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Whether you’re planning a family in the near future or have already begun the journey toward parenthood, choosing the right health care provider and the right hospital has never been more important. That’s because when it comes to your well-being and the health of your new baby, you want to feel confident that you and your newborn are receiving the finest medical care delivered by a highly competent staff. For more than 100 years, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital has been providing maternity care and welcoming newborns in a nurturing and comfortable environment. Providing up-to-date medical care, our experienced and compassionate staff is committed to making your delivery a positive and memorable experience. It is our privilege to care for you and your new baby, and to share this special moment in your life.
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Tours of the Maternal-Newborn Service provide you and your partner with important information about what to expect when you arrive to deliver your baby. All tours are walk-in, no registration required. Tour meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm. In addition, we have weekend tours. Call us at 781-979-3330 for our tour schedule or click here.
We know that the birth of your baby is a personal experience, and we respect and support your choices during labor and delivery. During your labor, one of our specially trained nurses will provide the one-on-one support and assistance you need to have the labor and delivery that you want. From natural childbirth to advanced services, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital you will find numerous options for the care you receive.
Family-centered maternity care encourages family unity by focusing on the physical, social and emotional needs of you and your family. The goal of our Maternal-Newborn Service is to concentrate on your well-being and comfort, while allowing the flexibility that encourages the involvement of your birth partner and extended family members.
Early prenatal care is vital for you and your baby's health and wellness. There are many obstetrical providers who can care for you before, during and after your pregnancy. The range of providers includes obstetricians and gynecologists, family practitioners and certified nurse-midwives. At Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, you may choose from more than 30 board-certified physicians. Or, you may elect to use a midwife to manage your prenatal visits, deliver your baby and follow up with postpartum care. The advantage to selecting a health care provider and hospital in your community means you won’t have to travel far when labor begins.
For more information on Midwifery, click here
To find a physician in your area, call our toll-free physician referral line:
1-800-540-9191 or try our online Physician Finder
Our special relationship with Tufts-NEMC and its Floating Hospital for Children allows babies requiring specialized care to remain close to home in your own community hospital. Access to specialists is available in a wide range of areas, including pediatric cardiology, neurology, surgery, and genetics testing and counseling. This added peace of mind is just one more reason for you and your family to choose Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for all your birthing and health care needs.
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital’s Level II Special Care Nursery provides a higher level of care and scope of services than those provided in the newborn nursery. Affiliated with Tufts-New England Medical Center Floating Hospital for Children (Tufts-NEMC), our Special Care Nursery is staffed 24 hours a day by neonatologists and specially trained neonatal registered nurses, focused on providing technologically advanced medical care.
Our Level II Special Care Nursery’s comprehensive medical care team also includes a lactation consultant, registered dietitian, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, social worker and audiologist. Our team is committed to providing newborns and their parents the highest quality of care and services possible, in a compassionate and supportive environment.
For more information on our Special Care Nursery, click here.
The Maternal-Newborn Service at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital offers you and your baby the best of both worlds: exceptional expertise close to home and, if needed, access to Tufts-New England Medical Center specialists and facilities.
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The moment you enter Melrose-Wakefield Hospital’s Maternal-Newborn Service, you’ll feel the welcome of a warm environment that’s perfect for your child-birthing experience. That’s because our service was designed to make your labor and delivery as comfortable as possible.
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We offer many opportunities to learn and grow as a family. At Melrose-Wakefield Hospital our specialized care doesn’t just mean labor and deliver. Click here to read more about our specialized support programs to help you through your pregnancy and deliver.
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital’s prenatal and family education classes help you and your family prepare for your new baby. We offer everything from early pregnancy classes and infant care to sibling classes. After your baby is born, you may continue to rely on us to help you care for your newborn. Postnatal classes include infant and pediatric CPR training.
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Parents and caretakers of children from birth through the age of three can also take advantage of Hallmark Health’s North Suburban Family Network, a community-based program that offers support, resources and connections to other families in the community. The network offers programs that include playgroups, parent education workshops, a drop-in playroom and a parent support group. The network is free for residents of Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield.
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