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:
In The Family Birth Place you’ll experience:
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.
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.
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