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Mother Baby Unit

After the immediate recovery, moms and their families spend the rest of their stay in the Mother Baby Unit, where rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, cribs for baby and rocker/gliders and daybeds for support people.

We provide a rooming-in environment for moms and babies. Research supports that mothers are able to rest and sleep better knowing their newborn is nearby.

For safety, we ask that babies be placed in the bassinet next to your bed when mom is ready to sleep. Having your baby in the room gives you the opportunity to become more comfortable and confident in your ability to care for your newborn.

You'll receive your own DVD video to take home called, "Baby's First Month: What Do We Do Now?" This will give you detailed instructions on baby care, feeding baby, breastfeeding, bathing, taking baby's temperature and more. It also reviews taking care of mom, and notes other resources for new families.

You will also receive several gift items for you and baby.

After the first week, a nurse will call you at home to follow-up on your recovery and to answer any questions you may have about caring for you and your baby.

 

 

Family Birth Center
939 Oak Street
Salem, Oregon
503-562-5644

Women's and Children's Services
  Welcome
  Pediatrics
  Family Birth Center Clinic
  Willamette Valley Midwives
  Labor and Delivery
  Mother and Baby Unit
  Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  Breastfeeding Services
  Family Educator
  Sweet Moms

Resources
  Schedule for classes and tours
  Slide tour of the Family Birth Center
  Being admitted to the Birth Center
  Choosing your baby's healthcare provider
  Family Care Guide
  Newborn channel
  Newborn photography
  Our gifts to you
  Baby's 1st months DVD
  General information
  Additional resources