I am with Dr. Elsa and I think she is fab.
Never rushes ur appointments.. quite open to different positions to labor and deliver.
It takes arnd 2-3months to get ur first appt, but after u take a package, they slot u in pretty much where u want.
I am due to pop in another couple of weeks, so I can tell u more abt the delivery and stuff then, but from what I hear, Dr. Elsa is very good and promotes natural birth. She is quite happy for me to have my doula with me and she gives her mobile number too if thats any help.
enough good things to go with american hospital :)
i have got an appointment of Feb's last week with Dr. Raj. hopefully everything will turn out good.
thank u so much ladies for ur replies
Good luck Orchard ...Im sure everything will be just fine with Dr Raj.
Just looked at american hospital website and there are only 3 obgyns now, is that right? I had my LO there 2 yrs ago and there were loads more then! Just wondering whether to go there or medcare and best dr for 3rd c section, feeling rather apprehensive.
I had my first DD at the American Hospital 2 years ago and can't say enough of positive things. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with #2 and Dr. Raj is my OBGYN. She is wonderful. My DH and I like her a lot. Overall the AH has great facilities. Like someone mentioned here before there was a new addition to the building and they have expanded the maternity ward. The rooms are nice. It doesn't feel like you're in a hospital. When it comes to appts with Dr. Raj she is pretty booked up but she will always see you/squeeze you in when in need. She gives her mobile number in case you have any questions. I know some drs do not do that. Good luck with making your decision. I would recommend to see both drs and see which one you like and find comfortable to be with.
I had DR Raj 18 months ago throughout my pregnancy and she gave me a c section, just discovered im pregnant again and ive booked in with her for 3 weeks time ( shes a great Doctor) never a problem getting appointments with her...I think i must have had waited twice for more than half an hour due to her having to go to an emergency.
I believe there are new delivery/labour rooms at the American due to the new building opening dont quote me on that i will find out at my appointment.
Midwives and nurses were all good with me any problems they would come to your room...any help with the baby they are their for you. i was in hospital for 4 days after, and i truly enjoyed my stay there.
The only negative thing was the food lol
The new building is up and running complete with the new delivery suites and rooms
I had DR Raj 18 months ago throughout my pregnancy and she gave me a c section, just discovered im pregnant again and ive booked in with her for 3 weeks time ( shes a great Doctor) never a problem getting appointments with her...I think i must have had waited twice for more than half an hour due to her having to go to an emergency.
I believe there are new delivery/labour rooms at the American due to the new building opening dont quote me on that i will find out at my appointment.
Midwives and nurses were all good with me any problems they would come to your room...any help with the baby they are their for you. i was in hospital for 4 days after, and i truly enjoyed my stay there.
The only negative thing was the food lol
Have you phoned the hospitals to find out when you can get an appointment with either of those dr's? Both of those hospitals are good, so you can't really go wrong. I don't know about either of those dr's apart from on here they seem quite highly recommended.