FAQs + Resources

This information should not take the place of visiting with your healthcare provider. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the clinic at 712.755.5130 or the hospital at 712.755.5161 and ask to speak to a mother/baby nurse.

Before You Start Your Journey with Us:

• What to Expect During Your Prenatal Care
• Welcome to Myrtue's Birthing Center
• Ability to have a Customizable Birth Plan
• Printable Information Brochure

Before Baby Arrives:

• What does it mean if I am bleeding during pregnancy?
• How do I know if I am in labor?
• What should I do if I think my bag of water is leaking?
• What type of choices do I have for my labor and delivery? Developing a Birthing Plan that is right for me.
• What should I take to the hospital with me?

After baby arrives:

• Paternity Establishment: why should I establish paternity for my child?
• Unmarried Parents: What you need to know about legal fathers.
• What should I do if my baby won’t stop crying?
• The Period of Purple Crying

Pain Management Options:

• Labor and Delivery
• Whirlpool Therapy

Breastfeeding FAQs

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Visitation

Myrtue Medical's Birthing Center is open for visitation.

We observe quiet time from 2 PM to 4 PM every day on the Birthing Center floor so mothers and babies can bond and rest in a peaceful environment. We encourage visitors to arrange different hours to visit the new little one.

One thing we like to remind all expectant parents and visitors is the importance of washing hands. Newborns are still developing their immune systems, so you should always wash your hands before touching a new baby and avoid kissing them on the face. Even a small cold for an adult can turn into a serious health concern for a baby.