Loving Care for You and Your New Arrival
At Unity Hospital's August Family Birth Place, we have a team of experienced, compassionate physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses ready to partner with you throughout your delivery. We are proud to be family-centered, a birthing center that takes your goals seriously and communicates through every step of your delivery. During your stay, our baby-friendly staff will care for you and your new arrival around the clock and are available to answer questions 24-hours-a-day, even after you head home.
With our state-of-the-art obstetrical services, Newborn Care Team, and family-centered approach, you can deliver with confidence, knowing that you and your baby are in the safest hands. Our Neonatologists and Pediatricians work side-by-side with our obstetric and nursing staff to ensure round-the-clock care for both you and your new baby.
Services We Provide:
- Spacious private birth suites
- Whirlpool baths
- Infant Security System
- Special "locked unit" design to ensure safety for you and your newborn
About the Center
From the moment you check in to the day you leave, we work tirelessly to provide you with a memorable birth experience, complete with experienced, caring staff centered wholly on you. There's no better place to welcome your new baby to the world than the August Family Birth Place at Unity Hospital.
Inside, you'll find a safe, comfortable, nurturing environment, caring Unity staff, outstanding medical resources, and a reassuring labor-to-recovery experience that gives you and your family privacy and peace of mind.
Comfortable, Private Birth Suites
Our private birth suites were carefully planned to accommodate every phase of childbirth – labor, delivery, and your recovery. Our suites are equipped with amenities to make you feel at ease during your labor and delivery, including an adjustable bed, a private bathroom and shower, a rocking chair, and a satellite tv. We are happy to accommodate overnight support persons, and there is ample space for visitors during your postpartum period.
Delivery, Covered
Whether delivering vaginally or by C-section, our expert team is prepared to handle all delivery and birth plans, including high-risk and emergencies. Whether your C-section was planned ahead of time or performed by our exceptional rapid response team, you are in knowledgeable, experienced hands.
Throughout your hospital stay, we will keep you informed, comfortable, and secure in the knowledge that we are committed to your goals and the health and safety of both you and your baby.
ANCC Magnet Certification
In August of 2021, the August Family Birth Place was recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program® as an organization that values exceptional nursing talent. This is not just an award, but is proof that the August Family Birth Place and Rochester Regional Health are committed to quality health care.