Post partum room

Are They Worth The Extra Cost

You’ve put aside money for the diapers and day care—but have you saved up for your postpartum hospital room? Yep, depending on where you give birth, if you decide that you want to have a private recovery room instead of one that’s shared with another new mom, you may need to cough up more cash. And that privacy can come at a steep price. At Mount Sinai hospital in New York City, for example, a deluxe room with a view of Central Park costs a shocking $1,250 per night, and their cheapest option (a standard-size room with a view of the courtyard) is $595. Yikes.

But before you set up a crowdfunding site to finance your birth, know that hospitals in other cities may offer private rooms at a more reasonable rate, such as $50 a night, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. And luckily, many hospitals only have private postpartum rooms available, so this may not even be something you need to worry about. In fact, shared rooms are becoming less common in the US. NYU Langone Health in New York City, for example, is opening a new pavilion in 2018 that will have a private-room-only setup, and Maui Memorial Medical Center in Hawaii recently made the decision to no longer charge extra fees for moms who want to spend their first days with baby sans roommates.

But for many women in large cities, the potential of sharing a room with a stranger (and her new baby) after they’ve just given birth is a stark reality. If that makes you cringe, then you might, in fact, want to consider shelling out the extra money for a private room. First step? Take your budget into account, says Georgann Abraham, RN, manager and coordinator of maternity education and lactation at UCLA Health BirthPlace in Santa Monica (where all rooms are private). You may have to make sacrifices elsewhere to compensate—whether it’s skipping a piece of unnecessary nursery furniture or foregoing a few date nights and fancy dinners.

The type of delivery you have may also influence your decision. “If you have a vaginal delivery, you’re in the hospital for a shorter period of time, so it would be more tolerable to be in a shared room,” Abraham explains. But if you have a c-section, you’re there longer, so that would make it that much more difficult to share.”

There’s also a way to possibly skirt the cost: Even if a hospital does charge for a private room, you may end up being the only person in a shared suite anyway—if the maternity ward doesn’t happen to be crowded the day you deliver. Taryn M., a mother of two, decided to skip paying for a private room for both of her pregnancies and instead kept her fingers crossed that she wouldn’t land a roommate. “As much as I wanted to be alone in the days after giving birth, I decided to roll the dice. It’s a hospital, not a hotel. I’d rather spend a few hundred dollars on an actual hotel room for a getaway with my husband when the time comes,” she says. “With my first birth, I lucked out. With my second, I got a roommate in the middle of the night and the worst part was not having as much space for our friends and family to spread out when they visited. But in a way, it ensured they didn’t stay too long, and I got the rest I needed before coming home.”

If you decide to go for a private room, then talk to your doctor or your hospital’s admitting office to find out what steps you need to take to secure it. Remember that the additional cost typically isn’t covered by insurance, so you’ll have to pay out of pocket for the upgrade. And because some hospitals have only a few private rooms available, they are often on a first come, first served basis.

Unsure whether the benefits of a private room are worth the ticket price? Here are four questions to explore with your partner.

How important is peace and quiet?

Having visitors after giving birth can be disruptive and exhausting. You can’t do much about your own relatives—and if you share a room, you can count on double the commotion, especially if you end up with the bed closest to the door. What’s more, if both you and your roommate are keeping baby in the room, then, of course, you’ll be woken with double the crying.

If you’re okay with that, then the private room may not be necessary. But if you’re the kind of person who is sensitive to noise and extraneous activity, then you might consider a private room if it’s within budget. The privacy allows new mothers to sleep and bond with baby in a quiet, calm environment (with the exception of doctors and nurses coming and going), and for many women, that experience is priceless.

How much privacy do you prefer?

The aftermath of giving birth can be painful and downright messy, so sharing a room with a stranger is the last thing that some women want to do.

