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Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery

You deserve the best for you and your baby.


The birth of a child is one of life’s most memorable moments, and the Women’s Health Center at Stillwater Medical ensures your labor and delivery experience complements these moments with warmth and happiness. For generations, our OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and staff have proudly shared in these miracles. We provide individualized care for each birth with an emphasis on family involvement, so you can achieve the birth goals and overall experience you hope for.

From the first cry to the excitement and apprehension of going home, choosing to deliver at the Women’s Health Center at Stillwater Medical promises a truly personalized experience that will equip you for your next phase of life – parenthood.

 

Spacious labor and delivery suites.

 


We believe your entire family deserves to participate in the arrival of its newest member, should you choose. Upgraded in 2024, our spacious labor and delivery rooms allow partners or other family members to feel right at home throughout your childbirth journey. Inside our renovated suites, you’ll enjoy:

      • Comfortable furnishings
      • Expansive rooms
      • Hotel-style amenities
      • Large windows for natural light
      • Private bathrooms and showers

Rooming in? After delivery, we encourage you to keep your baby in your room for as long as you’d like. This allows you time to bond with your baby with skin-to-skin contact and helps you build confidence before taking your baby home. If you need extra rest during your stay, your baby can move to our nursery just across the hall, which is monitored around the clock.

 

High-risk care for mother and baby.


For mothers experiencing a high-risk pregnancy or babies needing extra care after delivery, our labor and delivery team has the expertise – and advanced technology – you need throughout childbirth. Rest assured, your specialists and the skilled providers inside our on-site Level Two OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, will be involved in your birth to ensure they meet the needs of you and your baby during and immediately following delivery.

 

Breastfeeding support 24/7.


Whether you’re able to breastfeed your child or decide to use another source of nutrition, you will have the full support of your birth team. For mothers ready to breastfeed, our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant can help you establish and maintain a milk supply (even if your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit), learn how to pump milk, and understand how to safely store breastmilk. Additional support from our lactation consultant is also available after you go home, should you need it.

 

Helpful Information

  • Visitors Information

    Download a floor map of Stillwater Medical Center here. During the hours of 10pm and 6am, all visitors will need to enter through the Emergency Department entrance. All adult visitors will need to provide a photo ID. All patients should check in through the Emergency Department registration desk before coming to the Women’s Health Center.

  • Location & Contact Information

    Women’s Health Center – Stillwater Medical
    1323 West 6th Street, 2nd floor
    Stillwater, OK, 74076
    Nurse’s station:  405-742-5718

    Supporters can reach patients directly by calling (405) 742-5718 and then the room number. Patients can also receive mail at 1323 West 6th Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74074. Be sure to put the patient’s name on the top line.

  • Packing List

    Here’s a short list of suggested items that you may want during your stay:

    • Insurance and ID cards
    • Birth Preference Plan
    • Comfortable clothing for yourself for after delivery and for your trip home
    • Maternity/nursing bra
    • Blankets and extra clothing for pictures and to take baby home in (hospital blankets are not allowed to leave SMC)
    • Personal blanket/pillow – if desired
    • Toiletries
    • Cell phone chargers/phone/laptop
    • Music
    • Massage oil or lotion/massage tools
    • Essential oils/diffuser/other relaxation devices
    • Camera
    • Baby book
    • Car seat (properly installed and knowledge of how to fit infant into seat safely and accurately)
    • A list of the current medications you are taking, along with dosages
    • Comfortable slippers/robe/pajamas
    • Any other items that will make your stay more comfortable or relaxing

  • To-Do List (Before Baby's Birth)

    reparing for childbirth doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Below is a list of important things you can do to prepare for your child’s birth.

