About Our Services
At Merit Health Woman's Hospital, we've delivered more than 50,000 babies in the past 50 years, and to us, the last birth we will assist with today is as special as that first one back in 1975. Each birth is special, and we feel privileged to contribute to the wonderful memories associated with each one by providing the safest birth experience and compassionate care. The labor and delivery units at Merit Health Woman's Hospital are staffed 24 hours a day by obstetricians, neonatologists and nurses, as well as a staff trained in advanced obstetrical care.
Merit Health Woman's Hospital offers private labor and delivery rooms, a surgical suite and a modern recovery room. The postpartum units include large, well-appointed rooms that offer all of the comforts of home. For the safety and well-being of infants, Merit Health Woman's Hospital is equipped with the latest technology, including a fully-equipped Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit. From the moment a patient arrives, the staff of labor and delivery, postpartum care and the newborn division work together as a team to provide a birthing experience our patients will never forget.
Merit Health Woman's Hospital is staffed by breastfeeding specialists (nurses specializing in breastfeeding) to assist patients with infant care and breastfeeding. We encourage breastfeeding, and will do everything possible to make this a positive experience for mother and baby. The breastfeeding specialists visit all mothers within the first 24 hours after delivery and, along with the nursing staff, are available to help patients with breastfeeding techniques and various aspects of your infant's care (holding, feeding, bathing and dressing). In addition to assisting with breastfeeding and infant care while patients are in the hospital, the breastfeeding specialists are available after patients are discharged to answer any questions.
Services offered:
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Breastfeeding specialists - IBCLC certified lactation consultant
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Labor, delivery and recovery units
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Neonatal intensive care units
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Obstetric sonography
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Prenatal classes
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Spacious, comfortable maternity suites
Classes Offered:
To help prepare for the big event, several educational classes for expectant mothers and family members are offered on a rotating basis throughout the year at Merit Health Woman's Hospital.
All classes are free for those delivering at our facility. To contact the maternal quality nurse, call (601) 933-6537.
OB, Infant & Pediatric Nutritional Education Information
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