Compassionate Care Focused on You and Your Baby
At the United Memorial Maternity Unit, we partner with you to give you the goal-oriented, family-friendly birthing experience you deserve. Our expert nurses and staff, paired with leading-edge technology and compassionate care, provide a personalized experience that puts you and your baby first. We can't wait to help you welcome your new arrival!
An Experience to Cherish
At the United Memorial Maternity Unit, we proudly partner with you to offer five-star deliveries in the comfort of a family-friendly hospital. Our expert team will keep your individual goals in mind every step of the way, helping you receive the birthing experience you deserve.
Virtual Tour
All of our rooms are private and have large, en suite bathrooms with built-in hairdryers and walk-in showers. Each room has a comfortable rocker/glider and a sofa that opens to a bed so that the birthing partner can rest comfortably. Other amenities include a family lounge with refreshments, and free Wi-Fi, cable television, and telephone services. Take a look at a maternity room and a labor and delivery suite below.
If you are interested in our 30 minute virtual tours with our Childbirth Educator, please call the Healthy Living Department at 585-344-5331.
Childbirth Classes
Childbirth can be scary and overwhelming, but like any task, preparing in advance can help you feel confident and able to take on the challenge. United Memorial Medical Center is a baby-friendly facility that offers childbirth education for expectant mothers and their coaches. Participants are encouraged to attend classes during the third trimester. To register, visit our online classes page.
Infant feeding class:
Breast feeding, chest feeding, and bottle feeding methods are discussed in the Infant nutrition class as well as how to maintain milk with latching difficulties, while pumping, and beyond.
UMMC is a Baby Friendly Hospital offering the golden hour after birth for bonding, Lactation Consultant assistance while in the hospital and discharge support. A continuum of care and support provided by trained and Board certified Lactation Consultants can address important challenges in infant feeding, establish skills for breastfeeding, as well as competency and confidence among mothers. To register, visit us online.
The infant feeding class can be taken independently or in conjunction with childbirth classes.
Safety class:
Our American Heart Association Family and friend CPR course will teach you the “hands-only” CPR technique on Adults, Children, and infants. We also add a safety component to the class and discuss the dangers of the home, and cover other safety topics such as poison control, first aid, and car seat safety. This class is an excellent course for teens and grandparents that will be taking care of infants and children. Please call our Healthy Living Department for next available class at (585) 344-5331.
MOMS (Medicaid Obstetrical & Maternal Services) Program
MOMS Program (Medicaid, Obstetrics, Maternal Services) promotes a healthy pregnancy and optimal birth outcomes through early prenatal education and postpartum follow-up care for Medicaid eligible mothers.
If you’re pregnant, the MOMS Program can quickly provide you with help in applying for Medicaid coverage for you and your baby and connect you to a network of resources, education, support and transportation to aid you in leading a healthy pregnancy, delivering your baby and beyond.
Call (585) 344-5355 to schedule an appointment.
Postpartum Support
Lactation Education After Discharge (LEAD) Program
UMMC also offers the LEAD program for all mothers, to provide support and guidance on their breastfeeding journey. As part of that program, we offer:
- Adjustment to Motherhood (ATM) peer group meets the 1st Thursday of every month. We discuss the struggles troubling all new moms with a focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders one may be facing.
- Lactation Questions Hotline at (585) 344-8104. Calls usually returned within 24-48 hours.
- Outpatient lactation visits- Free 1:1 lactation education visits with an Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and follow visits if needed.
- Baby Café
Please reach out to UMMC’s Healthy Living Department at (585) 344-5331 for any questions or assistance with registration.
Keeping Your Sleeping Baby Safe
Keeping your baby safe while sleeping is very important. Healthy infants can die if they are in an unsafe sleep environment. We help your baby to sleep safely by following our Safe Sleep Initiative. Our birthing centers are nationally certified Gold Sleep Champions.
