BIRTHCARE CENTER
It's A Family Affair at...
Newton Medical Center's Birthcare Center is dedicated to making the entire birth process everything you want it to be. From our series of educational classes created for parents-to-be...to the comfort of our private LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum) suites, we want your time here to be filled with wonderful memories!

The Birthcare Center is designed to make childbirth a beautiful experience for the entire family. Our private suites are equipped with the latest in medical technology and all the comforts of home. To make your experience uniquely yours, we offer the following options:
o Dad or other support persons can be by your side during delivery.
o Overnight accommodations are available in-suite for Dad.
o Rooming-in for baby is encouraged.
o Our staff of attentive nurses will provide you with helpful advice on caring for your new baby...including feeding, bathing, and when to call the doctor.
o Our Lactation Center is available for mothers who desire to breastfeed

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery
In the event a newborn is born prematurely or has a critical health condition at birth. The Birthcare Center at Newton Medical Center in Covington is equipped with a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). On average, 10% of all newborns after birth need extra support. We have an experienced and compassionate health care team to provide the best birth experience possible.

Specially trained doctors (neonatologists), registered nurses, and respiratory therapists to provide the comprehensive care that high-risk newborn needs in a specialized enviroment.

Heading up the team of neonatologists is Dr. Leslie who completed his residency and fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Joining Dr. Leigh at the new NICU are Dan Suskin, M.D.,Raid Al-Sayed Ahmad, M.D., and Ralanisamy Rajasekaran, M.D. All of the neonatologists are Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics, Neonatology and Perinatology.

Childbirth Technology
Newton Medical Center has always sought to provide the very best in maternity care. All of our nurses are specially trained in neonatal advanced life support. Our goal is to keep mother and baby side by side, however, we have a fully equipped nursery for occasions when baby needs extra special care.

The BirthCare Center contains additional advanced technology should Mother Nature need a little help. The option of epidural and spinal anesthesia is available to provide comfort to the laboring mother. With a planned C-Section, this option is also available, allowing the mother to remain awake to experience the birth of her child.

You can have confidence that The BirthCare Center is much more than beautiful surroundings...it's everything you need for a happy, healthy childbirth.

Parent Education Program
The BirthCare Center Nurses and our Certified Lactation Consultant offer a comprehensive array of educational classes that include prenatal and postnatal instructional support.

Prepared Childbirth Course
Designed for mothers-to-be and their partners, this course will guide you through the last trimester of pregnancy and help you prepare for the labor process. Please call during your sixth month to register
 
Newborn Care Classes
Take the anxiety out of caring for a new baby when you attend our Newborn Care Class recommended during your eighth month. Classes are held monthly.

Breastfeeding Classes
Breastfed babies receive a superior nutritional start and a boost to their immune system. Learn the proper breastfeeding techniques from our Certified Lactation Consultant. We recommend taking this class in your eighth month.

Please call 770-385-4182 to register for any of the above classes and to schedule a personal tour of The Birthcare Center.

Tours of the BirthCare Center
Individual tours of the BirthCare Center are provided by our nurses. Call (770) 385-4182 or fill out the information request form.