Thank you for choosing Archbold Memorial Hospital as your baby’s
birthplace.
Baby’s Doctor
The pediatrician on call for the Pediatric Center will provide care for
your infant during your hospital stay. Follow-up appointments after hospital
discharge will be made with the provider of your choosing. If you have
special concerns, please contact their office at
229.226.7544.
Arrival
Please visit the emergency department registration desk upon arrival to
be transferred to Labor & Delivery unless you are directed by your
physician to go directly to Labor & Delivery.
Visitor parking is located in the main parking area in front of Archbold
Memorial Hospital. There is also visitor parking located in the East Tower
lot at the corner of Mimosa Drive and Pastime Drive.
Labor Bag
You are welcome to bring any items you need to keep you comfortable in
labor. We will give you a gown in the Labor and Delivery area.
Consider packing the following items:
Lip balm
Your favorite pillow
Water bottle
Phone and chargers for electronic devices
Insurance card, driver’s license
Birth plan
Music (MP3 player, tablet)
Headphones
Eyeglasses
Flip flops or slippers
Robe for walking in the hallway
Watch with second hand to time contractions
Please remove all jewelry and body piercings and leave at home
Take a Tour
Maternity Center Visiting Guidelines
We welcome your family and friends to come and enjoy this special time
with you and your family. Please read below carefully for our visitors’ policy.
Our visiting was designed above all to protect the health and well-being
of mothers and newborns in our care. Adult visitors who are not ill are
welcome between 10 a.m. and 8:30pm. The newborn’s siblings, at any
age, may visit with an adult. Other children who visit must be 12 years
old and supervised.
Please refer to our
Visitor Policies located here for the most up-to-date COVID policies for our Labor & Delivery department.
Skin-to-Skin
Skin-to-skin means your baby is placed belly-down, directly on your chest,
right after they are born. Your care provider dries them off, puts on
a hat, covers them with a warm blanket and places them on your chest.
The first hours of snuggling skin-to-skin let you and your baby get to
know each other. Skin-to-skin contact also has important health benefits.
If the infant needs to meet the pediatrician first, or if you deliver
by c-section, you can unwrap them and cuddle shortly after birth. Newborns
crave skin-to-skin contact, but it’s sometimes overwhelming for
the new mom. It’s ok to start slowly as you get to know your baby.
Rooming in with Baby
Your baby will stay in your room with you following birth. This will allow
you to learn your baby’s needs and give your baby warmth, comfort
and security. The staff is here to answer your questions and teach you
about caring for your baby.
Preparing to Go Home
Obstetrics and pediatrics will be involved in the discharge of you and
your baby on the day you go home.Your infant’s car seat must be brought to the hospital on discharge day.
Maternity Bag
Pack your suitcase and baby’s bag before you come to the hospital.
They can be brought in after you have delivered and are in your room.
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