Having a Baby at Bryan Medical Center
The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life
At Bryan Family Birthplace, we’ve designed a special place for that special moment. A state-of-the-art environment where you can experience the true joys of pregnancy and delivery all with the expertise, compassion and care you expect.
Our excellent doctors, nurse and staff invite you to begin your story here.
At Bryan Family Birthplace, we offer:
- Mom and guest eat for free - View menu
- Convenient room service
- Flat screen TV's, free WiFi
- Comfort items during labor
- Whirlpool tubs
- Beautiful, private rooms
- 24/7 pain management
- Pull-out couches for family and friends
- Snack bar
- Level III NICU
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 Bryan Family Birthplace 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 our Family Birthplace 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 acts as a teacher and counselor to help you understand the fundamentals of lactation and to support your efforts to 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
Our nurses and staff provide wonderful care for you and your baby after your delivery and are available around-the-clock to answer your questions and care for you and your baby.
Learn about what happens after your baby is born.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
We're here to care for the special needs of our tiniest babies.
Bryan Medical Center's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers the experienced staff, physicians and advanced technology.
Find out about the exceptional care provided in our NICU.
