Kathleen Slone & Assoc

12/29/06

Healing birth, wonderful care

by 3birds at Citysearch

I went to Kathy Slone for my 4th pregnancy, after having bad birth experiences, including a loss. Everyone in this practice was kind, compassionate, professional, and capable. Even though I had to have a cesaerean birth, I knew why and I knew that my midwives did everything in their power to make the experience a good one. I wish I'd found them first and I heartily recommend them to anyone looking for skilled, compassionate well-woman and pregnancy and birth care.

• Pros: good care, no rushed appts, comfy office and waiting area
• Cons: parking in Charles Village can be a little difficult

10/20/09

Excellent

by Daladyjax at Citysearch

I had my first baby with them and have returned to them for other services since then. They have always been supportive, friendly, respectful and very attentive to my individual needs. I can't say enough wonderful things about this practice.

• Pros: Incredibly friendly, helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere
• Cons: No homebirths :(

08/07/09

Wonderful Midwives

by cbs123 at Citysearch

I went to Kathy Slone's practice for the birth of my second child. Everyone, from the office staff to the midwives, is so kind and professional. There are no sign in sheets at this office- when you walk in the door they know you by name.

In my first birth experience with an OB, I saw the doctor for about a total of 15 minutes; however, with my second birth, Kate (the midwife) was by my side from the minute I arrived at the hospital. I have continued to go to this practice for my regular annual visits. I highly recommend Kathy Slone and Associates!

• Pros: Low intervention; wonderful staff; everyone knows your name
• Cons: Office decor could use some updating

03/11/09

Best Birth Experience I Had

by lyzo at Citysearch

I have 3 children, and had regular OBs with my first 2 deliveries. My 3rd labor was long, contractions would stop, then start, and stop and start, etc. All told, I believe my labor took something around 27 hours. Kathy stayed by my side the entire time, and was wonderful to me. I could not have asked for a better experience with a midwife, and should I have another baby, I would definetly use her practice again.

02/10/09

Amazing Midwife

by marylandmom at Citysearch

Kathy caught my second baby. She is amazing. I was registered to go to Mercy Hospital. I went into labor rather suddenly, and the labor escalated quickly. My husband and I spoke on the phone with her. She must have assessed the situation and must have dropped what she was doing on the instant. She actually came to my house, and got here in time to catch my baby, who arrived just one hour and ten minutes after I went into labor. I did not have a history of precipitous labor, so she completely turned on a dime to deal with this situation.

My care during the entire pregnancy was outstanding. I highly recommend her.

• Pros: Minimally interventive.
• Cons: Office could use some sprucing up; but don't let this deter you from her outstanding care.

08/22/08

Choose them for the BEST birth experience

by homschlmom at Citysearch

EXCELLENT! If you want a FANTASTIC birth experience, choose them! They've been there for 4 of my 5 births and I've recommended many to her, all of whom have had AWESOME births as a result. One friend had to have a C-section and knowing this, was sooo happy to have Kathy by her side during the surgery. We've had a waterbirth as well with them, which was WONDERFUL! The midwife kept our birth very private, not allowing student observers which we appreciated during that time. Mercy Medical is also a FANTASTIC facility. I cannot say enough about how caring and sensitive the midwives at her practice are. You cannot go wrong choosing her practice. She will work with you in every way to make sure the goals you have outlined for your birth (we had an 8 page birth plan for all of our kids!) are met. Abounding in patience, exceptional in her expertise! If I'm blessed to have another child, I won't go anywhere else! They are the BEST!

• Pros: Knowledgeable, highly experienced, compassionate, will work with you on everything
• Cons: None

05/27/07

Best midwives in Baltimore

by cataudette at Citysearch

They delivered my first at Mercy Hospital and they will be delivering my second this year.

They are very compasionate and they did everything according to my birth plan. They are able to do what they want at Mercy as Mercy seems to have a lot of respect for their practice.

• Pros: Water birth, more hospital options.
• Cons: Can't think of any.

12/04/06

Best care in Baltimore!!!

by eskimodane at Citysearch

The midwives at Kathleen Slone's practice are amazing, caring, sensitive, experienced and professional!

I had the wonderful experience of sharing my first pregnancy with them and they made me feel secure and confident. They are calm and concerned for both the mother and unborn child. I felt comfortable in their office because it was not full of gadgetry, monsterous machines or bleak. It feels like you're visiting your favorite aunt to go there and I seriously looked forward to every visit! I had the very best experience with my pregnancy and it was definitely due mostly to my time with these midwives. If you're looking for more personalized care, time to actually discuss your feelings about pregnancy and a genuinely special birthing experience, then these are the right midwives for you! If you want hi-tech, medically invasive and a generally cold experience...go to any of the other dozens of OB/GYNs in town. They're sure to enjoy taking your money!

08/30/06

Great midwifery practice

by johnmomx8 at Citysearch

I was just on the web looking up Kathleen Slone's number, since we are moving back to the area and I'm pregnant with my 8th, when I ran across the "horrible" review of her practice. If someone is looking for medical interventions which, in themselves, have been known to greatly increase the chance of pregnancy and birth complications (including C-sections which are at a horrible and unnecessary all-time high of 29.1% of all births now in this country)--GO TO A REGULAR OB/GYN. Kathleen Slone delivered my 5th and 6th baby, and these were some of my best birth experiences. I recommend midwives, in general, to any woman I care about since I truly believe they have the best interests of the woman and baby at heart and their experience will more likely be one they will like to remember. Kathleen, in particular, has been around for quite a while and knows what she is doing. She's one of the best!

04/27/06

Horrible

by bluesnow at Citysearch

This is one of THE WORST practices I've ever encountered. Highly negligent and lacking common sense approaches regarding the application of high-tech medical care and assessment when needed. Does not take patient's core beliefs or needs into consideration when making recommendations for further treatment by a qualified medical staff or hospital. Made me feel "stupid" for being concerned about my unborn child and second-guess my own instincts. Wretched practice.

• Pros: Friendly, Flexible scheduling
• Cons: Negligent, Too low-tech, too anti-intervention