Firelands Center for Women & Newborns

1111 Hayes Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870

Main: 419-557-7485

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Open 24/7

Visiting hours

Labor & Delivery: Only two designated persons throughout the labor stay.

Postpartum: 10 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8:30 p.m. (Visitors under 18 years old must be siblings only.)

Firelands Regional Medical Center provides the right balance of medical expertise, advanced technology and a home-like atmosphere for moms to be. Childbirth is a special moment, which is why we are dedicated to creating a unique birthing experience in a family-centered environment. From natural delivery to cesarean birth, our staff is prepared to provide exceptional services to exceed your expectations

Why choose Firelands Center for Women & Newborns

Century of care: For nearly 100 years, we have been the regional leader in maternity services. Our OB nursing team alone brings more than 400 years of combined experience.
On-site surgical capabilities: We maintain surgical suites directly within the labor area, allowing us to perform procedures quickly without transferring you to another department.
24/7 pediatric support: Pediatric hospitalists are available around the clock for high-risk deliveries and any situation where your baby may need specialized care.
Expertly trained staff: Every member of our team is certified in neonatal resuscitation. Additionally, many of our nurses hold specialized certifications in breastfeeding support, electronic fetal monitoring, childbirth education, and maternal-newborn nursing.
Comfort and safety: Experience the clinical safety of a hospital with the comfort of home in our state-of-the-art birthing suites.
Awards and certifications: Firelands Center for Women & Newborns is proud to be a Gold Safe Sleep certified hospital and a 5-star First Steps Ohio-recognized facility. We also hold "Bag Free" Recognition, underscoring our commitment to successful breastfeeding.

Center features

Our spacious, private birthing suites have been designed to accommodate all phases of childbirth—labor, delivery and immediate postpartum recovery.

Tastefully decorated with an emphasis on comfort — each suite has its own private bath, fully equipped birthing bed, newborn warming bed, TV, Wi-fi and sleeper sofa for dad or a guest. With its warm and soft lighting, you’ll feel more like you’re at home than at a hospital.

For peace of mind, state-of-the-art technology is tastefully concealed. For parents anticipating a Cesarean birth, a traditional and fully equipped operating room is available right in the maternity unit.

- - Comfortable sleeper sofas for an overnight guest
  - Rockers/recliners for comfortable seating for surgical patients
  - Separate, private labor and delivery/recovery rooms with natural light and windows; suites equipped for in-room examinations
  - Hydrotherapy tub for moms during labor
  - Air handling units to better control individual room temperatures
  - Triage room for mothers who require a non-stress test or a short stay
  - Charging workstations for computers and tablets
  - State-of-the-art operating room located inside the Labor and Delivery unit, which allows for rapid response to emergencies for the safety of mom and baby

birth

Labor and delivery

Learn what to prepare and pack, what to expect during delivery and what to expect after delivery.

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classes

Classes and education

Our classes will help give you confidence and reassurance to make this transition from being pregnant to dealing with the physical and emotional demands of childbirth and the challenges of motherhood.

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breastfeeding

Breastfeeding support

Our experienced nursing staff is specially trained to provide education and support.

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milk

Donor milk

Some mothers have too much milk and like to help others. The OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank follows strict guidelines to ensure the safety of banked human milk.

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baby

Safe Sleep guidelines

The CDC estimates there are around 3,500 sleep-related deaths among babies in the United States each year. Safe sleep practices are designed to reduce the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation and other deaths related to unsafe sleep practices.

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