Had a baby in Pittsburgh lately? I want your OB/GYN recommendations.

ilikedirt · 10 months

I had my little guy at Magee in February. All of the "Midwives at Magee" are fantastic and you can see them for all your regular pre-natal care.

nnunley · 10 months

You might want to contact The Midwife Center to see if they have any recommendations. They were able to handle most of the prenatal stuff, and work with various Ob/Gyns if needed.

silverstrike · 10 months

I know I'll break with almost everyone else here, but my wife and I had a bad experience with Magee. In general, the "revolving door" operation there is a bit too crazy, in my opinion. It's like the WalMart of birth centers.

The only reason Magee would be needed or useful at all is the Level 3 NICU, but that's only important if something goes terribly wrong (or you know your little one will need it ahead of time).

Our second one is almost here, and we're going to St. Clair.

[deleted] · 10 months

Dr. Logan at Century Medical is super nice. I don't know where he delivers now because I had my kids at West Penn (I think they closed that part).

steve626 · 10 months

We used the Midwives at Magee. They were all very nice and as intrusive as you want them to be. But I would caution you to ask for for an ultrasound when you are 6-8 weeks before the due date, our daughter was breach and they only did digital inspections, but that is what we wanted.

If you are looking for a pediatrician recommendation we really, really like GIL pediatrics in the East End (above Trader Joes). Good luck!

infiniteatbest · 10 months

This doesn't answer your question but have you considered a Doula as well? Personally I think everyone should have one if they are planning on having a baby. If you haven't heard of them, they basically are your coach and mentor until you have the baby, while you are in labor, and for a few weeks post-birth. more info

I can recommend a fantastic Pittsburgh doula if you are interested!

RastaMom · 10 months

Magee's birthing center and delivery is great, and I was seen in their Yellow Unit. It was crowded and I didn't like the OB visits there. There was one time I stood in the room for 3 hours, 8 months along, while my doctor was taking walk ins and my appointment was completely ignored. If you can get into the Red or Blue units, my experience with them was much better.

My only issue whatsoever with L&D was that my husband was kind of ignored and looked down on by the nurses and doctors during the early morning shift while I was in labor, presumeably because we were 19 and 21 and our last names were still different, but either way I didn't like it. Other than that tiny tidbit they were great.

htfubike · 10 months

Midwife center @ 29th & Penn. On delivery day, we were in & out, back home where we should be 5 hrs later. AGH is a few mins away in case of emergency. Medicine is awesome, but some things shouldn't be overcomplicated and clinical, such as childbirth.

dhv1258 · 10 months

I've got one on the way in Sept., and apparently Magee is the five star treatment.

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