Memorial Regional Hospital Family Birthplace

Our team is excited to introduce hybrid (in-person and virtual) maternity classes taught by our Memorial Family Birthplace educators.

You may register for any class, regardless of which Family Birthplace location you choose for the birth of your baby.­

Some classes are offered in Spanish / Ciertas clases también se ofrecen en español.

We encourage you to register for our free Memorial Family Birthplace Pregnancy App, an online pregnancy resource center designed to educate expectant moms about prenatal care, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care for you and your newborn.

If you plan to breastfeed your baby, we are here to help you get off to a successful start by offering you breastfeeding and lactation services. Our nursing team is trained in lactation, meaning we are here to help you with positioning, latching or engorgement. We also offer on-site lactation consultants for comprehensive care for babies who need extra help latching and staying awake at the breast. Our goal is to help you feel encouraged and supported as you and your baby begin your breastfeeding journey.

It's time to head to the hospital! Please remember to bring the following with you:

• Infant car seat installed correctly
• Contact information for your baby’s pediatrician
• Camera and memory card
• Confirm insurance coverage or self-pay options
• Comfortable going-home outfits for baby and mom
• Light blanket
• Phones and chargers

Learn more about what to bring for you, your baby, and support person.

We want to give you the information you need to make healthcare decisions, including the costs of labor and delivery.

• Hospital Cost for Self-Pay Rates (Cost without insurance)
• Hospital Cost for Insured Rates (Cost based on your insurance plan)

Prior to being discharged, we offer moms nutritious take home meals and a brief orientation before you head home with your baby. This orientation is full of important going-home topics, including:

• Baby care
• Breastfeeding
• Car seat safety
• How to care for circumcisions
• Mom postpartum care
• Warning signs of postpartum depression

Birth Certificate and Social Security Number

We also offer assistance completing your baby's application for a birth certificate and SSN in both Spanish and English.

When pregnancy comes with high risks and complications, our high-risk pregnancy care team, maternal fetal medicine specialists (perinatologist), and antepartum nursing team offers exceptional clinical expertise in medicine and technology.

Dedicated Placenta Accreta Spectrum Program

If you've been diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum, you need to deliver your baby via cesarean section (C-section) at the hospital. Memorial Regional Hospital has a dedicated, 24/7 placenta accreta spectrum team.

Antepartum Suites

If you require specialized care prior to giving birth, we have dedicated antepartum suites for pregnant moms who need to stay in the hospital a few days, weeks, or months.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital NICU is equipped to provide 24/7 intensive care services for the tiniest and most critically ill babies. Whether your newborn is in the NICU after a high-risk pregnancy or from a complication during delivery, or has a congenital issue or low birth weight – we are here to help.

• Memorial Regional Hospital: On-site Level IV Wasie NICU at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (highest in state).
• Memorial Hospital Miramar / Memorial Hospital West: On-site Level III NICUs.

Our skilled team of doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses, and lactation consultants all have one goal: to provide you and your baby with the best possible care during labor and delivery. We are here to support, empower and encourage you to create the perfect environment to welcome your little one.

Our dedicated Obstetrical Emergency Departments have a board-certified OB/GYN hospitalist, 24 hours a day/7 days a week at each location. The hospitalist works with primary care OB/GYNs to provide immediate care and make decisions regarding hospital admissions and follow-up plans. In addition, we have on-site OB anesthesiologists, a maternal transport team and midwifery support.

Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification

Memorial Regional Hospital has been awarded the program’s highest designation, Gold Safe Sleep Champion, for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.

To learn what a safe sleep environment looks like for your newborn baby, please download the Safe to Sleep brochure. You can also refer to the Safe Sleep Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Our team is here to support immediate bonding between you and your baby. Regardless of cesarean or vaginal delivery, we encourage skin-to-skin contact with your baby immediately following birth.

Neonatal Bereavement Support Group

If you've experienced the loss of a pregnancy or an infant, we have resources available to support you as you heal and cope with grief.

• Hotline: Please call our hotline for more information and support at 954-844-6916.
• Online Support Group: Visit Rachel's Gift to register to attend this free, online support group on Zoom every Thursday.
• In-person: Please call our hotline to find out when/where the next support group meets.

Maternal Addiction

Memorial's Mothers in Recovery (MIR) program helps expecting moms struggling with drugs and/or alcohol safely withdraw from substance abuse, and supports them in meeting their recovery goals.