Welcoming a new baby is a unique and fulfilling experience. There is so much to share ... the anticipation, the excitement, the joy of bringing a new life into the world. Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center offers family-centered maternity care in a supportive atmosphere. With nearly 400 births per year, the staff are experienced in assisting families with a positive birthing experience. Physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists are certified by the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Medical staff includes obstetrician-gynecologists, a pediatrician, and family practice specialists. Lab, radiology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy and surgery are nearby for almost any OB need.

Features include:

• Emphasis on the mother's comfort during labor and delivery
• Labor, delivery, recovery post-partum rooms allow mom and baby to stay, in most cases, in one room for their entire stay.
• Large rooms with glider rockers and tub/shower/whirlpool
• Birthing beds
• Nurse with each mom to follow progress and assist the physician
• Fathers encouraged to be a part of the birth, including cesarean births
• Pain management options including epidurals and intrathecals
• Mom & baby care education
• Special care nursery for newborns needing additional medical attention
• Newborn Hearing Screening
• Electronic infant security system
• Complimentary candlelight dinner for new parents
• Childbirth Education Classes offered throughout the year, including refresher classes
• Maternal/newborn home care available
• Access to lactation consultant
• Baby photo listed on New Arrivals page of Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center's web site
• Hand-knitted hat from Avera Marshall Auxiliary
• Pull-out bed for dad