As a mother-to-be at McLaren, you are part of a special tradition of family-centered maternity care that families have trusted for generations. From perinatal classes to the time you and your baby return home, childbirth specialists at the BirthPlace strive to provide a safe, comfortable and relaxing environment, ensuring a first-class experience for you and your family.
Obstetrician, Family Practitioner, or Midwife, the Choice is Yours
Physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology provide quality care for mothers who are new or experienced with the childbirth process. The OB/GYN specialists and Family Medicine physicians have decades of experience and are known for their compassionate and personal care.
Midwifery is a family-centered childbirth option available to you at McLaren. A certified nurse midwife is educated in two disciplines, nursing and midwifery. Midwives serve as mentors and caregivers for women seeking active participation in the "normal, healthy process" of pregnancy and birth. McLaren is the only medical center in the area to offer midwifery care.
BirthPlace at McLaren Visitation Policy:
Visiting hours from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mother's designated support person may visit anytime.
To protect the health of our youngest patients and their mothers, children under the age of 12 are not permitted to the BirthPlace UNLESS they are the brother or sister of the newborn patient.
Your Accommodations
Enjoy the comfort and privacy of a special LDRP maternity suite.Short for "labor, delivery, recovery, post-partum," McLaren's 14 LDRP suites offer both comfort and privacy. With the exception of Cesarean deliveries, your entire stay will take place in one room with a home-like setting featuring beautiful wood-tone floors and soothing color schemes. Registered nurses care for you during your entire stay so you can relax in comfort knowing your are in good hands.
Designated Obstetric OR
Cesarean births are performed on the maternity floor. A fully-equipped Operating Room is located within the BirthPlace unit to accommodate scheduled or emergency cesarean births. The baby's father, or designated support person, is permitted to be with you during your baby's birth.
Rooming with Baby
McLaren makes every effort for you to form a strong bond with your newborn. New parents appreciate being close to their babies, and at McLaren, we encourage you to keep your baby with you as much as possible. This special time gives you the opportunity to learn your baby's personality and schedule while still having the support of our nursing staff. However, the nursery is always available as a secure option if the need arises.
A Secure Environment
Special measures are in place to ensure the safety and security of your baby at the BirthPlace. Electronic security ankle bands are placed on every infant following birth. The entire BirthPlace unit is accessible only to authorized staff and guests through a locked entrance.
Catering To You
At McLaren, we offer a personalized touch to dining service. A catering associate will visit you to read you the day's menu and assist you with your dining selections. Here, your catering associate is responsible for every aspect of your meal, ensuring accuracy and overall patient satisfaction.
Bed & Breakfast Plus
If your baby needs to remain after you are discharged, The Bed & Breakfast Program is available. For a nominal fee, this program allows you to stay in your room at McLaren so you can continue to bond with your baby.
Breastfeeding is the most natural choice for you and the most natural and nutritional choice for your baby. McLaren offers new mothers and babies a part-time, certified lactation consultant. She provides guidance at the bedside in the LDRP unit and is available to answer questions and concerns over the phone. Many of our LDRP nurses are also trained to offer guidance in breastfeeding. After you and your baby transition to life at home, questions may arise. The lactation consultant also offers private consultations in her office. Also our nurses are available to answer your questions.
If you would like more information on the benefits of breastfeeding, call our certified lactation consultant at 810.342.4887, or call our 24-hour helpline at 342-2279.
Perinatal Education and Childbirth Classes
Anticipating the birth of a baby is a very exciting time in your life. To prepare for this special event, McLaren has a number of special services and programs with you in mind.
Register by phone
For more information regarding the childbirth classes offered at McLaren, or to register for classes call (810) 342-4896.
Click here to view detailed information on all of the Childbirth Education classes.