Maternity Unit

Carthage Area Hospital features a recently remodeled Maternity Unit. With six birthing beds and 2 observations rooms,  the unit provides a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for the new mom and baby. The Maternity Unit is somewhat unique in offering epidural anesthesiology during the delivery process.

We Also Provide:

• Information about pregnancy, labor and delivery
• Childbirth education classes
• Breastfeeding classes
• Sibling educational tours
• Nutritional assessment and intervention
• Gestational diabetes education
• Ultrasounds
• Smoking cessation referral

Maternity and Birthing Program:

The "Small Wonders" Prenatal Care Asssistance Program is a comprehensive program helping mothers who are uninsured or Medicaid covered. Click here to learn more.

• recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
• understands the physical and emotional needs of a women in labor
• assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for the birth
• stays with the woman throughout the labor
• provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint
• facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner, and her doctors or midwife
• allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level.

• 26% less likely to give birth by cesarean section
• 41% less likely to give birth with a vacuum extractor or forceps
• 28% less likely to use any anesthesia
• 33% less likely to be dissatisfied about the birth experience
• increased breast feeding success
• helps fathers participate with greater confidence

-Affordable rates
-Professional and Reliable
-References Available

Our Clinicians Are:
Dr. Richard Hoffman 
Dr. Gaston DaCosta 

Additional Information
For questions about our programs and services call: 315-493-1005 ext. 2445