M.V.
Well, she's not so off on many providers...nevada is not known for it's wonderful healthcare.
That said, there is some great providers, if you feel more comfortable in the hospital.Though las vegas is also lucky to have an array of trained and wonderful homebirth midwives.
Anyways:
Dr. Harter, who practices up in Summerlin is great with natural childbirth. HE's the only one in town who performs an induction method using no drugs. If I was to use an OB, it would be him.
I've heard some good things aobut Dr. Sauter, on Eastern, but that's only word of mouth.
But if i was in the east/henderson area I would hands down go with April Kermani, who has priviledges at De Lima. She's a CPM (hospital midwife) and she's also amazing, and works under Dr. Juarez.
As far as hospital, definately Summerlin or Delima. Delima hospital has now done waterbirths as well.The Delima campus is the older one of the st. roses, but they've turned to natural birth to attract clients. Both are quite open to natural moms, and see more of them as they are more friendly and accomodating. Also, the Lactation consultants for the ST. roses are highly trained, and great at what they do.
also check out www.birthyear.net for other resources for your birthing year.
Our next meeting is this upcoming friday. The website is not up to date, but the location for the meeting is the same, except the topic is postpartum, not celebrate your pregnancy. The directory will be up soon as well, and includes anything from midwives, doulas, CBE's, chiropractors specialized in pregnancy, massage therapist...etc
and congrats on your pregnancy!!