M.H.
Hi C.,
I was also torn with my first daughter as to where to deliver but had just figured that I would deliver at St. Luke's since most of my friends had gone there. Once I started asking people, though, I heard over and over to go to Mercy for a number of reasons. The most common reason being that it's so much quieter and the maternity ward seems more private and peaceful. I decided to deliver at Mercy with her and I had the most wonderful experience (she is 2 now). I am also due in August and didn't even consider St. Luke's this time...my experience was such an awesome one at Mercy that I can't imagine delivering anywhere else. I don't think you can go wrong either way but if you are still unsure, you could always tour each place and see whether you get a strong feeling either way on which one feels more comfortable for you. Good luck...maybe I'll see you at Mercy in August!