Maternity Services
Family-centered
maternity care is the cornerstone of our Maternity Service
Department. Our nurses know that support and education
are the building blocks that help give children the best possible
start. Babies may stay right in the same room as their
mothers, and fathers can spend as much time there as they
want, participating fully in the baby's care. Preparing
for Parenthood, CCMH offers a variety of classes to help moms,
dads, brothers and sisters prepare for a new baby.
Click here for
a list
classes offered
Family Centered Care (Pediatrics)
The
philosophy of Family Centered Care is the idea behind our Pediatrics Department.
Since family closeness is especially important in a child's
recovery, this department was designed to promote family involvement.
Patient rooms are designed to be more comfortable for parents
who wish to stay with the child round-the-clock, with facilities
for sleeping and showering provided. Visiting hours are flexible,
so that the child feels less isolated from the rest of the family. Each
room is brightly decorated and equipped with TV's, VCR's, video
games and free cable (including the Disney Channel.) Four rooms
are equipped with stereos and headphones. A play area
helps promote recovery through healthy diversion. The
family education center allows nurses to meet with parents to
provide information on the child's condition and emotional support
at difficult time.
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