Phone: 434-654-7000
Location: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Third Floor, Main Entrance
There are many things to consider when having a baby, and the Family Birthing Center at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is designed to make this time exceptional for you and your family. We understand that this is your pregnancy and your experience. Our goal is to provide you an atmosphere that is relaxing and family-centered that also delivers cutting-edge technology for the safety of you and your baby.
We offer a variety of free and paid childbirth classes to get you ready for your special delivery. Our caring and dedicated medical team will work with you to develop a specialized birthing plan, designed to meet the unique needs of you and your baby.
Location: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Third Floor, Main Entrance
There are many things to consider when having a baby, and the Family Birthing Center at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is designed to make this time exceptional for you and your family. We understand that this is your pregnancy and your experience. Our goal is to provide you an atmosphere that is relaxing and family-centered that also delivers cutting-edge technology for the safety of you and your baby.
We offer a variety of free and paid childbirth classes to get you ready for your special delivery. Our caring and dedicated medical team will work with you to develop a specialized birthing plan, designed to meet the unique needs of you and your baby.
Family Birthing Center Highlights:
- U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital for Maternity Care (2022-23)
- Spacious, private birthing rooms where you can labor, deliver, and recover, with all the comforts of home, as well as the latest technology.
- Whirlpool tubs available for relaxation during labor.
- The operating room (for Caesarean births) and the mother/baby rooms (for postpartum recovery) are in our Center, not on another floor or in another wing.
- Centrally located newborn nursery, so if you choose to use the nursery, your baby is still nearby
- Level II Special Care Nursery, which provides care for babies born after 34 weeks of gestation who need to be watched closely or receive extra care following birth
- Dedicated staff and educational resources to help you plan your ideal maternity experience including helping expectant mothers map out a low-intervention birth plan.
- Pre-registering makes it easy for you to check things off your baby prep to-do list, which helps keep you focused on you and baby, not the paperwork!
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