Additional Information
From pregnancy classes to postpartum care, we are with you every step to help make your delivery at Baldwin Health's Women’s and Children’s Center an experience of a lifetime. The nurses love their profession, and it shows in the care they provide.
The maternity center is small in size but big on care. It fosters an environment rich with one-on-one personal attention for mommy and baby. When you arrive at South Baldwin Regional Women’s and Children’s Center, you will experience an outstanding level of comfort and care.
South Baldwin Regional Women’s and Children’s Center was created with total comfort and convenience in mind. The labor, delivery and recovery (LDR) rooms have spacious layouts with home-like surroundings. After delivery, you will move from your LDR room to a comfortable, private postpartum room, where you can room in with your baby if you wish.
The OB educator visits every breastfeeding mom before discharge and is available for free personal consultation after. Nurses are also available to assist with breastfeeding techniques or to answer questions. Expect to receive a personal phone call from the OB educator once you are at home, and do not hesitate to call (251) 949-3676 with questions regarding breastfeeding or infant nutrition.
New Mother To-Do List:
- On confirmation of pregnancy, mother should contact Gift of Life care coordinator if on Medicaid or Medicaid eligible at (251) 949-3781.
- By 10th week of pregnancy, mother should contact OB educator at Baldwin Health, (251) 949-3676.
- Between weeks 24 and 26, mother should have second visit with OB nurse navigator.
- Between weeks 28 and 36, mother should be attending or have completed OB education classes.
Gift of Life
The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services, education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For additional information please contact 949-3781.