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Maternity

Private Maternity Suite at HRMC Pregnancy is an exciting and eventful time, and you want the best care available for yourself and your baby. Our experienced maternity staff delivers more than 300 babies each year. They work with expectant parents before, during and after the birth to help make the experience a joyous and memorable one.

For more information on how to prepare for your delivery, including choosing a physician, joining our Baby U Maternity Club and more, visit the Preparing for Your Delivery section.

If you are planning to have a baby and would like to visit HRMC’s maternity department, please call 605-353-6251. Our professional staff will look forward to showing you around and answering your questions.

Labor, Delivery and Postpartum

HRMC has 10 spacious and comfortable maternity suites – five birthing suites and five post-partum suites – that are private rooms to help you and your new baby become acquainted in a restful and quiet environment. Each room is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring capabilities for mother and baby, as well as a television and WiFi access. In addition, four birthing suites have an in-room jacuzzi tub and there is also a centrally located, post-partum whirlpool suite to assist new moms with pain relief and relaxation after delivery.

Our warm and caring nurses are here to support and assist each patient through an individualized birthing process and are ready to give you personalized attention and respond to your questions and concerns. The choice of care options for the mother includes a variety of services, including a natural birth, pain control and epidurals, which are available to those who want them 24 hours a day, and surgical intervention as needed. All medical and nursing staffs are certified in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) to assure your newborn is provided with quality care.

HRMC's nurturing staff is available for as little or as much assistance with your newborn as you desire. If you plan to breastfeed, our trained nurses can assist you with the latest techniques to help you and your baby get a healthy start.

Nursery

The newborn nursery offers Level I nursery care, which allows your newborn to receive, if needed, IV fluids and antibiotics, phototherapy for jaundice and weight gain monitoring. You may choose to have your baby with you 24 hours a day or use our nursery at any time. Our HUGs security system assures round-the-clock safety for all babies.

Education and Support

Prenatal education classes are offered bimonthly and taught by certified childbirth educators. Discussion topics include labor and delivery, breathing and relaxation techniques, pain relief techniques, the role of the support person, feeding methods of the newborn and postpartum experiences. A tour is also available during these classes to familiarize expectant parents with the maternity department.

Training and education is available after you give birth, which includes, breastfeeding, baby care basics, how to care for yourself after a delivery, CPR and other pertinent topics.

A breastfeeding support group meets every month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in HRMC's Birthing Center (3rd floor) conference room. For more information, click here or call (612) 418-2405 or (605) 840-1225.

Other community services may be referred for you or your baby upon discharge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your policy on photography and videotaping?

The use of videotaping and still photography during delivery is not allowed, but may be used after delivery. Upon your consent, you will receive a commemorative card with pictures of your newborn and will have the opportunity to post them in our Web Nursery and be placed in an ad in your local newspaper.

How long will I be at the hospital?

The length of your stay will depend on what kind of delivery you have. Your obstetrician will help make the best decision based on your condition.

What kind of food can I expect?

Wholesome, nourishing and well-balanced meals are an important part of your treatment and recovery. You will receive a menu each day that allows you to create meals within your prescribed dietary guidelines. HRMC also offers a variety of healthy snack options for patients who are hungry outside of meal times. Snack menus are located in patient rooms. Simply choose your snack and contact a staff member to order.

Visiting Hours

Visits are an important part of healing. Family and friends may visit at the hours of your choosing, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of other patients. ICU visitors should check in at the nurse’s station before entering room. All children must be supervised by an adult.

Where can I get a birth certificate?

Birth certificates can be obtained from the Beadle County Register of Deeds or from the SD Department of Health in Pierre. HRMC does provide a commemorative birth certificate with your newborn’s footprints that is perfect for his/her baby book.