​​​​​Exceptional Obstetrical ​Care for Exceptional Moments​​ Whether you are a new mom, or have had children before, The Christ Hospital Birthing Center is dedicated to providing you the finest patient experience for one of the most important moments of your life. With more than 120 years of maternity care experience, we have a long standing tradition of providing exceptional maternity services to women in the Greater Cincinnati community. Our birthing center, which consists of our labor and delivery, postpartum and Special Care Nursery (SCN) units, has earned a Women’s Choice Award as a “Best Hospital for Patient Experience in Obstetrics” by WomenCertified for the last three years. No matter how you choose to express the wonder and joy of parenthood, you deserve a unique birth experience created by your own expectations and lifestyle. At The Christ Hospital Birthing Center, we tailor the birthing experience to the needs of each patient by offering custom services and amenities such as:

Labor and Delivery Our Birthing Center  has delivered  thousands of babies and special moments. With an average of 20  years experience, our nurses will work with your care provider and guide your family through your experience  through delivery and post-partum. Our team of physicians, certified nurse midwives, certified nurse anesthetist, neonatal nurse practitioners  and registered nurses provide an exceptional level of comfort and expertise for new mothers and their babies, delivering care to a complex range of patients varying in age from newborn infants to teens and adults. With the use of rocking chairs, birthing balls, water therapy and more, we are able to provide new moms with an experience all their own. Three Areas to Labor and Delivery Triage roo​​ms –rooms where pregnant women are assessed to determine the appropriate next steps Birthing suites – individual rooms where pregnant women labor and deliver their babies Operating rooms – rooms where women undergo procedures such as C-sections

Birthing Suites: Single, Spacious and More Birthing suites provide a private, serene environment where women can labor as they choose, with or without pain medications. There are birthing balls, walk-in showers, a hydrotherapy tub and a dedicated Feng Shui suite. Couches and reclining chairs transform into sleeping spaces so family members can keep moms company during labor – and get sleep. There is space for the baby once he or she arrives, so doctors and nurses can evaluate the baby right there with the mother and she can be included in conversations with the health care team. In our birthing suites, and in our recovery room for post surgical procedures, mothers and babies experience skin-to-skin contact, an important first-step in beginning breastfeeding and bonding. Prepared for Every Scenario All the equipment needed in case the unexpected happens during a delivery is right there in the birthing suite in case a higher level of care is needed. High-risk obstetricians (also called maternal-fetal medicine specialists) are available for consultation  24/7

For more information on our labor and delivery services, please call 513-585-HUGS. ​ ​Comfortable, Private Space for Families and Healthy Babies Our family centered philosophy encourages keeping mothers and babies together. Mothers are encouraged to room-in with their babies and partners are encouraged to stay overnight. Babies are admitted at the bedside and skin to skin contact and bonding are promoted. lawn chair cushion cleanerIn addition to medical and nursing care we value and provide patient and family education and psychosocial support for the transition to parenthood. office desk chair ergonomicClasses are available on the unit for new parents on breastfeeding, preparation for going home and baby care. accent chairs on sale at target

Our nurses receive extensive education on breastfeeding and many are certified lactation counselors or consultants. All suites are single, spacious and have private bathrooms for mothers as well as families. Couches and chairs transform into sleeping spaces for family and visitors. All care for the baby — including initial baths and exams by the pediatricians — is done in the mother-baby suite. chair and a half soft surroundingsThis gives families the opportunity to ask questions, see what physicians are seeing, watch exams and learn about the care of their newborn so they truly feel prepared when they go home.purchase birthing chair Staying together promotes family bonding, breastfeeding and family involvement in the baby’s care at the hospital.chaise lounge chair buy

To learn more about our Mother and Baby Unit, please call 513-585-HUGS. Click here for a Guide to Postpartum Care Click here for a Guide to Newborn Care ​ Sometimes, newborns may need more specialized care. And expectant parents an extra level of assurance. That's why we have a dedicated Level II Special Care Nursery to deliver exceptional care for babies who may need extra help to achieve the best start in life. Our Special Care Nursery is designed to provide newborns born as early as 32 weeks gestation that weigh more than 1500 grams or with moderate medical problems. Our staff has extensive experience in dealing with premature or sick newborns. Whatever condition necessitates a baby's admission to the special care unit, each baby receives individualized care. We offer a family centered approach to care. Families are welcomed and encouraged to come to the Special Care Nursery. Late preterm infants may also be cared for in the mother’s room by a nurse from the Special Care Nursery.

We realize that it can be very difficult for a new mom to be discharged from the hospital before it’s time for her new baby to go home. That’s why we provide guest rooms at no charge  to the immediate family of an infant who must stay in the hospital beyond his mother’s stay with us. To learn more about this service and the Special Care Nursery, please call 513-585-2321. ​ We offer a both inpatient and outpatient lactation consultation as well as a full-service breastfeeding supply store. Click here to learn more. ​ We offer a variety of childbirth education classes at convenient times to suit every family. educators provide real-life instruction in a comfortable, casualClick here to learn more.​ ​ To pre-register for your delivery, please call 513-585-0700. Pre-registering makes the admitting process run muchIt also allows us to provide services faster, such as pain medication, because we already have the information we need.