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.
Why Deliver At Myrtue's Birthing Center
Myrtue's Birthing Center understands each labor and delivery journey is
one of a kind, and for this reason, we offer a variety of services to
help patients reach their labor and delivery goals:
Specialized maternity team who help guide you through your
birthing experience
Spacious and beautiful birthing suites in a secure and relaxed environment
Labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) all in one room from admission
to discharge
Support options for both medicated and unmedicated births (we have epidural, nitrous oxide,
and whirlpool therapy)
Unmatched postpartum support and education
In-house certified lactation consultant and carseat safety technician
Individualized prenatal consultation to help navigate your third trimester
Obstetrics Patient Care Outlook
Myrtue Medical Center (MMC), along with our maternity providers, nurses,
and the entire Birthing Center team, are here to support and care for
you and your family throughout your pregnancy, delivery, and recovery.
We encourage you to also check out our
FAQs page to read our welcome letter and find answers to our most asked questions.
Prenatal Care
Patients are able to start OB visits with a Myrtue maternity provider
as early as five to six weeks, or when they have a positive home pregnancy test. Once the pregnancy
has been confirmed, patients will begin the following timetable. Every
patient's story is unique. This care outlook is only a sample outline
and may be adjusted according to your needs, determined by you and your provider.
Positive Pregnancy Test - 28 Weeks
Appointments every four weeks
First initial ultrasound to establish due date
Genetic Testing + labs at 10 weeks
Anatomy ultrasound scan at 20 weeks
28 Weeks - 36 Weeks
Appointments every two weeks
Gestational Diabetes screening + labs at 28 weeks
May have an additional growth ultrasound at 28 weeks
May have additional limited ultrasound at 36 weeks checking for fetal weight
and amniotic fluid amount
Unique Care With Myrtue's OB/GYN
Sneak peak ultrasounds at
every prenatal appointment in our Women's Health Clinic with Dr. Kelly Anderson
or Jennifer Bruck, ARNP.
Postpartum Care
Myrtue's
Birthing Center provides comprehensive care for both mother and baby during their stay
with us. Your OB provider will complete daily visits with the delivering
mother to ensure that their body is healing correctly after giving birth.
In addition to this, one of Myrtue's trusted newborn providers, selected
by the parents, will perform a daily check-in with the newborn baby and
answer any questions you may have. This ensures that both mother and baby
are receiving the necessary care and attention to recover and thrive.
When the patients are discharged from the Birthing Center, they will be
scheduled for follow-up appointments for postpartum and newborn care.
At the Birthing Center, patients can rest easy knowing that they will receive
top-notch care from experienced providers and caring nurses. The facility
is designed to provide a comfortable and secured environment for both
mother and baby, with a focus on ensuring that they receive the support
and education to be prepared for life at home.
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).
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