Glengarry Private Hospital

[twitch]

Hi ladies, I know it's ages away before I'll need to go there, but I was wondering if anyone had their bubs at Glengarry Private Hospital? My Ob is Dr Gan and cos I've got Private Health Insurance I thought I may as well use it and go to Glengarry because it's near home. Any info would be appreciated.

[Grizabella]

I haven't been to Glengarry myself, but I have heard nothing but good things about it. Also, my Auntie gave birth there, and she was seriously considering coming down to Perth for her last (she lives in Northam) because it was so good. She ended up having to go to KEMH, but that's a different kettle of fish!@ LOL

Maybe give the hosp a buzz and see if they do walkthroughs of the maternity ward? that may help you with your decision.

[2s'nuff]

CantWait... I had DD at Glengarry (Aug 2003) and will be having #2 there in Jan.

It is a great little hospital, the midwives are all very nice an very helpful. Put your name down for one of the ex-large suites the moment you go into labour. Last time I missed out on one of these because the maternity ward was full to overflowing. Even so, the standard rooms are great.

The hosp doen't have a kiosk (sp?), so either pack goodies for yourself, or have some ready at home for DH/DP to bring in once bub has arrived.

If you're a first time mum, go to their after birth morning tea. You get to catch up with mum's who had bub at the same time as you and talk through your experiences. It's also a good excuse for getting out and showing off bub (the midwives love it!).

And if it's close to home, it's even better. We live in Greenwood, so DH was only 10 minutes from home, and you don't have to pay for parking (SJOG in subi is paid parking now where it used to be free).

PM me if you have any questions, I'm happy to help.

[twitch]

Thanks heaps ladies! It sounds like a great hospital. This is our first so I want to have all that side of things organised so I can enjoy my pregnancy not worrying about where I am going to go, and I am so happy Glengarry is a good choice!

thanks again

[Kayte]

both my aunties have had a total of 6 kids there and would not go any where else !!! They love everyone there.. Especially Dr Tai ?? I think he was on leave though... My aunty had a baby there a month ago .. not sure who delivered i will ask her though and get back to you.

[skyejax]

i personally havent been to glengarry, but my mum has. when she had me and my brother she went to attadale hosp which bak then was owned by same people then she moved to wanneroo so glengarry was closer. she went on to hav her next 11 (no u r reading right...my mum is well known there.) kids at glengarry. she loves the service she gets there. they even hav bigger beds in some of the rooms if u want dp to stay the night (u pre arrange/request for the bigger room if u want one). my mum has been living in country (gingin and now muchea) for the past 6yrs and for her last 2 kids she made the travel there (thats how much she enjoys their hosp), granted they were both c/s so she was pre booked so didnt hav to make the mad labour dash.
goodluck with whatever u decide and with the remainder of your pregnancy and for the birth.
mary:fingerscrossed: :wave:

[duncraigmum]

HI
I had my last bub at Glengary with Dr Gan, he is fantastic and so was the hospital. I found out yesterday that I am pregnant again. A shoke as my bub (no2) is only 6mths. Unfortunetly Dr Gan isn't delivering when Im due. Can anyone recommend another Obst. who delivers at Glengary?:)

[wildfire]

Personally, I wouldn't go back there, had my DD there, the rooms are tiny and the staff are usually run off their feet.

[2s'nuff]

HI
I had my last bub at Glengary with Dr Gan, he is fantastic and so was the hospital. I found out yesterday that I am pregnant again. A shoke as my bub (no2) is only 6mths. Unfortunetly Dr Gan isn't delivering when Im due. Can anyone recommend another Obst. who delivers at Glengary?:)

Have you tried Katherine Harris? She delivered both my DD's at Glengarry.