Pregnancy Care
Support for every step of your pregnancy starts at Decatur County Memorial Hospital, where every pregnancy is unique.
Experience the birth of your child in our birthing center within the Women’s Center, where you can:
- Collaborate with a dedicated physician or women’s health nurse practitioner to create a personalized birthing plan tailored to your preferences, ensuring a safe and supportive experience
- Rely on the expertise and compassionate care of our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses, who prioritize the well-being, comfort, and unique needs of expectant parents, newborns, and families
- Take advantage of flexible visiting hours, allowing you to share the joy of welcoming your baby with loved ones at a time that works best for you
Let us be a part of your journey with support for every step of your pregnancy.
For more information about the birthing center, call 812-663-1240
DCMH has been honored by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) for excellence in infant and maternal health. Are you expecting or looking to start a family? Let us help you along your journey.
Pregnancy Care Providers
Your health and comfort is our priority; if additional expertise is needed, we’ll coordinate referrals to ensure you receive the right care for your needs.
Explore the pregnancy care providers accepting new patients below:
Additional Pregnancy Support
Support for Every Step of Your Pregnancy
Our experienced physicians and nurse practitioners offer support for every step of your pregnancy, guiding you through every milestone and ensuring the health and well-being of both you and baby. If you are expecting or looking to grow your family, we’ll be with you every step of the way for:
- Caring for Multiple Gestations – managing pregnancies with more than one fetus, including twins or higher multiples
- Counseling to Assist with Family Planning – guidance on planning and timing your family’s growth
- Creating Personalized Birthing Plans – developing a birth plan tailored to your preferences for a safe, comfortable delivery
- Diagnosing and Managing Gestational Diabetes – monitoring and treating diabetes that develops during pregnancy
- Managing Labor & Delivery – expert support and care throughout the labor and delivery process
- Non-Stress Testing – monitoring fetal well-being during pregnancy using heart rate patterns
- Normal & High-Risk Pregnancies – comprehensive care for both uncomplicated and higher-risk pregnancies
- Post-Partum Care – support and care following delivery for both mother and baby
- Pregnancy Testing – accurate and early detection of pregnancy
- Prenatal Care – routine checkups to monitor the health of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy
- Providing Ultrasounds – using ultrasound technology to monitor fetal development and well-being
- And more
Call 812-222-DOCS (3627) to schedule an appointment with a provider.
Prenatal Classes
From your first appointment through delivery and beyond, our providers, caring birthing center nurses, nurse navigator, and health advocate are here to answer questions, offer guidance, and support you every step of the way.
Come learn, prepare, and feel confident for your baby’s arrival.
Our free Prenatal Classes give you the opportunity to:
- Know what to expect during labor and birth
- Discover ways to stay comfortable during labor
- Prepare for breastfeeding and life with your newborn
- Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with other expectant parents
- Get comfortable in our birthing center before your baby arrives
- Have support at your fingertips with unlimited access to DCMH’s maternity app, filled with information, videos, and tools for every stage of your journey
Ready to Join Us?
View upcoming class dates below and register for a free Prenatal Class.
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Hear what our patients have to say about their pregnancy and birth experiences at DCMH.
“We really like how we were treated here and felt that this team cared about us and our child. ”
– The Ginders
“Every nurse was wonderful and made us feel very well cared for.”
– Nicole Stone
Select a Provider for Your Baby
Our dedicated providers care for your newborn child through adulthood, offering expert support. With a warm, welcoming approach, we’re here to support your family’s health journey at every stage.
Explore the providers accepting newborns below:
A Partner on Your Parenthood Journey
You may qualify for access to a dedicated Health Advocate who provides guidance and support for every step of your pregnancy and your parenthood journey if you are:
- Planning a pregnancy
- Currently pregnant
- Postpartum
- Between pregnancies
- A father or partner, or
- Parent to an infant up to 18 months old
- Infants up to 18 months old
- No restrictions on county residency
Decatur County residents may qualify for access to a dedicated Nurse Navigator who provides guidance and support for every step of your pregnancy and your parenthood journey if you are:
- Planning a pregnancy
- Currently pregnant
- Postpartum
- Between pregnancies
- A father or partner, or
- Parent to an infant up to 18 months old
- Infants up to 18 months old
- And a resident of Decatur County
This personalized care, education, and resources are part of the Indiana Rural Health Association’s (IRHA) Healthy Start Communities that C.A.R.E. (HSCC) program, funded through the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HSCC provides confidential screening, support, referrals, treatment, and education to improve health outcomes for mothers and infants.
Participants receive tailored education, navigation assistance, and access to resources such as:
- Insurance guidance through Connecting Kids to Coverage-IN
- Referrals for free or reduced-cost direct social services through IRHA Help, an online, confidential platform that assists in finding services such as housing, transportation, food, and more
- Information on maternal mental health, safe sleep, lactation, fatherhood education, and more
Each participant is paired with a Nurse Navigator who provides one-on-one guidance and a welcome bag filled with essentials, including educational materials to empower healthier choices. Participants do not have to be patients of Decatur County Memorial Hospital in order to qualify.
How to Apply:
To join the HSCC program, contact the Decatur County Nurse Navigator or Health Advocate at 812-222-BABY (2229)
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Golden Hour / Skin-to-Skin
The “golden hour,” or skin-to-skin time, is a precious moment for parents and newborns to bond as a family. During this time, we encourage limited visitors to help nurture lifelong healthy emotional connections. Support for every step of your pregnancy, including moments like these, fosters your well-being and strengthens the connection with your little one.
For more information call 812-663-1240.
Newborn Photography
DCMH has partnered with Love Story Photography to offer new parents the chance to have professional photos taken of their newborn in the convenience of their private room. The photographs can be taken in a variety of poses, and moms, dads, and siblings are encouraged to attend the portrait session. The photographs will be posted on Love Story’s secure, password-protected web gallery for parents to share with family and friends. Support for every step of your pregnancy, includes making memories and capturing moments like these.
Visit Love Story Photography by clicking here.
Gifts of Gratitude
After the birth of your newest addition, you’ll receive special gifts to take home which keep the health and wellbeing of your child in mind. These gifts include:
- A safe sleep swaddle sack, made possible by a grant from the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County.
- A book to initiate your child’s love of learning, made possible by the Greensburg Decatur County Public Library.
For more information, call 812-663-1240.
Imagination Library
Decatur County Memorial Hospital is proud to team up with the Decatur County United Fund and the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to our community, gifting free books to children up to age 5. Thanks to funding from these organizations, this program is available at no cost to Decatur County residents, provided their children are born at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
Call 812-663-1240 for more information.
Lactation Support
The Women’s Center International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC) are dedicated to assisting with breastfeeding and lactation, providing support, problem-solving, and guidance tailored to each mother’s unique needs and preferences.
Rest assured, we respect your decisions and values, offering recommendations and referrals as needed.
For any questions or to schedule an appointment, call 812-663-1240.
Milk Bank
The Women’s Center is a designated drop-off site for human milk donations, we offer convenience and accessibility for donors. If you are interested in supporting the health of infants and families in need, contact The Milk Bank directly at 317-536-1670 or visit www.themilkbank.org/donate to learn more about becoming a donor.
Upon completing the screening process, connect with the Women’s Center at 812-663-1240 to schedule your drop-off appointment.
Bereavement Support
Your decisions and values are respected here, and we’re ready to provide recommendations and referrals tailored to your needs.
Whether you’re currently navigating a loss or seeking support resources, contact the Women’s Center at 812-663-1240.
