The Family Birth Center at Mary Rutan Hospital

Each year more than 400 babies make their entrance into the world at Mary Rutan Hospital. Our personalized care and friendly staff provide the attention you - and your newborn - deserve. Families who choose The Family Birth Center at Mary Rutan Hospital also enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having a top-notch birthing center so close by.

Family-Center Philosophy

Our experienced medical staff, including Board Certified OB/GYNs, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatricians, Anesthesiologists, highly skilled Registered Nurses, believe in total care for the mother, baby and family.

Individualized Care In Private Suites

Providing quality care and comfort are our top priorities. Warm, inviting, private rooms offer Mom, baby and family all the comforts of home. Babies room-in with Mom and Dad so our nurses can educate the whole family on new baby and Mom care. Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, cable television and room-service style meals are available so that Mom may order her food according to her own schedule.

Specialized Security

All entrances to the Birth Center are locked to provide an additional level of security for our new families. Visitors are invited in only with Mom's permission and security cameras monitor all hallways.

At MRH, our dedicated staff and state-of-the-art
facilities include:

Highly skilled nurses, many with advanced certification in obstetrics
Specially Trained childbirth educators and lactation consultants provided by the Logan County Health Department.
Board Certified pediatricians on-call 24 hours a day to assist with any newborn needs.
A centrally located fetal monitoring system.
An operating room devoted to emergency care right in the Family Birth Center if a C-section is required.
Experienced anesthesiologists to provide whatever level of pain management you need.
The amenities new parents told us they wanted most - like room service with special menu options, increased security, overnight accommodations for a family member, convenient visiting hours and additional educational opportunities to prepare for your new arrival.

Classes Available

Childbirth Classes
Through our childbirth classes, you will learn a combination of relaxation and breathing techniques with specific information to make childbirth a positive experience. This class will cover topics from preparation for the birth experieince to bringing your baby home.

Siblings Are Special Class
We understand that children may have many mixed feelings and concerns about a new baby. Our class has been developed to help your child see how fun it can be to have a new baby in their family.

Breastfeeding Classes
The natural art of breastfeeding is easier when women know what to expect. This class teaches mothers about breastfeeding benefits, how to know when the baby has latched on, recognizing infant feeding cues, breastfeeding positions and much more. Fathers are welcome to attend.

Breastfeeding Support Program
The Family Birth Center is pleased to offer a Breastfeeding Support Program. This program is led by Sandra Kay Speirs, RNC, Internal Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

The goal of the program is to promote the healthy growth of infants through support of breastfeeding mothers.

You may schedule an appointment that is convenient for you before your discharge or by calling The Family Birth Center.

The clinic, newborn weight checks, educational materials and evaluations are all free.

Scheduling one hour time slots during clinic hours:
Mondays - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursdays - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For a complete schedule or to register for the above classes, contact the Mary Rutan Hospital Family Birth Center at (937) 592-9943.