgeted over multiple years to make that expense possible. They are amazing and worth the expense/sacrifice for those who can.

You won’t regret it! Like the PP said he is so caring and flexible. I have recommended him to all of my friends who are expecting!

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Anonymous wrote:Can’t say enough good things about Malcolm DeSouza ( he primarily delivers at Sibley but does have access to GW for complex deliveries. His practice is so well run- no waiting on hold for 20 minutes to get a person and he is wonderful. I have had both of my babies with him and I highly highly recommend!

100% agree. He is compassionate, understanding and supportive of you and your needs. Best doctor I have ever had. Like PP, I find his staff nice and very responsive.

Oh I’m so glad to read this! Pregnant with my first and just made an appointment with Desouza.

Anonymous wrote:Can’t say enough good things about Malcolm DeSouza ( he primarily delivers at Sibley but does have access to GW for complex deliveries. His practice is so well run- no waiting on hold for 20 minutes to get a person and he is wonderful. I have had both of my babies with him and I highly highly recommend!

100% agree. He is compassionate, understanding and supportive of you and your needs. Best doctor I have ever had. Like PP, I find his staff nice and very responsive.

Can’t say enough good things about Malcolm DeSouza ( he primarily delivers at Sibley but does have access to GW for complex deliveries. His practice is so well run- no waiting on hold for 20 minutes to get a person and he is wonderful. I have had both of my babies with him and I highly highly recommend!

navyyard101 wrote:fwiw, if it makes a difference, i'm 32, first pregnancy (if that wasn't obvious already), and got pregnant on my 4th IUI cycle! Don't think I should have high-risk pregnancy from these factors, but you never know. So far the first ultrasound is normal.

I had a low-risk first pregnancy at 31 and almost died from a severe post-partum hemorrhage after an otherwise uncomplicated vaginal birth. The things that made a difference for me were that the hospital had plenty of blood, and also access to interventional radiology on site. I think it’s likely that most of the major hospitals in DC have those things too, but I’d encourage you to keep in mind the possibility of life-threatening complications even for low-risk births. Congratulations, and good luck!