Patient Stories

All moms have a birth story they will tell for generations. For St. Luke’s moms, that birth story starts from the minute they meet their doctors, often before they even become pregnant, and evolves into a tale that includes the special bond they’ve formed with their doctors and staff. The personalized and compassionate care they’ve received along the way is why they chose St. Luke’s to bring their babies into the world.

If you’re pregnant for the first time or the fifth time, if you’ve been with St. Luke’s all along or have just switched, we have some great stories to share about moms and moms-to-be just like you.

Watch our moms’ videos to hear why you can trust St. Luke’s to deliver on all of your expectations. Find a St. Luke’s OB/GYN doctor you know and trust and become a St. Luke’s mom too.

Tiffany & Dr. Jami Avellini “I couldn’t have picked a better doctor, hospital or staff to take care of me,” says Tiffany. Through her connection to Dr. Avellini, Tiffany not only received personalized care but gained a lifelong friend.

Vanessa &
Dr. Karen Taverna-Miller “Throughout my three pregnancies, Dr. Taverna-Miller was always there for us,” says Vanessa. “St. Luke’s took such loving care of us; I credit her and St. Luke’s for saving my first child and I’ll always be thankful for that.”

Caitlin & Dr. Christin Gillier “I knew for sure I found the right place once I met Dr. Gillier,” says Caitlin. “I felt like I was a familiar face not just a number.”

Choosing the right doctor is one of the most essential components of your pregnancy and overall health. Feeling confident that your doctor delivers the compassionate care you deserve is key. At St. Luke’s you can expect OB/GYN doctors to listen, understand, connect and support you. Find out why our moms switched to St. Luke’s from other care providers or stayed with St. Luke’s through multiple births.

Ariel W. Bethlehem, PA

“Around 14 weeks, I started feeling like my needs weren’t fully being met by my provider. Rather than stay the course, I sought a new doctor. That’s when I found St. Luke’s Riverside Women’s Healthcare.”

Oshea R. Bethlehem, PA

“I switched to St. Luke’s midway through my second pregnancy… but I never felt like a new patient. I felt like I had been there all along.”

Janelle W. Whitehall, PA

“At the obstetrician I was seeing earlier in my pregnancy, I just felt like a number. Going to St. Luke’s felt safe and welcoming, like going back to my roots, coming home.”

Erin A. Bethlehem, PA

“My doctors took the time to get to know me, to make me feel comfortable and to really listen.”

Maria W. Easton, PA

“St. Luke’s made each of my five pregnancies about me – my feelings, my thoughts, my concerns and especially, what was best for each of my babies.”

Lauren F. South Whitehall, PA

“It felt like we were part of the team making decisions about our babies’ care. They gave us educated and insightful suggestions, but they always made us feel like we knew our boys best so we were the ultimate decision makers.”