Dearborn County Hospital

Birthing Center

Welcome to the Birthing Center at Dearborn County Hospital. Here you will find seven beautifully appointed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum, Nursery (LDRPN) suites each with special amenities such as rocking chairs, mini-refrigerators and comfortable recliner/sleeper chairs. Attractively decorated ante and postpartum rooms, an indepartment c-section suite, an inviting family area and an outdoor terrace are also available at the Center.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive childbirth education class specifically designed to help first time parents become familiar with the physiological, emotional and physical changes that occur in a woman�s body during pregnancy. These classes also offer extremely valuable information on proper nutrition, exercise and what to expect during the labor, delivery and the postpartum period. Even more, it gives expectant parents a chance to get acquainted, socialize and share ideas and information on everything from baby names to diapers. Childbirth classes are scheduled at various times throughout the year. Sessions are offered one night a week for five weeks or for a full day on Saturday.

Breast-feeding classes are another great service offered for new mothers. The sessions are held monthly and are led by our Registered Nurses/Certified Lactation Counselors who work in the Birthing Center which makes for a very comfortable and caring atmosphere for new moms and babies.

Dearborn County Hospital�s Home Health department also offers an early mother/baby discharge program to provide inhome follow-up care for mothers and their babies. During their visits, Registered Nurses are able to assess health concerns, answer questions and provide other services if necessary. Newborns are also able to receive their initial required screenings in the home without having to make a return trip to the hospital.

For more information on our birthing center or to schedule a personalized tour, please call us at 812-537-8273 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8273.