
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.
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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.
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:
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.
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.
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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