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Welcome to Seton Medical Center Hays
At Seton Medical Center Hays, we specialize in birthdays! We combine state-of-the-art technology and comfort to create a welcoming environment for parents, baby and family. Our expert team of board-certified physicians, nurses and support staff are ready to welcome your newest addition.
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Nursing Excellence
Seton Medical Center Hays is committed to providing excellence in nursing care to moms and newborns. Our seasoned nurses have an average of 10 years of nursing experience.
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Registration and Admissions
A warm smile and friendly service await you upon your arrival. Expectant mothers are encouraged to pre-register with us 20-24 weeks into their pregnancy. Pre-registration may reduce check-in time when you arrive in labor. Forms for pre-registration are available from your OB physician's office, the hospital admissions office, or here. (link to pre-registration forms?)
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After-hours Admissions
If you are in labor, please check in at the Emergency Room Admissions area, whether you have pre-registered or not. Once the admissions process is complete, you will be transported to the Labor and Delivery Unit by wheelchair.
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Dedicated to Comfort
Our four spacious Labor and Delivery rooms offer a comfortable setting while you wait for your new one to arrive. Our rooms have private bathrooms with showers, a television, a comfortable chair and pull-out couch for family members.
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Cesarean Delivery Rooms
We have two cesarean delivery rooms in the Labor and Delivery Unit. After routine pre-operative procedures and lab work, you will be taken to a Cesarean delivery room for approximately one hour. Along with your chosen support person, there will be several other essential staff members in the delivery room with you. After the delivery is complete, you will spend an hour or two in a recovery area before you are taken to your Mother/Baby Room.
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A Gathering Place for Friends and Family
Complete with comfortable chairs, lots of space and a television set, the Maternity Services waiting area offers plenty of room for family and friends to gather as they wait for good news.
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Cozy Place to Bond with Baby
After delivery, most parents and newborns are moved to the Couplet Care Family Unit. The Couplet Care family rooms provide a peaceful environment conducive to mother-baby bonding. The rooms are designed for comfort with natural lighting from the window as well as a pull-out sofa for family members and other amenities.
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Helpful Technology at Your Fingertips
All Couplet Care family rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access so that you and your loved ones can have online access thorugh your personal laptop computers.
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Breastfeeding Support
The Couplet Care Family Unit provides a private Lactation Room for our breastfeeding moms. The rooms are fully equipped with pumping equipment and comfortable chair. All of our nurses are trained to provide breastfeeding support and education.
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Peace of Mind
At Seton Medical Center Hays, we have special security measures in place for newborns. The Maternity Unit is equipped with a lock down security system. All doors on the Maternity Unit are locked and require badges to access the unit. A patient or family member can enter the unit by pressing the button next to the door and checking with the staff. If the mom would like visitors, they will be allowed in. No one is admitted without the mom's name and room number. Other security protocols include matching ID bands for baby and parents as well as a tracking device attached to the baby's umbillical cord.
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Special Care When Babies Need it Most
Seton Medical Center Hays has a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, just steps away from our Mother Baby unit, if the unforeseen need arises. Our 4-bed unit is equipped with advanced monitoring technology. Rooming-in accommodations are also available as space allows for the infant's and family's transition home the night before discharge.
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The Spiritual Side of Healing
Seton Medical Center Hays offers all patients and visiting loved ones a place for spiritual healing and meditation. The Chapel is located on the first floor and is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Chaplains are available 24-7 for visitation, prayer, spiritual and emotional support, sacramental ministry, assistance with advanced directives, ethics clarification and support.
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Cafeteria
While visiting the happy couple, families and friends can enjoy a snack or meal in our Cafeteria, located on the first floor. Enjoy your meal in the bright open space inside, or sit outside and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the outdoors.
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Gifts to Welcome Baby
Operated by our Volunteers, the Great Habits Gift Shop offers a variety of gift ideas, from flowers to teddy bears, to congratulate the new family. The gift shop is conveniently located by the Maternity Services entrance.
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Special Delivery to Your Home!
Most mothers stay 1-2 days after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery and 3-4 days after a cesarean delivery. Before going home, you will complete paperwork and have the opportunity to ask for any additional educational materials for you and baby. Your doctor as well as your baby's pediatrician will write orders for your release. Don't forget to bring loose-fitting clothes for yourself and pre-washed clothes for your baby to wear home. Most importantly, be sure to have a safe car seat ready and properly buckled in your car. A volunteer or staff member will escort you to your car, Congratulations!
