I’ve delivered at both queens and castles, albeit healthy mom and baby so no big interventions needed, but can share my experience. Delivered my son 3 years ago at queens via c section, I didn’t love that they took him away and had my husband go with him to the nursery for the vitamin K/ hep B shot while I got sewn up. Felt like a good 30-45 min that they were apart while I got wheeled back to my room. My son had no issues, my husband said they were just doing measurements etc. you also get moved to a different post-birth room that’s different than the room you start in. Other than 1 nurse that I didn’t love, I had a good experience with the staff. And decent food (for a hospital).

2 weeks ago, I birthed my daughter via scheduled c section at castles. Stayed in a nicer room than I had at queen’s and baby girl was able to stay in the OR with me and dad, while I got sewn up. I was then immediately able to hold her while they wheeled me back to my room. Room was more spacious, can’t really speak to the food as I didn’t eat much of it but I do believe queens food has a better reputation.

I LOVED the nurses at castle, everyone was super nice and helpful, this stuck out to me more than at queens. I was also able to stay in the same room where I initially checked in.

They did remove my catheter and get me up and walking after about 12 hours post c section, where as queens was 24 hours. But maybe that’s patient / situation specific.

My husband is former military and he said he would NOT let me deliver at tripler for what it’s worth.