The Maternity Department Welcomes All New Mothers 

WGH Has You Covered from Classes to Infant Care

You just found out you are pregnant and so excited to be having a baby! Warren General Hospital maternity staff knows this fantastic feeling as they assist mothers in delivering their little package of joy each and every day.

We have you covered with a full range of maternity services at your fingertips. We have experienced physicians, nurses and staff available on a 24/7 to make your birthing experience all that it should be!

It Starts With the Classes

Warren General Hospital offers childbirth education classes that focus on the following:

• The admission process into the hospital
• What to expect and the various stages of labor and delivery
• Relaxation techniques that make a difference
• Pain relief options and
• Postpartum and infant care
   

These classes are taught by Registered Nurses that are certified, childbirth educators and a lactation consultant.

The next set of classes are scheduled for

Mondays 6-8:30pm

9/26, 10/3, 10/10

Breastfeeding class 

We schedule classes a couple of times a year. If you are interested in attending a class, please call maternity at 814-723-3300 ext. 1681

If you have additional questions regarding breastfeeding, contact Miranda on maternity at the number above.

Thank you,

Melissa Turner RN, MSN/Ed

Warren General Hospital

September is Newborn Screening Awareness month

What is newborn screening?

When your baby is 1 to 2 days old, he has some special tests called newborn screening.   Newborn screening checks a baby for serious but rare and mostly treatable health conditions at birth. It includes blood, hearing and heart screening. 

Your baby can be born with a health condition but may not show any signs of the problem at first. If a health condition is found early with newborn screening, it often can be treated. Early treatment is important, because it may help prevent more serious health problems for your baby.

Comments from previous patients

Such great doctors and midwives. They made me feel comfortable.

If we needed anything they were always at the ready to help.

My baby had to stay a extra 5 days after he was born and the nurses always let me have as much time as I wanted with him. They were all amazing and I am very grateful for ALL of them.

All the nurses on the maternity ward were amazing. Especially *Morgan, *Lori and *Pam!