Maternity & Birthing Centers
St. Francis Eastside
Your Journey to Having a Bon Secours Baby
Having a baby is one of the most special times in your life. It can also be a time full of questions and new experiences. At Bon Secours St. Francis, we’ll help you make the important months leading up to delivery as healthy and stress-free as possible for both you and your baby. We offer a wide range of maternity health services throughout your pregnancy. From helping you find an obstetrician and prenatal care to birthing and parenting classes, our highly skilled and compassionate team will be with you every step of the way. And when the big day finally arrives, you’ll welcome your new buddle of joy in a birthing center that has been designed especially with your family’s needs in mind.
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FAQs
When to Arrive
Your health care provider will give you advice about when to come to the hospital. If you are having a scheduled C-section, your physician will give you additional instructions about reporting to the hospital and preparing for your procedure at one of your last office visits.
Where to Go
Enter St. Francis Eastside at Entrance C. Take the elevator to the 4th floor and check in at the desk; you will be asked to provide your ID and insurance card.
What Happens After Delivery?
After your birth, you and your baby will be moved to a room in the Mother Infant Unit. As part of our Family Friendly philosophy, babies are kept in the room with you throughout the entire hospital stay. The rooms have a sofa perfect for Dad or another family member to room-in with mom, as well as private bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Free wireless internet access is also available.
The Mother Infant nurses provide expert clinical care for both you and your infant during your stay and will let you know how to care for yourself once you return home.
Pain management after delivery is a priority. Your physician will prescribe pain medication that is safe for you (and your baby, if you are breastfeeding). These medications are usually prescribed “as needed” instead of on a schedule, so please let your nurse know when you need medication. We use a pain scale from 1 (no pain) to 10 (extreme pain) and suggest you ask for pain medicine when you are at a 3 or 4 on the pain scale.
