Birthing Center

Thousands of New Englanders have been born at Holy Family and we continue to welcome some 1,500 babies delivered here every year. Our program is ranked in the Top 10 percent Nationwide for overall patient satisfaction. Our maternity unit boasts all private rooms, Jacuzzi tubs, 24/7 room service, birthing and baby care classes, and much more aimed at making each delivery a comfortable, joyous experience.

For premature babies or those who need advanced medical care, Holy Family’s Regionally Designated Level II Special Care Nursery offers 24/7 advanced care for babies by Children’s Hospital neonatologists.

Holy Family and Children’s Hospital Boston

Thanks to our partnership with Children’s Hospital Boston, newborns and their families have access to world class neonatal care, right here at Holy Family. Children’s Hospital neonatologists staff our Special Care Nursery, working closely with community obstetricians, maternal/fetal specialists, community pediatricians and pediatric specialists to ensure optimal coordination of care. In the event that neonatal patients require the most critical care, they have access to clinical services in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Caritas St. Elizabeth’s in Boston, or Children’s Hospital Boston.

Children’s Hospital Boston has one of the strongest neonatology programs in the country. The program provides expertise in caring for premature newborns and newborns with congenital malformations, a multidisciplinary Advanced Fetal Care Program, and research expertise in such topics as neonatal lung development, retinopathy of prematurity, neonatal immunology, and developmental biology.

From Our Family to Yours

At Holy Family, we believe in helping each mother and family enjoy their own unique birthing experience. From childbirth education and preparedness classes, to easy pre-registration options, to private birthing and recovery rooms, we tend to every detail so that mothers can focus on welcoming a new life into their family.

Our Staff

All obstetricians/gynecologists in the Holy Family Birthing Center are Board Certified or board eligible, and many have credentialing and advanced training in specialty areas such as Level II ultrasounds and pediatric/adolescent gynecology.

In addition, our nursing staff is specially trained to educate, as well as care for, new mothers; our goal is to answer any questions that may arise during those first few days caring for a newborn so that mothers can feel confident as well as comfortable.

Specialty Care

The Birthing Center at Holy Family is a Level II Maternal Newborn Service focused on collaboration between mothers, families, and caregivers. Our 11-bed Special Care Nursery for newborns and growing preemies is staffed 24 hours a day by neonatologists and pediatricians who are highly trained in providing advanced newborn care for premature or critically ill newborns and their families. In addition, our partnership with Children’s Hospital Boston provides our smallest patients with access to the most delicate and advanced treatment available.

Childbirth Education

Mothers preparing for an upcoming birth can benefit from a host of classes held on site at Holy Family. The Lamaze Childbirth Education Program, Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding, and Sibling Preparation classes are offered on a rotating schedule for mothers, family members, and other caregivers. Detailed class descriptions, a schedule of upcoming classes, and registration information are available here.

Outpatient Nutrition Center

Our registered, licensed dietitians offer comprehensive nutrition services to outpatients. Booking an appointment requires a physician referral for Medical Nutrition Therapy. Individual nutrition appointments are conveniently offered during the day, evening and Saturdays. If you would like more information please call the Outpatient Nutrition Center at 978-687-0156 ext. 2162

Pre-Admission Form

For mothers planning a delivery at Holy Family, the pre-admission form is a required document. Once filled out, this form can be faxed to our admitting team (fax number is listed on the form), or mailed to us at: Holy Family Hospital, Attn: Birthing Center, 70 East Street, Methuen, MA 01844. Even more convenient is our new online registration form, which can be sent electronically for fast and easy registration.

Home Away From Home

To create the most comfortable atmosphere possible, all mothers and babies stay in private rooms throughout their birthing experience, from labor and delivery to recovery and postpartum care. Each room features a private bath and shower, and several are equipped with Jacuzzis. Sleeper chairs are also provided so that partners and family members can stay close by.

 

As mother and baby get acquainted following the birth, we at Holy Family are happy to help spread the good news! All families are invited to utilize our Welcome Newbornservice, a personal website that allows a birth announcement and baby’s first photos to be emailed to friends and family straight from the hospital. Welcome Newborn is easy, free and totally confidential.