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My wife had to have a surprise C-section done because the baby was early. It was an emergency procedure, and it went about as well as could be expected. I was brought in to sit with her while it happened, and there were plenty of nurses, doctors, and such taking care of business. No one made me feel in the way or anything. Quite the opposite, actually.
For her recovery, I can't complain. The nurses in the maternity section were top-notch. Again, I wasn't made to feel in the way, even though I stayed there each night. The nurses checked on her as much as needed plus extra, and were always wanting to know if she needed anything. Our baby was kept in the NICU while we were there, and no matter how many times we came down ourselves or with visitors, it wasn't an issue. Everyone we dealt with was friendly and professional. At the nurse's station in the main maternity ward, there was a "pick a nurse of the week" type of thing for visitors, but I couldn't limit myself to one. It would have seemed unfair. My wife shares this sentiment and is impressed by how well we were treated.
Years ago, this place did not seem as well run. I don't know what or who changed, but it was completely different. Again, however, I can only speak of the maternity section, which also includes the prenatal departments we had to see for ultrasounds and the like. We had visits from lactation specialists and other types, which went fine as well.
On a visit to the outpatient section, I had to explain that I was simply told by a doctor at the hospital that I was to show up. I didn't have a copy of the script as I wasn't given one. Rather than tell me "too bad, get the script and come back" the way a lot of places in this area would, the receptionist had me sit down and wait while she called the doctor's office (a couple of times) and got confirmation of the script herself. She kept me updated as to the problem of getting hold of someone there, and took the time to keep trying until someone was reached.
If there was anything I would consider a con, it was some lack of concern on the part of one doctor who wouldn't even consider letting my wife stay longer, despite the need for it. But then, a doctor in the NICU was very helpful and explained everything we needed to know. So, both extremes there. She also received dinners from the cafeteria a couple of times without having ordered anything, but even after being told that, let us keep them.
As for security, before being admitted into the section each time I left, I had to show my wristband to them through the cameras before they'd unlock the door. Exactly the way they should.
I can't comment as to anything else in the hospital at this point, but our experience with maternity was good, and helped a lot with the rough start to my daughter's life.