1. Recent Successes
(Catawba Medical Foundation/CMF Site Pages)

... that the Birthing Center would continue to receive seamless clinical support in its commitment to test all babies for potential hearing loss. Healthy House Multipurpose Court  The Healthy House, ...

2. Tree of Life
(Catawba Medical Foundation/CMF Site Pages)

... those who have passed.  Gifts are often given in the hope of a speedy recovery or to recognize special milestones, such as birthdays.  A commemorative leaf may be added to the display through ...

3. Steps Into the Future
(Catawba Medical Foundation/CMF Site Pages)

The Steps Into The Future program provides an opportunity to pay special tribute to any child born at Catawba Valley Medical Center through a permanent display in the Birthing Center.  All proceeds ...

4. Alternative Birthing
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

Catawba Valley Medical Center's Birthing Center works closely with you to assure that if you have chosen an alternative option for pregnancy and birthing that your specific needs are met and your experience ...

5. RN Registry Guidelines
(Careers/Careers)

...  Clinical Areas Birthing Center, Level II Nursery, Pediatrics Surgical, General Medicine, ...

6. Pregnancy Loss Support Group
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

Whether through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or neonatal death, the loss of a baby causes many emotions. The Pregnancy Loss Support Group provides a safe, nurturing environment for those ...

7. In-Center Surgical Suite
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

A Cesarean surgical suite is located in the Birthing Center in the event that a surgical delivery is necessary during your childbirth. Along with your physician and surgical team, a neonatal nurse practitioner ...

8. Family Centered Birth Choices
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

... Ball – A large gym ball, used prenatally as well as during labor to ease back pain, promotes comfort and facilitates the progress of labor.  It is available in different sizes. Birthing ...

9. Positive Parenting
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

The Birthing Center offers the only Lamaze-approved childbirth education programs in the area. In addition, our classes are designed for all members of the birthing family:  Preconception, Lamaze, ...

10. Health First Center
(For Your Health/For Your Health)

... Whether you are having a baby and want to learn about childbirth classes or are seeking support and information regarding a particular medical condition, our healthcare professionals at the Health First ...

11. Welcome to CVMC
(Patient Assistance/Patient Assistance)

... through our Day Surgery facility.  Inpatient Services Birthing Center Our advanced Birthing Center provides comfortable, private suites where mothers labor, deliver, recover and stay in ...

12. Center for Women & Children
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

... caring, and highly-trained personnel who provide comprehensive services to meet the needs of our patients.  These departments include: Download: Birthing Center Brochure Pediatrics Brochure ...

13. “Can We Legally Mandate Prevention Through Drugs?” Topic of CVMC’s May ‘Conversations in Ethics’
(In the News/Press Releases)

... the health of its constituents. In many states, genetic testing for certain conditions is required at birth; in others, the state often intervenes to force certain patients to have a procedure (such as ...

14. Jennifer Perry: Breastfeeding Classes
(Quality Matters/What Our Patients Think/Testimonials)

... classes, I was able to learn everything I needed to know.  They erased all my fears.  It also helped to have access to the CVMC’s resources and support, including the Birthing Center’s ...

15. Delivering Care to Mothers in Need
(About Us/Community Health Initiatives)

In Catawba County, minority populations have a higher percentage of delivering low birth weight babies (less than 5 lbs., 8 oz.).  African Americans are more likely to have a very low birth weight ...

16. Neonatal Transport
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

... respiratory therapist. The unit: Transports infants needing critical care for a variety of needs (including low birth weight, respiratory distress, and/or infections present at birth) from ...

17. Birthing Center
(Medical Services/Medical Services)

During pregnancy, The Medical Center's Birthing Center offers a variety of childbirth and child-care classes, including monthly prenatal classes and sibling tours designed to make the entire family feel ...

18. Women's Health Programs
(For Your Health/For Your Health)

... a class topic you do not find below, please call the Health First Center at 828-485-2300. Pregnancy & Parenting Programs Catawba Valley Medical Center is honored to be a part of your childbirth ...

19. Catawba Valley Medical Center Receives High Marks From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(In the News/Press Releases)

... among women in all hospitals and birthing centers throughout the nation. CVMC achieved a total score of 59 which compared favorably to all hospitals nationally (39 points); to nationwide hospitals of ...

20. Catawba Valley Medical Center Recognizes April CARE Employee
(In the News/Press Releases)

Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) recently recognized Jamie Mecimore, Registered Nurse in the Birthing Center, as the April CARE employee. Following are remarks offered by fellow employees in nominating ...