Hi all! First pregnancy and I’ve narrowed it down to Swedish First Hill vs UW Medical Center Northwest, and I’m torn.
I’m leaning UW NW, their midwives and nurses get amazing reviews, and their intervention/C-section numbers are noticeably better than Swedish’s for low-risk first births according to hca. My priorities are simple: clinic resources, staff who are kind, able to explain why they’re recommending something and respect my wishes (hoping for a natural birth if possible). It’s my first time so I don’t know what I don’t know.
But: I live in Belltown with no car. Swedish is 10 min away; UW NW is up at N 115th, which means a trek for every prenatal visit plus the day-of trip. Also Swedish has the big Level IV NICU on-site, which is reassuring for worst-case scenarios.
Complicating things – I had a bad experience at Swedish before (rude staff, misdiagnosed a fracture as a sprain), so I’m a little wary even though their birth center reviews are very positive.
Anyone delivered at either this year? How was the staff about your birth preferences? Anyone done UW NW car-free from downtown? Would love your opinions, ty! 🙂
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