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Family-Centered Care
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center believes that the childbirth experience is a very personal and special experience. We provide a family-centered approach while still providing expert care. Through our Fetal Care Center at St. Joseph's, we care for high-risk pregnancies and the most fragile of infants.
Our Labor Care Area consists of the Labor, Delivery & Recovery Rooms. There is a dedicated area for high-risk deliveries within the Labor and Delivery Unit. Our Level III Nursery Intensive Care Unit, providing care for premature infants or those who may special needs, is located on the same floor. St. Joseph's can perform vaginal birth after c-section with a response time of 2 minutes. This can be accomplished with even midewives as the primary providers.
Couplet Care
An added component of your birthing experience at St. Joseph's Hospital is Couplet Care. Once you have given birth in the setting selected, you may choose to keep your baby with you 24 hours a day unless special services are needed for the baby or mom. Couplet Care gives you the opportunity to begin building your relationship with your baby immediately. In addition, it gives your family the chance to be together in a supportive environment.
During your stay in Couplet Care, your nurse will assist you in caring for your baby, provide you with information and support, and discuss options for feeding your new baby. Family members are welcome to help with the baby's care at any time.
Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice
St. Joseph’s certified nurse-midwives are the experts in natural childbirth. It is our goal to educate every mother-to-be and her loved ones so that they can actively participate in the decision making process. We’re here to support you every step of the way. The St. Joseph’s Nurse-Midwife Services Practice is an important part of the women’s services. We offer personalized attention during the birthing process in the safety of the hospital for those wishing for a natural childbirth experience. In the case of a severe emergency, high-risk care is available in 2 minutes.
Continuing Care Nursery
The Continuing Care Nursery at St. Joseph's combines family-centered and developmentally focused care. Our skilled multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, pediatricians and other medical professionals provides care to you and your baby with the focus being compassion, dignity and respect. Pediatricians and highly-skilled specialized nursing staff provide care to newborns that require close observation.
Care for Premature Infants
At St. Joseph's, we offer the latest technology combined with highly-skilled healthcare to care for the most vulnerable of infants. Our Specialized Services allow us to use advanced technology on units including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and high frequency pressure controlled ventilation (HFPCV) to provide exceptional care and increased favorable outcomes for premature infants.
Contact Us
To find out more about the team of excellent providers at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, visit the Meet the Team page to view a list of physicians and their educational and professional biographical information. To schedule an appointment or with any further questions, please call us at 602-406-3715.
