Lindsey's Story

“I had very easy pregnancies,” Lindsey began. “Minus the big babies. I have very big babies.”

The obvious follow up question was asked.

“So my first was 10 lbs. 9 oz. My second was 9 lbs. 5 oz. Then my third was 11 lbs., and my last was 10lbs. 7 oz.,” Lindsey said. “Not exactly easy on me, for sure, but not so easy on Dr. Vandenberg either.”

We had more questions for Lindsey. Here are the answers she supplied about her provider while simultaneously caring for four little ones.

How did you find Dr. Vandenberg?

Before I had my first, a friend of mine was going to Women’s Care and really loved it. So I started with Dr. Reed and loved her, but she went on maternity leave and set me up with her colleague and friend, Dr. Vandenberg. Dr. Reed thought I would mesh well with Dr. Vandenberg, and I must say she was exactly what I needed in a doctor. The first time I met her I just knew. With your first pregnancy, everything is new and a little scary, but she made me feel so comfortable right from the start. Dr. Vandenberg did all four of my c-sections.

How would you describe Dr. Vandenberg?

I would describe Dr. Vandenberg as someone who’s easy to talk to. She truly cares; I honestly feel very cared for by her. She's someone that will listen and kind of weigh out options with you. And one thing that I really liked is I never felt rushed, even though I know she's a very busy lady. Oh, and I ask a lot of questions. I mean, I go in with typed stuff. I like to be thorough. Plus I’m a talker. She never once made me feel rushed, and she always wanted me to leave feeling confident in my decisions. Just such a sweet and caring provider. I’d say she’s a perfect provider for someone that is a little bit nervous, as I was.

Any particular moments that stand out about Dr. Vandenberg?

Oh, yes. So many times she reassured me, and that has always meant so much. And the times she stepped in for the nurse and hugged me during the spinals. I always get emotional the day of my c-section, and Dr. Vandenberg always takes good care of me. I didn't realize how delicate she was with me through my pregnancies until I met other providers that were very, very good but way more blunt. 

Anything else you’d like to add?

It seems everyone knows Dr. Vandenberg. Once at a splash pad three of us moms got to talking about our OBs. We started laughing because we all had the same story: each of us was a patient of Dr. Vandenberg’s and we all loved her! Even at the hospital, nurses would say, ‘We love Dr. Vandenberg. She’s our doctor too!’ I think she's just all around an amazing doctor. She feels like part of our family, obviously. Maria has been there for every child coming into this world, and it's just so special.