National Prematurity Month Celebration

Kettering Medical Center’s Precious Beginnings, along with the March of Dimes, participated in National Prematurity Awareness Month activities during November. All year long, through information and educational tools, KMC raises awareness and educates families to help reduce premature births. Kettering Medical Center also participated in the national lighting of buildings with pink and blue lights to draw attention to National Prematurity Awareness Month.

Weekly Tours: 1pm Wednesdays

Tours are also on select Sundays in 2008 at 4pm:

Feb. 17, 24
March 2, 16
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 18
June 1, 8, 22, 29
July 13, 27
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24
Sept. 7, 14, 28
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
Nov. 9, 23
Dec. 7, 14, 21

Park in the visitor's garage and meet in the main lobby. Parking passes are provided. Tours are also a part of many classes, including 'Childbirth Preparation' classes, 'Refresher Childbirth' classes, and the 'Baby and Me' sibling Classes. Call the Precious Beginnings Office at (937) 395-8600 for details.

Mother/Baby Suites

Following delivery and recovery time, our patients are moved to the Mother/Baby unit. Each of these private rooms has its own shower and sitz bath for the new mother’s comfort. TV and VCR, recliners for the coach all add to the home-like atmosphere.

The Mother/Baby Nursery is a secured area. There is always someone available to take care of your baby while you shower or rest. Your Pediatrician will see your baby while you are in the hospital and give you updates on his/her progress. You may bring a special outfit for your baby’s First Foto if you wish. Baby Gallery pictures are provided free of charge for the Internet with your written permission. Friends and relatives around the world will be able to leave you messages of congratulations on your blessed event.

The professional staff is available to help you make a smooth transition into parenthood by providing support and instruction in self and baby care. For mothers who choose to breast feed, a Lactation consultant will visit daily based on your level of need. Our goal is to provide outstanding care to make this occasion even more memorable.

Take a tour of the room. View

Labor and Delivery Suites Tour

All of our rooms are private birthing rooms (LDR’s) furnished with a TV/VCR, mirrors, and comfortable seating for your visiting guests. A recliner is in each room for overnight guests.

Take a 360° tour of the room. View

Every room has a private bathroom with a shower. A CD player is provided in every room for your musical enjoyment, and relaxation.

All of our rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished with dark cherry or oak furniture.

Birthing Balls are available for each patient. Click here to learn more about the birthing ball.

A visitor’s lounge is available for when Mom needs a little time to herself. Vending machines are also in the lounge.


Special Care Nursery for newborns
If you're like most expectant parents, you looked forward to taking your new baby home with you from the hospital. Now that your baby needs special medical and nursing attention, here is some information to aquaint you with our Special Care Nursery (SCN).

Naturally, you have many questions about your baby's condition and the care in the SCN. The illnesses that require SCN care have many causes. The doctor will talk with you about what may have caused your baby's condition.

Your baby's doctor and the staff in the nursery will keep you informed of your baby's progress. They'll answer any questions you have and you can be assured that your baby is in the best hands possible.

At Kettering Medical Center, newborns with special medical needs are admitted to our 10-bed, Level II, Special Care Nursery (SCN) where state-of-the-art equipment and specially trained staff are prepared to provide a high level of quality care. Our Neonatologists (Special care baby physicians) are available 24-hours a day and our nurses are neonatal advanced life support certified. These skilled SCN nurses are present during all high risk deliveries and are accompanied by a respiratory therapist and neonatal physician, when needed.

Each baby admitted to our SCN receives individualized care based on their medical needs. Newborns can be admitted to the SCN by request of the physician for observation or because of risk factors associated with prematurity, low birth weight, twin and triplet births, oxygen therapy, tube feeding or other special care needs.

Our SCN staff is committed to a family-centered, team approach to caring for newborns. We work closely with your family physician, pediatrician, or other health care professionals to meet your baby's physical and emotional needs. Daily reports are provided to parents and, together with a nurse, you are encouraged to help care for your baby.

Newborns can be admitted to the SCN because of the following risk factors: prematurity, low birth weight, twin and triplet births, oxygen therapy, tube feeding or other special care needs.

If you have a baby care question, call one of our nurses at:
New Parents Answerline (937) 395-8870