Maternity: The Maternity Clinic

In This Section:
Overview | Birth Place | Maternity Clinic
Lactation Services | Mother-Baby F/U | NICU

Sacred Heart’s Maternity Clinic provides outpatient care to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy. Expert, professional care is offered to all, regardless of your ability to pay. The Maternity Clinic is staffed by physicians, registered nurses with obstetrical background, a social worker and a registered dietitian.

Many women benefit from the following services:

Nursing Visits

Registered nurses provide personalized care, education and ongoing support. Individualized care is available to you throughout your pregnancy.

Registered nurse home visits

A public health nurse, a valuable resource for education and support, is available to visit you in your home during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby.

Nutritional consultation

A registered dietitian can help you plan a healthy diet for you and your baby. Since you are “eating for two,” it’s important that your diet is well-balanced with consideration of your lifestyle, preferences and budget. A dietitian can also address concerns about morning sickness and weight gain.

Social service support

Our social worker can assist you with finding resources for items such as housing, transportation and baby supplies. Personal counseling is also available to address issues including substance abuse, adoption choices and domestic violence.

Lactation consultant

Specially-trained registered nurses are available to help you with any breastfeeding questions or concerns you may have about you and your baby.

Childbirth education

Classes cover such topics as caring for yourself, getting ready for labor and delivery and preparing for your baby.