MedCentral
Maternity Services

Mansfield Hospital
419-526-8734

Shelby Hospital
419-342-1742

Welcome to the Maternity Services Department at MedCentral Health System – Mansfield and Shelby hospitals! Here are just some of the advantages of our services:

Experience

Our nurses have an average of 11 years experience. We love our work – and our mothers and babies.

Safety

We have supportive services for you and your baby 24 hours a day in case your "normal" delivery suddenly becomes high risk.

Education

During your prenatal period (before birth) we offer childbirth classes for you and your support person, as well as sibling tours for your other children.

Security

We have an infant security system in place, so you can rest assured that your baby is in a safe environment.

New technology

A new innovative hearing screening test for newborns is just one example of the technological advances we are continually embracing.

Family

We realize how important family is at such a happy event, so if you want them close by, that's fine with us. If your support person wants to stay all night we can accommodate him or her. If you want a nap, we will care for your baby. We want to make sure your stay with us is truly memorable.

As you leave, we provide a free deli tray. Family and friends can view your newborn on our web site.

Tours

Mansfield Hospital hosts tours of its Maternity and Labor and Delivery departments every Monday at 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Meet in the lobby at Mansfield Hospital.

Shelby Hospital hosts tours of its Maternity and Labor and Delivery departments after childbirth classes and by appointment. For more information, call 419-342-1742.

Your birthing experience should be what you want it to be – you have choices and we hope your choice includes us. If you have any questions, please call us in Mansfield at 419-526-8734; or in Shelby at 419-342-1742.

See pictures of our newborns.

Breastfeeding

For general answers to lactation questions, please send e-mail to Carol Doklovic, R.N., at: cdoklovic@medcentral.org. If you have specific questions regarding your medical care, please contact your physician.

Upcoming childbirth and breastfeeding classes.

More information:

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Circumcision

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Parenting

Jaundice in Newborns

Last updated September 27, 2007