Our Maternity Unit Includes | FAQ

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Maternity Tours:

Our Maternity Unit includes:

• 5 LDR rooms
• 12 postpartum rooms
• 2 observation beds
• Crooked Houses playroom for
  siblings of newborns (right)
• Well baby nursery
• Lactation support
• Classes & support groups

To Pre-Register:

Please visit our facility or call 951-290-4217

Have the following information ready:

• Patient’s Legal Name
• Date of Birth
• Telephone Number
• Social Security Number
• Scheduled Date of Service (if induction or c-section)
• Due Date
• Admitting and Referring Physician(s)
• Emergency contact
• Insurance Information

“Safe and Secure in Our House…”

From the moment your baby takes his or her first breath, you can rest assured that we have done our part to protect them. Life is a precious gift and we intend to preserve that gift at all costs. The security system we’ve invested in and installed for you and your baby, features state of the art technology, so you can focus your full attention on the thing you love and adore most… your precious newborn.

“The Golden Hour is way more precious than gold…”

You’ve waited what seems like forever for this moment to arrive and now it’s finally here. Skin to skin, your newborn recognizes your voice as he or she gazes into your eyes as you speak softly in their tiny little ear. This hour, 60 minutes of precious time, is literally, a once in a lifetime experience. Our nursing staff (many whom are mothers themselves) knows from experience, that this hour is simply priceless and we will give new parents the environment they need to experience bonding with their newborn.

“When I look at my baby and how intricate & perfect he is, I am in awe…”

It is truly amazing how our bodies were created. It’s even more amazing how women were designed to give life to another human being and then within minutes have the ability to provide the one thing your baby needs to sustain life – The Ultimate Gift of Love - Breast milk. The perfect source of nutrition that, even in today’s technologically advanced world, scientists have not been able to successfully duplicate. Research has shown time and again that Breast is Best, and our staff of nurses and lactation consultants will be available to assist you during your natural transition from Giving Life to giving your Ultimate Gift of Love…

Your Maternity Care Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pre-register?
Yes. You can come into our Patient Registration at any time prior to your delivery due date and pre-register. We highly recommend that you do this to ensure a quick and stress-free transition into the maternity unit.

Where do I go?
Please visit the hospital and speak to the front desk attendant and they will direct you.

So if I am pre-registered, where do I go when I am in labor?
If you go into labor between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. you will go directly to Patient Registration, the same place where you pre-registered.

If you go into labor between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., you will go directly to the Emergency Department entrance. Drive to the Emergency parking lots on the freeway side of the hospital.

What if my labor stops or is a false alarm?
The LLUMC-Murrieta maternity nursing staff will evaluate you in our triage room in the maternity unit. If they determine you are not yet in labor, you will be sent home with instructions on when and how to return.

Does the maternity unit provide support for bonding during the “golden hour”?
Yes. We are committed to preserving the precious opportunity for new parents to bond with their newborn babies during the first hour of life with the following steps:

• We encourage new parents to have privacy and quiet during that hour
• We have warm rooms, ambient lighting to create a settings that encourages skin to skin bonding
• This promotes the perfect environment for the first breastfeeding session

Do I deliver and recover in the same room?
Yes, our rooms are LDR rooms (Labor Delivery Recovery) are designed to support the birthing experience through labor, birth and two hours of recovery after delivery which includes the “golden hour” of bonding. After a two hour recovery you and your baby will be transferred to a postpartum room.

Can my partner room in with me after delivery?
Yes, we are fully committed to supporting the family bonding process for mom, baby and partner by providing:

• 24/7/365 visitor policy
• each room is equipped sleeper couches that were designed to provide a comfortable place to rest
• Restrooms equipped with showers are in each private postpartum room.
• Extended family and friends are encouraged to visit you when you are relocated to your postpartum room.

Do you provide breastfeeding support?
Yes, we have lactation consultants on our staff and offer lactation support through our highly trained and experienced nursing staff.

How long will I be in the hospital?
On average, vaginal deliveries will stay in the hospital between 24-48 hours post-delivery (this time does not include the amount of time in labor).

Cesarean section deliveries will be in the hospital an average of 72-96 hours post-delivery.

What happens if my baby requires special care?
Newborns that need specialized care will be transported, based on acuity, via ambulance or air lift to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in San Bernardino or Sharp’s Mary Birch Women’s & Children Hospital.

Will I be able to go with my baby?
Yes, arrangements will be made based on the situation and we will do everything possible to keep mom and baby together.

Can my baby boy be circumcised while in the hospital?
Yes, but you will need to work with your pediatrician to schedule the procedure at the hospital.

Are you a teaching hospital like the facility in Loma Linda?
No, we will not be a teaching facility at this time.

Do you have:

• Birthing Balls - Yes
• Squat Bar – Yes
• Birthing Tubs – No
• Midwives – No

Do you permit Doulas to participate?
Yes, as long as they understand that our staff will direct the flow of care, especially in situations that require special medical treatment.

LDR Bed Capabilities

Do you offer classes?
Yes. We will have a variety of classes pertaining to:

• Childbirth preparation
• Breastfeeding
• Siblings
• “Happiest Baby on the Block” program
• Bringing Baby Home
• Friends and Family Infant and child CPR
  
  
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