I delivered in late May. Some good things, some bad, but overall I was happy with my experience.

In the PETU my nurse seemed to be bothered when I came in claiming to be in labor (as if I was making it up). She changed her tune when they checked me and I was 7 cm.

I was then taken to L&D where I had a terrific experience. My first nurse was amazing, which worried me about the shift change at 7am - no way would I get 2 great nurses, but I did!

Dr. Lokey from Women First delivered. I did not see her regularly for pre-natal care but had met her once. She was wonderful.

What I did not like about L & D was the visitor policy. Not that I needed 50 of my closest friends cheering me on, but I was only able to have my husband and 2 supports. My father was not allowed to come back to even say hello which was frustrating. They claim it's a security issue, which I understand, but why after my baby was born did they let everyone come back to visit?? I just didn't get that.

My nurses in maternity were ok. No one was particularly warm or overly friendly. Thankfully I did not share a room the whole time but my husband was still not able to stay over. I was there over the weekend and a holiday. On my discharge day I was more than ready to leave - construction started very early.

I didn't have experience with the laborist model...I'm curious to hear how that goes.

Dr Lokey delivered my first son and we loved her. She became my regular OB. She taught mos of the people in that practice. Unfortunately, they share call with people who are less than good. I really wish they didn't have to do that.

As for PETU, I felt the same way when I came in both times in hard labor. Having never experienced early labor, and pretty darn sure even the first time that this was it (second time I barely even made it to the room and was pusing in the hall) I couldn't understand why they didn't seem to take me seriously. But then a friend told me her hospital story. She had no clue what she was doing, went in way way way too early, was told to go home for a while, refused to go home, was probably difficult, insisted they call her doctor, insisted she be admitted, insisted on an epidural after the very first contraction - so, basically not every woman knows the real thing when she feels it and the intake people just decide that they won't take you seriously until they have some "proof" that you're "really" in labor. That's the hospital mentality for you. They're a hell of a lot better than they were a generation ago, but they still have a long way to go.

Has anyone delivered at Pennsy post July 1st? I know you may have something more important on your mind at this moment than rushing to your comp to write your delivery story! But I am dying to hear about this new "laborist" system and how it works in REALITY!
I am delivering in October with midwifes (hopefully in Birthing Suite)

I will be delivering at Pennsylvania Hospital in September. I am using the midwifery practice there and will ask my midwife tomorrow how the whole laborist thing is working out so far. should be interesting to hear her response...though it is still early in the game. Still, I plan on seeing a variety of midwives at appts til Sept and I'll keep checking in with them.

Just talked to my doc, so in my understanding under the new system you can request Birthing Suite regardless of whether you have been seen by Midwifery, Women's First, Pennsy or Ufberg et al practice. That's great!

Make sure to talk the doctor about the birthing suite staffing. I remember there being an issue with it and that sometimes it was not open. I tried to have my first there and it was closed (understandably) because there was a massive snow storm. However I do remember this being an ongoing issue.
Obviously post partum you are then moved to the maternity ward any how which was my biggest concern this time round (onstruction/double room etc.). You used to able to do tours of the birthing suite and i am sure you still can.

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I just delivered at PennsylvaniaHospital last week. I had a planned c-section. I knew going into it that I would not have my doctor..although he did give me the option of changing the day so I could have a member of his practice deliver. I choose to stick with my original planned date (for a couple reasons..i was first surgery of the day, childcare for older daughter, etc) and hope for the best.

As far as the surgery went, I could not have had a better experience. The doctor who delivered me was great. He came to my room prior to the surgery to meet me and talk about any questions or concerns I might have. The nurses & anesthesiologist also came in and met me and chatted with me prior to going into the OR. The surgery ran incredibly smoothly and pretty much on time. The whole team that was involved with the delivery was great!
I was slightly concerned with the new "Laborist" program, but after my experience (and the experience of other moms that I have talked to that have delivered recently), I don't necessarily think it is a bad thing. My doctor also agreed that most of his patients that have delivered since 7/1 have been pleased.

On to the Postpartum rooms....After recovery, I was moved upstairs into my room. Upon arrival I was disappointed to see I had a roommate (although I knew I probably would). My disappointment soon faded as I realized she was about to be discharged. So about an 1/2 hour later, I had the room to myself. I had the room to myself for 2 nights and days until my last night when they moved another mom in. It really was not that bad. She had delivered the day before she was moved in with me and her baby was in the NICU until late that night. She was quiet and in and out of the room to see her baby…her baby was eventually brought to the room at about 11 that night and it wasn’t too bad having both babies in the room. I was discharged the next morning. All in all it was a good experience. With PA hospital, you are never guaranteed a private room construction or not. I know many people who have delivered there prior to the renovations who have had roommates at some point in their stay. There was construction on my floor, however I barely heard anything (this could be the side of the building I was on as well...but overall I found it pretty quiet).

Talking with my Postpartum nurses (who were all pretty fantastic…except for one, but I only had her shortly on the morning I was discharged), they said that they try to give people single rooms as long as possible and try to move people in with people that are going home soon to make it as fair as possible.

So overall I will say my experience was great...sure I would have loved to have a private room the whole time as I did with my first daughter, but I wouldn't have switched hospitals over it. I can't say everyone is going to get as lucky as I was, but I hope this eases some people's minds.

Sorry this is so long...I am trying to answer any of the questions that I knew that I had before I went in. I am also happy to answer any other questions people may have.

Rebeanne, Thanks for your story! Even though I am planning to go natural, it is great to hear about your good experience with a c-section (you never know!). Your update on postpartum rooms is also comforting! Thanks!

yes, thank you very much for sharing your experience at Penn Hospital....it seems like the staff there is very committed to making the laborist model work. i have heard so many positive things from people who have delivered there in the past...it's good to know that even during a transitional period, the mat ward is still operating with its usual high standards of care.