“There are so many advantages to a private room,” says Samantha Patwardhan, MD, a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an ob-gyn at Partners in Women’s Health in Denver. “Breastfeeding can be challenging, and having the comfort of one’s private space would encourage relaxation. All of the ‘glamorous’ aspects of postpartum recovery, including bleeding and dealing with sanitary supplies, taking frequent trips to the lavatory, needing stitches or incisions evaluated and having your uterus checked are not meant to be shared with strangers. ”

On top of that, if you have a difficult birth or have a baby in the NICU, a private room can give you and your family time to recover during what can be an overwhelmingly emotional time.

Marisa M. ended up spending $725 a night for three nights in a private room at Mount Sinai in New York City. For her, being able to have privacy as she recovered from a c-section made it worth the cost. “After all I’d been though, we wanted private time with our baby as a new family. I believe the private room helped immensely with my recovery. I had a catheter in for three days, I was having blunt conversations with my nurses about my inability to urinate on my own, and I was also learning how to breastfeed. I felt very vulnerable, even in front of my parents. I can’t imagine going through that in front of a stranger and her family.”

Are the “extras” worth it to you?

Some hospitals can seem more like hotels, thanks to the luxe offerings accompanying private postpartum rooms. For example, even though UCHealth Birth Center in Aurora, Colorado, has all private rooms, families can upgrade to a private luxury, multiroom suite that features a large living room with plenty of space for a parade of visitors.

Women who give birth in Miami at Jackson Memorial have the option of paying extra for a private room. There, the maternity suites VIP experience costs $150 for the entire stay, but the perks are especially pampering. New moms enjoy gourmet dinners and are greeted with a fresh fruit welcome basket and L’Occitane toiletries. (If you’ve spent hours laboring and pushing, this may not seem over the top at all!)

Mabel D. gave birth at Jackson Memorial two years ago and has no regrets about choosing a private postpartum room. “I was rushed to the hospital with preeclampsia and hypertension. I was 25 weeks pregnant and petrified. My son was born emergency c-section, and during my recovery I didn’t want to speak to anyone about the trauma that we had just endured. During the most difficult of times, we paid a little extra for comfort, good food and all the luxury the hospital could provide. I still dream of the salmon with mixed rice on a bed of vegetables and lemon dill sauce!”

What’s the policy regarding spouses, and are you okay with it?

In some hospitals, particularly in large cities, spouses can’t sleep over in a regular room. Either there’s no furniture to accommodate or they’re simply not allowed to stay. So if you don’t want to spend the first night alone, you might consider skipping a future spa treatment (or vacation) and using that money toward a private room. Private rooms typically come with sleeping accommodations for a guest, such as a sofa, cot or queen-size bed for the two of you. Even if you choose to have baby room-in (which means you won’t be getting a ton of sleep), you’ll at least have your spouse to help out and provide emotional support.

Published December 2017

Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.

During & After Birth, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh & Wake County, NC

At WakeMed, we provide a flexible, family-centered environment with modern, tasteful décor aimed at making you feel comfortable and relaxed. Most importantly, we have the latest technology necessary support you and your baby.

What to Expect Day One through Discharge

When you arrive, you will go directly to Patient Registration to fill out necessary paperwork before being escorted to our Labor & Delivery area. Wheelchairs are available for moms who need them.

In this section you will learn about:

Arriving to the WP&B
Breastfeeding Support
Car Seat Safety
Cesarean Section
Delivery
Discharge
Hand Washing
In-hospital Photos & Birth Certificate
Labor
Lodging
Meals & Room Supplies
Nurseries
Post-Partum Care
Treatments & Testing for Baby

Arrival

If you are scheduled for an induction, a regular appointment or a C-section, please come to directly the Patient Registration where a representative will assist you.

If you aren’t scheduled for your delivery, please enter the hospital through our Adult Emergency Department. If you are 20 weeks gestation or greater, our ED team will transport you to the OB Emergency Department located in our Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace. While in the OB-ED, you will be evaluated by a provider who will determine if it is time for you to be admitted.

