March 15, 2007
Martin Brotman
2351 Clay St.
7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Dear Mr. Brotman:
I am writing to you to share my enthusiasm and support for the Labor and Delivery program at St. Luke’s Hospital. I delivered my son in September 2004 at St. Luke’s Hospital through Homestyle Midwifery. Late in my pregnancy I developed a condition that increases the risk of stillbirth. Because of this I was in the Labor and Delivery ward for a few days and worked with many nurses and doctors, in addition to the Homestyle midwives. At every level my care was fantastic. I met with Yeshi Neumann and Dr. Laura Norrell to establish a course of action I was comfortable with to induce labor. As a team Dr. Norrell and Yeshi were respectful and receptive to my concerns and at the same time ensured that the safety of me and my baby were the top priority. Working with Homestyle Midwifery and the St. Luke’s staff I was able to naturally deliver a healthy baby. In addition to the doctors and midwives, the Labor and Delivery nurses at St. Luke’s were wonderful. The nurses were sensitive, competent, friendly, very caring, respectful, and responsive. In my opinion, the Labor and Delivery nurses went above and beyond the call of duty to provide the highest level of care. The commitment to safe and natural childbirth at St. Luke’s was very evident.
The sentiment that St. Luke’s provides a very important service to families in San Francisco is not one I share alone. I recently asked members of the Golden Gate Mother’s Group to share their thoughts on St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery: these letters are attached.*** In addition, a member of the Golden Gate Mother’s Group recently asked what hospitals were most supportive of natural childbirth in San Francisco. The responses were overwhelmingly in support of St. Luke’s. I have also attached this posting with the responses that relate to St. Luke’s. It is my understanding that changes are being considered at St. Luke’s based on the recent acquisition by CPMC. If any changes are made to St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery, I would strongly encourage those changes to bolster the current program.
Thank you for considering the thoughts of mothers who have experienced first-hand what a wonderful resource St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery is.
Sincerely,
Meredith Kurpius
Martin Brotman
2351 Clay St.
7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Dear Mr. Brotman:
I am writing to you to share my enthusiasm and support for the Labor and Delivery program at St. Luke’s Hospital. I delivered my son in September 2004 at St. Luke’s Hospital through Homestyle Midwifery. Late in my pregnancy I developed a condition that increases the risk of stillbirth. Because of this I was in the Labor and Delivery ward for a few days and worked with many nurses and doctors, in addition to the Homestyle midwives. At every level my care was fantastic. I met with Yeshi Neumann and Dr. Laura Norrell to establish a course of action I was comfortable with to induce labor. As a team Dr. Norrell and Yeshi were respectful and receptive to my concerns and at the same time ensured that the safety of me and my baby were the top priority. Working with Homestyle Midwifery and the St. Luke’s staff I was able to naturally deliver a healthy baby. In addition to the doctors and midwives, the Labor and Delivery nurses at St. Luke’s were wonderful. The nurses were sensitive, competent, friendly, very caring, respectful, and responsive. In my opinion, the Labor and Delivery nurses went above and beyond the call of duty to provide the highest level of care. The commitment to safe and natural childbirth at St. Luke’s was very evident.
The sentiment that St. Luke’s provides a very important service to families in San Francisco is not one I share alone. I recently asked members of the Golden Gate Mother’s Group to share their thoughts on St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery: these letters are attached.*** In addition, a member of the Golden Gate Mother’s Group recently asked what hospitals were most supportive of natural childbirth in San Francisco. The responses were overwhelmingly in support of St. Luke’s. I have also attached this posting with the responses that relate to St. Luke’s. It is my understanding that changes are being considered at St. Luke’s based on the recent acquisition by CPMC. If any changes are made to St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery, I would strongly encourage those changes to bolster the current program.
Thank you for considering the thoughts of mothers who have experienced first-hand what a wonderful resource St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery is.
