Memorial Hospital's Obstetrics Department is recognized by many in the community for its dedication to personal care
for the entire family. Our passionate, experienced nursing staff provide teaching and support for both mom and baby, working
to make you comfortable taking the newest member of your family home.
The unit is equipped with:
- Two labor and delivery suites;
- A surgical suite for Caesarian sections and other procedures that are performed in a sterile environment;
- Five large patient rooms with private baths and showers. Family is welcome to be with the new mother and baby as much as everyone desires;
- A fully-staffed newborn nursery is available
at all times to provide care to the newborn that needs help
adjusting to life outside the womb or when the new mom requests
someone to help her look after her new baby;
- A gynecological exam room available for
physicians to do procedures requiring specialized equipment
and care.
Epidural anesthesia is available at all times and provided by a staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Other patient controlled analgesia options are also available along with modern patient monitoring devices, beds especially designed for delivery and ultrasound examinations when indicated.
The nursery is equipped to handle care of newborns requiring special needs such as jaundice and intravenous therapy for infections, dehydration, unstable blood sugars and feeding problems. Stabilization of patients with complications and transfer to high level care facilities can be quickly arranged when needed.
The obstetrics staff also provides a number of free educational
opportunities to expecting families that wish to deliver at
Memorial Hospital, including:
Department tours by appointment
Assistance finding a local delivering physician
Prenatal classes
Breast feeding education from certified breast feeding educators
Individualized instruction following delivery
Car seat safety education and inspection from specially certified staff
You can reach the labor and delivery department at 241-2250, ext. 236 for more information or to schedule a tour.
