Maternity Care at Pickerington Methodist Hospital
Beyond traditional maternity care
The labor and delivery unit at our maternity center strives to make you feel comfortable, relaxed and supported. We take patient care to an exceptional level and make important healthcare decisions together.
Get ready for delivery
We encourage you to preregister for your hospital stay to avoid extra time and paperwork when you arrive to deliver.
Arrival
Convenient free parking is next to the main entrance for patients and visitors. Use the Blue elevators to reach the labor and delivery unit on the third floor.
When you're admitted
You have a private, calm birthing suite for labor, delivery and recovery. The suite includes advanced labor and delivery technology, a private bathroom with walk-in shower and natural lighting. Your support person may be in the room with you during labor and delivery.
After delivery, you move to a private postpartum room with smart room technology that allows you to virtually share your new baby with loved ones. The room includes a private bathroom and shower, rocking chair or glider, telephone, television and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Your birthing suite and postpartum rooms both feature comfortable sleeping accommodations for you and your partner.
Meeting your baby
You have the chance to hold your new baby as soon as they are born. Your baby will be placed directly on your bare chest for skin-to-skin contact.
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 near the postpartum room.
Visitor policy
A doula will be permitted for labor and delivery. Doulas must follow the same policies and screenings as visitors. Laboring patients who are minors may have their parents or guardians as visitors, in addition to the parent-to-be of the baby.
Visitors park free in the lot in front of the hospital. A patient ambassador can direct them to your room.