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Genesys Family Birthing Center

The birth of your child is a very special experience for your entire family. And where this treasured event takes place will play an important part in the kind of special memories you and your family will have in the years to come, which is why you should consider family-centered childbirth at Genesys Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center.

Family Centered
At Genesys, parents are encouraged to hold and keep their new baby with them during the hospital stay. We have a visitation policy which, depending on your specific situation and health status, usually allows other members of your family to join in welcoming the new family member. We also have a flexible rooming-in policy, where parents can participate in their baby’s care and get a head start on learning to know and recognize their baby’s needs. Nursing care after your delivery remains focused on your family as a unit and on your desires and needs as new parents.

Birthing Rooms
You’ll begin your childbirth experience by entering Genesys Regional Medical Center at Health Park through your own Women and Children’s Center entrance located just to the right of the main doors. Because we feel your childbirth environment should be warm and home-like, the birthing rooms include comfortable furniture, and television and telephone service are available. Each room has a large window which overlooks our nature trails or courtyards, adding to the serene atmosphere. They feature birthing beds which convert to accommodate a variety of birth positions. And, of course, all of these rooms are supported by the most modern medical equipment. Safe, personalized and individualized maternity care is our ultimate goal.

Childbirth Resources

Breastfeeding Class
Genesys helps expectant mothers prepare for breastfeeding, early breastfeeding in the hospital, nutrition, nursing at home and problem-solving. New moms will also be given instructions on how to pump and store breast milk. To register, call (810) 606-5897.

Birthing Center Tours
1 hour tours of the Birth Center are offered once a month. Registration for the tour is mandatory. To register, call (810) 606-5897.

Lactation Services
Genesys offers inpatient and outpatient services to assist mothers with healthy lactation during breastfeeding.

Newborn Infoline
Whether you’re a first time parent or an old pro, Genesys’ Newborn InfoLine is the place to turn to with questions about your newborn up to one month of age. To talk with a nurse who can answer many of your questions, call (810) 606-5840.

Online Resources
There’s a wealth of free resources out there for expectant parents. More and more will first turn to the Internet for as much information as they can find about pregnancy and childbirth. As a result, there are some very comprehensive and helpful sites. Start with the Genesys online Healthy Pregnancy & Childbirth Center.

Other helpful sites include:

• http://www.seewhatyouread.com
• http://www.aboutpregnancy.com
• http://www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/pregnancy
• http://parenting.ivillage.com

We also encourage you to talk with your obstetrician about educational programs that they might offer or recommend, as well.

For parents who need special assistance ...

Special Delivery Program
The Genesys Special Delivery Program was developed for parents who do not have adequate or full insurance coverage for their prenatal, delivery, newborn and post-delivery care. Participants in the Special Delivery Program receive regular prenatal care and attend sessions on self and baby care. Mothers and their babies in the program go home 24 hours after delivery. The program is priced as a package for routine pregnancies, and there are financial and geographic requirements. For more information regarding this program, or to request a program packet, call (810) 232-3522.

For more information about Genesys or to schedule a tour of our Family Birthing Center, contact:

Genesys Family Birthing Center
One Genesys Parkway
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 606-5897

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