Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center Pregnancy & Childbirth
Welcoming a Baby is a Unique and Fulfilling Experience
There is so much to share ... the anticipation, the excitement, the joy of bringing a new life into the world.
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center offers family-centered maternity care in a supportive atmosphere. With approximately 450 births per year, the staff are experienced in assisting families with a positive birthing experience.
Physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists are certified by the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Medical staff
- Obstetrician-gynecologists
- Pediatrician
- Family practice specialists
Other Staff Nearby for Any OB Need
Pregnancy and Childbirth Features
- Emphasis on the mother's comfort during labor and delivery
- Labor, delivery, recovery post-partum rooms allow mom and baby to stay, in most cases, in one room for their entire stay.
- Large rooms with glider rockers and tub/shower/whirlpool
- Birthing beds
- Nurse with each mom to follow progress and assist the physician
- Fathers encouraged to be a part of the birth, including cesarean births
- Pain management options including epidurals and intrathecals
- Mom & baby care education
- Special care nursery for newborns needing additional medical attention
- Newborn Hearing Screening
- Electronic infant security system
- Complimentary candlelight dinner for new parents
- Childbirth Education Classes offered throughout the year, including refresher classes
- Maternal/newborn home care available
- Baby photo listed on Hey Baby Online at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center's web site
- Hand-knitted hat from Avera Marshall Auxiliary
- Pull-out bed for dad
