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Admission
Where do we report when we arrive at the hospital?
Go directly to the Birthing Center, located on the hospital's second floor, East wing.
- If you arrive at the hospital between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., please go to the main entrance and use the South wing elevators.
- If you arrive at the hospital between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., please go to the Emergency Center entrance and use the South wing elevators.
Upon arrival at the Birthing Center, you will be greeted by a member of The Birthing Center staff and directed to your room. Your condition will be periodically evaluated and continuously monitored as you settle in.
What are the Center's visiting hours?
Support person and grandparents
24 hours daily
Baby's brothers and sisters (siblings)
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
General visiting (no children under 12)
7 - 8 p.m.
Visiting hours are for your convenience. Please consider carefully who you would like to attend your labor and delivery. Discuss this decision with your physician throughout your pregnancy.
Baby's siblings need to be free of any sign of infection or any contagious diseases such as chicken pox or measles. While newborns possess some immunity from disease, exposure to infection of any kind can be harmful to your newborn. It is for this reason that CHILDREN UNDER 12, with the exception of your baby's brothers and sisters, ARE NOT ALLOWED in the Birthing Center.
You will be asked to complete a health history for your baby's brothers and sisters before they visit. In addition, all siblings receive a wrist band at the nurses' station which identifies them as special visitors. For their own safety, when your children are visiting, they must be accompanied by an adult and remain in your room throughout the visit.
Because it is important for you to get plenty of rest, we ask that YOU limit visitors as you think appropriate, Many people delay telling friends about their baby's birth until after they are home in order to enjoy adequate rest and family time early on. If you choose to have visitors while at the Birthing Center, remind them to come during appropriate visiting hours so that you are not disturbed while you are trying to rest.
Who cares for our baby after birth?
Newborn specialists care for your baby while in the hospital. Upon discharge, follow up care should be rendered by a pediatrician or family practice doctor who you have selected. If you do not have a physician, please notify your nurse upon admission.
What about circumcision?
If you want your baby boy to be circumcised, please notify your nurse upon admission so that arrangements can be made with your obstetrician, family doctor, or the baby's pediatrician.
Can we take pictures?
Photography is permitted in the privacy of your birthing suite. In addition, our staff will take a photo of your baby in the nursery which may be purchased at a nominal cost.
What about breastfeeding?
The Birthing Center staff supports your choice to breastfeed. Should you desire, we will be happy to provide instruction on breastfeeding during your stay.
What about a birth certificate?
Your child's birth certificate must be completed prior to discharge. We encourage you to decide on a name for your baby before you enter the hospital.
What is the hospital's smoking policy?
For your health and safety Springfield Regional Medical Center is a smoke-free facility.
How are birth announcements placed?
Many parents choose to provide information to local newspapers about the birth of their baby. The local media provides forms for you to complete if you choose to have this information published.
The Birthing Center recognizes that there may be some risk in listing the name and address of newborn babies; therefore, we encourage you to consider what information you want published.
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