The staff of the Birth Place has a strong commitment to provide expectant mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents with the education and support you need to welcome your new baby into your family.
From The Moment You Arrive...
You have all the comforts of home, with the added safety of a hospital. You don't have to go through the Emergency Room. You go directly to the Birth Place for evaluation and admission. In creating the WomanCare Birth Place, Riley Hospital has captured traditional home-style comfort, while still providing for the well-being of both mother and baby.
At the Birth Place, normal deliveries are performed in one of our birthing rooms designed for all stages of childbirth. Caesarean sections are performed in our fully equipped Operating Room located right in the Birth Place.
The birthing rooms are thoughtfully planned to make you feel at ease - a place where your baby can enter the world in a relaxed setting and in the company of those who will love them the most. And what a room it is ... more like a Bed & Breakfast than a hospital room. Beautiful! Spacious enough for your family to stay together in privacy. Among the special amenities for your comfort and convenience are a make-up vanity, hairdryer, microwave, television and VCR and comfortable sleeping arrangements for Dad.
Once Your Baby Arrives...
A new mother should be with her baby as much as she wants, because mothers and babies benefit from being together in the first hours and days of life. Both you and your baby share the same nurse for one-on-one nursing care and support. The nurse will provide for your needs, and you have the opportunity to ask questions during this time. It is a special time of learning how to care for your new baby. However, a nursery is available should you desire quiet time.
When You Leave The Birth Place, Our Support Continues Through...
- Mother/Baby Care Information Booklet
- "Mother's HelpLine"