When we arrived at Maple Grove Hospital, we were seated in a lovely waiting room area with a grand piano playing music. Soon the area began to fill up with about a half dozen other Daddys and Mommys with big bellies! The tour guide walked around and introduced herself to each couple. The aire was very light and happy, it was so relaxing. After walking us around the ground floor a bit to show us the gift shop, garden, and cafe- she brought us up a wide, winding staircase to the Family Birth Center, which is the entire second floor!
First we were showed the Labor and Delivery unit, which consisted of two assessment rooms intended to find out if you are in labor. From there they move you to a HUGE L&D room with wood floors, a flat screen TV, a huge window, and a couch that turns into a full size twin bed for Daddy. I kid you not, 20 people could fit into that room. Each room also has a private bathroom with a whirlpool tub!
After laboring, delivering, and recovering in that room, you are moved to a maternity room which is half as big, but still huge! The room is layed out the same as the L&D room with less medical equipment and a smaller bathroom. It also has a safe, a refridgerator, and a supply cabinet that the nurses can fill from the hallway so not to disturb you when changing shifts.
The tour guide also gave us a menu to the cafe and raved about the homemade food. I am not daft, I know it's still cafeteria food, but I am still looking forward to trying it during my stay.
So basically if I ended up going to the Maple Grove hospital, I will be having my baby and recovering in a hotel. I am crossing all my fingers and toes that this works out!
Hey Lady! I'm glad you loved the hospital, I knew you would :D I love the doctors that are there as well! They are just amazing!!! Also, the food there is also really really good! I had some when they were trying to stop my labor and doug and i were there forever :D I can't wait for Ben to be here so I can see him! Love you lots!!
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