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Maternity Center
Private Maternity Suites
The safety and security of your baby is of the utmost importance. Holy Cross Hospital uses a state-of-the-art infant security system. You will receive information about the system when you are admitted to the hospital.
Private Maternity Suites
After the birth of your baby in a private labor, delivery and recovery room (LDR), you and your baby will be taken to one of our Maternity Suites to recover in a quiet and comfortable setting.
Private Suites
Holy Cross Hospital offers 68 private postpartum
maternity suites – more
than any other area hospital. Each spacious suite offers comfortable
furniture, muted colors and subdued lighting, as well as a private bathroom,
cable television and a telephone.
Care for You and Your Baby
A registered nurse will care for you and your baby while you are
in our maternity suite. Additionally, certified nursing assistants will
be available. They will teach you about your after-delivery care, as
well as breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and basic infant care and safety.
We encourage mothers to keep their babies with them in their rooms. “Rooming-in” with your baby provides a great opportunity to get to know your newborn.
To ensure you and your baby’s wellness, both your obstetrician and your baby’s pediatrician will see you and your baby before you are discharged. We are proud to collaborate with Children’s National Medical Center to conduct hearing screenings on all newborns prior to discharge.
Newborn Channel
The Newborn Channel, a closed-circuit television network available
in each room, offers informative programs on breastfeeding, infant care
and other subjects for new mothers and caregivers.
Room Service
Holy Cross Hospital’s “At Your Request” room
service allows new mothers to order meals from an extensive menu. You can
browse through a restaurant-style menu and call to place your order anytime
between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Kosher and vegetarian options are available.
You also may order food for visitors for a fee.
Discharge at 11 a.m.
On the morning of your discharge, your obstetrician
will see you and your baby’s pediatrician will see your baby. Your
physicians will write discharge orders for you and your baby and your nurse
will coordinate your discharge. It is helpful for you and your baby to
be settled at home as early as possible on the day of your discharge. We
ask that you make arrangements to depart the hospital by 11 a.m.
The safety and security of your baby is of the utmost importance. Holy Cross Hospital uses a state-of-the-art infant security system. You will receive information about the system when you are admitted to the hospital.
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Get to Know the Maternity Center
Preparing for Birth
Special Care for Women and Newborns
Support Services