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healthgrades.com - expert review - 04/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I delivered my baby here a couple months ago and the visit was not good overall. They changed nurses on me so often during my labor, eventually one or two of them forgot to take my temperature. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The nursing staff here is the most unhelpful, inattentive bunch of neophytes. If you have surgery, go to GW, where they actually take some pride in what they do. Better yet, go to Hopkins in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sibley hospital and a few of its associated doctors almost murdered me by misdiagnosing my appendicitis as an ovarian cyst. First visit to the ER in the middle of the night, "examined" and sent home,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sibley Hospital is a very nice hospital in ritzy northwest DC. The E.R. is outstanding. When I was there with my son, he was seen immediately by a very nice triage nurse. She was sweet and kind to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice quiet facility to deliver a baby but don't count on its "supposed" fortified security system. I would hate to have my post-delivery room right next to the entrance. Even though the hospital...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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The staff were both professional and caring, it was nice to see this while visiting relatives at this hospital.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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The staff, nurses and doctors and both professional and courteous I have found the several times that I have had to visit someone here.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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I had several dealings with this place because of relatives living in the vicinity. I was glad to hear that they were cared for and received excellent care.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Over the years I have had to visit family at Sibley and have been impressed with the nurses, doctors and staff of this hospital.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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In the past I have had to visit family year many times over the years and have been impressed with the nurses, doctors and staff of this hospital.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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The several times I have had to interact with this particular hospital I found the staff, nurses and doctors to be both professional and caring.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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There have been several times I have had to interact with this particular hospital I found the staff, nurses and doctors to be both professional and caring.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Visitng a hospital is usually not a happy occasion unless there is baby being brough into the world. The staff, nurses and doctors were both professional and courteous I have found the several times that I...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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During the several times I have had to interact with this particular hospital because of relatives, I found the staff, nurses and doctors to be both professional and caring.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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I have had on occasion a reason to visit family many times over the years and have been impressed with the nurses, doctors and staff of this hospital.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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I have had to visit family and friends here many times over the years. Everytime I have add to deal with Sibley I have been impressed with the nurses, doctors and staff of this hospital.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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I found the staff, nurses and doctors to be both professional and caring at this particular hospital. The volunteers were very helpful.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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DC, Hospital? while having to visit relatives I found that the staff were both professional and treated their patients with great care.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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The hospital is clean and the several times I have had to interact with this particular hospital I found the staff, nurses and doctors to be both professional and caring.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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The staff, nurses and doctors were knowledgable, professional and courteous. I have found the several times that I have had to visit someone here.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the ER room here twice-once for myself, and once for my boyfriend.I came in on a Friday night, when it was wet and raining outside. I waited for hours in the waiting room and met many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I delivered my first baby girl here in 2005. It was the best experience compared to the 2nd delivery. They just remodeled the maternity ward and the rooms are spacious and well lit and the furniture...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gave birth here several years ago and if there's one regret I have about my gynecologist leaving the area, it's that I won't be giving birth in this hospital if I have a second.The reason why I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having just gotten out yesterday morning I would have to say that my stay at Sibley Memorial Hospital was overall pleasant. I went in for a blood transfusion and radiation treatment last week. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my partner to the Sibley ER for a sudden, painful throat infection, and I can't speak highly enough of the care we both received there. Anna was seen quickly by a team of very kind staff. I,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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a wide variety of classes for new parents... they manage to consolidate the best of many childbirth methods into one great class... excellent support for new parents before and after baby arrives... they...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Great, knowledgeable staff- the only complaint is recommending nursing bras that are way too big as you're leaving the hospital. My recommendation is to buy something cheap at the very beginning, and go back...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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The breastfeeding class was so-so, but we LOVED the childcare course! Our instructor even saw my name on the delivery board and popped in to say hello.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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I attended Sibley's birthing class in 2003 before my son was born. Overall, it was a fine experience. What I didn't like is that the class was taught under the assumption that we would all be delivering...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Always patient and understanding. They often let me stay in the lactation suite to pump when my daughter was still in the NICU and I was already discharged. I bought some Medela nursing bras from them too (not...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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PLEASE! When someone asks a question just answer it. Don't use stats to back up information that is not correct.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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I was planning on having a natural birth and stated so during my childbirth class. Instead of providing supportive advice our teacher spent the rest of our sessions trying to convince us that we were making...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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So knowledgable and helpful. Also, great fitters for nursing bras AFTER you have the baby. Best kept secret in Washington!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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The instructors were good overall, but the administration of the program (sign-up, etc.) was disorganized and somewhat unfriendly.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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Great child preparation class, including length, information, and instructor. Thank you.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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My husband thought the weekend class was painfully long. I enjoyed the whole thing, but it could easily be condensed.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Our instructors were very knowlegable and friendly. We learned a lot and felt very prepared going into childbirth.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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I found their new mother lactation class to be a complete waste of time. It was tought by some 70s hippy who gave no practical advice
