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07.08.08, 18:41 PM Expecting
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Can anybody recommend an obgyn or midwife at St. Lukes Roosevelt? thank you! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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My OB is with Roosevelt. Kurt Christopher and Shawna Hedley. There is also Dr Sean O'Henry in their practice. All very nice. 212-599-4400 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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yes, love them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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me too. I'm on my 3rd dc and wouldn't go anywhere else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Sandra Woods CNM- Sandy is tremendous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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thank you. Is the practice supportive of natural child birth or connected to the birthing center? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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I love them, too. They are all great, especially Hedley and O'Henry. Though their office staff stinks. Sometimes I had to call afterhours even to get a message through to them, and I had a high risk pregnancy. The doctors apologized for their staff on more than one occasion. Their nurses are great, though. They are totally supportive of natural birth and also VBACs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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another ditto. And the early hours (8am office apts were great) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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i've been a long time patient of this practice, even before i was pregnant - they really hurt themselves by not having a better staff. the billing and office staff are horrific. and there is only one woman at the front desk that will potentially be polite. love the docs, but when you're needing to go to a place every 4 weeks, the rudeness is more than i could handle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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they are not pro on natural birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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A friend of mine recommended Dr. Hedley. Although I've heard nightmare stories about their front desk, I could overlook it for the right DR. Do you know if she is supportive of natural births? Or would collaborate with a midwife or doula? I know she doesn't deliver in the birthing center. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.12, 02:37 PM Flag
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Nevermind. Just saw the answer above that they're not pro natural birth. Too bad, I've heard she's lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.12, 02:38 PM Flag
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WEst Care on 77th street. They deliver at st lukes. I like them all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Same. That was mine. They were really on top of things and the waits were always short. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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Me too - I love them all - they are low key but totally professional and they are the best! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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They deliver at Roosevelt - 59th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Do any of them deliver at the birthing center or are they all only L&D? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.12, 02:35 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Silvia Blaustein [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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I believe it's Sylvie Blaustein = Manhattan Midwifery Services. Google St. Luke's Roosevelt, then look at their provider directory, Sylvie's firm is listed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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LOVED her and her fellow midwives. They ended up delivering my son (as a backup for my OB) and I would absolutely go to them this time if they took my insurance........ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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It's called Midwifery of Manhattan, and while I had some issues (really, with "the system" more than them), I think it's the best you can find, and they were *totally* there during my labor and delivery. They take a ton of time w/ you at appointments, rarely a wait, etc. There are four of them, which has its plusses and minusses, but more plusses, I think. I think they no longer take insurance directly at all (I got in under the wire since I was already a patient, but they were phasing out taking it last year), but I would definitely consider them anyway, figure out if it would be doable for you. As I said, I think they're the best you're gonna do w/ a hospital birth. Their number is 212-957-3006 (you can also find out from the birth center directly who can deliver there -- and interview with all them, why not!) GL... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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^^^ who can deliver there -- and interview with all them, why not!) GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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Gae Rodke. She is great and is doing my second c-section tomorrow! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Sandra Woods CertifiedNurse Midwife - The Birthing Center at St Luke's Roosevelt. She is simply excellent AND wonerful! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:41 PM Flag
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I would like to get in touch with someone who has had a good experience with Sandra Woods since I will be delivering with her at the BCenter. Please let me know if you would like to share your experience with me. Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.01.09, 03:38 PM Flag
