Pregnancy and Birth

As a birthing hospital in Sandusky serving families in Norwalk, Huron, Vermilion, Clyde, Fremont, and nearby, 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.

Having a baby is a wonderful experience filled with joy, anticipation and love. The bond between you and your baby has already begun. A bond that will enter a new chapter the moment your baby is born. That’s why it’s important to choose a hospital that provides the perfect environment for such a remarkable moment. We’d love to share that moment with you, so we invite you to learn all about the Center for Women & Newborns at Firelands.

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

Newborn nursery

To promote the mother-infant bonding process, we encourage mothers to room in with their infants.

The nursery offers large viewing windows for siblings/families of babies, bassinets, and state-of-the-art equipment for premature babies or for those needing additional medical attention.

Enhanced security for your newborn

Safety is one of our main concerns. We take every precaution to protect you and your baby at all times. For the baby’s protection and your peace of mind, every nurse wears identification with a photo so you can easily recognize staff.

You, Dad, and your baby will all have identically numbered bracelets secured to you and your baby at birth.

Labor and delivery 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.