Private, Home-Like Suites
Our private suites for labor, delivery and recovery feature a shower and tub with whirlpool jets for hydrotherapy during labor. There is also a sleep couch, rocking chair and bistro table. Each room includes a mini-refrigerator, video player/TV and WiFi for Internet access. Just down the hall, you’ll have access to an ice machine, microwave and vending options.

Labor
Once in a Labor & Delivery room, you will meet your Labor & Delivery nurse, who may start you on an IV. During this time, you will be cared for by an experienced L&D nurse, who will assist you in having the most positive birth experience possible.

Your L&D nurse will ask you several questions regarding your personal health and birth plan (see WakeMed Birth Day Wish List for more guidance), for instance, do you wish to have a natural birth or an epidural? Your nurse will continue to work closely with you throughout the entire labor and delivery process to ensure we meet your preferences as best we can.

At this point, based on your wishes, you may or may not receive certain medications, such as an epidural. Meanwhile, up to four people (unless otherwise noted) are allowed to be in the room with you as you labor and give birth. If you are in active labor when you arrive to the hospital, you may not see your obstetrician until it is time for the delivery of your baby. If you are here for a scheduled induction, you will see and speak with your obstetrician prior to delivery.

Delivery
Once your baby is born, he or she will be placed in a warmer located directly in your room. If there are no concerns about your newborn's health or well-being, he or she will be stabilized right there beside you, and we will encourage you to start skin-to-skin immediately. Skin-to-skin is when a naked baby is held against his or her mother's naked skin.

You and your baby will stay in your labor and delivery room for around two hours. During this time, your obstetrician will make any necessary repairs to your body, and your baby will be weighed and measured. This is an important time for you and your baby to bond and possibly breastfeed.

Cesarean Section
If your baby's birth requires a Cesarean delivery, you will start off in a Labor & Delivery room and then go to a recovery room for about an hour after surgery. Your surgery will take place in an operating room (OR), and one person will be allowed in the OR with you. You will be cared for by the same nurse before and after your surgery, and while you are recovering, only one person will be allowed in the recovery room with you. You will typically have the chance to see your baby while you are still in the OR, barring any complications, and based on your stability during recovery, your baby will be brought to you in your room.

Your incision may be painful and require medication for pain control. Please don't hesitate to ask your nurse for pain medication as needed. Keep the incision clean and dry. If you are permitted to take a shower, dry the incision carefully after showering.

Call your nurse to assist you when you are ready to get out of bed. Walking is helpful to prevent complications, to stimulate your bowels and to relieve soreness from the incision. Do not lift objects heavier than your baby or do vigorous exercise until instructed to do so by your provider. Climb steps slowly and only when necessary.

Examine your incision daily for any redness, swelling, open areas or drainage.
Staples are removed within seven days after surgery either:
before you leave the hospital.
in the provider's office.
by a home health nurse.
If steri strips were applied to your incision, you may remove them in four to five days.
While it is fine to take showers, check with your provider before taking a bath in the tub.

Pain Management
Patient comfort is extremely important to us. At WakeMed Raleigh Campus, we closely monitor our patients' comfort levels and discuss pain relief options with them. We ask our patients to please speak up if they feel pain during treatment, examination or while in bed.

Post-Partum Care
After delivery, you will be moved into a post-partum room, where you will stay for an average of two days. However, if you've had a Caesarean section, you will stay for an average of three to four days. A nurse with expertise in caring for mothers and newborns will help you with the physical and emotional changes experienced with the birth of a baby. All necessary supplies for you and your baby are kept in your room or brought to you as needed.

As part of our family-centered approach, the Women's Pavilion & Birthplace encourages rooming-in, where your baby is kept in the room with you rather than in the nursery. This is a special time for you to get to know your newborn and learn how to care for him/her and for yourself, and it is especially helpful for those who are breastfeeding. Studies show that moms rest better when their babies room-in with them, and babies do better with breastfeeding because mother can learn early feeding cues.

