Alexandra had reason to be a little concerned about delivering her first child last fall. She had carried her son through surges of COVID-19, and despite being healthy and fit, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, requiring her to come into New York City for weekly exams. But her experience at Mount Sinai West and the practice of Zhanna Rutstein-Shulina, MD, and Anna Rhee, MD, was the personalized approach and supportive environment she needed.
Alexandra was in labor less than eight hours, “Thanks to Dr. Rutstein-Shulina’s expertise and Caleb’s eagerness to meet us,” she says. She was admitted on the evening of October 3 and delivered early the next morning.
Alexandra was one of the first patients to stay in the new post-delivery unit at Mount Sinai West.
“It was modern, immaculate, and well thought out,” she says. “The small details, like the lights that could be dimmed, were relaxing, and felt more like my home than a hospital. The entire Obstetrics staff anticipated my needs, which especially as a first-time mom, was invaluable. I am truly grateful to everyone. The nurses were knowledgeable, responsive, and patient as were housekeeping and food services staff. They were all so kind. The nurse who taught me how to swaddle Caleb was a magician. And most importantly, I felt Caleb was safe.”
Alexandra currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and says, “The experience was so incredible that despite the distance, I would absolutely return to Mount Sinai West if we add to our family in the future.”