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/11/2004
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My husband and I attended the childbirth/labor class and the baby care class. They were conducted by RNs from the labor ward. I found them knowledgeable and articulate. Information was presented in a clear...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/24/2004
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Friendly and exceptionally caring lactation consultants. I felt like I got lots of individual attention and help when I delivered my baby and started breastfeeding at the hospital. They really work with you to...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/24/2004
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This might of been just me since I have a science background and am knowledgeable in human anatomy, but this class did not help me prepare for labor. And since I took early in the 3rd trimester as they suggest...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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I took childbirth, breastfeeding, and babycare classes at Sibley. Although well-presented, I didn't get much from the breastfeeding class. But the other two classes were great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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I had a lot of trouble with mastitis and found the Sibley team to be wonderful. Not only would they see me the same day, they would give advice over the phone and always follow up with a phone call afterwards...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Wonderfully attentive and helpful -- recommend highly...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Very helpful and very supportive. Not as didactic as some other breastfeeding support services in the the DC area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/16/2004
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Excellent classes; caring staff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/06/2004
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While a lot of the information imparted during these classes can be gained in books, the confidence you gain while taking these classes is invaluable. We took the breastfeeding class and the weekend childbirth...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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The lactation consultants are very knowledgable as well as available -- even months after you give birth...but these women were often intimidating to this first time mom.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/30/2004
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Although I found the breastfeeding class helpful, the child care class was basically useless. I would recommend signing up for the infant first aid and CPR class at Sibley.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/30/2004
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I had a C-section at Sibley. The lactation consultants visited me in the hospital four times and arranged for a hospital grade breast pump. I attended their breastfeeding class, both before and after giving...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/30/2004
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I found the lactation consultants to be very helpful and knowlegable. They can be a little "militant" which may not be what every mother is looking for. But overall, they were wonderful and very supportive.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/06/2004
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Nice, low key approach - would be nice if they really told you that although the beginning is rough, it always gets better. They sell nursing bras right there, which is nice.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2004
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Helpful, although there were things that wer taught that my doctor disagreed with. This made things overwhelming and confusing at times.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/26/2004
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Too many people in teh class but very informative
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/26/2004
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I took a class and felt it was okay, the netire thing is surreal until you are doing it. THe services offered post-pardum were more helpful, but no one is around on the weekends much so if you are there then...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/26/2004
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Our instructor was knowledgeable, but a little over the top cheerful. I wish the class sizes were a little smaller.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2004
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The parenting and labor & delivery class are very basic and may not be worth the money if you are reading books like The Birth Partner.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2004
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The classes are too long. The information is good and it is a necessary prepartion for the big day. Do it closer to the delivery date.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2004
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the consultants are/were great and very supportive.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2004
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Great selection of classes. Thorough and reassuring.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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The instructor was very clinical and cold, and provided minimal information on relaxation techniques and natural childbirth.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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The teacher we had, while a labor and delivery nurse, had never had children herself. We would have liked a person with more first hand experience. This was a fairly good basic course, without a lot of...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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The session was well organized, clearly explained, and made the new moms feel comfortable with the topic.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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our class was taught by Debbie, and she was a very good instructor -- kept things interesting, took plenty of breaks, knowledgeable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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margaret parsley is a great instructor and also works as a labor doula
