The birth of a baby is one of the most amazing events in life, and our
goal is to help make your experience special and memorable from the moment
you arrive. We want our moms to feel comfortable, confident, safe and
informed as you welcome your new baby into the world.
Feeling Comfortable
Our private labor, delivery and recovery rooms provide a calm and comforting
environment for your delivery. After your baby is born, you’ll move
to a private mother-baby room. Specialized nurses will care for you and
your baby, answer any questions, provide education and connect you with
any needed resources.
Feeling Confident About Your Care
We aim to meet your birth plan expectations and encourage you to communicate
your desires with our staff. From traditional labor and delivery to natural
childbirth and cesarean section, Anderson’s highly trained OB-GYN
physicians, midwives, nurses and support staff are ready to share in the
delivery of your miracle.
Feeling Confident About Your Baby’s Care
Our fully staffed Well-Baby Nursery provides care for your healthy newborn.
Every newborn is fully evaluated daily by our team of Neonatologists,
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Neonatal Nurses. If any unexpected complications
occur, our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has the staff
and equipment needed to provide the best care your baby needs.
Feeling Safe
Anderson Regional Birth Center offers a safe, nurturing environment for
your maternity stay. We take the security of our smallest patients very
seriously. Our Nursery Unit is a locked unit where only designated personnel
can gain access using ID swipe cards.
Feeling Informed
The childbirth education program at Anderson Regional Birth Center is designed
to prepare you and your family for the birth and parenting of your baby.
The classes offered by the Birth Center are complimentary to those planning
to deliver their baby at Anderson. Please schedule your classes with our
experienced team of maternal/newborn educators and nurses by calling 601.553.6123.
Each class lasts approximately two hours. One session will include a tour
of the labor, delivery and recovery suites, the newborn nursery and postpartum rooms.
Visiting Hours and Policies
Family and friends are an important part of the childbirth experience and
can be of great support to the new parents. We encourage your family to
follow the guidelines below while visiting.
Labor and Delivery
Once you are admitted to Labor and Delivery, you may have up to four (4)
individuals visit at a time. Visitors must check in with the Admissions
Clerk (near the Birth Center entrance) to receive a visitor’s badge
that should be worn while in the unit. When checking in, each visitor
must provide the patient’s first and last name.
Visitors are allowed during labor at mother’s discretion; a maximum
of four visitors allowed during labor.
Only two people are allowed in the room during delivery.
During a Cesarean Section, only one person may be present.
The only children allowed into birthing rooms during labor are the patient’s
children or siblings.
Children must be accompanied by an adult other than the patient or father
of the baby.
During epidural placement, family will be asked to wait in the waiting area.
In emergency situations, all family will be asked to wait in the waiting area.
There are some situations that visiting may be extremely limited. Please
respect this, as it is for the mother’s safety and well-being.
Visitors are to wait in the waiting room when not with the patient (not
in the hallway of labor and delivery).
No eating or drinking is allowed in the Labor Department.
Sleeping on the floor of the waiting area is prohibited.
After Delivery
Visitors are limited to 3-4 at a time.
Siblings or other children are allowed to visit with mom and the new baby
as long as they are free from infection and accompanied by an adult.
Only one adult is allowed to stay in mom's room overnight. No children
under the age of 13 will be allowed to stay in mom’s room overnight
without an adult other than the patient.
Post-Partum
After the baby arrives, the patient will move to a Post-Partum room where
visitors are permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The number of visitors
in this area is not limited. Visitors may check in with the clerk at the
admissions window near the Birth Center entrance to be granted access
to the unit. When checking in, they must provide the patient’s first
and last name.
Nursery/NICU
Only designated hospital personnel with proper badge access may enter this
unit. Parents and grandparents (two visitors at a time) will be granted
entry to the NICU by designated personnel. Other visitors must be accompanied
by a parent or grandparent. No visitors are allowed in the NICU between
4:30-10:00 a.m. or during shift change.
Patients may also choose to be admitted confidentially so their name will
not appear on any patient lists. You may choose a code number or word
that visitors are required to give in order to gain access to the unit.
The guidelines and policies set forth by Anderson Regional Birth Center
are put in place to meet our goals and our patient’s expectations
during the birth experience.
Skin-to-Skin Contact
At Anderson Regional Birth Center, we encourage and support skin-to-skin
contact— it is the best beginning for both you and your baby.
Research shows that skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth and in
the newborn period is very beneficial for both mom and baby.
Some of these advantages include:
Helps baby learn to regulate temperature
Helps baby stabilize breathing and heart rate
Helps baby control blood sugar
Promotes early breastfeeding and helps with the overall success of breastfeeding
Provides the best transition to life outside of mom
Promotes early bonding between mom and baby
Has a calming effect and decreases crying and fussiness
At birth — if conditions allow — your baby will be placed directly
on your chest immediately after delivery. We will place a blanket and/or
towel over the baby to keep the baby warm as you enjoy your first precious
moments together. Skin-to-skin contact is recommended for at least one
hour after birth.
Depending on the condition of the mother and/or baby at the time of birth,
skin-to skin contact may not be possible. However, skin-to-skin contact
is beneficial at any time during the early newborn period, even after
you leave the hospital.
Admission
Please check in at the Admissions Desk near the Emergency Waiting Area
when you arrive at the hospital.
Be sure to bring the following items with you:
Your labor bag including your baby’s clothing
A list of your daily medications dosages — do not bring your medications with you
Infant car seat — You must have a car seat installed in your vehicle
when you leave the hospital. Our Child Passenger Safety Technician is
available for assistance.
Media
Anderson Regional Birth Center
Rooming In
Robin Butler, RN, explain how rooming in helps establish a strong bond
between mama and baby after birth.
Skin-to-Skin is Best for Baby
Judy Guasco, RN, explains how skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby
can have great benefits after birth.
Our private labor, delivery and recovery rooms provide a calm and comforting
environment for your delivery. After your baby is born, you’ll move
to a private mother-baby room. Specialized nurses will care for you and
your baby, answer any questions, provide education and connect you with
any needed resources.
Anderson Regional Birth Center offers a safe, nurturing environment for
your maternity stay. We take the security of our smallest patients very
seriously. Our Nursery Unit is a locked unit where only designated personnel
can gain access using ID swipe cards.
