Labor and Delivery
If you feel you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Arriving at the Hospital
6 am to 9 pm - Enter hospital through the Main Entrance and take the glass Atrium elevator to the 5th Floor maternity department.
9 pm to 6 am - Main hospital doors are locked at 9:00 p.m. to ensure patient safety. Enter hospital through Emergency Department on Osborne Street and take elevator to the 5th Floor maternity department.
Expectant mothers should refer to healthcare provider's instructions, but should be seen at the hospital when experiencing any of the following:
- Membrane ruptures (water breaks). Note amount of fluid, color, odor, and time. Rupture of membranes can be a large gush or just a trickle. If you are unsure, visit the hospital for evaluation.
- Contractions that are more intense and have a regular pattern even after changing activity.
- Anytime when a high temperature is present.
- Vaginal bleeding, excessive vomiting, headache, blurred vision or seeing spots, excessive swelling of hands, face, or eyes, painful or burning sensation during urination, or severe abdominal pain.
- Noticeable decrease in fetal activity (baby is not moving as usual).
Labor patients are asked to select two (2) support people, over the age of 12, to accompany them while in labor. These two support people will be the only visitors permitted in your labor room and must wear pink bracelets.
Items to Bring to Hospital
Patients are encouraged to pack personal items in advance to be ready to go when labor begins.
Suggested items for mom
Focal point (an object to concentrate on during labor), nightgowns, robe, socks (for labor), underwear, slippers, nursing bras, going home outfit with comfortable shoes, personal hygiene products (toothbrush, comb, brush, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene pad products, etc), hair ties to pull hair back during labor, contact lens items, blow dryer / curling iron, camera, and baby book for first footprints.
Suggested items for baby
Weather-appropriate outfit for going home, light blankets, infant hat, infant car seat, and baby bag. It is state law to have all infants transported in an infant car seat. Become familiar with the car seat before baby is born and practice putting it in the car.
Reception and Family Waiting Area
Conemaugh Health System's maternity department offers a large, welcoming reception area for the comfort of patients and their visitors. A coffee machine and vending machine is available, with a full-service cafeteria located on the 3rd floor.
Labor Suites
Our fully equipped labor and delivery suites offer privacy in a home-like environment. Each private suite has an infant care area, sleeping area for support person and a restroom. Labor suites include large walk-in jetted massage showers.
Comfort Measures
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center offers various comfort measures to provide a more pleasant delivery experience for mom.
Epidural anesthesia is available to expectant mothers at their request.
Wireless electronic fetal monitoring is available to allow mom out of bed, walk in the room, be on a birthing ball or shower during labor.
Room Amenities
At your request room service for meals is available to mom, with reduced prices for dad / significant other. Free internet services are available for laptop use.
Operating Room Suites, Pre-Op Holding, and Recovery
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has two operating room suites located in the maternity department. A recovery time of approximately 1 hour is expected after a cesarean section in the newly renovated PACU located in maternity department. While mom is recovering from spinal anesthesia, the newborn can be skin-to-skin with her.
Locations
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
1086 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814.534.9000