Postpartum Care Unit at GBMC
Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from the Joint Commission
GBMC's postpartum care is focused on the comfort of the mothers and their families.
The Postpartum Staff provide Nursing care for Vaginal and Cesarean Section delivered patients. GBMC offers numerous levels of care for our newborn babies including a Level III NICU, Special Care nursery and Newborn Nursery. At times, your care team may decide your baby needs more focused care or transitional time in one of our three well equipped baby care units. This will be discussed with you and your designated support team. Our Newborn Nursery provides essential interim infant care during your Postpartum stay.
GBMC continues to provide the greatest level of care and fosters an in-home approach, “rooming-in”, with your newborn during your stay. Newborn care, delayed bedside baths, feeding support, and education are all provided in the comfort of your private room. Rooming-in with baby during your recovery supports navigating both your needs and the needs of the baby once you are discharged.
Patients with complications such as: Diabetes, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hypertension and or pre-existing Medical or Surgical conditions may also be cared for on the Postpartum Units.
Our postpartum care unit offers 48 designer decorated, private rooms including four handicapped accessible rooms. Each patient room is equipped with an iPad for the patient to track their care, participate in childbirth education and make requests to their care team. It can also be used for their viewing and web-surfing enjoyment as well!
The Postpartum Team includes a dedicated staff of:
- Registered Nurses
- Nursing Support Technicians
- Clinical Nursing Students
- Volunteers
- Social workers
Private Obstetricians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwives are available 24 hours a day to provide care for our Postpartum Patients and consultation with our Nursing Staff.
Amenities in each room include:
- Soft lighting
- Comfortable seating for visitors, which converts to a sleeping area for your significant other
- Chairs specifically designed for a new mothers' comfort
- New Versacare beds with Tempur-pedic mattresses
- Side-rail patient bed control pendant with controls for the TV, lights and bed
- A patient information board is provided to include the names of your Care-team and pertinent phone numbers for your ease of use
Each patient bathroom is designed with:
- Hair dryer
- Magnifying mirror
- Heat lamp
- Storage area for your comfort supplies within easy reach
The shower area includes:
- A built in seat
- Hand-held shower head
- There is a Family Nourishment Center located on each unit for patient and family convenience
Our Services
GBMC provides a full-range of postpartum care for new mothers and their babies, including:
- Nursing care for vaginal or cesarean delivery patients
- Option for mothers to "room-in" with their baby, or utilize the newborn nursery
- Lactation services to assist mothers that choose to breastfeed.
- Private obstetricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and midwives are available 24 hours a day
- A Family Nourishment Center is offered on each unit for patient and family convenience
Virtual Tour
Discover the unique features that GBMC has to offer by taking a look inside Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and the Parent Connection. This virtual tour guides you through every step of your birth experience at GBMC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visiting hours are 24 hours, however we ask that the patients use proper discretion when having guests during a typical "after-hours" time of day. Visiting hours are department specific and should be reviewed you and your support team prior to your stay.
Who can visit?
Two adult visitors per room allowed; can be switched. Important- partner counts as one of the two visitors. Visitors under the age of 18 are not allowed unless the parent of the newborn.
What are the rules for siblings when visiting?
Children are not permitted to visit at this time.
What should I bring from home?
GBMC will supply you with a hospital gown, socks, and the necessary recovery personal hygiene items that you will need during your stay. Baby will be provided with diapers, wipes, infant gown attire, swaddle blankets and a baby hat. If you wish to have personal clothing, pillows and other items, it is best to wait to have your support person bring them in once you have settled into your postpartum room.