In the first 24 hours of your stay, both you and your baby will be examined every four hours. You will be examined to ensure you are healing properly after birth and there are no post-birth complications, and baby will be assessed for temperature, heart rate and respiratory health. In the second 24 hours of your stay, you and baby will be assessed every 12 hours. Additionally, your obstetrician will visit you once a day. Baby's pediatrician will visit him or her once a day as well.

Local Lodging
Overnight visitors are allowed to stay in the patient’s room with the supervising nurse’s approval. A limited number of roll-away beds are available. See a list of hotels and motels near WakeMed Raleigh Campus.

Breastfeeding Support
If you are breastfeeding, a certified lactation specialist will be notified and will assist with any needs you may have. Important to note — all of our nurses are trained to give lactation support and are instrumental in helping our moms be successful with breastfeeding. Some of our bedside nurses also have lactation certifications and can help with more complex issues.

Level III and IV Nurseries
In the event you encounter any problems with your baby's birth, or if your baby requires special attention, you can rest assured that your baby is in good hands.

WakeMed Raleigh has a Level IV neonatal intensive care that is a world leader in developmentally supportive care for babies.

WakeMed Cary Hospital has a Special Care Nursery providing care for babies needing short-term intensive care.

WakeMed North is also a Level III Special Care Nursery equipped with incubators, ventilators and the specialists trained to care for newborns requiring intensive medical care after birth.

Photos and Birth Certificate
Also during your two-day stay, you will have an opportunity to have your baby photographed by a professional photographer - please feel free to bring any special outfits or props. And you will also receive the information and paperwork necessary to send away for a birth certificate for your little one.

Use of Video and Still Photography
Videotaping is permitted after the baby is delivered. Photos and video are not permitted during delivery or during any procedures involving mom or baby at any time during the hospital stay. Taking photos or videotaping staff or providers is not permitted without their prior approval. Photos and video must not include other patients, their babies or visitors.

Important Treatments and Testing for Baby
You can expect that your baby will receive several treatments and tests while you are in the hospital. Many can be performed in your room if you wish. They include:

Vitamin K & Erythromycin Ointment — Within the first two hours of birth, your baby will receive a shot (in the thigh) of Vitamin K to help with blood clotting and erythromycin ointment on his or her eyes to protect him or her from any bacteria picked up in the birth canal.
Metabolic Screening — This test is mandated by the federal government and will be given to your baby at least 24 hours after birth. It screens for several illnesses.
Hearing Screening — The National Institutes of Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that a hearing screening be done on every baby shortly after birth. WakeMed will perform a hearing screening on every baby born at this hospital before they leave. Your baby's hearing will be screened using a simple, non-invasive method called Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR). Trained hospital staff will conduct the screening.
Bilirubin Check — At 12 hours and 24 hours post birth, your baby's bilirubin level (a pigment created by the normal breakdown of red blood cells) will be checked to ensure the liver is functioning properly. This is a non-invasive procedure that is done via a light on the forehead. Preferably, your baby will be sleeping during this test.
Hepatitis B Shot — We recommend that all babies receive their first Hepatitis B shot in the hospital but require parent consent first.
Circumcision — If you desire, your baby boy will be circumcised the day after birth or prior to discharge. This procedure will not be performed in your room, but your baby will typically return to you within two hours. Generally, this procedure is performed by your obstetrician; however, some pediatricians perform the procedure as well.
Bath — Your baby will receive his or her first bath in your room, from your nurse, at least 6 hours after birth. Your nurse will also take this opportunity to teach you about bathing your baby.

Meals & Room Supplies
Each day during your stay, you will make your meal and beverage selections. Meals will be delivered to you in your room by our Food & Nutrition Services staff or a member of your nursing team. Your partner, or anyone staying with you in your room, can purchase meals and/or snacks in our hospital cafeteria

A member of our Environmental Services team will empty your trash daily.

Additionally, members of our nursing team will keep your room stocked with fresh bath towels if you need them, as well as diapers, wipes, burp cloths and blankets for your baby. We also provide formula to parents who choose not to breastfeed during their stay with us. Please note that we will not provide you with pacifiers for your baby during your stay.