Sincerely,
Meredith Kurpius
Mother of Nolan, born 9/18/2004
> Hi Moms***
>
> I am currently with CMPC and just found out that they have very high
> epidural rate and c-section rate. This is very concerning for my
> husband and I because we would like a 'natural birth' (no meds, vaginal
> birth, no IV, etc.) for our son. We are concerning that they won't be
> supportive of our birthing plan.
>
> I heard that St. Luke's might be a better option for me since they are
> more experienced with natural births. However, I am calling out to
> mom's who have had a natural childbirth at CPMC or somewhere else and
> would recommend their medical group, hospital, etc. based on their
> experience.
>
> I am almost in my last trimester so it would be a drag to change now,
> but I want to be sure that I have the birthing experience that I want.
>
> I will post a summary.
>
> Thanks Moms!
Responses Regarding St. Luke’s:
-St. Lukes is fantastic! If you are interested you should check out St. Lukes Women's Center all of the Doctors and Midwives are AWESOME!!! Let me know if you would like any more info.
-I also was at CPMC and it really scared me, the C section rate and the fact that my medical doctor told me they don't allow Doulas in their practice. I politely walked out of her office after telling her that research shows that women who have Doulas feel better about their births. And usually they are shorter. In order for CPMC to have an anesthesiologist on the floor of labor and delivery that doctor needs to administer drugs to 80% of the mothers coming in. And they go door to door and solicit their services.Go to Homestyle Midwifery Program at St. Lukes, it is so fabulous. In the end I ended with a C-section but it was my idea. And not one of my healthcare team mentioned it to me. I was in prolonged labor which very very very rare. I feel really good about my birth. Call them to arrange a tour.415-643-3378 Speak with Yeshi Neumann. Also, homestylemw@... Check out their website too. You won't get Filet Mignon in the hospital afterwards, St. Lukes is a poor hospital, but these women rock and know what they are doing.
-You are right. If you want to go natural switch to St. Lukes or UCSF much more supportive of the natural childbirth. I loved being at CPMC but got the epidural. My pre-natal yoga teacher who's also a doula said she wouldn't deliver babies at CPMC because they really encourage women to get epidurals.
>
> I am currently with CMPC and just found out that they have very high
> epidural rate and c-section rate. This is very concerning for my
> husband and I because we would like a 'natural birth' (no meds, vaginal
> birth, no IV, etc.) for our son. We are concerning that they won't be
> supportive of our birthing plan.
>
> I heard that St. Luke's might be a better option for me since they are
> more experienced with natural births. However, I am calling out to
> mom's who have had a natural childbirth at CPMC or somewhere else and
> would recommend their medical group, hospital, etc. based on their
> experience.
>
> I am almost in my last trimester so it would be a drag to change now,
> but I want to be sure that I have the birthing experience that I want.
>
> I will post a summary.
>
> Thanks Moms!
Responses Regarding St. Luke’s:
-St. Lukes is fantastic! If you are interested you should check out St. Lukes Women's Center all of the Doctors and Midwives are AWESOME!!! Let me know if you would like any more info.
-I also was at CPMC and it really scared me, the C section rate and the fact that my medical doctor told me they don't allow Doulas in their practice. I politely walked out of her office after telling her that research shows that women who have Doulas feel better about their births. And usually they are shorter. In order for CPMC to have an anesthesiologist on the floor of labor and delivery that doctor needs to administer drugs to 80% of the mothers coming in. And they go door to door and solicit their services.Go to Homestyle Midwifery Program at St. Lukes, it is so fabulous. In the end I ended with a C-section but it was my idea. And not one of my healthcare team mentioned it to me. I was in prolonged labor which very very very rare. I feel really good about my birth. Call them to arrange a tour.415-643-3378 Speak with Yeshi Neumann. Also, homestylemw@... Check out their website too. You won't get Filet Mignon in the hospital afterwards, St. Lukes is a poor hospital, but these women rock and know what they are doing.
-You are right. If you want to go natural switch to St. Lukes or UCSF much more supportive of the natural childbirth. I loved being at CPMC but got the epidural. My pre-natal yoga teacher who's also a doula said she wouldn't deliver babies at CPMC because they really encourage women to get epidurals.
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