Our services
Obstetrics
Each year, some 400 families celebrate the birth of a new child at King’s Daughters’ Hospital. Our OB team is comprised of experienced nurses and exceptional physicians. Labor and Delivery Suites provide a homelike touch, with private bathrooms, televisions, wood décor and welcoming colors. Each of our postpartum rooms is private, with self-contained bathroom and couch/sleeper.
King's Daughters' offers a variety of prenatal and family education classes. Please see class topics listed below and visit our Classes and Events section for specific dates and times. We also provide a Lactation consultant on staff for moms who have questions or need assistance with breast feeding. In addition to our exceptional nursing staff, KDHHS offers new moms a variety of social services to help them find needed resources in their community.
To enhance the safety of all new moms and babies, the KDHHS obstetrics unit is equipped with an infant security system and central monitoring system.
Normal visiting hours are from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dads are welcome to stay overnight and throughout your hospital stay. Siblings may visit their new brother or sister as long as they are not sick or contagious as this could risk exposure to other families. We understand the importance of sharing your celebration with family and friends. We will do our best to accommodate all visiting requests as you feel able. Should you desire a period of rest, tell the nursing staff and they will share your request with any visitors who may stop by.
Educational opportunities
- Prepared Childbirth and Beyond - This six-week series covers the labor and delivery process, pain relief options, and mother and infant care. There are also classes about breastfeeding, Cesarean birth, and infant safety and CPR. A Grandparent Class is offered during Week 5 of the program. Classes meet once a week and a new weekend option is also available. Ideal for Moms in their 2nd or 3rd trimester.
- Lamaze Childbirth Classes - Designed for moms in their late second or third trimester. This six-week series teaches expectant couples breathing techniques, comfort measures, and position changes to help deal with the discomforts of labor and delivery.
- Sibling Classes - This one-hour class is for future big brothers and sisters ages 2-8 years old. The program prepares siblings for what the new baby will look like, how they can help with the new baby, and how the new baby will act. A tour of the OB unit is included. Parents are encouraged to be with the sibling.
- Breastfeeding Plus Class - Held on the first Tuesday of each month, the class offers information on breastfeeding in the early weeks - pumping, returning to work, and overcoming breastfeeding challenges.
- New Mommy Class - This class offers information on the 4th trimester - caring for yourself, your baby, and your family. Moms can have a chance to meet other moms and share their experiences. There is also a focus on the emotional support needed during the first year of "mommyhood." Held on the second Thursday of each month.
- Smart Parenting Program - This parent education program is designed to give parents important, basic information to assist them in being the best possible parents. The program consists of meeting for 15 minutes with a Nurse Educator in the OB Office after each of your prenatal visits.
For more specific details on any of these classes, contact Natalie Hill at 812.265.0215 or via e-mail at hilln@kdhhs.org. You can register online and see more information in our Classes and Events section.
Location and contact information
Obstetrics, or OB as it’s often called, is located on the second floor of the King’s Daughters’ Hospital. To reach the Nurses Station on the OB unit, call 812-265-0158. A staff member can help answer questions. To speak with the Director, please call 812-265-0552 or e-mail Debra Bridges at bridges@kdhhs.org.
