Birthplace of Salem Hospital

I had my baby here and it is so gross. The nurses are mostly young, ignorant brats that pay no attention to anything you need nevermind your comfort. Go To Beverly! I Had my 2^nd baby in Beverly and it was like a 5 star hotel.

The birth of our second child at the Birthplace was a wonderful experience. The natal unit nurses and doctors were wonderful –cheerful, supportive, and attentive. It was post-​birth when the attention, support, and cheer virtually disappeared.
Despite repeatedly asking for a lactation consultant in the 48 hours post-​birth, we never saw one. Messages left with the lactation consultants after leaving the Birthplace were never returned. Our pediatrician eventually recommended we seek someone out at the Beverly Hospital, where they immediately scheduled an appointment for the next day.
There were many other dropped passes while we were there, but not responding to a mother who needs help breast feeding is pretty big.
One other thing, and this is a little nitpicky. My wife was craving something cold the night after the birth, so I went out and bought some popsicles and Klondike Bars and put them in the fridge that had numerous signs saying «This Fridge is for PATIENT FOOD ONLY.» Even though I took the extra precaution of labeling both boxes, *everything* was missing within 6 hours. Now I get that working in a hospital is no walk in the park and I am not going to lose sleep over some stolen popsicles… but really? I brought in a big basket of pastries for the entire staff. I would have been happy to have gotten you some ice cream instead if that’s what you were craving.

I gave birth at the birthplace in July 20, 2012. I had a fantastic experience. Each nurse I had was attentive, loving, and kind. I felt like they all cared about my well being and the well being of my baby. Doctors were thorough and explained everything to me and my husband so we were able to understand everything going on. My room was kept well stocked, very clean, and anytime we needed anything, we were given it. Exceptional place to give birth!

I had my first baby here this past March and had a great experience. When I was pregnant I came across a few not-​so-​stellar internet reviews on this place and it freaked me out. So, to spare future moms-​to-​be the worry, I told myself afterwards that I’d have to write a review of my *very* positive experience (and for what it’s worth I talked to half a dozen other moms in-​person who delivered at the Birthplace and had the same great experience I did).
From the moment we came through the doors (at 6am after my water broke in the parking lot!) until we left with our new little guy in hand, the entire staff here was so accommodating. I especially can’t say enough great things about the nurses– my husband and I were impressed by every one we encountered. They took the fear-​factor out of labor and delivery and once our baby arrived they hand-​held us through the first few nerve-​wracking days and nights with a newborn. By the end of our stay I was afraid we’d worn out the ‘call’ button, but the nurses here really seem to care about the moms and babies (and the partners too!) and no questions or concerns went unanswered.
The facilities were nice and clean and everyone gets their own room, which was a non-​negotiable for me. I’d definitely recommend taking a tour beforehand to see for yourself– they gave us a tour as part of our Isis childbirth class (also at Salem Hospital) and it really put us at ease. In short, I’d recommend the Birthplace to anyone and I plan on being a repeat customer for any future children.

My wife and I had a planned natural birth, and then an induction, and then she had a complication and needed an emergency c-​section part way through induction. The nurses and doctors were top notch here and we both felt very well taken care of. The emergency c-​section needed to be quick because of potential blood loss to mom and child and the doctor was clear, decisive, and led us through the process. The lactation consultants each have their own tricks but we left feeling like we had a good overall toolbox to take home and work with. They were very patient overall and understanding of unique conditions. The nurses I can’t hep enough praise on – they were truly outstanding and very helpful at all stages.
The facilities are great. I highly recommend taking the tour before you decide to get a better feel for the place but the rooms are nice, clean and very comfortable.
Tips? Get your birth plan together but make it flexible. Empty out the bassinet they provide for your home nursery – there are some goodies in there! Send your baby to the nursery at night so you can get some rest. We are all breastfeeding now but needed the bottle the first few nights so that mom could rest after the major surgery. If you do leave early avail yourself of the visiting home nurse. It was a huge comfort for us to have a nurse visit us after our stay and see us breastfeed at home and kind of give the sign off on how things were going. Listen to the lactation consultants! They help you avoid your nipples falling off. Dads should bring a good pillow!
I was hesitant after seeing some of the reviews here but personal reviews said it was great and I was glad that turned out to be the case. We would definitely deliver here again. Thanks Birthplace for making the beginning of our child’s life so memorable and taking such good care of us!