Archbold Grady Birthing Center Offers Compassionate Maternal Care

From the very beginning of a new baby’s life, a hospital’s priority is to provide a nurturing and family-focused environment.

The Birthing Center at Archbold Grady is doing just that.

“We have a small, dedicated staff that is passionate about what they do,” said Whitney Sampson, Nurse Manager of The Birthing Center. “Our team cultivates a family-oriented environment that is both comforting and reassuring to new mothers.”

The Birthing Center has large, private birthing suites where mothers stay in the same room from labor to delivery, and through recovery.

“The Birthing Center provides private, compassionate and comfortable care for both labor and delivery through postpartum recovery,” said Sampson. “Mothers and fathers can feel at ease knowing our staff is close by in case they need anything.”

The Birthing Center stays up-to-date with the latest in maternity care.

The Birthing Center uses the couplet care model, where newborns stay in the room with the mother instead of staying in a nursery, and both mother and baby are cared for by the same nurse.

“Studies have shown there are benefits when a mother and baby are close to one another from the early moments after birth,” said Raina Ferenchick, MD, OBGYN at Cairo Medical Care.

According to Ferenchick, evidence-based benefits associated with couplet care include improved success of breastfeeding, improved communication with medical staff, and personalized care with better education opportunities for parents to be more prepared to return home with confidence.

“Couplet care allows the mother to bond and gain confidence in learning how to take care of a newborn before going home,” said Sampson.

Along with couplet care, the Birthing Center also encourages skin-to-skin contact after delivery.

Skin-to-skin contact has shown to help babies feel secure, and regulate their heart rate, body temperature and breathing. The concept has also proven to aid in building the baby’s immunity to germs and increase their cognitive ability.

“Expectant parents can learn more about our practices in our childbirth education classes,” said Sampson. “We offer these classes throughout the year, as well as a breastfeeding class.”

“Our patients expect high-quality and compassionate care at Archbold Grady, and our birthing center provides that,” said Crystal Wells, administrator at Archbold Grady. “We’re proud to offer quality medicine in a small-town setting.”

To learn more about the maternal care offered at Archbold Grady, please visit https://www.archbold.org/services/maternity-center/