In order to make the labor and delivery process more custom to the needs of mom, we offer a number of birthing options, including:. Our focus is to help you make your journey your own. When you arrive at Shannon, please first check in at the registration desk. An Admissions Representative will assist you to complete any necessary paperwork and will direct you to Labor and Delivery for your care.
Once you enter the Labor and Delivery unit, our team will assess your progression in a triage room and admit you to an LDR suite. Additionally, Cesarean births take place in one of our two Surgical Delivery Suites located on the same floor, adjacent to the labor rooms. We offer labor, delivery, and recovery all in the same ambient birthing suite. The rooms are comfortable and home-like with areas for family members to be with patients during labor and delivery. Every ambient birthing suite is private, and mother and baby are cared for as one.
Mothers decide how many and which people will be present during labor. She can even have one person with her in the event of a Cesarean section. Pregnancy and labor are beautiful, natural processes. In most cases, nothing more than close observation and support is required. However, should any medical complications arise, our dream team of obstetricians are board-certified and trained to care for both normal and complicated obstetrical situations.
Our Special Care Nursery staff and pediatricians are skilled at caring for even the most complex preterm infants. Plus, our anesthetists provide around-the-clock epidural service to help ensure each patient is as comfortable as possible. After delivery, mothers are given a spacious, quiet room that can accommodate one additional person overnight. Baby is primarily cared for in the room with mom.
We minimize the time mother and baby are separated, but we also have a nursery to care for healthy babies when mom needs a rest. We encourage family and friends, including children, to be present as mom sees fit. Unlike most hospitals, at Shannon, the visiting hours are set by mom. Our way of caring encourages collaborative decision-making, with women and their families being active partners during childbearing. If your baby should need more specialized care, our Special Care Nursery is just steps away.
