Holy Redeemer Hospital
Maternity Center in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania

The Maternity Center at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center
Every life brings with it new love, and at Holy Redeemer, we nurture both. This, more than anything else is what makes us unique. It's our caring approach to new families that reflects our mission to care, comfort and heal, and has become our hallmark.

At Holy Redeemer, we want to give you and your baby the best of all possible beginnings, so care is provided by highly trained healthcare professionals using state-of-the-art technologies. At Holy Redeemer, you will find…

• Obstetricians who will care for you and your baby throughout your pregnancy
• Specially trained, experienced and compassionate nurses there for you every step of the way
• Perinatology services and antenatal testing unit for high-risk pregnancies
• Neonatology services for high-risk and complicated deliveries and special care infants
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• NICU follow-up clinic
• Registered dietitians for specialized nutrition counseling throughout your pregnancy
• Anesthesiologists available 24 hours-a-day
• Triage unit

Our delivery suites are cheerful, warm and cozy, and stocked with everything you need - including a rocking chair to help you lull your new arrival to sleep. In addition, you'll find:

• Private labor and delivery suites
• Private maternity rooms with personal hairdryers
• Jacuzzi
• NICU parent "overnight" room that allows parents to practice newborn care with supervision close-by
• Lactation consultation for breastfeeding moms
• State-of-the-art security system
• Menu line for individual meal selection
• Optional post-partum massage therapy
• Newborn Education Channel
• Visitors' lounge
• Patient solarium

The best way to a healthy, happy baby starts with practicing proper prenatal care. At Holy Redeemer, we have wide range of programs that can help you get ready for parenting, including: Early Pregnancy, Childbirth Preparation, The ABCs of Baby Care, Sibling Preparation, Breastfeeding Preparation, When Baby Makes Three, Parenting Education, Grandparents' Night, Pregnancy Massage, Gentle Yoga for Prenatal Exercise, Infant/Child CPR, and Infant Massage.

For a listing of Holy Redeemer obstetricians, certified nurse midwives and pediatricians, to schedule a tour of the Maternity Center at Holy Redeemer, or for more information on any of our programs and services, please call 1-800-818-4747.

Parenting & Childbirth Education Classes at Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center
We encourage you to participate in the programs which meet your needs. Classes are held on the campus of Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA. For more information about times, dates and fees, or to register, call 1-880-818-4747. Class sizes are limited so register early to be included in the programs of your choice.

Early in Your Pregnancy…

Healthy Mother/Healthy Baby Classes
Healthy Mother/Healthy Baby classes provide information on nutrition, physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, comfort techniques, fetal development and an introduction to relaxation skills and deep breathing. These classes are recommended for couples during the first months of pregnancy but are helpful in all stages.

As You Approach Delivery…

Prepared Childbirth Classes
Taught by nurses who are certified childbirth educators, the Prepared Childbirth Classes are designed for couples between their seventh and eighth month of pregnancy. Topics include the physiological and psychological stages, labor, and birth. This six-session course provides information on medication and anesthesia options, conscious relaxation, breathing techniques, the role of the mother’s support person and the post-partum experience. A tour of the maternity department is included. Register early in your pregnancy, since class space fills quickly.

Mini Refresher Class
The Mini Refresher class is designed for parents who have previously attended the Prepared Childbirth Classes. This program reviews the labor and birth process with an emphasis on relaxation, breathing and other coping techniques. An optional tour of the maternity department is included.

To schedule a tour of our maternity suites, please contact:

Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania

PHONE: 1-800-818-HRHR (4747)
WEBSITE: www.yourebeautifulbaby.com