Baby's Here

After nine months of planning, worrying and dreaming of your baby, you are finally a mom. Congratulations! About an hour after delivery, you and your baby will be welcomed to a room in the Mother/Infant Unit where your new family will be cared for by expert nurses who specialize in new mothers and newborns. 

Care in the Hospital

After delivery, you'll be moved to your own private suite on the Mother and Infant Unit, where baby can stay in the room with you -- there's also plenty of room for dad! On the Mother and Infant Unit, helpful OB nurses and Lactation Consultants help you adjust, and for baby -- your pediatrician will see your newborn in the hospital and, in the event that it is needed, there is our 24/7 neonatal care. Learn more >>

Official Documents

Undoubtedly, you will have a few questions about what to do about insurance, social security, and other important documents once baby is born. Learn more >>

Baby's First Photo

St. Francis works with a photography company called Our 365 who come to take professional photos of each infant born at ST. FRANCIS eastside. Learn more about Our 365 and visit the virtual baby nursery >>

Visitors and Security

At St. Francis, we take patient safety seriously. At St. Francis, we have an open visitor policy, and there are certain policies in place to make sure that every visit is a safe one. 

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Going Home

Your doctor will let you know how long you will be staying in the hospital, and it's helpful to know what will happen on the day of discharge. Check out our guide go "Going Home," including what will happen during discharge, car seats and baby, and more. Learn more >>