Maternity Services

Prenatal Care

There are few decisions more important than those involving maternity care. After all, you're choosing a doctor who will care for you, your baby, and your family. Whether you're looking for maternity services because you're thinking about having a baby or you already have one on the way, the board-certified obstetricians at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center are here to help. And they'll care for you in a facility that is modern, comfortable, and just right for new families.

Healthy Pregnancy Care

Our work begins before your baby is born—with preconception and prenatal care. Our obstetricians will work with you to ensure that you and your baby are healthy. And your prenatal checkups and tests will take place in a friendly, calm, and private environment.

During one of your prenatal appointments, you'll likely have an ultrasound test. An ultrasound uses sound waves to take pictures of your baby and your organs. Thanks to our crystal-clear 3D/4D ultrasound imaging equipment, you and your doctor will have an amazingly detailed view. You might even see your baby's facial features.

Routine prenatal care visits might also include assessments of your blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar levels. Your doctor will also take the time to listen to questions about your health and your baby. There's a lot to learn during pregnancy, and your doctor will work hard to ensure all your questions and concerns are addressed.

Childbirth Education & More

While your one‑on‑one relationship with our doctors will help you learn more about pregnancy and childbirth, we also offer free childbirth and breastfeeding classes for all expectant mothers. These classes are open to everyone, even if you are not planning to deliver at our facilities.

To support your growing family, we partner with Carthage Area Hospital to provide these classes at no cost.

Childbirth Classes are FREE and held once a month from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Carthage Area Hospital. To sign up, call 315.519.5548.

Breastfeeding Classes are FREE and held on the first Tuesday of each month from 4–6 p.m. at Carthage Area Hospital. For upcoming dates or to register, call 315.519.5548.

We're Focused on Your Family, Your Baby & You

In addition to a warm and family-friendly environment, you can count on an exceptionally trained staff of labor and delivery nurses. Simply put, they love what they do.

Some additional points to know about our maternity services:

• Individualized instruction and informational videos on your baby's care are provided
• The unit is locked for baby's security.

OB Visitation Guidelines (Maternity Unit)

• During labor and delivery, patients may have 2 support persons and 1 certified Doula present.

• For post‑delivery maternity visitation, patients may receive visitors during daily visiting hours from 3–5 pm.

• No visitors under 18 are allowed on the unit, except for the baby's siblings.

• Your significant other has unlimited visitation opportunities

Cherished Moments in Our Modern Maternity Unit

When it's time to welcome your baby, we will be there too. We are committed to providing a warm and memorable childbirth experience for you and your family.

Each of our private birthing rooms has its own bathroom. Most have hydrotherapy soothing whirlpools for use during labor. And each has a pull-out twin bed for your significant other. During labor, you'll have control over your choices. Our team will work with you and your family, so you'll feel both heard and respected.

After the birth, we'll help you and your baby to bond. After babies are born, they're placed with the mom for warm, skin-to-skin contact. You can also share a room with your baby. In fact, you can have your little one by your side as much as you want. If you’d like breastfeeding support, an experienced nurse‑lactation specialist is available to guide and assist you.

Is it safe to come to the hospital to have a baby or surgery?

CHMC has strict procedures in place for surgical patients. Additionally, the hospital is still the safest place to deliver your baby. The following procedures have been established in accordance with the direction of the NYS Department of Health to ensure all of our patients remain healthy during their visit:

• CHMC maintains separate units for COVID-19-positive and COVID-19-negative patients. If you are not a COVID-19-positive patient, you will not be treated in the same unit as patients who have tested positive for the virus.
• Patients scheduled for surgery are tested for COVID-19 before surgery.
• Laboring mothers and their designated support persons are tested for COVID-19 upon admission to the hospital.