Pregnancy and childbirth are some of life’s biggest moments. It’s
natural to feel both excited and anxious during this time, but rest assured
that you are not in this alone. Our
Birthing Center at Myrtue Medical Center provides mothers and families with the support, education, and assistance
they need to feel confident in their labor and delivery plans.
See why past patients have chosen Myrtue's Birthing Center for their pregnancy,
labor, and delivery needs
online here.
When the big day arrives, patients are given a comfortable, spacious room
to deliver their baby to help start forming a bond with the newest member
of the family once he/she arrives. Most likely, you will stay in this
room from the moment you arrive in labor to the day you are ready to leave
with your new little bundle of joy. A team of providers and nurses are
ready to deliver family-centered care, and will be there to help you with
whatever you need.
Our staff of nurses are known for providing exceptional, dedicated care
to each patient. They will know your name and will strive to provide you
with a truly personalized birthing experience.
Our Special Features:
Each labor and delivery journey is unique, and for this reason, we offer
a variety of unique and special services to each and every patient:
Individualized one-on-one care with exceptional patient reviews
Committed and caring staff who help guide you through your birth plan
Spacious and beautiful birthing suites in a secure and relaxed environment
Informed medical staff and modern technologies
Support options for both medicated and unmedicated births (epidural, nitrous
oxide, whirlpool)
Labor, delivery, postpartum, and recovery (LDRP) all in one room
Stocked snack bar for support person(s)
Special meal for you and your support person to celebrate welcoming your newborn
Couch for your support person to sleep
Exceptional Care at Every Stage of Pregnancy
Myrtue Medical Center (MMC), along with our maternity providers, nurses,
and the Birthing Center, are here to support and care for you and your
family throughout your pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. Our entire team
is committed to providing you the most comprehensive prenatal, delivery,
and postpartum care possible, and we will be with you every step of the
way over the next nine months. We encourage you to also check out our
FAQs page to read our welcome letter and find answers to many of our most asked
questions.
PRENATAL PATIENT CARE OUTLOOK
You are able to start OB visits with Myrtue's
maternity providersas early as five to six weeks, or when you have a positive pregnancy test, to confirm your pregnancy.
Once the pregnancy has been confirmed, you will begin the following timetable
unless otherwise instructed by your maternity provider.
START - 28 WEEKS
Appointments every four weeks
First initial ultrasound to confirm pregnancy
Genetic Testing + labs at 10 weeks
Anatomy ultrasound scan at 20 weeks
28 WEEKS - 36 WEEKS
Appointments every two weeks
Glucose tolerance test + labs at 28 weeks
Additional anatomy and growth ultrasound at 28 weeks
Additional anatomy and growth ultrasound at 36 weeks
POSTPARTUM CARE:
Myrtue Medical's
Birthing Center provides comprehensive care for both you and your baby during your stay
with us. Your maternity provider will stop by every day to monitor you
and answer any questions you may have. Your newborn's provider will also
check-in daily and discuss your newborn's plan of care with you. This
ensures that both you and your baby are receiving the necessary care and
attention to recover and thrive.
Once you are discharged from the Birthing Center, you will continue to
receive care from your maternity provider. You will be scheduled for follow-up
appointments at three and six weeks postpartum to make sure your body
is continuing to heal properly. After these appointments, you will be
released to your primary care provider for ongoing care. Your newborn
will be seen 48 to 72 hours after dismissal and at two weeks after birth
with their new primary care provider. The OB nurse will take care of scheduling
the first appointment with your choice of provider.
Additional Resource
Count the Kicks is an organization whose goal is to educate expectant parents about the
importance of tracking baby movements during pregnancy. Once you reach
the third trimester, it is very important to start paying attention to
the movements of your little one. Knowing what’s normal for your
baby helps you notice when a possible change in their movements occur.
Count kicks every day -- preferably at the same time.
Time how long it takes your baby to get to 10 movements.
After a few days, you will begin to see a pattern for your baby.
Alert Myrtue’s Birthing Center or your maternity provider immediately
if a change in movement occurs (this may be the earliest or only sign
that your baby needs medical attention).
