Kelsey Lohmeyer

Review of Shawnee Mission Medical Center

My midwife made all the difference with my deliver...

My midwife made all the difference with my delivery of our first born at SMMC. The nurses were amazing, truly cared and took care of my baby and I. My rating unfortunately is knocked down a couple stars because of some of my experiences with the high risk doctors that I had to be seen by because of my health while pregnant- very poor communication. I don t know what I would have done if I hadn t had my midwife there to be my advocate and make sure there was clear communication between all parties. Now my midwife is no longer backed to deliver at this hospital, so I will definitely not be returning. I believe in a women s right to choose her birth experience and having a strong advocate, like a midwife, is my right. If SMMC wants to improve their labor and delivery and become a stronger hospital, they need to up their game and support midwives delivering babies. #optionsinbirth