The Family Birth Place at Stafford Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility
with a community feel. Our staff provides a personalized birth experience
and the highest level of care with our 24/7 in-house OB hospitalists,
anesthesia providers, and pediatric hospitalists from Children’s
National Hospital. 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.*
Our family-centered approach encourages bonding and time getting to know
your baby. Certified lactation consultants visit our new moms daily to
assist with personalized breastfeeding support.
Stafford Hospital has a 6-bed, Level II NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
It is equipped with the latest neonatal technology to provide care for
infants who are delivered at 33 weeks or later and weigh at least 3.3 pounds.
The NICU team can provide care for newborns that need extra medical attention
but aren’t sick enough to need critical care. This includes babies
born a few weeks early as well as those with intrauterine growth restriction/lower
than average birth weight, feeding difficulties, infections, and mild
breathing problems. The NICU team is also equipped to care for the unique needs of the births
of multiples.
Learn more under the NICU dropdown below.
*Please visit our
visitation page for up-to-date information.
Labor and Delivery
We offer:
24/7 in-house obstetricians for additional care and coverage
24/7 in-house neonatal providers - Children's National pediatric hospitalists,
nurse practitioners and bedside nurses who specialize in the care of the newborn
24/7 in-house anesthesia providers - anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists
In The Family Birth Place you’ll experience:
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
Education for the new parents regarding their newborn post-delivery, ensures
that all mothers and their newborns have the best continuum of care from
admission to discharge.
Stork and Fork meal This complimentary date night meal includes such options as beef tenderloin,
herb crusted salmon, and lemon chicken, along with salad and sides, topped
off with your choice of several delicious slices of cake.
The family style meal gives your family the choice of pizza or spaghetti,
and also includes fresh green salad and birthday cake to celebrate your
newest addition.
Level II NICU
Stafford Hospital has a 6-bed, Level II NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
It is equipped with the latest neonatal technology to provide care for
infants who are delivered at 33 weeks or later and weigh at least 3.3
pounds, or 1500 grams.
Staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatric hospitalists from Children’s
National Hospital
Registered nurses and respiratory therapists provide care for newborns
that need extra medical attention but aren’t sick enough for critical care
Certified lactation consultants available daily to provide individualized
breastfeeding support to you and your newborn
Dedicated Neonatal Transport Team available 24/7 to transport babies needing
extra medical attention to the region’s only
Level III NICU at Mary Washington Hospital
Tour our Birthing Center
The Family Birth Place at Stafford Hospital provides a cozy haven, private
rooms with updated flooring, modern decor, spa-like bathrooms and a spacious layout.
In this soothing environment, you'll be pampered by our caring, knowledgeable
team of highly experienced physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Designed to be spacious, inviting and peaceful, our amenities include:
Refreshed décor with modern architectural themes
Vanities and closets
Warm hardwood flooring in patient rooms
Flat-screen televisions
Modern lighting and fixtures
Rockers and sleeper sofas for family overnight stays
Updated bathroom décor and fixtures
Sliding bathroom doors with full-length mirrors
Family eating area with microwave, vending, and complimentary snacks
Planning Checklist
Register for a Birthing Class
Attending a virtual childbirth education class can lessen anxiety for new
parents. At MWHC we encourage you to take one of our many classes offered
by certified childbirth educators.
Choose a Pediatrician
Call MWHC Health Link at
540.741.1404 to find pediatricians and family doctors accepting new patients. Please
note: you must have an appointment scheduled with your chosen pediatrician
before you and your baby can be discharged. Mary Washington Pediatrics
in Fredericksburg and Mary Washington Primary Care and Pediatrics in Ruther
Glen are accepting patients.
One of the most important things you can do is ensure your child is safe
while riding in a vehicle. Prior to your baby’s delivery, find a
certified safety seat technician to install or confirm placement of your
child’s safety seat. Click here to find free local resources and
learn more.
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 have a check or money order available for the child’s birth
certificate. Please make the check payable to: State Health Department
for an amount of $12. Payment via cash or credit card is not accepted.
Lactation Services
Certified lactation consultants are available daily to provide personalized
breastfeeding assistance while you and your baby are patients at Stafford
Hospital. Before baby arrives, we recommend you take our
free Breastfeeding Essentials class to help you feel more confident as you
start this journey. We have also condensed the class into a few short
videos that you can view to help refresh on tips for a great breastfeeding
experience.
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