The Family Birth Place at both Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital
focuses on celebrating childbirth with a high-tech but soft-touch atmosphere
that is safe and secure. Upon arriving, moms are made comfortable in a
hotel-like birthing room to experience a family-centered labor, delivery
and recovery. We support and encourage you to keep your baby with you
during your stay, even at night. You, your support person, and your baby
will have the opportunity to stay in the same spacious room together in
our Mother Baby unit.
We offer:
24/7 in-house obstetricians for additional care and coverage
24/7 neonatologists, nurse practitioners, and pediatric hospitalists, along
with bedside nurses that specialize in the care of a newborn
24/7 in-house anesthesia providers – anesthesiologists and nurse
anesthetists
Private, state-of-the-art rooms in a serene, secured environment
The latest, most advanced technologies to include fetal monitoring systems,
pain management delivery and newborn stabilization equipment
Dedicated cesarean rooms within the unit
Nurses specially trained in all methods of childbirth as well as the delivery
of the comforts and education for the new parents regarding their newborns
during post-delivery, ensuring that all mothers and their newborns will
have the best continuum of care from admission to discharge.
What to Expect (From the Experts!)
Mary Washington Hospital was recently recognized by the
National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a National Certified Gold Safe Sleep Leader for their commitment to
best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep
Hospital Certification Program was created by
Cribs for Kids®, a Pittsburgh-based organization dedicated to preventing infant, sleep-related
deaths due to accidental suffocation. In addition to being Cribs for Kids®
partners, MWH was recognized for following the safe sleep guidelines recommended
by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and providing training programs
for parents, staff, and the community.
What do I bring to the hospital?
Please bring personal care items such as deodorant, shampoo, slippers,
etc. Do not bring jewelry, money, medications, or items of sentimental
value. You will also need to bring an approved infant car seat and clothes
in which to take your baby home.
Please be prepared for a $12 fee for your child’s birth certificate.
Payment is accepted via electronic payment, check, or money order. Please
make checks payable to: State Health Department. *Payment via cash is
not accepted.
Labor and Delivery Visitor Guidelines
We’re honored to be part of your birth experience and want to ensure
a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
During labor, up to
4 visitors are welcome in the labor room.
During delivery, the number of visitors is limited to
3.
If your delivery takes place in the
Operating Room (OR):
One
designated support person may be allowed to be present, based on the judgment of your physician
and nursing team.
The care team will let you know when your support person can enter the OR.
After delivery, in the
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):
Visitor access may be limited depending on your condition and the care
being provided.
Decisions about visitation in the PACU are made by your physician and nursing
team to ensure your safety and comfort.
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