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Birthing / Delivery

The dedicated professionals at Mercy Hospital’s Family BirthPlace and Sisters Hospital’s Special BirthPlace understand the joys and challenges of childbirth. They’ll be with you throughout your labor and delivery to offer support and encouragement, as well as provide any assistance you may need during your stay.

• Delivering at Mercy Hospital
• Delivering at Sisters Hospital

To find a doctor who delivers at Mercy Hospital or Sisters of Charity Hospital, click here to search our physician directory or contact our HealthConnection representatives at (716) 447-6205 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Mercy Hospital

The Family BirthPlace completed a major renovation in August 2009 that converted all patient rooms to private status and created luxurious Celebration Suites and a new family waiting area.

Our birthing rooms – equipped for labor, delivery and recovery – provide for the health and comfort of our patients. Several offer a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, giving mom a higher level of relaxation before delivery.

At Mercy Hospital, patient rooms feature exclusive amenities such as a private shower and bath. A sleeper sofa enables loved ones to visit in comfort while they offer their support and encouragement during this memorable occasion.

Family BirthPlace Photo Album

The Celebration suites, available at an additional charge of $100 per night, offer patients and their families all the comfort and amenities of upscale "hotel-like" accommodations to celebrate the arrival of their newborn. These rooms include:

• Flat screen TVs
• Private closets
• Showers and baths
• Dining areas complete with a refrigerator and hot beverage dispenser
• Double sleeper sofas for loved ones

The Family BirthPlace is a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide exceptional care for your baby. The hospital also maintains a specialized perinatal testing unit and the latest in security technology.

Two nurses' stations are located near patient rooms, placing your healthcare team closer to you and your baby.

A registered nurse dedicated to caring for you and your baby will help your new family embark on what will be a memorable life-long journey. Because this nurse coordinates your care as well as your baby’s, she can explain infant care techniques and point out different aspects of infant behavior right from the start. More importantly, she is there to address your healthcare needs, alleviate your concerns, and offer valuable encouragement and support.

Watch the video below for an overview of the amenities available at the Mercy Hospital Family BirthPlace.

Tours

Tours of the Family BirthPlace at Mercy Hospital should be arranged several weeks in advance of your due date. Please call HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205 to schedule your tour of the Family BirthPlace at Mercy Hospital.

Becoming a Patient

To find a doctor who delivers at Mercy Hospital, click here to search our physician directory or contact our HealthConnection representatives at (716) 447-6205 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Free Parenting Classes

After the birth of your baby at Mercy Hospital, you will have the opportunity to participate in free parenting workshops, as part of our Ready, Set, Parent! program. Click here for more information about this free program for new parents.

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Sisters Hospital

Sisters Hospital Special Birthplace Photo Album

Having a baby is both exciting and stressful for expecting parents. That’s why Sisters Hospital is creating a home-like environment in our maternity unit.

All patient rooms are private and contain private showers. Two “Special Beginnings” Suites are also available for an additional cost. These new suites include:

• 32” flat screen TVs
• Refrigerators stocked with refreshments
• Coffee makers with specialty coffees, teas and hot chocolate
• Pullout sleeper sofas for a guest to stay overnight
• Wireless internet capability
• Free phone and television service
• Gift basket for parents and baby

NICU

We are a Level III NICU specifically designed for acutely ill or premature babies.

Our state-of-the-art NICU is designed to support our tiniest patients in a developmentally appropriate environment that minimizes light and sound. This supports optimum growth while providing space and privacy for babies and their families.

Medical Staff and Caretakers

Our infants are cared for by a team of:

• specialized physicians (neonatologists),
• nurse practitioners,
• registered nurses,
• physical, occupational and respiratory therapists, and
• a neonatal nutritionist.

A dedicated social worker and spiritual care representative are readily available to families as well.

The staff welcomes and encourages parent participation while offering education and emotional support. Our staff welcomes your questions and will explain any aspect of your baby’s care that you do not understand.

If you have questions even after your visit, you can obtain the most up-to-date information about your baby by calling (716) 862-1271. Feel free to call anytime but understand that information will only be released to the parents. You will be asked for your baby’s ID number each time you visit or call.

Patient Areas

We have two suites available for parents to bond with their baby or babies. These rooms offer a respite for parents who are far from home. Prior to discharge, parents are encouraged to spend the night with their infants in the suites. This gives parents the opportunity to gain confidence in caring for their baby or babies.

Our Family Room, adjacent to the unit, is a welcoming spot for families to relax away from the baby's bedside. A private telephone area, television, beverage machine, refrigerator and microwave are available for our families to use while with us. A variety of toys are also available for our younger visitors.

We offer complimentary parking passes for families of infants who will be in our nursery for an extended stay. They are issued by the unit social worker.

Tours

Tours of the Special BirthPlace at Sisters Hospital should be arranged several weeks in advance of your due date. Please call Prenatal Education at (716) 862-1968 to schedule your tour of  the Special BirthPlace.

Becoming a Patient

To find a doctor who delivers at Sisters of Charity Hospital, click here to search our physician directory or contact our HealthConnection representatives at (716) 447-6205 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Free Parenting Classes

After the birth of your baby at Sisters Hospital, you will have the opportunity to participate in free parenting workshops, as part of our Ready, Set, Parent! program. Click here for more information about this free program for new parents.

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More Information

For more information about Catholic Health’s maternity services, please call HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.