What is the best maternity hospital in DC? (live, delivery)

[nannoo]

We are looking at hospitals in DC for having a baby. Dear Husband prefers for baby to be born in DC (We were each born in DC.). We are thinking about Sibley, GW, Georgetown. However, we are not far from Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. I (mom) am older, so we need to make sure we have a good place that cares for moms well too. I like the extra special care that comes with a team that includes midwives, but we want great conventional doctors.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by nannoo

We are looking at hospitals in DC for having a baby. Dear Husband prefers for baby to be born in DC (We were each born in DC.). We are thinking about Sibley, GW, Georgetown.

Here is a past discussion of maternity hospitals in DC, including high-risk care: https://www.city-data.com/forum/washi...r-deliver.html

Hope this helps.

[goldenage1]

There is also a forum section in the DCUrbanMoms.com website with lots of discussions of midwife delivery. The posts are very recent. I suggest searching it for pros-and-cons about each hospital.
See this example: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/pos....page#11375603

[Deeman804]

VA Hospital Center was great for my family. I know many people who have gone out of their way to go to INOVA Fairfax though. Supposedly, great facilities there. Hope that helps!

[DCforever]

My granddaughter was born a Sibley. They provide good customer service. Normal deliveries aren't medically complex. Go where the people make you feel comfortable.

[kyle19125]

Sibley has that tradition of being quieter and is more patient-focused than some of the larger hospitals in the area.

[RLCMA]

I've heard Sibley is good.

[ijyeo85]

If you still have time, try visiting the hospitals and talk to the doctors. Whoever makes you feel the most comfortable should be one in my opinion. Heard GW has great reputations on both midwives and conventional docs but very difficult to get in. Congrats and good luck.