At Memorial, we believe it is important for women to have choices and to be in control of their pregnancy and birth experiences, which is why we provide family-centered maternity care.
During delivery at Memorial, the comfort and well-being of the mother and baby are our first priorities. Close attention is paid to each patient's personal preferences while her physician and the experienced labor and delivery nurses keep a close watch on her medical needs.
The Family Birth Center offers 24 labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suites that are specially designed to accommodate women throughout the delivery process. The center, which is staffed with registered nurses who are skilled in both high-risk and normal deliveries, also includes three surgical suites for cesarean section deliveries.
A portable bassinet, which is equipped with oxygen and warming lights, is located in each suite. The use of this baby care unit means that, except when medically necessary, the baby never has to leave the mother.
The first of its kind in Louisiana, our Family Birth Center:
Birth plans help a mother make choices about her care and communicate these choices to her physician and the Family Birth Center staff.
Activity, positioning, walking and special techniques, such as the birth ball, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and massage, can shorten labor, reduce stress and decrease the need for pain medication.
Whether a mother chooses natural childbirth, pain medication or an epidural, the Family Birth Center supports her decision.
Should you decide to breastfeed, our nurses are specially trained to enhance the breastfeeding experience while promoting the healthiest beginning for each baby.
Our private, spacious labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) suites allow a mother to choose who - and how many - will be present at her baby's birth.
Each mother can choose to keep her baby in the room or have the baby brought to the Baby Lounge Nursery, our well-baby nursery. The length of time is completely up to the mother.
From a Prepared Childbirth Class to Breastfeeding Class to Infant CPR, expectant parents have a variety of classes to choose from, making the journey to parenthood less stressful and more rewarding.
Full-time physicians who specialize in high-risk pregnancies and premature babies are on staff, and Memorial's facilities are equipped for high-risk and cesarean births.
Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Suites
For the duration of your delivery and hospital stay, you can look forward to your birthing experience in a private LDRP suite where your labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum take place in one spacious room. The suite is designed to provide a nurturing, supportive, and home-like environment for you, your baby, and your family, yet is equipped to handle your personal and medical needs. A portable bassinet, which is equipped with oxygen and warming lights, is located in each suite. The use of this baby care unit means that, except when medically necessary, the baby never has to leave the mother.
Customized Birth Plan
At the Family Birth Center we want your birth experience to be based on your choices. In order to achieve this goal, we have created an outline to assist you in creating your very own Birth Plan. Please use this guide to define exactly how you want your birth experience to be.
Once you have completed your Birth Plan, make a copy and bring it to your next doctor's appointment. You will want to discuss this plan in detail with your physician so that there are no surprises on your big day. Once you and your doctor have agreed on all the particulars, have your doctor sign your Birth Plan and bring it with you when you arrive at the Family Birth Center for your delivery.
Please note that the Birth Plan you create is not a binding agreement. You may change your decisions at any time you wish. However, a well thought-out plan is the best guarantee that the delivery of your baby will go according to your wishes. With the exception of an unexpected medical emergency, we will work very hard to ensure that your plan is followed as closely as possible.
Tours of the Family Birth Center can be scheduled by calling our Childbirth Educator at 480-7243. Create your Birth Plan
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