Maternity Services at Dublin Methodist are designed to meet the unique needs of mothers delivering their babies into the world. Our commitment to the delivery of safe, quality care is the guiding principle of all providers at Dublin Methodist Hospital.

The difference at Dublin Methodist

When you enter our hospital, you will know immediately this is not like any other hospital. In the atrium, you are met with the soothing sounds of the two and a half story, multi-tiered waterfall and seven live Ficus trees dotting the symbolic river stained right into the floor.

You will be greeted by a patient liaison, who will guide you through the registration process and escort you to the labor and delivery area located on the second floor of the hospital.

If a patient liaison is serving another patient, convenient computer kiosks are also available for easy and quick check-in.

Because people respond positively to the natural world, you will see many open spaces filled with sunlight, walls made of stone and colors that soothe. There are located  throughout the hospital.

Another thing you will notice is how quiet it is at Dublin Methodist. No overhead paging  and special ceiling tiles are used in common to promote a quiet environment.  One will also find outdoor courtyards with each unit. Each courtyard has outdoor seating.  Patients and visitors can retreat to the outdoors for a touch of natural sunlight and tranquility.

Your room

Of the 94 patient rooms at Dublin Methodist, 34 are devoted to mothers and their babies.

• Each room features a desk, small refrigerator, wireless internet, and flat screen TV.
• Each room has a private, spa-like bathroom.
• The windows in each patients' room open and provide access to the natural light which is shown to enhance recovery and the healing process.
• A bed-side computer connects you to what you need, allowing you to access the internet, and patient education, order your "room service" meals which are convenient and the food is delivered when you want it. (Certain hours apply)

OB Emergency Triage Area is a special area where pregnant woman can be seen to identify and be treated for pregnancy related issues. The Nurse and the Certified Nurse Midwife will assess the pregnant woman's condition and collaborate with the physician for the plan of care.

Private and spacious labor, delivery and recovery rooms provide a large family area and a comfortable sleeper sofa for your support person. Each of these rooms also has a private bathroom with a shower, and a shower chair can be provided for water therapy during labor.

High Risk Antepartum Unit to provide care for moms with special needs before and after delivery.
Private post-partum rooms can easily accommodate family and visitors, and an inviting sleeper sofa is available to your support person for the duration of your stay with us.

C-section rooms are available if needed and offer a private recovery area.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Level II Special Care Nursery rooms are available should your baby require special care after delivery. Each room is private and has an area to accommodate the immediate family. 

Team of experts

Your specialized maternity experts include:

• Skilled, experienced nurses and staff who offer special care and attention to each woman and baby. The staff are committed to making each birth experience a special memory that lasts forever.
• Board-Certified Obstetrician on the Maternity Unit to assist patients 24 hours a day.
• Anesthesiologist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) available to maternity patients 24 hours a day.
• For babies who are born prematurely or with special needs a Neonatologist is on-call and a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is available 24 hours a day.
• Certified Lactation Consultants available to support mothers who choose to breastfeed
• Certified Nurse Midwife, working in collaboration with your physician.

Vocera Communication devices are worn by the Maternity Staff. When you call staff, the call will go directly to a Vocera communication device, which alerts your nurse.

After your delivery

After a normal delivery, we encourage you to keep your baby with you in your room as much as possible to begin the natural bonding process. If you require rest or additional medical care, your baby may be cared for in the nursery located near the post-partum rooms.

Kangaroo Care: Research shows that Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin contact) can have many benefits for newborns, facilitates bonding, breastfeeding, breathing, and a better transition to life outside of your womb.

Kangaroo Care will begin at any point during your stay; from immediately after birth to when you and your baby are settled in your post-partum room.

Peekaboo Babies is a fun, free and fast way to spread the news of your baby's birth by putting the baby's hospital photo on the Internet for family and friends to see.

Breastfeeding Services: The nursing staff is trained and skilled to provide breastfeeding support new moms breastfeeding their newborn.

Our Certified lactation consultants are available to assist and support new mothers and their babies. The Lactation Consultants provide personal, private assistance in person or by phone, whether you need help getting started and overcoming initial difficulties or simply have questions.