Women's Health and Birth Center
MATERNAL CHILD CARE | EDUCATION | PRENATAL TESTS
SIBLING-TO-BE-TOUR | UNEXPECTED DELIVERIES
LACTATION SERVICES | PHOTO SERVICE
There's no better place to bring your baby into the world than the Women's Health & Birth Center at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi. You see, we believe the miracle of childbirth warrants an impressive setting. That's why you'll find our private suites bring the comforts of home to your birth experience. Cherry furniture, upholstered recliners, room for family to relax, a birthing bed that adjusts for total comfort, your own whirlpool tub, and television complete with a VCR - you'll find them all in our Women's Health & Birth Center. Yet hidden behind this elegant exterior, tucked away inside the cabinetry, is the very latest in medical technology.
At Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi, we know nothing can compare to the birth of your baby. And nothing compares to having your baby at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi's Women's Health & Birth Center.
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MATERNAL CHILD CARE
The physicians, nurses and support staff at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi realize your baby's birth is a miraculous event. Our medical staff includes an obstetrician, pediatricians, and family practice physicians dedicated to providing you and your family with high quality, personalized health care.
We believe that the birth of your baby is an extraordinary event each family.We support that belief through our practice of family centered maternity care.Our goal is to meet not only the physical needs of the new mother and baby, but also the emotional and educational needs of the family.You and your baby will remain together during your stay as the nursing staff works with you to learn your baby's unique needs and behavior.We encourage your family to be involved during your stay and comfortable accommodations are available for partners/coaches that wish to remain with you and your baby.
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EDUCATION
If you are thinking of becoming pregnant in the near future or just learned that you are pregnant, you probably have a lot of questions.
We are proud to sponsor, along with the Fairview Mesaba Clinics and the Duluth Clinic-Hibbing, a variety of pregnancy, parenting, and infant care classes through the Preparing for infant Parenting Program. Classes offered include First Steps To Parenting, Expectant Parent Class, Refresher Prenatal Class and a Pediatric Speaker Information Night for Parents.
These classes cover a variety of topics, including newborn care and development, comfort measures for labor and delivery, and common childhood illnesses. Classes are taught by Women's Health and Birth Center staff, Public Health Nurses, and Hibbing Early Childhood and Family Education teachers.
For further information on the Preparing for Infant Parenting Program, contact Fairview University Medical Center - Mesabi's Women's Health and Birth Center at 218-362-6846. You can also click on our Events Calendar on our main home page for the most current class schedule.
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PRENATAL TESTS
Non-Stress Test - this non-invasive test is performed by using an external monitor. It takes about 20-30 minutes and is done on an outpatient basis. It can give your physician a comprehensive report on our baby's status.
Ultrasound - this testing procedure uses sonic waves which are beamed through your abdomen to the baby. These harmless waves are recorded on a screen and can tell your doctor what your baby's position is, his/her size, heart rate and general condition.
Amniocentesis - for this specialized test, your physician extracts a sample of amniotic fluid from inside the placenta sac. This fluid is carefully analyzed and can reveal a number of health factors about your baby. It can also tell your doctor if your baby is ready for birth.
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SIBLING-TO-BE-TOUR
No charge
A visit to the Women's Health and Birth Center will help your other children prepare for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. Children can bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal to pretend holding and changing a new baby. They will see a room like the one mom and the baby will be in during the hospital stay. This tour is geared for preschoolers and young school-age children. Try to tour one month before the baby is due to be born.
Please call Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi's Women's Health & Birth Center at 218-362-6846 to arrange a tour.
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UNEXPECTED DELIVERIES
Occasionally a baby is born a little earlier than planned or with special health needs. Most times we are able to provide that extra special baby care in our Nursery. If your baby does require intensive medical care after birth, arrangments can be made quickly for transfer to a facility with a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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LACTATION SERVICES
We know that breastfeeding has proven benefits for both mother and baby. To maximize these benefits and support your breast feeding, Fairview University Medical Center - Mesabi has a Lactation Specialist on staff. We also work closely with a Lactation Educator from the Public Health Department and the local La Leche League. These services are provided free of charge.
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PHOTO SERVICE
Baby's first pictures are some of the most treasured photos you may ever have. Hospital baby pictures are made available to you. Please check with the nursing staff for further details.
Planning a healthy pregnancy and having a healthy baby is of the utmost importance and requires the teamwork of you, your family, your physician at our staff at the Women's Health & Birth Center. Our goal is to make your experience one. If you have any question at any time, please call on one of our staff and we'll be more than happy to answer your questions.
You can reach us by calling our direct dial phone at 218-362-6641 or the hospital main medical center number at 218-262-4881 or 888-870-8626
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