    • Choose your pregnancy and birth provider from our SMC-affiliated providers. You should schedule your first visit for your pregnancy at 8-12 weeks gestation.
    • Choose your baby’s provider.
    • Every patient should pre-register for their upcoming birth admission with registration at SMC by calling 742-5274.
    • Sign up for one of our parenting/birthing/sibling/or breastfeeding classes before your birth.
    • Read the instructions that come with your infant car seat and be prepared to be able to safely put your baby into the car seat for the ride home.
    • Pack your bags for your hospital stay and have them in your car by 35 weeks. 
    • Fill out and print your birth preference plan.
    • Take a complimentary tour of the Women’s Health Center during #WelcomeWednesdays – offered every Wednesday at 2:00pm and 4:00pm. No pre-registration necessary. 

  • Birth Preference Plan

    Before you arrive for the labor and delivery of your baby, please fill out and print your personalized Birth Preference Plan and discuss it with your physician. Please also bring a copy with you to the hospital and share it with your nurse upon arrival at the Women’s Health Center. We know that you may change your mind about your plan or preferences as labor progresses, and that is OK!

    Download the Stillwater Women’s Clinic – Birth Preference Plan

  • When to Come to Labor & Delivery

    Signs of labor

    • Contractions every 2-5 minutes apart, for at least an hour, that you have to breathe through (contractions are timed from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction for at least an hour)
    • Leaking or gushing of amniotic fluid

    Labor complications or concerns

    • Consistent, regular, painful contractions prior to 37 weeks gestation
    • Bright red bleeding like a period (some spotting can be normal in the last few weeks of pregnancy if you’ve had intercourse or if your physician has recently checked your cervix)
    • Not feeling the baby move like normal (fewer than ten fetal movements in a two-hour period)
    • Constant pelvic pain
    • Severe, persistent headache (can be accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision, epigastric pain)
    • Scheduled induction
    • Arrive at the scheduled induction time
    • Eat a light meal before arrival (not for cesarean sections)
    • Come prepared with your bags and infant car seat
    • Come before the scheduled induction day and time for signs and symptoms of labor or complications/concerns

    Scheduled cesarean section

    • NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight including gum, mints, smoking, or vaping
    • Arrive 2 hours prior to your procedure. Please check in at registration upon arrival (if before 7 a.m., please use Emergency Department Registration)
    • Please shower the evening before or the morning of your procedure
    • Avoid lotions, perfumes, or oils on the abdomen
    • ALL jewelry/metal piercings removed
    • Please remove your contacts and bring your glasses with you

  • Breastfeeding Class

    An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or a Certified Breastfeeding Educator will teach you the “hows” and “whys” of breastfeeding. You’ll learn about the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding and how to recognize and prevent potential difficulties. 

    The benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby will also be discussed, along with tips on breast pumps, storage of milk, and breastfeeding as a working mom.

    Dads are strongly encouraged to attend.

    This program is designed to be taken during the last two months of pregnancy. The class is designed for both mother and father (support person) to take together.

    Register for the Breastfeeding class

  • Childbirth Preparation, Newborn Care, and Breathing & Relaxation Class

    This class is provided in both an in-person and virtual setting. The class is taught by registered nurses and is appropriate for first-birth or experienced families.

    You will learn about:

    • the labor and delivery process
    • various relaxation and breathing techniques
    • anesthesia choices
    • cesarean birth
    • newborn care

     

    The discussions will include baby care basics such as:

    • feeding
    • diapering
    • bathing your baby
    • physical appearance of newborns
    • practical tips for parents

    This class may be attended anytime during pregnancy.

    Register for the Childbirth Preparation class

    If you are unable to schedule a class but would prefer to attend an in-person class, please call the Women’s Health Center at Stillwater Medical at 405-742-5349, and we will gladly explore available options to accommodate your preferences.

    If none of the in-person class dates work with your schedule, you can watch a recorded class online:

    Watch Childbirth Class Recording

  • Sibling Class

    This class is recommended for siblings three years old and up. The children watch a video about what to expect with a new baby in the family and talk about the hospital where mom and baby will be staying. A parent should be present with the child.

