Perinatal Unit

At Upson Regional, we are proud to deliver nursing care for you and your baby. We offer mother-baby care which promotes mothers and babies rooming together from delivery until discharge. This allows Mom and her new bundle to be cared for by the same nurse. This method of care means better continuity of care for both mother and baby.

If your newborn requires special attention we have a level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where your baby will receive specialized care from highly-trained and certified nurses.
As an added benefit to our breastfeeding mothers, we have two board certified lactation consultants on staff to answer any questions you may have and help you if you have any concerns regarding breastfeeding. We also have certified car seat technicians on staff to ensure that your car seat is safe as you take your newest family member home!

In order to prepare you for your new baby, URMC Labor and Deliver offers free education classes. Please remember that all classes require preregistration.

Healthy Pregnancy: This class teaches you how to better care for yourself and your unborn baby from the beginning until the end of your pregnancy. The instructor will teach you how to deal with the discomforts of pregnancy, safety and introduce infant CPR.
This class is offered:
2nd Monday night of even months.
Located in the Auditorium
Instructor: Lynn Chatfield, RNC, BSN
Contact ext. 1462 to register

Coping With Labor: This is a great program to give you a better understanding of what to expect during labor and the birth of your baby. Included will be information about what an "induction" is; and what to expect should you have a "C-section." You will also be introduced to breathing techniques that will improve the labor experience of your baby's birth. Classes are offered:
3rd Saturday of every month 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Located in the Auditorium
Instructor: Lynn Chatfield, RNC, BSN
Contact at ext. 1462 to register

Mom and Infant Class: This class teaches participants what to expect from their new baby and how to care for him or her once they come home from the hospital. Everything will be covered from bathing the baby to changing diapers – even signs that your baby is sick. This class is a must for all first time parents and even those that have not taken care of an infant for a while!
This class is offered:
1st Tuesday night of each month.
Located in the Auditorium
Instructor: Lynn Chatfield, RNC, BSN
Contact ext. 1462 to register
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE CAR SEAT VOUCHER FOR ATTENDING!

Breastfeeding CLass: Learn the benefits of breastfeeding.
This class is offered:
4th Thursday of every month
Located in the Audtorium
Instructor: Lynn Chatfield, RNC, BSN
Contact ext. 1462 to register

Sibling Class: This class will teach children about the routines and duties involved with an infant. The class will also help alleviate fears about the new baby and prepare Big Brothers and Big Sisters for their new role in the family!!! This class is offered:
1st Saturday of odd months 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Located in the Auditorium
Instructor: Lyn Chatfield, RNC, BSN
Contact ext. 1462 to register

For more information or to register for a class, please call Lynn Chatfield at 706-647-8111 x1462.  or email her at dchatfield@urmc.org