Videotaping and Photos
Videotaping is permitted after the baby is delivered. Photos and video are not permitted during delivery or during any procedures involving mom or baby at any time during the hospital stay. Taking photos or videotaping staff or providers is not permitted without their prior approval. Photos and video must not include other patients, their babies or visitors.

Discharge
A nurse will come to your room to give you discharge instructions and education. It is our goal to discharge all families by 11 am each day. During this process, the nurse will verify your hospital band next to your baby's band one last time. You will be allowed to keep one of your baby's hospital bands.

Car Seat Safety
Your baby's car seat is the safest way for him/her to travel. North Carolina law requires that your baby travel in an approved car seat.

At WakeMed, we are dedicated to the safety of your baby. We recommend that you read the car seat safety booklet, install the seat in your vehicle and become familiar with the car seat prior to your baby's birth. Many local fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel are certified in car seat installation and safety. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration is a great place to learn more about keeping your precious new baby safe on the road.

Hand Washing
Preventing the spread of disease and infection can be as simple as washing your hands. In a hospital setting, you should wash your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds and turn off the faucet with a paper towel before and after visiting with a patient. Antibacterial hand gel is acceptable if hands are not visibly soiled.

VIP ward

Dear patients!

On the basis of the obstetric department, to create comfortable conditions for the stay of mother and child in the maternity hospital, there are 6 single rooms of increased comfort (No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11) and one VIP-ward (No. 12) . These rooms have a TV, a sofa, a microwave oven, a kettle, a refrigerator, a dining table, dishes, a baby cot, a changing table, and a bath-sink. The VIP ward is represented by the Mother and Child ward itself, a living room, a kitchen and a sanitary room.

In the postpartum period in the wards of increased comfort, with the permission of the head of the department, it is possible to visit a relative, except for the period of quarantine for influenza, daily from 16.00 to 19.00. Visits are allowed on the second day after childbirth, no more than one person per patient per day. To visit, you need to go to the admissions office, hand over your clothes and have a disposable gown, changeable shoes (boot covers), a mask, then you need to go up the side stairs to the 3rd floor.

The obstetric department of pregnancy pathology with a day hospital also has a superior room (ward No. 8) with the possibility of visiting a relative (no more than one person per day) with the permission of the head of the department, except for the influenza quarantine period, daily on weekdays from 16.00 to 19.00, on Saturdays 10.00 to 14.00, on weekends and holidays, visiting patients in the superior comfort ward of the obstetric department of pregnancy pathology is prohibited. To visit, you must drop off your clothes in the cloakroom of the antenatal clinic and have a change of shoes (boot covers), a mask, then you need to go up the side stairs of the antenatal clinic to the 4th floor.

The following persons are not allowed to visit patients in the superior comfort ward:

- under 16 years of age;

- drunk;

- with pets.

You can conclude a contract for staying in a superior ward in room No. 24 on the second floor of the antenatal clinic.

REGULATION
on superior comfort wards
City Clinical Maternity Hospital No. 2

1. General Provisions

.900. This Regulation determines the procedure and conditions for the provision of rooms of increased comfort (hereinafter referred to as the rooms).

1.2. Chambers are created in the structure of the obstetric department of pregnancy pathology with a day hospital and the obstetric department of a hospital in order to expand the list of paid services, improve the quality of service provision, create comfortable conditions for temporary stay of patients in the obstetric department of pregnancy pathology and in the postpartum period.

1.3. Chambers must comply with fire safety requirements, sanitary and epidemiological standards, be equipped with furniture, household appliances.

1.4. Chambers of increased comfort are created in two types:

- one-room;

- two-room apartments.

2. Conditions for admission, visits and discharge of patients

2.1. Upon admission of a patient to a hospital, an agreement is concluded with him for the provision of a paid non-medical service for the provision of a ward of increased comfort.