    Register for the Sibling class

  • Register for a Class

    Follow the link to our Event Calendar, where you can select a class and date that works best for you.

    Please register early. Service is complimentary to Sooner Care patients and Stillwater Medical employees. Financial assistance is offered.

What to Expect

  • Labor & Delivery Frequently Asked Questions

    Below, we’ve answered some common labor/delivery and birth questions. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions or concerns.

     

     

  • When should I make my first appointment for my pregnancy?

    You will typically schedule your first appointment with a physician at 8-10 weeks.

     

     

  • Can I schedule a tour of the Labor & Delivery Unit before birth?

    Yes! We encourage you and your partner to join for #WelcomeWednesdays – offered every Wednesday at 2:00pm or 4:00pm – for complimentary tours of the Labor & Delivery unit, located on the second floor of the Women’s Health Center

  • What will happen when I arrive at the Women's Health Center?

    You will be shown to our Triage Room or a Labor Room for monitoring. You may be asked to put on a hospital gown and/or give a urine sample. You will then be hooked up to the electronic fetal monitoring system and evaluated for signs of labor or complications/concerns. This will typically include obtaining vital signs and asking questions about why you came to Labor and Delivery, and about your pregnancy history and health history. Additional evaluation can include a cervical exam, lab work, placement of an IV, and/or other procedures.

    If you are staying for labor and delivery, you will be moved to a labor room. Your nurse will start an IV and send blood to the lab from your IV to obtain blood type and a complete blood count. A thorough assessment and history will be performed, and fingerprints will be obtained from you for your baby’s footprint cards (one of them will be sent home with you as a keepsake). You will also sign consents that may be used during your stay if you have not done so previously. If you sign consent for an epidural, you will watch a short 10-minute video educating you on the epidural procedure along with risks and benefits.

     

  • What else should I expect while in the Women's Health Center?

    • A family-centered approach to maternity care
    • Supported individual birthing preferences
    • Bedside exams and shift-to-shift report
    • Rooming in
    • Compassionate, highly trained and educated nurses who will help you learn how to take care of yourself and your baby after delivery (all trained and educated to assist with breastfeeding)
    • At least 1 visit from a lactation specialist during your stay (more if needed or desired)
    • Flexible visiting policy
    • Quiet times from 1pm – 3pm and 11pm – 6am (Visitors are asked to not be in the hallways during these times. Patients are allowed their support person plus one extra person if desired during quiet times.)
    • Up to 3 support persons in the room at the time of delivery for a vaginal delivery
    • 3-hour recovery for vaginal deliveries
    • 1 support person present in OR for scheduled cesarean section deliveries
    • Clear liquids only during labor ( ex: apple juice, jello, popsicles, broth, water, ice, sprite)
    • Room service from 6:30am – 6:30pm, which includes 3 meals per day and 2 snacks per day with your hospital stay
    • 1 complimentary congratulatory meal for you and your support person
    • Mom, baby, and support person of mothers choice will be banded with identical bands that will be used to identify baby and their caregivers
    • Only those with ID bracelets matching baby’s may enter the nursery with the infant
    • Blue security badges for all Women’s Health Center team members
    • Babies are not allowed to be carried in the hallways. They must be transported by their crib/bassinet while in the halls.
    • Completion of birth certificate and hearing screening on baby
    • 24-hour assessment on baby including jaundice scan, Critical Congenital Heart Disease screening, and State of Oklahoma Metabolic Screen
    • Visitors will use the intercom system to gain access to the unit. They may also be asked to open or show contents in bags or suitcases when coming and going

     

  • What are the labor rooms like?

    All of our labor and postpartum rooms are private rooms. Each labor room is equipped with a private shower, central fetal monitoring with the option of wireless monitoring when available, and a computer for electronic medical record charting. Each labor room is also equipped with a newborn warmer set up with resuscitation equipment for every delivery. There is extra seating for support persons along with a full length couch that pulls out to a twin size bed for your birth partner or support person (egg crate, sheets, blankets, and pillows provided as needed). Phone, cable T.V., and free Wi-Fi is provided in each room. 

