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The Birthing Center at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital creates an environment in which newborns and families form precious bonds.
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Designed to serve the unique medical needs of both mothers and babies, the Birthing Center combines the latest medical technology with the compassionate care of highly trained physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other staff to assure that every patient care experience is a comfortable and secure one.
Take a virtual tour of our Birthing Center.
To pre-register for your upcoming delivery, call (910) 715-7878 and (910) 715-7951.
Time for Baby - Where to Go?
Moore Regional Hospital
- Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., patients should park in the parking garage and enter the hospital through the Cancer Center entrance. Take the purple elevators up to the second floor and follow the signs to Labor and Delivery Registration. If you are in any distress, enter through the Emergency Department and stop at the front desk for assistance, and they will provide you an escort to Labor and Delivery.
- Between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., patients must enter through the Emergency Department, take the purple elevators up to the second floor and follow the signs to Labor and Delivery Registration. If you are in any distress, stop at the Emergency Department front desk for assistance, and they will provide you an escort to Labor and Delivery.
- If entering through the Emergency Department, you may park your car in the Emergency Department visitor’s lot. If you are admitted to the hospital, your car will need to be moved to the main visitor’s parking lot.
What to take to the Hospital?
The following is a list of suggested items to bring with you to the hospital when you deliver.
For Mom…
- Personal toiletries (brush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, makeup, hair dryer, hairspray, etc.)
- Underpants (maternity)
- Nursing/support bra
- Robe and slippers
- Going-home clothes (these should be maternity clothes)
For Baby…
- Pacifier, if desired
- Going home outfit (including socks/booties)
- Car seat
Optional items:
- Hat
- Nail Clippers
- Mittens for hands
Programs and Classes
Prepared Childbirth Series
Moore Regional Hospital hosts a Prepared Childbirth Series from January to November. The six-week course is held in the evening from 7 to 9:15 p.m. The goal of the series is to provide specific information about the latter stages of pregnancy, labor and delivery, a tour of the Women and Children’s center, Infant CPR and Choking, newborn care, car seat safety, as well as what to expect following delivery. Registration is required. To register, call (910) 715-2275.
We recommend that you call to register during your first trimester.
One-Day Prepared Childbirth Class
Moore Regional Hospital hosts a Prepared Childbirth one-day class from January to November. The class is held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The goal of the class is to provide specific information about the latter stages of pregnancy, labor and delivery, a tour of the Women and Children’s center, as well as what to expect following delivery. This consolidated one-day class will not cover infant CPR or car seat safety. Registration is required. To register, call (910) 715-2275.
We recommend that you call to register during your first trimester.
Breastfeeding Education Class
Expectant parents will learn the benefits of breastfeeding, positions to use while breastfeeding, feeding patterns, pumping and introduction of bottles. The class is held on the first and third Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Breast pumps and other equipment that may be helpful to your breastfeeding routine will be shown. Most insurance companies will cover the charge for the class. Registration is required. To register, call (910) 715-2275.
New Mother Support Group
All new mothers are welcome in the New Mother Support Group. The group offers a safe and welcoming space to talk about postpartum care, breastfeeding stressors, change in identity/role and the importance of sleep and self-care. This group is FREE and offered the third Thursday of the month from 1-3 p.m. Registration is required. To register, call (910) 715-2275.
Breastfeeding Resource Center
Certified lactation consultants who can educate and encourage new mothers, answer their questions and help solve breastfeeding difficulties staff the Breastfeeding Resource Center at Moore Regional Hospital. The lactation consultants also are available by appointment to provide breastfeeding information and advice to women before and after giving birth. Call (910) 715-2068 for more information.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
For patients whose pregnancies are considered high-risk, the FirstHealth UNC Maternal-Fetal Medicine program at Moore Regional Hospital offers obstetrical care for women with pregnancies that are complicated by maternal disease, such as diabetes or hypertension, or any problem with the fetus, such as congenital abnormalities.
Massage & Fitness for Mom & Baby
FirstHealth Fitness–Pinehurst offers a pregnancy massage for when your body needs extra care and nurturing. Prenatal massage is not offered during the first trimester.
For Moms ready to get back in shape and stay healthy, start with Exercise is Medicine and then transition into membership including small group or personal training. Learn more at www.firsthealth.org/eim or call (910) 715-1800.
FirstHealth Fitness-Southern Pines offers swim classes for infants and toddlers (age 6 months to 3 years) and their parents. The classes help children feel comfortable in the water and teach parents how to work with their children in the water. Parents don’t have to be members of the center to take part in the massage or swim classes. Call (910) 715-1841 for more information or visit www. firsthealth.org/fitness or www.firsthealth.org/swim
Postpartum Depression
While the birth of a child is one of life’s most joyous events, it is not uncommon for new mothers to experience depression. Postpartum depression can be serious, even debilitating. It can rob a new mother of the ability to enjoy her life and her baby.
FirstHealth Behavioral Health offers counseling and medical care to help women overcome postpartum depression. For more information, call (910) 715-3370 or toll-free at (866) 804-7870.