Bringing a child into the world is a wonderful personal experience. At MetroSouth Medical Center, we believe you should have choices in how to deliver and care for your baby. Choices that help make sure your birthing experience is everything you want it to be.

At MetroSouth, we provide compassionate maternity care and have delivered thousands and thousands of babies. That means that you can rely on our qualified doctors and nurses who will guide you through the entire birthing process.

We believe your baby’s birth should be a memorable and special experience. The Family Birth Place brings together advanced technology, progressive birthing techniques and experienced professionals to create a positive childbirth experience. We offer the best of both worlds: the comfort of home and the support of family, in a safe hospital setting.

As a Level 2E Birthing Center, MetroSouth’s Family Birth Place is equipped to safely care for moms and babies that may be at a higher risk. The Family Birth Place has 24/7 obstetrical coverage and a full team of board-certified high-risk perinatologists, neonatologists, obstetricians, and nurses specializing in advanced fetal monitoring. That means that in addition to being comfortable, you can feel secure knowing that more complex medical care is available, should you need it.

One meal is offered to your support person/father of the baby/significant other — compliments of MetroSouth Medical Center.

A certified lactation consultant is available to support you if you choose to breast feed your infant. We also offer a discharge class to help you prepare to go home with your newborn.

MetroSouth Medical Center is a place of new beginnings. Advanced technology and thousands of babies begin life in our comfortable and welcoming environment. At MetroSouth, we are committed to helping expectant parents prepare for the journey from pregnancy to your baby’s arrival.

Beautiful & Designed for You

Delivering your baby is one of the most precious moments in your life. In choosing your hospital, you want the peace of mind in knowing that your new baby is in the hands of experienced doctors and nurses. Plus, you want a beautiful birthing environment that’s warm, friendly and comfortable for you and your family.

Welcome to your baby’s first home, the Family Birth Place at MetroSouth Medical Center. Our boutique-style birthing center will make your stay as enjoyable as it is memorable. Let MetroSouth’s Family Birth Place help you take your first steps to parenthood.

Why Choose The Family Birth Place?

The Family Birth Place has been fully and beautifully designed with comfortable furniture, deluxe amenities, flat screen, cable-equipped televisions, and advanced technology. Not only does it accommodate your comfort and convenience, it also is designed with a high level of security for the safety of you and your family.

For more information, please call: (708) 597-2000

Classes

At the MetroSouth Family Birth Place, we believe the birth of your baby is a family event. While every birth offers unique challenges, experience shows that preparation is the best way to create a positive birth experience for mother, baby and family. The Family Birth Place offers a comprehensive range of classes that help the whole family be part of, and prepare both for pregnancy and the birth and care of the baby. Classes are taught by MetroSouth’s registered nurses and health educators, and are limited in size — so register early in your pregnancy to join.

Basics of Breast Feeding
This class will provide basic information for new and expectant mothers who have an interest in breast feeding, including breast feeding advantages, proper techniques and how to cope with problems.
Cost: Free

Sibling Class
This course is designed to help prepare children from 3-10 years old for the birth of a new sibling. They will learn what babies look like; diapering, feeding, and other care. They will also get to see where Mom and Baby will stay while in the hospital. Children should bring a doll or stuffed animal on which to practice each lesson. Parents are asked to remain during the class—and cameras are welcome. Please register for the class that is nearest to your eight month of pregnancy so that your child retains the material presented.
Cost: $15 per child, $5 each additional child

Prepared Childbirth
Couples will learn about the labor and delivery process; cesarean delivery; relaxation techniques; the use of medication and anesthesia; and newborn care. A tour of the Family Birth Place is included. Recommended for mothers-to-be in their last trimester of pregnancy.
Cost: $30

Take a Tour
Parents and grandparents are invited to tour the Family Birth Place. Become familiar with the surroundings and receive helpful information for a comfortable stay at MetroSouth. The tour is approximately one hour.
Cost: Free

Call (708) 824-4823 to register for classes or a Family Birth Place tour.