The Family Birth Place at Mary Washington Hospital
The Family Birth Place at Mary Washington Hospital offers a blend of advanced
technology and a warm, welcoming atmosphere to celebrate childbirth. Our
dedicated team strives to create a personalized birthing experience, with
nurses trained in various childbirth methods. Rest assured, our round-the-clock
staff includes in-house OB hospitalists, anesthesia providers, pediatric
hospitalists, and neonatologists, ensuring both you and your baby receive
expert care.
Following your baby's arrival, your family, including the newborn, can
enjoy staying in the same spacious room throughout your visit. Our family-centered
approach promotes bonding and allows you ample time to become acquainted
with your baby. Our skilled nurses and pediatric hospitalists from Children’s
National Hospital provide care, while certified lactation consultants
are available daily to assist new moms with breastfeeding.
Labor and Delivery
We provide:
Around-the-clock in-house obstetricians for extra care and coverage
Around-the-clock in-house neonatal providers, including Children's National
neonatologists, pediatric hospitalists, nurse practitioners, and bedside
nurses who specialize in newborn care.
Continuous availability of in-house anesthesia providers, including anesthesiologists
and nurse anesthetists.
In The Family Birth Place, you’ll find:
Private, modern rooms in a peaceful and secure setting.
The latest and most advanced technologies, including fetal monitoring systems,
pain management options, and equipment for stabilizing newborns.
Dedicated cesarean rooms within the unit.
Nurses trained in various methods of childbirth.
Parent education about newborn care after delivery, ensuring that all mothers
and their babies receive excellent care from admission to discharge.
Mother and Baby Unit
We offer:
Rooming-in to enhance bonding with your newborn.
24/7 availability of Children’s National pediatric hospitalists to
coordinate your newborn’s care.
Daily access to certified lactation consultants who offer breastfeeding support.
Mary Washington Hospital is a Safe Sleep Leader:
We’ve earned recognition from the
National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a National Certified Silver Safe Sleep Leader. This reflects our dedication
to following best practices and educating about infant safe sleep.
Every patients receives a Halo® SleepSack®.
We strictly adhere to safe sleep guidelines endorsed by the American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP), and conduct training programs for parents, staff,
and the community.
This program is established by
Cribs for Kids®, an organization in Pittsburgh committed to preventing infant sleep-related
deaths from accidental suffocation.
Discover the inviting haven of The Family Birth Place at Mary Washington
Hospital, offering private rooms with modern decor, updated flooring,
spa-like bathrooms, and a spacious layout.
Within this tranquil space, our caring and knowledgeable team of seasoned
physicians, nurses, and support staff will provide you with attentive care.
Designed to create a spacious, soothing, and welcoming atmosphere, our
amenities encompass:
Sliding bathroom doors equipped with full-length mirrors.
Family eating area complete with a microwave and vending options.
Region's Most Experienced Level III NICU
Mary Washington Hospital proudly houses a Level III Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit (NICU), featuring 17 beds and the region's highest level of
expertise. Our valued partnership with Children’s National Hospital
ensures round-the-clock, top-tier care from the best neonatologists, ranked
#1 in the Mid-Atlantic for their field by U.S. News & World Report.
This collaboration brings world-class neonatal knowledge right to Fredericksburg,
eliminating the need to seek care elsewhere.
Furthermore, our NICU is backed by an exceptionally trained, specialized
staff and the latest technological advancements.
Here's what we offer:
A 24/7 team of board-certified neonatologists from Children’s National
Hospital, a leader in neonatology, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
Care for infants weighing as little as one pound, born as young as 23 weeks.
Highly trained specialists certified in high-risk neonatal intensive care
nursing. They are supported by experts in respiratory, physical, and speech
therapy, pharmacy, nutrition, dietetics, and case management.
Daily availability of certified lactation consultants who provide breastfeeding
support to you and your premature or sick newborn.
If your baby requires an even higher level of care, prompt access to consultation
and transfer to the Level IV NICU at Children’s National Hospital
– one of the nation's top children’s hospitals.
The Family Birth Place at Mary Washington Hospital offers a blend of advanced
technology and a warm, welcoming atmosphere to celebrate childbirth. Our
dedicated team strives to create a personalized birthing experience, with
nurses trained in various childbirth methods. Rest assured, our round-the-clock
staff includes in-house OB hospitalists, anesthesia providers, pediatric
hospitalists, and neonatologists, ensuring both you and your baby receive
expert care.
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