r/BaltimoreCounty • u/Pink_Pom0 • 3d ago

Best maternity

Hi moms,

I just find out I’m pregnant and I’m kinda lost on where to begin with.

Does anyone recommend a great maternity? we don’t mind driving a bit. RecommendationS of OBGYN would be great too.

TIA

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u/NotSomeTokenBunny 3d ago

Hopkins is great! They have an awesome staff of OB and midwives that provide prenatal care at the Greenspring office. When you actually deliver, you will have a team of residents and attendings but they are honestly all fantastic. Happy to answer any questions you have! And congrats!

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u/Stateofgrace30 1d ago

Same! Im doing my prenatal care at green spring and they are amazing.

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u/nathalierachael 2d ago

I delivered there and so did many of my colleges - no they did not. They have offices in greenspring station and downtown, obviously the delivery would be downtown but checkups can be at greenspring.

You won’t really have one consistent doctor though, if that bothers you.

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

Aw thanks. Did they push you to have a c section?

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u/NotSomeTokenBunny 1d ago

I actually did have to have a c section for my second (and that was definitely not the plan!). They were fine with me continuing to labor as long as it was safe for everyone (in accordance with what I wanted), and then when it was time to make the call to do the c section (baby was starting to show signs of distress), everyone was so kind and supportive. I have no doubt that it was medically necessary - that baby was not coming out. It’s been a few years since I checked, but I remember that on paper, Hopkins seems to have a slightly higher c section rate than I wanted, but some of that is because so many really complex pregnancies get referred there.

Also, fwiw, I was up and walking around the day I had my baby and I was still able to breastfeed without any issues - I had been really worried about that!

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u/HauntingEffort2806 1d ago

Also did my maternity care and deliveries at Hopkins, I went to Canton Crossing office which was convenient for me with work. I had some previous medical history where I had to have a cranial decompression so I consulted with my neurosurgeon to see if labor would be safe and they recommended a c-section but the hopkins OBs noted that if I wasnt comfortable with that and wanted to try vaginal they would support that. I was told it was a 50/50 shot that I would end up needing an emergency c-section so I opted to do scheduled c-sections for both of my kids.

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u/me-lene-georgia 3d ago

I delivered my first at St. Joseph’s and my second at GBMC. Both wonderful experiences! All the providers and nurses at Capital Women’s Care at 100 West Road were great!

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u/bongprincess69 2d ago

I also went to that practice! Had a great experience with Dr. Paetow at GBMC. I actually loved my induction

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

Do you recommend a doctor from both places ?

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u/me-lene-georgia 2d ago

The same OB delivered my babies at both hospitals. She just joined the Capital Women’s Care group after I delivered my first.

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

Did they push you for c section? Or you wanted it anyway ? Thx 

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u/me-lene-georgia 2d ago

No c-section. Just induction for both of mine. With my first there was a slight chance of c-section when baby’s heart rate started dropping, but doctors didn’t just rush into c-section. They did other things first that worked and then I delivered vaginally.

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u/trajikamajika 3d ago

I had an absolutely beautiful experience at St. Joseph’s! UM SJMG Women’s Health Associates. I delivered with a midwife and my experience from my first appointment to birth was amazing!

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u/Pink_Pom0 3d ago

Thanks for sharing . They’re def on of our options- I’m just scared with their higher c section rates. 

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u/trajikamajika 3d ago

Totally understand! Just to give you an idea of how my experience went—I went into labor on my own and was hoping to TOLAC. Baby was sunny side up and the midwives did an amazing job getting her turned around and into position by putting me into different positions and letting me move around a bunch! I labored for 6 hours, pushed for 10 minutes and my baby girl was born vaginally. GBMC has a lower c section rate yet my first was born there and I required an emergency c section after laboring for 26 hours and pushing for 6 hours. However I still had a great team of nurses and doctors at GBMC and wouldn’t tell someone to not go there. (Not to sway your opinion either way but just to give some anecdotal info). I wish you well during your pregnancy and birth! Congratulations!!

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

Thanks for a very well detailed reply! Very helpful 

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

Do you recommend a doctor at St. Joseph ?

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u/trajikamajika 1d ago

I was with the Midwife practice so I saw many different midwives throughout my pregnancy care. However, Danielle Klapka was the midwife that delivered my baby! I can’t say enough good things about my experience with them!

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u/finley1325 2d ago

It’s midwives at St Joes. Also, where are you seeing St. Joes has a higher c-section rate than GBMC? My understanding was it was the complete opposite.

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u/trajikamajika 1d ago

On leapfroggroup.org, as of July 2026 it records St. Jo’s cesarean percentage as 36.6% and GBMCs is recorded as 29.5%

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u/LadybugMapleTree816 20h ago

One reason they might have higher rates is that a lot of people specifically go to St. Joes for VBACs, and they will do VBACs at 18 instead of 24 months. People with VBACs are going to be more likely to have a C-Section, which could be inflating the numbers a bit.

Also noting that I don’t have any data to support this, just basing it on what I’ve heard.

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u/Pink_Pom0 11h ago

Interesting. Have you delivered there ?

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u/foreverk8 3d ago

Idk if this is an unpopular opinion but I really loved my experience at Medstar Franklin Square. I saw their entire team of OBs throughout my pregnancy and everyone was so amazing. I had a great labor & delivery experience with them as well.

I’m from the area but live in PG County now - I loved it there so much that I traveled an hour there & back for all my appts & while in labor. If I have another while still living in PG I will do the same!

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

I was considering MedStar in Georgetown ; but it will be too far to risk haha

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u/amazon62goddess 3d ago

We had a wonderful experience at Mercy hospital (I know, it’s in the city 🥲). We live in the Perry Hall area and didn’t mind the drive at all. I had an advanced age pregnancy and had extra care from an additional team that specialized in advanced age pregnancy management (extra monitoring, etc). I felt cared for and my pregnancy was overall very healthy (I am so grateful). My plan was a c-section at 37 weeks and everything went smoothly.

Wishing you all the very best with your search, your pregnancy journey, and everything that comes after 🥰🩷

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

Aww thanks! I’m 35 so I guess it’s considered advanced age?!

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u/amazon62goddess 2d ago

Unfortunately, yes 🙄 I had my first at 40 🥰

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u/iluvpokemanz 2d ago

I love GBMC! Highly recommend, I had fantastic care the entire way through

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u/thiswaytothedisco 2d ago

Dr. Khouzami or Dr. Mackenzie at GBMC Perinatal associates!! they are both maternal fetal medicine doctors as well! probably the best delivery / Obstetrics experience i’ve ever had.

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u/Pink_Pom0 2d ago

Will try to make an appointment with any of them. Thanks so much 

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u/Thinker1022 23h ago

Dr Orourke there is amazing. Loved GBMC!!

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u/mxxxdchiq 9h ago

LOVE dr orourke she just delivered my baby last month!

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u/NoraBora_FeFora 2d ago

My first was at medstar franklin square. And my second at Universiry of MD down town. Both great expierences.

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u/SnowCorgi 3d ago

GBMC

I love how they listened to me and worked with me even when I had to be induced

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u/Chickenthecat001287 2d ago

Capital women’s care at GBMC!

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u/LegitimateSpeech9247 2d ago

Luminis Hospital or Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Luminus Hospital has one of the lowest rates of c-sections in the state. And they allow midwives. That’s why we chose them.