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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Childbirth care class was fine, really basic. Breastfeeding class was great - lots of photos and a video which helped to understand positioning and potential issues better than diagrams, somehow. Very...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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wonderful support for new parents , great way to meet other parents worrying about the same issues as you are! Moderated by Sibley Hospital's childbirth education coordinator. At Community Church of the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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I got some invaluable advice on a return visit to the hospital a week after delivery. However, it was expensive - and insurance does not cover it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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Once you have their attention, the lactation consultants at Sibley are very good. But, I think they are streched a bit too thin, and it can be difficult to get immediate help when you need it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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My son was in the ICU for a week after he was born and the lactation consultant visited frequently. She was wonderful! Then she helped me rent a pump from them for the week. The best part of renting from...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/13/2004
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My lactation consultant at Sibley was extraordinary! I had a glandular problem that reduced my milk supply, but she worked with me and helped me to feel that it was okay to provide what breast milk I could and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/13/2004
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We attended the hospital tour only when our second child was born (the first was born at Columbia Hospital for Women, which is now closed.) The tour was great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/18/2003
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This is a nice support group to try out. I found that the parents who were there tended to be the ones whose kids have issues, such as not sleeping or eating. It made me a bit nervous and made me anticipate...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/21/2003
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It took a bit of time to get confirmation on my class selection from the class coordinator. The childbirth class we took was informative in a casual setting. Would recommend that you plan many months in...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/16/2003
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These free groups for mothers and babies (there's one group for 0-6 mos. and one for 6-12 mos.) are a great way to get out and meet other moms. They're led by a very knowledgeable nurse (and mom) who can...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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This is a free group run by a wonderful woman with years of experience, both with her own kids and from her work at the hospital and running this group. The chance to get to meet other new moms and also...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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I can't say enough good things about the lactation services at Sibley. In the hospital they provide breastfeeding classes and visit each new mother at least once a day. They provide pumps for rent, pump kits...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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These classes were very, very helpful. And even Papa was glad he went. It's important to ask a lot of questions.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/08/2003
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Great informative classes. However, my labor class teacher was a little too pro natural.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/07/2003
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This mom's group, for birth to 5ish month-olds, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Free! Wonderful to exchange tips. Facilitated by a nurse.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/04/2003
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Going to this Baby and Me group, run by a nurse/lactation consultant, was the best thing I could have done. I made wonderful friends and learned a great deal about my baby. It saved my sanity! (p.s. they don't...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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We found the birth and delivery class great preparation. We met some other parents and have made some nice new friends whose children are almost the same age as our child.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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My husband and I opted to take the marathon weekend class. Overall, the class was helpful. It provided a general overview of what to expect during a "typical" labor, as well as what complications can arise. It...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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I started out thinking I didn't need a childbirth class, but we were extremely pleased. The teachers knew their stuff and made it entertaining too. The breastfeeding class expecially was very good.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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The consultants here were fabulous when I was in the hospital and made sure I really understood their advice before I left.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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The breastfeeding and birth preparation classes were excellent.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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The breastfeeding class was wonderful, it helped me a lot when I breastfeed my baby.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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They were great -- I found it very helpful to get info and products while still in the hospital, but after having given birth. Much easier for me to remember (I attended classes on breastfeeding pre giving...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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It was convenient to rent a pump from the lactation consultants affiliated with Sibley before leaving the hospital, but I would recommend planning ahead and renting one from NoVa Lactation Consultants instead...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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The value of the class directly correlates to the teacher. My husband and I took 2 classes there -- the first one was horrible and I learned nothing from the instruction, while the second was very beneficial.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/29/2003
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I thought the class at Sibley was good - it got you ready - you got used to being at the hospital & told you what to expect
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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We took this hands-on child care class and thought it was very useful. We learned a lot about caring for our baby and we'd recommend it to any new parent.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/09/2003
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They provided excellent support while I was in the hospital after I had my baby.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/08/2003
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for listing purposes only... 202-243-2321 www.sibley.org
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/03/2003
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Wide variety of appropriate classes.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/21/2003
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These are excellent classes,which cosolidates the best parts of may childbirth education methods into one class. The childbirth education director at Sibley Hospital is very knowledgeable and cares very deply...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/15/2003
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Solid information. Good instructor (midwife). Nice small classes -- easy to meet other parents-to-be. Liked the one weekend option.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/09/2003
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The courses offered were moderately prices, and rather small. The birthing class was also offered as a weekend crash course rather than a lengthy 6 week course.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/08/2003
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