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Welcome to Our Family Birthing Center

We understand that the arrival of a new baby is one of life’s most precious moments. Our Family Birthing Center is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and personalized experience for you and your family. Our compassionate and highly skilled team is here to support you every step of the way, from prenatal care through labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.

Our Dedicated Birthing Team

Our experienced and caring team is committed to providing you with exceptional care:

  • Geoff Maly, MD – Obstetrics Medical Director
  • Jenni Word, CNO– Chief Nursing Officer
  • Ruthie Mann, DNS– Director of Nursing Services
  • Tasha Plew, RN – Nursing Supervisor, Obstetrics Lead
  • Family Practice Physicians: Providing comprehensive prenatal care, expert support during labor and delivery, and thorough postpartum care.
  • Labor & Delivery Nurses: Specially trained in obstetric and neonatal care, offering continuous support and guidance to families throughout the labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery process.
  • Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC): Providing expert breastfeeding education, hands-on assistance, and ongoing support to ensure a successful nursing experience.
  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Offering valuable support with patient care, comfort measures, and assistance during the postpartum period.
  • Respiratory Therapists: Providing specialized respiratory support for newborns and assisting with deliveries when needed.
  • Paramedics: Offering crucial respiratory care support when the Respiratory Therapist is unavailable and providing emergency response assistance as required.

 

Working Together for Your Family

Our multidisciplinary team includes professionals dedicated to your well-being and the health of your baby:

Our Comprehensive Services

We offer a range of services designed to meet your individual needs and preferences:

  • Personalized Labor & Delivery Experiences: We honor your unique birth preferences, offering individualized support from our experienced physicians and nurses. Our center features state-of-the-art surgical suites for both planned and emergency Cesarean deliveries, ensuring the highest level of safety.
  • Comprehensive Prenatal Monitoring & Evaluations: We provide essential monitoring services, including non-stress tests (NSTs), labor evaluations, and continuous fetal monitoring, to safeguard the well-being of both mother and baby throughout your pregnancy.
  • Family-Centered Care: We believe in the importance of family involvement and encourage partner participation, rooming-in with your baby, and immediate skin-to-skin contact to foster optimal bonding from the very beginning.
  • Education & Support for Your Journey: We offer a variety of classes to empower you and your partner, including childbirth preparation, breastfeeding education, Lamaze techniques, and postpartum wellness resources, providing you with the knowledge and support you need before and after your baby arrives.

What Makes Us Special

We are proud to offer a birthing experience that is both exceptional and comforting:

  • Expert Lactation Support: Our IBCLC-Certified Lactation Consultant provides expert breastfeeding education, personalized support, and ongoing guidance to help you and your baby achieve your breastfeeding goals.
  • Enhanced Comfort and Mobility: Our wireless fetal monitoring system allows you greater freedom of movement during labor while ensuring continuous and accurate monitoring of your baby’s well-being.
  • A Home-Like Atmosphere: We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable and supported. Families are encouraged to personalize their birthing space with items like pillows, blankets, music, and essential oils.
  • Private and Comfortable Suites: Our private labor and delivery suites are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring amenities to help you feel at ease.
  • Hydrotherapy for Labor: Experience the soothing benefits of private labor tubs available for pain relief and relaxation during labor.
  • Baby-Friendly Designation: We are proud to be a Baby-Friendly Hospital, demonstrating our commitment to promoting breastfeeding and supporting mother-baby bonding in the earliest hours and days.
  • Personalized Birth Plans: We respect your choices and support a wide range of birth preferences, including natural, medicated, and deliveries supported by doulas.

Comprehensive Lactation Support Program

Our dedicated IBCLC-certified Lactation Consultant offers a full spectrum of breastfeeding support:

  • In-Hospital Support: Receive hands-on assistance with latch, positioning, and milk production from the moment your baby arrives and throughout your hospital stay.
  • At-Home Lactation Visits: Benefit from personalized breastfeeding support in the comfort of your own home for continued guidance and help with any challenges.
  • Breastfeeding Classes: Prepare for success with our educational sessions covering essential breastfeeding techniques, milk supply management, and strategies for overcoming common difficulties.

Whether you are a first-time parent or have previous breastfeeding experience, our lactation program is here to provide you with the personalized and compassionate support you need for a positive breastfeeding journey.

Contact Us

For more information about our Family Birthing Center, please call us at 541-426-5312. We look forward to being a part of your special journey!

Operating Hours

Our Family Birthing Center is open and providing care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to welcome your little one whenever they are ready.