I had a scheduled c-section at Alta Bates this past march my experience was fine. My scar healed beautifully - no scar tissue that I'm aware of. I was able to take short walks by the end of the week, and I was able to go on short runs 6 weeks after my c section. I think it really speaks to how well the c section was executed and the team of nurses who trusted my instincts around pain management. This was important to me, because I hate the groggy feeling of being drugged up, but I didn't feel like I was being "brave" and suffering through unnecessary pain either. Personally, I did not feel the need to take any opioids after the surgery itself - was able to stick to (prescription-strength) Advil and Tylenol. Once I was in surgery, baby was born in 7 mins. Went in around 6am, and didn't have to wait around long. Such a nice part of having a planned c section. I slept more or less through the night the night before my c section. Everyone was very professional and friendly, and I healed much more quickly than I expected to. Redwood at Alta Bates in early 2020, and my experience was VERY positive. They got me some hydrocortisone cream but it took forever-because it was prescription-while lying around there.) Remember that Whole Foods is right across the way, so your partner or relatives can run to get simple things there in a pinch. (I had an allergic reaction to the tape adhesive, which caused a huge welt up my whole back wherever the epidural line was. For my first baby, I wish I had brought a small amount of some kind of simple skin oil (to remove tape adhesive) and anti-itch cream. I can't remember if they also gave me some. I also received the breast-pump that I had previously ordered & is covered by insurance. Please add your name to Sophie Hahn’s letter to Sarah Krevans, CEO of Sutter Health, urging Sutter to continue meeting with local leaders to explore all options to keep Alta Bates as a full service acute and emergency care hospital in Berkeley.It's been a while since giving birth there, but I remember getting: many swaddling blankets (take as many as you need), diapers, chuck cloths, the squeeze peri-bottle (don't forget to take it home!), bulb syringes, thermometers, toothbrush & toothpaste, the hospital stretchy underwear, large postpartum/menstrual pads, a large plastic drinking cup with straw and lid for hydration, samples of lanolin, multiple hats & a cotton long-sleeve shirt for baby, a teddy bear, (specific to my needs: a nipple shield and some tiny syringes & tubing for feeding from the lactation consultant). Also impacted would be tens of thousands of Cal students, who rely on proximity to a full-service hospital. Impacts would be most acutely felt by the elderly, the uninsured, individuals experiencing homelessness and communities of color. We must maintain our ability to respond to the present, and future, emergencies.Ĭlosing Berkeley’s only hospital could also have significant impacts on the well-being of people living throughout the region, particularly in the areas of birthing, emergency department access and disaster response. Berkeley also straddles the Hayward Fault and is vulnerable to catastrophic earthquakes and fires. Sadly, Sutter Health has announced its intention to close Alta Bates by 2030.Īnd as we’re seeing right now with COVID-19, Alta Bates plays a vital role in any major disaster. Alta Bates is the largest private, non-profit medical center in the East Bay, serving 60,000 patients a year, including 50,000 ER visits and 6,000 babies delivered.
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