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New Mom Reports Flea Infestation at NYC Hospital

4/1/2026

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Story summary
  • Lindsay, a woman using a pseudonym, reported a flea infestation after giving birth at Alexandra Cohen Hospital in New York.
  • After a Cesarean section, she suffered severe itching and swelling and developed an infection in her incision.
  • The hospital said no fleas were found and it offered to cover extermination costs.
  • Feedback was mixed: some patients criticized overcrowding and cleanliness, while others praised care and cleanliness.