     

  • What are my options for pain control during labor?

    Natural methods for pain control include usage of breathing techniques, use of birthing or peanut ball, use of birthing stool, walking, pacing, or squatting, possible whirlpool bath or shower for non-induction/augmented patients, massage, music, aromatherapy (provided by patient), distraction (with reading, playing cards, watching t.v., etc.), guided imagery and visualization, position changes, hot or cold therapy

    Other options for pain control include IV pain medication, regional anesthesia (epidural), and local anesthetic (platelet count must be within normal limits to receive epidural anesthesia; IV pain medication and epidurals not available after 8cm).

     

  • Will my physician deliver my baby?

    During scheduled clinic hours, your physician will be called when you arrive. After scheduled clinic hours and on the weekend, the on-call physician will be called when you arrive.

     

  • Where will my baby be after it is born?

    We support and encourage babies rooming in with you as much as possible. We also support and offer skin to skin contact for at least the first hour or two of life. Your baby will sleep in the bassinet provided by the hospital in your room. In some cases if closer monitoring is needed, or if desired, your baby may come to the newborn nursery.

     

  • Am I allowed a photographer at my delivery and birth?

    It is the policy of Stillwater Medical Center that recordings and photography may not occur during the course of vaginal or cesarean section deliveries. However, video and photographs may be taken before and after the delivery of a stable infant IF consent has been given by the physician and staff to do so. Video and photographs should not interfere with staff working quickly and efficiently and should not impede the use and movement of medical equipment. Please discuss your desire to use video or photography with your physician and caregivers PRIOR TO delivery.

     

     

  • How long will I be in my labor room?

    You will stay in your labor room throughout your entire labor and delivery. Every patient will be moved to our postpartum hall sometime after your 3 hour recovery period.

    Cesarean section patients are typically prepared for c/s in our triage room, then transported directly to a postpartum room after delivery where you will be for the remainder of your stay

     

  • How long will I be in the hospital after my baby is born?

    You will typically stay 24-48 hours after a normal vaginal delivery. For a cesarean section, be prepared to stay at least 48 hours after delivery.

  • Infant Security System

    Our infant security system is designed to enhance safety and care for our newborns and their parents. After delivery, newborns and their parents are provided with wearable bands that contain assigned RFID tags.

  • Important Information for Mother and Baby

    Local Women’s Health Providers

    Stillwater Family Care | (405) 533-2469

    Stillwater Women’s Clinic | (405) 624-8222

    Taguchi Women’s Clinic | (405) 372-6246

     

    Local Newborn Providers 

    Stillwater Family Care | (405) 533-2469

    Stillwater Pediatrics | (405) 743-7375

     

    Car Seat Support 

    Install your baby’s car seat and have it checked. State inspection locator and car seat information: www.nhtsa.gov

     

    Infant Safe Sleep Resources

    Safe Sleep Academy – Cribs for Kids’ – Helping every baby sleep safer

    Safe to Sleep – National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

    Safe Sleep for you Baby (Video: English | Spanish) – NICHD

     

    Postpartum Depression Support

    Postpartum Depression Helpline | 1-800-944-4PPD

     

    Additional Resources 

    WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) | Payne County Health Department | (405) 372-8200

    Office of Women’s Health | Dept of Health & Human Services

  • Breastfeeding Support

    Stillwater La Leche League Support Group | (918) 688-1876
    (Meets third Thursday of each month at Stillwater Medical Center’s Honska Conference Room)

    La Leche League | www.llli.org

    Oklahoma Breastfeeding Resource Center | (405) 271-6162

    Oklahoma State Department of Health

    Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline | 1-877-271-MILK

    www.Kellymom.com 

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