Pregnancy

Our goal at the Birthplace is to provide expecting mothers and their families in south Georgia and north Florida the highest level of care in a safe environment that will meet the needs of all members of the family.  Below are some things to decide upon during your months of pregnancy.

Choosing a Physician

Finding a physician early in pregnancy is important. Regular check-ups are needed to evaluate the growth and development of your baby as well as maintaining a check on the mother’s health and well-being.  Click here to find a SGMC affiliated obstetrician.

Your Birth Plan

A birth plan is an outline of your wishes for your labor and delivery. You should discuss and develop a birth plan with your physician. The birth plan will include choices of pain management, birthing methods, family involvement and more. At the Birthplace, we will do our best to follow your plan. Our number one concern is to do what is best for both you and baby. Changes from your birth plan may occur if something unexpected happens during the birth process. Your birth plan will not be altered for our convenience.

Parenting Classes

We offer all our expecting mothers, including their spouse and caregivers, choosing to deliver at South Georgia Medical Center a variety of classes helping them prepare for an enjoyable and happy birth and post-partum period.  (Classes are offered to those not delivering at SGMC for a small fee.)

Pre-Registration

Please remember to pre-register. You may complete online registration or you may call 229-259-4854. By completing pre-registration the admission process will be easier for you and your family.

Privacy

You may choose to be admitted “Confidentially.” Your privacy will be respected and enforced. Please be aware, in order for your privacy to be maintained, you will not have flowers delivered and our patient information will not send calls to your room. You may still have any visitors you wish contact you directly.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Women who have had cesarean deliveries are asked to speak with their obstetrician about the risks and benefits of vaginal birth compared to repeat cesarean.

Birth Certificate

You will be asked to provide a full name for your child so that we may complete the necessary paperwork to submit to the state. Parents will receive confirmation of birth before discharge or in the mail. You may pick up an original birth certificate at the Health Department.