Beautiful Beginnings, Close to Home
Having your baby at
Crete Area Medical Center
The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life. At CAMC, you'll experience a special place for that special moment. A modern environment designed with your comfort in mind and the expertise, compassion and care you expect. From the miracle of the first heartbeat to the exhilarating moment of first breath, we are honored to share in one of life's most precious moments, the birth of your baby.
Expert, Personalized Care for You and Your Baby
Take a Virtual Tour of the Newly Renovated Maternity Suites
Labor and delivery bathroom
At Crete Area Medical Center, we offer:
- An intimate and soothing environment with private delivery and postpartum suites
- Expert care for your newborn
- 24-hour care by doctors and nurses
- A place to sleep for family and friends
- Onsite lactation services
- Refrigerator in every room
- Convenient room service, offering a wide variety of menu selections
- Mom and guest eat for free
- Flat-screen televisions
- Free Wifi
Having a Baby at Crete Area Medical Center
Birth Options for Your Unique Delivery
It's never too soon to start planning for your baby's birth. As your due date gets closer, you will have plenty of questions. It's also normal to have thoughts and feelings about labor and delivery, including fear of the unknown.
Learning about your options early in your pregnancy and talking to your doctor will help you decide what is best for you. Whether you prefer a natural birth, pain medications or other methods to help during labor, the choice is yours.
Learn about the many options at Crete Area Medical Center to help you welcome your little one to the world.
What to Bring
With the birth of your baby on the horizon, you already have a lot on your mind. Use our simple checklist of what to bring with you during your stay at Crete Area Medical Center for you and your baby.
Here is our list of recommended items during your stay:
For Labor
- Your birth plan
- Insurance card
- Chapstick
- Massage oil
- Massage tools such as tennis balls in a sock, foam noodle
- Relaxing music on a CD
- You can bring your own birth ball if you like
- Hair tie or barrette, if you think you may need them
- Comfort Skills class materials
After Labor
- Personal items such as a bathrobe, nightgown, slippers
- Healthy snacks such as granola bars, crackers, fruit, etc. It is likely that you will be hungry after labor, so make sure to stock up on healthy, plentiful snacks. Our nourishment center also has many snacks available
- Toiletries
- A nursing bra and breast pads
- A going-home outfit. Keep in mind that you will probably need an elastic waistband; you may still look five-six months pregnant
For Your Partner/Labor Coach
- Basic toiletries
- Money for vending machines
- Reading materials
- Change of clothes and clothes for sleeping
- A camera or video camera and film, memory card or batteries
For Your Baby
- A going-home and picture outfit
- A pair of socks or booties
- A cap
- An infant car seat
- A blanket, depending on the weather
Breastfeeding Support
A certified lactation nurse is available to meet with you after your baby’s birth. This nurse will share information about the breastfeeding and provide support as you learn how to feed your baby. Continued lactation support is available even after you go home with your baby. We're here to help you!
Learn more about our excellent breastfeeding support.
What to Expect After Birth
You will enjoy a comfortable, newly renovated, private birthing suite for your labor and delivery. An in-room jacuzzi tub is available to help with relaxation and pain control. In the event of a cesarean delivery, a state-of-the-art surgical suite is located just across the hall.
After delivery, you and your family will enjoy a private recovery room to bond as a new family. When you’re resting, your baby can stay safe and secure in our locked and monitored nursery. We encourage you to have your baby in your room as much as possible to help with breastfeeding and bonding.
Before going home with your baby, you will receive personalized instructions on newborn care. We recommend regular well-child exams with our one of our family doctors to ensure your baby is growing and healthy.
Think You Might be Pregnant?
We're here to help you thorough all stages of your pregnancy. From finding a doctor to holding your newborn for the first time.
Know the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
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Find a Doctor
Our doctors are here to care for your and your baby throughout your pregnancy and beyond. One of the first things you'll want to do if you think you're pregnant, is schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Prenatal Care
The key to protecting the health of your child is regular prenatal care. If you think you're pregnant, schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
Initial Nurse Visit
Your initial nurse visit will be a one-on-one consultation. You will:
- Review your medical history
- Learn what to expect during pregnancy
- Complete initial lab work
- Schedule your first visit with your doctor
- Plan your first ultrasound
First doctor visit
At your first visit, your doctor will determine how many weeks pregnant you are based on a physical examination and the date of your last period. He or she will also use this information to predict your delivery date. An ultrasound performed during your pregnancy will help verify that date.
Regular doctor visits
Your next step will be regular visits with your doctor.
- Every four weeks through week 30
- Every two weeks through week 36
- Every week until delivery
Throughout your pregnancy, your doctor will check your weight and blood pressure while also checking the growth and development of your baby. He or she will do this by feeling your abdomen, listening for the fetal heartbeat, and measuring your belly). During your pregnancy, you'll also have prenatal tests, including blood, urine, and cervical tests, and at least one ultrasound.
Pre-admission visit
Near the end of your pregnancy, your obstetric nurses will meet with you to:
- Pre-admit you for delivery
- Discuss your pain control options
- Determine your birthing preferences and feeding plans
- Tour Crete Area Medical Center birthing suites and nursery
Childbirth Classes, Education and Resources
Welcoming a new member into your family is a wonderful, life-changing event. We're here to help you and your family prepare, not only for the birth but also for life after baby.
Childbirth Classes
Welcoming a new member into your family is a wonderful, life-changing event. We're here to help you and your family prepare for your baby's birth and for life after baby. Bryan offers a range of classes and events for expecting parents and family members and they take place in-person at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln.
In-person class offerings:
- Essentials of Childbirth
- Breastfeeding Basics
- Super Siblings
- CPR for Family and Friends
- Advanced Breathing and Relaxation for Childbirth
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Bryan Baby App
The Bryan Baby App has everything you need to stay healthy throughout pregnancy, prep for baby's big arrival and settle into parenthood.
The Bryan Baby App gives you access to:
- Evidence-based articles and videos
- Maternity tools to count kicks, track contractions and more
- View and track milestones
- Information to prepare for your stay at Crete Area Medical Center
- Plus so much more!
Learn More and Register
Additional services & resources to help you through all stages of your pregnancy
Committed to You & Your Baby
As an active participant in the National Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), Bryan Health is committed to the highest level of safety and quality to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your baby.
