Childbirth Center
At the UM Health-West SpartanNash Family Childbirth Center, all our rooms are private, spacious, and beautiful, with state-of-the-art technology, comfort and convenience.
The childbirth center itself is designed to create a soothing, healing environment. The artwork gracing the walls features images of mothers, fathers, infants from families who have trusted us to bring new life into the world – photography donated by Dan Davison of Douglas Photography.
Postpartum recovery rooms come fully equipped with flat-screen TVs, movies on demand, wireless internet, access to instant electronic education information, plenty of windows, and in-room bathrooms and showers. Each room has a couch that converts to a full-size bed for dad or other family members.
The nursery is conveniently located nearby when you need to rest or want a few moments to yourself.
Visiting Information
We want you to be able to celebrate the birth of your newborn in peace and comfort. Our visitation policies are meant to help provide you with a stress-free experience.
- The father of the baby or the mother’s significant other will be able to spend the night. Only one person may spend the night.
- Individuals being triaged to determine whether or not they will be admitted may have one support person in the triage area with them.
- Visiting hours are 8 am to 8 pm seven days a week once the baby is born. Visitors will not be restricted during this time period except as follows:
- Healthy children are allowed to visit during visiting hours only and require the supervision of an adult other than the new mother.
- Persons with any signs of illness will not be able to visit at any time.
What to Bring
To help you prepare for the big day, look over these lists of suggestions on what to bring with you.
What to bring in your labor bag:
- Insurance card, driver’s license and any paperwork your doctor told you to bring
- Eyeglasses, contacts and solution
- Loose, comfortable clothes
- Books or magazines to pass time during early labor (remember, it’s best to stay home during early labor, if your doctor agrees)
- Socks and slippers
- Hair bands or ties
- Lip moisturizer
- Snacks
- Comfort tools (tennis ball or paint roller for back pain, massage aids and lotion as desired, music, flameless candles, etc.)
- Other personal items as needed
What to bring in your postpartum bag:
For mom:
- Nightgown or pajamas
- Snacks
- Nursing bra
- Toiletries
- Hairbrush
- Comfortable, loose outfit and shoes for going home
- Breast pump, if you have one
- Breastfeeding pillow, if you have one
For baby:
- Infant car seat
- Outfit for pictures, if you plan to have photos done in the hospital
- Outfit for going home (additional layers, if it’s cold outside)
- Receiving blanket
- Socks or booties
- Extra hat