THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Experience your special moment with experts at the ready

BBeing pregnant and having a baby is something that many women dream about. They’ve envisioned everything from the nursery to the name to the birth experience. At Sanford Women’s, your pregnancy and the moment you meet your new baby can be as special as you’ve always hoped it would be.

First and foremost, Sanford puts the health of you and your baby first. The team of experts caring for moms and babies are specially trained to handle everything and anything that arises during pregnancy or labor and delivery.

The team also understands how momentous this occasion is. They are dedicated to making your stay a healthy and memorable experience.

“Our goal is for you to have an amazing and unforgettable experience,” said Cyndy Skorick, vice president of Sanford Women’s Fargo. “We have channeled elements from spas and hotels to really surround our moms-to-be in comfort and provide a relaxing environment.”

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utmost for your comfort

From silky soft linens and plush robes to onsite photographer options, the Family Birth Center is raising the bar on comfort and convenience. All of the birthing suites are private, but large enough to accommodate all your visitors.

“Everything used in these rooms is to encourage a comforting, warm and personal experience,” said Skorick. “From different light settings to soft elements in the rooms, we are thinking of every detail in preparing for the birth experience. We are honored when a new mother and father choose Sanford Women’s for their baby’s arrival.”

Other services have been added and are available for moms to take full advantage of, like the Comfort Menu.

“Birth is different for every mom and what might comfort them is different as well,” said Skorick. “This menu of comfort options gives them a great reminder of what can be done to manage pain, assist them with a safe delivery and enhance healing. They are able to change things like their pillows, their position or put on their favorite playlist. A very popular service for some women is having a massage from one of our expert massage therapists. These things make the experience more personalized.”

Another great addition to your birthing experience is the special food menus available to moms. The chefs at Sanford have prepared selections designed to give new moms the nutrition they need. And while they are nutritionally balanced, they are also made with trendy and tasty ingredients.

Designed for you

One of the newest amenities to the birthing experience is the use of a birth designer. This is a registered nurse specialized in all the resources and options within obstetrics and labor. Much like a wedding planner helps you plan your nuptials, this person is here to plan your baby’s birth to your specific desires.

“This new role helps us make the unique experience of being pregnant and childbirth even more personalized,” said Skorick. “From the classes you want to take to prepare for your new baby, to the people you want in the room during labor, this person is here to help you walk through all your choices and help you plan the experience that would be best for you.”

And this is just the tip of the iceberg at Sanford Women’s. When the new Sanford Medical Center Fargo opens in 2017, the entire top floor will be solely dedicated to the special experience of giving birth.

“Moms, and their partners and families, will feel so secure having a floor to themselves,” said Skorick. “They will be surrounded by people having similar experiences. There will also be bigger rooms, more amenities, making it feel more hotel than hospital. Plus, the view from every room will be pretty spectacular, too.”