Family Birth Place At Baptist Hospital

Your Baby’sBirthThe comforts of homeOur private birthing suites were designed tocreate a relaxed atmosphere with minimal disruptionsfor your baby’s birth. Yet, despite the homelikesetting, our qualified physicians and nurses,and our most technologically advanced equipmentwill provide you and your baby with the highestquality obstetrical care. Each suite also has aseparate sleeper so that an adult support partnercan spend the night. You will be taken to a conventionaldelivery room only if complicationsarise or you are scheduled for a C-section.Labor and deliveryDuring labor and delivery, our nurses willassist you in every way possible. They will keepyou informed of your progress and administer anymedications ordered by your doctor. Your “coach”and two visitors are allowed to stay with you inthe birthing suite. Of course, new fathers arewelcome at any time. If you have a C-section withepidural anesthesia, only one person (the father oradult support partner) is permitted in the area bothduring and after the baby’s birth. Visitors may beasked to leave at any time, depending on medicalcircumstances. During labor and delivery, all othervisitors will be asked to remain in the waiting area.After the baby’s birth, you’ll be able to spenda short time with your newborn before the baby isadmitted to the nursery. There, your baby’s heartrate, temperature and other important indicators ofa newborn’s health and well-being will be monitoredfor a few hours. The father or adult supportpartner may visit with the baby in the nursery at thediscretion of the charge nurse.You’ll be taken to a private room where youand your infant will be cared for together. Byhaving your baby with you throughout your stay,you’ll get to know his or her patterns and preferences.Since some babies tend to sleep a lot thefirst few days, it’s the perfect time for parents tolearn about their newborn and ask questions. Yournurse will answer those questions and offer guidanceso that once you’re home, you’ll feel moreconfident about taking care of your newborn.Grandparents and siblings are also encouragedto get acquainted with the newborn at this time.However, we ask that you limit visitors to thefather or adult support partner and four guests.Progressive Care Unit (PCU)This unit has been designed to accommodatemothers who are in need of frequent monitoring.Those with preeclampsia will remain in the unitfor approximately 24 hours after delivery. Yourbaby will be brought to you for a visit at thenurse’s discretion; during that time, family assistanceis encouraged for the care of the baby. Afteryour doctor approves of a transfer, you will betaken to a mother/baby room for approximatelytwo to three more days. Your baby will remainwith you in this room until you are both dischargedto go home.Visitor informationA phone is located in the waiting area so thatfamily and friends can call your room or the nurses’station for updates during labor and delivery.Since space is limited in the waiting area, wesuggest that most family and friends stay at homeuntil after the baby’s birth.5