I gave birth at Sibley 2.5 years ago. I had a mixed experience, but don't know how much things have changed.
The labor/delivery nurses were fabulous at following my birth plan, not suggesting drugs, letting me labor in any position, and letting me spend as much time in the shower as I wanted. I had to be monitored for 20 minutes each hour, but the nurse was happy to hold the monitor so that I could be in whatever position I wanted.
Delivery itself was much less good. They had me on my back with directed pushing. I was too tired to argue about it.
The post-partum nurses and lactation consultants were beyond terrible. Just awful.
I suggest you choose your care provider first, then find out where he/she has privileges. Also, consider having a doula -- mine was invaluable.
Good luck!
The labor/delivery nurses were fabulous at following my birth plan, not suggesting drugs, letting me labor in any position, and letting me spend as much time in the shower as I wanted. I had to be monitored for 20 minutes each hour, but the nurse was happy to hold the monitor so that I could be in whatever position I wanted.
Delivery itself was much less good. They had me on my back with directed pushing. I was too tired to argue about it.
The post-partum nurses and lactation consultants were beyond terrible. Just awful.
I suggest you choose your care provider first, then find out where he/she has privileges. Also, consider having a doula -- mine was invaluable.
Good luck!
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