I don’t usually leave reviews
I don’t usually leave reviews, but my experience here was incredibly disappointing and honestly traumatic.
I chose this hospital and a midwife because I wanted the best chance at avoiding a C-section. My baby was measuring large, but I tested negative for gestational diabetes. When a maternal fetal medicine doctor suggested I ask about induction, I did and was met with pushback. I was never really given the chance to try for an induction. Instead, after going past my due date, I was told a C-section was my only option. That decision, and the complications that followed, have had a lasting impact on me physically and emotionally.
As a first-time mom, my postpartum experience here was just as frustrating. When it came to breastfeeding, I was not properly educated at all. I asked questions and tried to get help, but the guidance I received was unclear and, in some cases, just wrong. I brought up concerns about a possible tongue or lip tie and was dismissed, only to find out after leaving the hospital that my son did in fact have one. By that point, the damage from an improper latch was already done and it completely affected my ability to continue breastfeeding.
The billing side has been another nightmare. I have called multiple times trying to set up a payment plan and keep getting sent in circles between departments. I was told my bills would not go to collections while they were still being processed, yet I still received collection notices. On top of that, everything is split into multiple accounts, which makes it nearly impossible to track what is going on. I have dealt with other healthcare systems and have never experienced anything this disorganized or stressful.
After having time to reflect and do my own research, I truly question the care I received, especially when it comes to maternal fetal medicine. Based on what I’ve learned, I believe things could have been handled very differently, and my postpartum experience could have had a much better outcome if better decisions were made.
I also need to be honest about how this felt. I felt pressured into a major medical decision without being given real options. It did not feel collaborative, and it did not feel like I was fully informed. It felt like something was being pushed on me rather than discussed with me.
My advice to anyone considering care here is to advocate for yourself and do not be afraid to get a second opinion. Make sure you fully understand your options before agreeing to anything, because decisions like this can affect the rest of your life.
I hope this is taken seriously so other women do not have to go through what I did.
4 May 2025
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