DEPARTMENTS

Maternity

Mothers who deliver at L.A. Metropolitan Medical Center Maternity Unit can be assured that they will receive the highest quality care from our dedicated and caring staff.

Infants are sent home in a safe, secure, federally approved infant car seat. Mothers will take home formula bags, baby gift packs, educational handouts, and a Mother/Baby booklet.

Pre-admission Registration

As a courtesy and a convenience for our expectant Mothers we recommend pre-registration for their admission. This helps ensure a smooth and worry-free admission at the time of delivery. Pre-registration is offered daily in our admitting department and during our Maternity Tours.

Childbirth Related Education

Because learning is an important part of childbirth, the Maternity Unit Staff offers a full spectrum of childbirth education with a main focus on infant care, post-partum self care, and breast feeding. Educational videos, such as Infant CPR, Car Seat Safety, Baby Care, and Mom's Self Care are available.

We encourage all family members to actively participate in the learning process. After all, a baby doesn't come with instructions, and the more support a new mother has the better it is for mom and the baby.

Maternity Facility Tours

We invite you to come to one of our Maternity Tours that are held every Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays) from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon to get familiar with the hospital.

Raffle

Prizes

Refreshments

General Information

Tour of Labor and Post-Partum Rooms

What to Bring for Delivery

For Mom
A picture ID
Medi-Cal or insurance card
Business card of your clinic or doctor
Maternity papers
Robe
Pajamas
Slippers
Panties (3)
Nursing brassieres (3)
One outfit for the trip home
Shampoo & conditioner
Hairbrush / comb
Makeup
Toothbrush
Tooth paste
Mouthwash
Deodorant
Body lotion

For Baby
Receiving blankets (3)
One baby outfit

Visiting Hours

Labor Room No limited hours (1 visitor only)
Post-Partum
9:00 - 8:00 PM
Limited to 2 visitors per patient
Children under 14 years of age are not allowed

Childbirth Preparation Classes

Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time, as a new life develops in your body. This class will guide you through the 9 months of pregnancy. You will receive important information about normal changes during pregnancy, common discomforts, self-care, and nutrition.

Breastfeeding
Breast milk provides the ideal nourishment for your baby and may help boost its immune system. Also, breastfeeding promotes bonding between you and your baby. This class covers techniques to help your baby to first latch on. You will also learn some simple things you can do right now to prevent breastfeeding problems later on.

Baby Care
Actual audiovisual/demonstration from our skilled nursing staff will be provided regarding baby care, bathing, diapering, and much more.


DEPARTMENTS Maternity Weight Loss Mental Health Surgery Other Services Sign Language Interpreter or Auxiliary Aids		Maternity Mothers who deliver at L.A. Metropolitan Medical Center Maternity Unit can be assured that they will receive the highest quality care from our dedicated and caring staff. Infants are sent home in a safe, secure, federally approved infant car seat. Mothers will take home formula bags, baby gift packs, educational handouts, and a Mother/Baby booklet. Pre-admission Registration As a courtesy and a convenience for our expectant Mothers we recommend pre-registration for their admission. This helps ensure a smooth and worry-free admission at the time of delivery. Pre-registration is offered daily in our admitting department and during our Maternity Tours. Childbirth Related Education Because learning is an important part of childbirth, the Maternity Unit Staff offers a full spectrum of childbirth education with a main focus on infant care, post-partum self care, and breast feeding. Educational videos, such as Infant CPR, Car Seat Safety, Baby Care, and Mom's Self Care are available. We encourage all family members to actively participate in the learning process. After all, a baby doesn't come with instructions, and the more support a new mother has the better it is for mom and the baby. Maternity Facility Tours We invite you to come to one of our Maternity Tours that are held every Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays) from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon to get familiar with the hospital. Raffle Prizes Refreshments General Information Tour of Labor and Post-Partum Rooms What to Bring for Delivery For Mom A picture ID Medi-Cal or insurance card Business card of your clinic or doctor Maternity papers Robe Pajamas Slippers Panties (3) Nursing brassieres (3) One outfit for the trip home Shampoo & conditioner Hairbrush / comb Makeup Toothbrush Tooth paste Mouthwash Deodorant Body lotion For Baby Receiving blankets (3) One baby outfit Visiting Hours Labor Room No limited hours (1 visitor only) Post-Partum 9:00 - 8:00 PM Limited to 2 visitors per patient Children under 14 years of age are not allowed Childbirth Preparation Classes Your Pregnancy Pregnancy is a special time, as a new life develops in your body. This class will guide you through the 9 months of pregnancy. You will receive important information about normal changes during pregnancy, common discomforts, self-care, and nutrition. Breastfeeding Breast milk provides the ideal nourishment for your baby and may help boost its immune system. Also, breastfeeding promotes bonding between you and your baby. This class covers techniques to help your baby to first latch on. You will also learn some simple things you can do right now to prevent breastfeeding problems later on. Baby Care Actual audiovisual/demonstration from our skilled nursing staff will be provided regarding baby care, bathing, diapering, and much more.
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