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St.Joseph Hospital Obstetrics/Gynecological Center, located on the third floor, provides newborns, mothers and families with exceptional care before, during and after pregnancy. We provide you with amenities centered on your convenience and family involvement in conjunction with a homelike environment within the safety of a hospital setting. We have an eight labor-bed and 12 post-partum bed maternity unit, which includes:
• State-of-the-art infant security system
• Labor rooms equipped with state-of-the-art fetal surveillance and
monitoring systems
• Labor recovery rooms with the latest technology
• C-section suite on the unit
• Certified Lactation Consultant on staff
• Newborn hearing screens on all infants
• Private post-partum rooms with private bathrooms and showers
• Rocking chair and reclining chair for guests
• Private room with extra bed for a guest after delivery
• Television and VCR/DVD in every patient room
• Telephone to keep you connected with family and friends
• Refrigerator in every patient room
• At Your Request room service from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• At Your Request complimentary meals only for dad
• Comfortable family lounge with full kitchenette, television, Internet access,
couch and recliners
• Fresh-baked bread and cookies available in the family lounge on
Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Visitors are always welcome learn more
Before Delivery
A variety of classes are provided at St.Joseph Hospital to prepare new and veteran mothers, dads and siblings for the arrival of the new addition(s) to the family. Most classes are free or charge a nominal fee and are taught by an obstetrical registered nurse. Boot Camp for Dads, however, is facilitated by an experienced father with assistance from new dads. The following is a list of educational opportunities offered:
• Baby Basics
• Boot Camp for Dads
• Breastfeeding
• Childbirth Preparation
• Infant CPR
• Mother’s Reunion
• Prenatal Refresher
• Sibling Classes
Please see St.Joseph Hospital’s Classes and Programs to find out more. Registration is required to participate in prenatal classes. Early registration is recommended due to their popularity. To register, call (765) 456-5000.
Know what to bring for your special day for your labor and your stay, for baby and for dad. learn more
St.Joseph Hospital wants to make sure you know what to plan for throughout your pregnancy experience. Our prenatal planning guide will assist you in every step of the way.
During Labor and Delivery
• Experienced and knowledgeable nursing staff to monitor your labor and
delivery process
• Anesthesia services available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
• Fully adjustable birthing beds for labor and delivery
• You will remain in one of our Labor/Delivery/Recovery rooms throughout
your labor and delivery, and for the initial recovery period
• Support persons are welcome as desired throughout the birthing
process. We suggest a maximum of three visitors
• If an emergency arises, an OB physician is available 24 hours/day, 7
days/week to assist with your needs
• Most complications can be safely managed here, but if the need arises
we have ready access to the High Risk Labor & Delivery unit at St.Vincent
Carmel Hospital and St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital.
After Delivery
• Staff will ensure that mom and baby are doing well, providing plenty of
time for mothers to bond with baby.
• Brahm’s Lullaby is played on the hospital intercom in celebration of each
baby’s birth.
• A breast-feeding help line is provided to assist mothers learn more
• The nursery is always open for those accompanied by a parent with a
hospital wrist band learn more
• A Level II Nursery at St.Joseph Hospital is equipped to provide an
advanced level of care for your sick or premature newborn learn more
• Share your joy through the Virtual Nursery with family and friends who
could not make it to the hospital
See the newborns
Especially for baby
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Baby shirt
• Blankets
• Formula and bottles
• Rubbing alcohol
• Q-tips
• Bulb syringe
• Hat
• Pacifier
• Crib
For more information about St.Joseph Hospital’s Maternity services, please call (765) 456-5030.
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