The Maternity Center at CMC-University offers state-of-the-art facilities and a Level III Special Care Nursery with full-time neonatology staffing, along with access to pediatric specialists and sub-specialists at Carolinas Medical Center. Long known for outstanding patient care, our maternity center has expanded into new facilities where you will find the latest innovations in safety, technology and family-friendly conveniences. From the layout of the new center to the philosophy of the maternity staff, everything is geared to establishing and supporting close family units.

Family Friendly Suites
Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum all take place in one thoughtfully designed suite. These private, spacious suites are built around the needs of your family. The Maternity Center at CMC-University offers family-centered care, allowing mothers and babies to remain in the same room throughout their stay. This encourages immediate bonding for the entire family - mother, father, siblings and other family members.

Each suite has a TV/DVD and CD player to help you relax or pass the time, a rocking chair and large, private bathroom. We have included a daybed for Dad or a guest, and an Internet connection so you can see and share those first precious moments.

Our staff provides a warm, supportive atmosphere in which you and your family can gently bond and learn to care for your new baby. While your baby may stay with you the entire time, our caring and experienced nursing staff will be close by to answer your questions and give you the support and help you need.

Level III Special Care
If your baby requires specialized care, you can be comforted knowing we have the facilities and expertise to provide it. The Maternity Center at CMC-University includes a Level III Special Care Nursery staffed by board-certified, fellowship-trained neonatologists. These highly trained specialists complete a three-year residency in pediatrics and an additional three years in newborn intensive care to become certified.

Our special care nursery staff, with its neonatal nurse practitioners (NNP), provides special care for critically ill and premature infants, along with education and emotional support for parents of higher-risk infants.

The Maternity Center's special care nursery can provide extra assistance for babies born as early as 28 weeks. Should even more specialized care be required, transport to the Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at Carolinas Medical Center is available. This nursery treats newborns who arrive critically ill and require the attention of a pediatric specialist or surgeon.

Infant Security
As a new parent, the safety and security of your baby may be one of your biggest concerns. Our infant security system delivers a high level of safety, continuously monitoring your baby's location throughout your stay. Security is further enhanced by restricted access into the department, including the nursery, closed-circuit TV cameras strategically placed throughout the facility, and patient and family education.

Extraordinary Care
Your care is a team effort. This team includes your obstetrician, pediatrician, labor/ delivery nurse, anesthesiologist if needed, lactation consultant and various hospital staff. It also can include a neonatologist and neonatal nurse practitioner if your baby arrives prematurely or requires special care.

Our maternity center nurses have the training, experience and wisdom to provide the kind of one-on-one care and support you will want when it's time to have your baby. Their confidence and compassion will help you have the most fulfilling birth experience possible. Many women who have their first babies here return for subsequent births precisely because of the excellent care they receive.

Anesthesiology Coverage
For the comfort and peace-of-mind of our expectant mothers, we provide around-the-clock anesthesiology coverage. This coverage allows a patient to receive an epidural at any time of day, under the guidance of her physician.

In-House Lactation Support
Our caring, experienced lactation consultant will help breastfeeding mothers get off to a good start, providing the support, education and encouragement needed to ensure a healthy baby and a happy mom. For mothers wishing to nourish their babies in this most natural way, we are committed to your success.

If You're Expecting, We're Expecting You
We sincerely want you to have a wonderful birth experience. To that end, we invite you to become more familiar with our facilities and services by taking a tour and talking with our staff. To register for a class, arrange a tour or find a physician, call 704-863-5858.