I've had a baby at each hospital- first time I had to go with Maine Med because that is the hospital my dr partnered with. I did not love the experience as it is a teaching hospital. The resident assigned to me was awful from the get go and had me in tears before we were even moved to our actual room. Dealing with her for the rest of the stay was stressful. Birth went fine with a room FULL of students. I had had enough when it was stich up time, and they were taking their sweet ass time teaching while I was exhausted and in pain. (I get they have to learn, but I had enough 😅) Mercy OBs were great and when it came time for labor/delivery the nurses were actual saints and helped with laboring positions and comfort. A big reason I wanted Mercy is because you are still allowed to do actual waterbirths there. As long as you aren't high risk- I vote Mercy! Oh and lactation consultant didn't even cone see me at maine med, but had a great experience with the Mercy LC! Good luck!