Memorial
Regional Childbirth Center
Quality of Life from the very beginning.
Memorial has been delivering babies for more than 100 years. And while the technology has changed to help women have the healthiest babies possible, the human elements of caring and compassion have remained the same. Today, Memorial is the hospital of choice for those who desire a family-centered maternity experience with the added assurance of a highly specialized staff and the most advanced equipment for any special needs that may arise.
Memorial's Regional Center for Mother and Child Care provides the perfect setting for families to welcome new babies. From individualized care for mother and baby to special attention to the needs of the family, we offer many outstanding resources, services, and special touches to celebrate your delivery. Continue below to learn more about our comprehensive obstetrical programs, our skilled medical personnel, and our caring nursing staff.
Childbirth Unit
The birth of a new child is both miraculous and natural. This momentous event profoundly changes the lives of not only family members, but the lives of all future generations.
The experienced staff of the Childbirth Unit is committed to supporting women and their families throughout labor and delivery by combining individualized, caring labor support with clinical expertise.
Special Care Obstetrics
Our high-risk Special Care Obstetrics Unit provides expert care to women experiencing complications during their pregnancies and is the Regional Referral Center for 11 counties. Two operating suites adjacent to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit and 24-hour anesthesia coverage ensure rapid response if an emergency arises.
Mother/Baby Care Center
After you and your closest loved ones have welcomed your new baby into the world and spent time together in the birthing suite, you will be transferred to the Mother/Baby Care Center. Family members develop skills in baby care with the guidance of their nurse as she cares for both mother and baby in the nurturing environment of mother's room. A physical assessment, hearing screen and other testing will assure your baby the best possible start.
We will smooth the transition to home with individualized instruction and our customized "Life After Delivery" guide. New mothers may request for a staff nurse to telephone the second day after discharge to answer any questions and offer reassurance.
Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Memorial Hospital's Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is nationally recognized for its advancements in developmental care of premature and critically ill newborns. The NICU at Memorial is the Regional Referral Center serving families from northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. Our neonatologists, physicians who specialize in caring for sick and premature babies, lead a team of caring professionals whose efforts are concentrated on providing the best possible care for your baby. The most up-to-date equipment and therapies are available. Parent overnight rooms, social services, pastoral care, and the NICU Parent Support Group are also available to help families.
Each milestone in your baby's progress is captured in a personalized book to which parents, nurses, therapists and others may contribute. A Care Coordinator will help plan for the discharge of your baby and will collaborate with other care providers to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.
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