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Katrina Bradley, although she's out on maternity leave until October so if you're pregnant now, you would end up with 1 of her 2 partners, Anna Rhee and I don't know the new one's name, until Bradley returns in Oct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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stay away from Anna Rhee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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i loved her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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I'm the original OR; I had a mixed experience with Rhee. She is certainly competent, no question there. But she had a moment of bad judgment while I was in labor, and it made me not like her so much, even though everything turned out fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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gotcha. its a very personal decision, but i always felt well-cared for and respected with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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I did too, until I was in active labor (could hardly talk, still at home, had been 3 cm for 5 days, 2nd db) and I refused to promise to allow her to rupture my membranes if not progressing. So she told me that she would stay at home until she heard back from the resident in triage about how far along I was (I wanted a BC birth). In the end, she apparently had 2nd thoughts immediately after hanging up with me and drove to hospital, which was good because baby was born 40 min after I arrived at the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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the promise sounds weird, but its not unusual for OBs to nto come in unless you are at 5 cm (for the BC). In my case, seh really did verythign seh coudl t make sure i had a natural birth even when baby was breech. that was important to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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I go to Dr. Margarita Oliveras there, I really like her, she is pretty new there. Very nice and not a weight Nazi like I heard the other ones were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Did anyone find Dr. Bradley was also a weight Nazi? I am 21 weeks and gained 18 pounds, but started at 120 and 5'9 so I was underweight. She told me to go on a no carb diet but everything I've ready said that is not safe for the baby. Anyone else have this experience? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.12.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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Dr. Bradley's partners are Dr. Rhee (mixed reviews, as above) and Dr. Oliveres (people love her). They have a new partner from St. Vincent's, not sure what her name is. I LOVE Dr. Bradley, and Dr. Oliveres seems great (just met her for my OB introductions around the practice). FYI, 212-603-4173, 330 East 58th St, Suite 310. On another note, I would NOT advise Dr. Jacques Moritz, another OB/GYN who has his own practice, but also delivers at SLR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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why not dr. moritz? i ask because i just saw him and had concerns, but everyone else seems to love him so i'm wondering if it was just me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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Dr. Oliveras or Dr. Wong (I think that is her name) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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Manhattan Midwifery was recommended to me by 2 people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Sorry, but I have to disagree with you. I think she stepped over the line and was clearly trying to pressure me into doing something that I was not comfortable with. I stood my ground (IN THE MIDDLE OF active labor!), and she didn't want to make an unnecessary drive from her home in Rockland County to the hospital (even though that's part of her freaking job description). I think she realized that she should be at the hospital as soon as we hung up, which is why she immediately drove in. Everyone has screw ups, and this one was harmless, but it left a bad taste in my mouth, to be honest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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^^^ Meant for poster above, not Manhattan Midwifery poster! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Hey, you had this experience and i didn't, of course your view is what matters. its just very different from my experience. (was no other doc in the practice on call/in the hospital?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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Bradley was my OB, but it was a Sunday night and Rhee was on call (Rhee and I had already spoken Sat morning because I had a lot of contractions overnight on Friday and wanted to let her know what was happening). I have to say that once she was at the hospital, she was just fine, and when db's heartrate suddenly dropped, she handled it really well. As I said originally, my feelings about her are mixed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Again, it's Midwifery of Manhattan (Silvie Blaustein), and I posted the number above... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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another vote for Dr. Bradley. Rhee delivered me and ironically I wasn't too keen on her after I got to meet her the first time (ironically, the day I delivered and guess who was on call...) but in the end, she truly pulled through for me. you just have to take what she says with a grain of salt, imo. everyone else in that practice, i loved after i met them. but again, Rhee really pulled through for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Nice to know, I'm delivering w/them in about a month. Had some concerns about Rhee, given mixed feedback. Am shooting for a BC birth, 2nd time around for me there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Sharon Patrick. Great OB who is also a maternal fetal medicine specialist. She delivers at St. Lukes Roosevelt and her practice is at 61st/5th Ave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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West Care on 92 and CPW. Lurie, Clarke, Brown. Really wonderful, amazing doctors. All female practice. Clarke delivered my ds. I really adore them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.12.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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why did you go back to July and resurrect this old post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.12.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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I didn't. I didn't even know this was from July. Somebody else must have resurrected it because I responded when I saw it appear at the top of the board yesterday. Do you have a problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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CBS Midwifery! love love love them! both midwives are amazing. they are near flatiron. 212.366.4699. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.13.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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