Which hospital in Lexington for delivering baby?

[lexgirl]

I think Central Baptist may be more "plush" but UK is the only hospital with a pediatric ICU. Hopefully that would not be something you would need, but in case of complications it is where I would want to be (a friend of mine whose husband is a doctor chose UK for this reason).

[charz]

Central Baptist. Both of mine were born there. One was an emergency C-section. My babies and I got great care and the food was great.

[timelesschild]

I had two at Central Baptist and one at UK. I actually thought I got better care at UK... although I agree that CB seemed a little more "plush" - good word.

[lexingtongal]

Personally I would only go to UK for two things: trauma or an unusual illness. Just not a fan of the pack of interns and residents present. I know it's necessary for their education but I like a bit more privacy.
I had our son at St Joseph East (actually at the time it was Jewish Hospital) and it was a wonderful experience.

[Packersnut21]

We are going back to Saint Joe's East when our daughter is born in December. They are building a new maternity wing there, it's HUGE. However it won't be done until spring of 2010.

[nathanklemz]

Central Baptist is where we had our son. It was great, the nurses were awesome and the rooms are beautiful.

[nathanklemz]

I would not send my child to UK for anything other than to get them stable then I would get them transfered to Kosairs in Louisville as fast as possible. UK's childrens hospital almost let my son DIE!