Maternal and Nursery Care Services
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 "Having a child is one of life's key, life-changing events. The effect is eternal, irreversible-a living being created from ourselves. Fox Maternity and Nursery Services is here to help you enjoy your birthing experience, while providing up-to-date birthing and nursery medical care."
The Maternal and Nursery Care Service  consists of three well-appointed, comfortable   labor/delivery suites, seven post partum beds, and eight bed nursery, and two observation beds.  Also available is a family waiting room.  A jacuzzi is available for pain relief during labor as well. The service has about 350 deliveries a year.
A Choice of Providers

Fox offers deliver services by Nurse Midwives, Board Certified Obstetricians, and Family Practitioners.

Infant care is provided by Child and Adolescent Health Care Associates, a group of board certified pediatricians.

Our nursing staff are all registered nurses (RN), many of whom have achieved specialty certification in Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing.

 
A Family Oriented Approach

Fox understands that the birth of a child is an extension of the family process.  Loaboring mothers are allowed two coaches during delivery, and after delivery, grandparents and siblings my visit from 8:00 a.m.. until 10:00 p.m...  For other visiting hours and other unit policies, please see our FAQ.

A Car Seat For Every Newborn

Every newborn discharged from Fox Hospital must ride home in a car seat. If you do not own a car seat, we can help provide you with one through our Car Seat Program
Parent Education

Fox offers several programs to help prepare you for your new job as a parent:

  • The Childbirth Education Program - helps to prepare you for what to expect during late pregnancy, labor, delivery,  and afterwards. A must for every couple expecting a child.
  • The 1,2,3,4 Parents! Program- offering information on child development, bonding, non-violent discipline skills, childproofing, and much more.
For More Information

If you have questions about your pregnancy, please call your doctor. If you would like more information about Maternity and Infant Services, please call 607-431-5730.