Labor/delivery Experiences In Trin Palermo/suizo Arg?

[Vagrant Violet]

Hi, all,

I am nearing the end of my 2nd trimester of my first pregnancy, and so far, everything has gone well overall. My pregnancy with my son has been healthy and he's been a textbook example of a heatlhy baby (thank God!). My obstetrician attends Trinidad Palermo and Suizo Argentino for the births of his patients.

I've done as much research as I can reasonably do online about these two hospitals, and looked at their websites. They both look well-equipped and assuring to me, but then again, I really don't know what to specifically look for (apart from the obvious) that may be important for a smooth birth. Have any of you had experiences in either of these places (either for yourself, a partner, a friend, family member, or someone that you personally know)?

I've got some random questions that are important for me to know, but I'd rather hear them from the people on this forum, since there is very little sugar-coating here and giving birth here as a foreigner can be a specific factor that may impact my experience and expectations. I've found you guys to be mostly pretty straightforward, but I also know that if praises are sung if the situation calls for it.

Anyways, here are some of my general questions:


* Apart from your personal OB-GYN that you selected, how did you find the hospital staff (reception, nurses, anesthesiologists, specialists, etc.)? Did they respond promptly to your needs (like if you were in pain or concerned about something)? Were they patient (since Spanish may not have been your first language)? Did you find them to be compassionate or more "strictly business"?

* Due to a surgery that I underwent 10 yrs ago, there is a strong possibility that I will need a C-section. If applicable, did the hospital staff explain to you what they were about to do with each step to make it easier to deal with (it's pretty scary!)? Was the C-section performed "successfully" (not just getting the baby out safely, but doing their best not to treat you like a frog in biology class)?

* If applicable, how soon after your request were you able to get an epidural?

* Who was permitted to be with you before and during delivery?

* Were cameras/photographs permitted in the delivery room? What about for a C-section?

* Experiences with the registro civil in the hospital for reporting the birth of your baby there?

* Any noteworthy experiences right after the delivery (such as with the Apgar test, administering first round of shots, unexpected accomodations, and so on)?- Good, bad, and everything in between!

* Any other info (anything and everything is very appreciated) that could be important for me to know.


A million thanks in advance!

 

[nikad]

Anxious, mama is anxious! La Suizo and Otamendi have the best neo in Latam. There are other places that are very good too, such as Trinidad, Mater Dei, Hospital Aleman and Hospital Italiano. I have no references from Los Arcos. When are you getting your prenatal classes? Most of your questions will be fully covered there.

 

[La Marlina]

Hi Lauren,

I have never had a baby, so I can't offer much to answer your specific questions, but I used to live across the street from Trinidad, and have been there several times, accompanying others. My suegro-to-be had a stent put in at Trinidad, and my fiancé was treated for a bad illness and had his ACL surgery there. Every time I have been inside the hospital, I have been impressed by the care everyone else has received.

The other thing I know is that many celebrities have their babies (or are treated for miscarriage) there. I know this for a fact, as every time someone famous was in, the paparazzi was doing the stakeout in front of our building, waiting for the actresses / models to leave.

My future sister in law had a baby in October via C section, but she gave birth at Materdei - she lives in Caballito.

Good luck as you do your research!

 

[Farenheit]

My vote is for Trinidad Palermo, my ob-gyn Tito Lodeiro always uses that clinic as the rules are much more lax,eg. they don't force unecessary jabs and procedures on newborns.
My first baby was born at Otamendi and taken from me to the nursery for several hours against my will and to mutual distress. At Trinidad, I held my baby straightaway and then my husband accompanied him to be cleaned and weighed and then he was with me again a few minutes later and I was already nursing in the corridor as i waited to go to my room. They never took him away from me again. Great staff, no problems, very relaxed but efficient.
I had C-section due to being overdue and past the allowed limit. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions!

 

[citygirl]

In all seriousness - both are really good. I haven't delivered yet but really, you can't go wrong with either. Did you switch to OSDE 310? If not, you can't deliver at Trinidad Palermo - they don't take 210.

I would personally recommend Trinidad but only b/c it's a little smaller and more manageable (and closer to where you live).

 

[Vagrant Violet]

Hi, Citygirl!

Yes, I upgraded my plan to OSDE 310 in mid-November (right after my ex-obstetra had unexpectedly dumped me) to have more options, so that's all taken care of, I really felt that it was well worth it, hands down. It's kind of overwhelming because, yes, everything health-wise has gone smoothly and yes, both hospitals seem great, but I just have no frame of reference whatsoever, sometimes I find myself a bit unnerved and clueless.

It's almost difficult for me to get accustomed to being so "spoiled" here by the health care and maternity care, especially with my obra social. To have never paid a centavo for anything since I was approved for the Materno-Infantil coverage (not just the appointments, but the vitamins, the stretch mark cream, etc.) and to have a choice between two great hospitals is not to be discounted. Also, I'll be able to focus on my baby and not worry, "How many thousands of dollars will this cost me in the end to have a complication-free birth for a healthy infant?" and keep tabs on the clock since I'll probably have to be discharged in the standard 24 hrs, it's incredible!

Also, it's worth mentioning the fact that the law here guarantees my legal right to at least 90 days w/ full pay from my job is invaluable (in my home state of Ohio, it is up to your employer- not just if you receive any income, but if you're allowed to take off a single day for the most emotionally and physically taxing (and sometimes traumatic) event of your life!).

In any case, I am very grateful for all the feedback thus far- Thank you!...


And, NIkad- I am not exactly "anxious," per se... Let's just say "worried well"

 

[citygirl]

Hey, hope you are enjoying your time stateside! 310 does offer amazing options! I had a long chat with my FIL about the options and his comment was that he personally likes Mater Dei but Trinidad and Otamendi are great as well. It will depend what is available when you go into labor (unless you're doing planned C?) but of the big ones, they all provide great care. I still haven't decided but feel like there are so many great options, you can't really go wrong.

 

[PhilinBSAS]

Hi, all,

I am nearing the end of my 2nd trimester of my first pregnancy, and so far, everything has gone well overall. My pregnancy with my son has been healthy and he's been a textbook example of a heatlhy baby (thank God!). My obstetrician attends Trinidad Palermo and Suizo Argentino for the births of his patients.

I've done as much research as I can reasonably do online about these two hospitals, and looked at their websites. They both look well-equipped and assuring to me, but then again, I really don't know what to specifically look for (apart from the obvious) that may be important for a smooth birth. Have any of you had experiences in either of these places (either for yourself, a partner, a friend, family member, or someone that you personally know)?

I've got some random questions that are important for me to know, but I'd rather hear them from the people on this forum, since there is very little sugar-coating here and giving birth here as a foreigner can be a specific factor that may impact my experience and expectations. I've found you guys to be mostly pretty straightforward, but I also know that if praises are sung if the situation calls for it.

Yes with both - as an abuelo x 2!! The two hospital are both the best you can get. Trinidad has the more modern building but the quality of care etc equally good.

As for your detailed questions there were no problems whatsover. Partners were allowed to attend throughout. There were even little windows where the partner could show the newborn to the assembled relatives - you know how important that is here!

Relax and enjoy - this is one thing that you can actually say Buenos Aires is really good at!