2.2. Pregnant women and puerperas with newborns are admitted to the ward for the period specified in the contract.

2.3. In the postpartum period, in the wards of increased comfort, with the permission of the head of the department, it is possible to visit a relative, except for the period of quarantine for influenza, daily from 16.00 to 19.00. Visits are allowed on the second day after childbirth, no more than one person per patient per day. To visit, you need to go to the admissions office, hand over your clothes and have a disposable gown, changeable shoes (boot covers), a mask, then you need to go up the side stairs to the 3rd floor.

2.4. In the obstetric department of pregnancy pathology with a day hospital, it is also possible to visit patients in the superior comfort ward by a relative (no more than one person per day) with the permission of the head of the department, except for the influenza quarantine period, daily on weekdays from 16. 00 to 19.00.00, on Saturdays 10.00 to 14.00. On weekends and holidays, visiting patients in the superior comfort ward of the obstetric department of pregnancy pathology is prohibited. To visit, you must drop off your clothes in the cloakroom of the antenatal clinic and have a change of shoes (boot covers), a mask, then you need to go up the side stairs of the antenatal clinic to the 4th floor.

The following persons are not allowed to visit patients in the Superior Room:

- under 16 years of age;

- in a state of intoxication;

- with pets.

2.5. The patient is discharged from the ward in the following cases:

- due to the expiration of the contract;

- in case of failure to make payment for the provision of the service within the established period;

- for a gross violation of the internal regulations and regime of the institution (including smoking, drinking alcohol).

3. Payment for services

3. 1. Payment for services in the ward is carried out in accordance with the agreement concluded between the City Clinical Maternity Hospital No. 2 and the consumer in accordance with the price list for paid non-medical services provided by the City Clinical Maternity Hospital No. 2, approved by the Chief Physician . The cost of providing paid non-medical services is reviewed at least once a year.

3.2. In case of early termination of the contract (transfer to another medical institution), payment is made for the actually lived bed-days in the ward (1 bed-day - day (24 hours)). The day of admission and the day of discharge are paid as 1 bed-day. When staying in the ward for no more than a day (24 hours), the fee is charged per day (1 bed-day). Overpaid amounts are returned to the applicant upon his personal application.

3.3. Funds received from payment for services are duly credited to the account of the institution and used in accordance with applicable law.

High-Accommodation House

Two-room room of increased comfort

9000 24 from 8. 00 to 12.30 and from 13.00 to 16.00
or at the antenatal clinic reception from 16.00 to 20.00
Phone: (4912) 52-77-58, (900) 901-75-73

Maternity ward. Modern comfortable rooms. Pregnancy management.

Safe, comfortable and gentle childbirth without pain

Since the main criterion when choosing a maternity hospital is the safety of mother and baby, we have relied on this. Maternity Hospital 29 is part of a well-equipped multidisciplinary hospital, which allows you to quickly attract the best doctors and immediately provide assistance in situations with more complex problems.

To improve the safety of a child's health from the first days, the maternity hospital has both a pediatric intensive care unit and its own department for nursing premature babies, which brings the result of high-quality medical care to a newborn child to a fundamentally different level.

The possibility of continuous monitoring of mother and fetus during childbirth, modern equipment of delivery rooms and operating rooms - all this helps to ensure your safety!

We live in a modern world and we understand how important it is for a mother and her baby to spend these happy days in comfort.

Comfortable rooms,
the possibility of the presence of a loved one at childbirth,
the possibility of unhindered visits,
cohabitation of mother and child.

These pleasant little things are very important and have long become a quality standard in European practice.

In the maternity hospital at GKB 29, the practice of so-called “soft births” is widely used. We work according to world standards of pain relief and attitude towards a woman during childbirth.

What is a gentle birth?

We believe that soft childbirth is, first of all, a careful attitude to the health of a woman and the possibility of an early postpartum rehabilitation, as well as the most modern methods of childbirth.
We practice soft and vertical childbirth, in which the child moves along the birth canal with the least energy costs and minimal trauma to the mother's soft birth canal. At the same time, there are practically no deep injuries of the birth canal , which contribute to an increase in the number of complications in childbirth.