Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Comprehensive pregnancy and childbirth services
Having a baby can be one of the most exciting and rewarding times, and Tennova Healthcare maternity services are designed to fulfill the needs of expectant mothers and newborns. Our obstetricians, labor and delivery specialists, nurses and other caring professionals deliver high-quality care in a welcoming, comfortable environment.
You’ll find the full spectrum of care from prenatal to post-partum care, including high-risk pregnancy care and advanced labor and delivery services. Our comprehensive care extends beyond delivery, with a full range of educational resources for new moms, like the Baby Babble blog.
Prenatal care
Tennova's comprehensive care begins in the earliest stages of pregnancy, with prenatal checkups and services tailored to your specific needs. You'll learn about proper nutrition and work with your obstetrician to develop a birth plan, choose a pediatrician, and get properly prepared.
High-risk pregnancy care
Perinatologists (doctors who specialize in high-risk pregnancy care) are available at all Tennova's maternity care locations to manage pregnancy-related conditions such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, as well as provide specialized care for those with existing medical conditions.
Labor and delivery
Our state-of-the-art delivery rooms provide everything doctors, nurses and other maternal specialists need to provide you with excellent care. Experienced labor and delivery staff utilize advanced medical technology, and are well-equipped to manage C-section (cesarean) births and other surgical procedures.
A midwifery program is available at the Women's Pavilion at Physicians Regional Medical Center. The certified nurse midwives, physicians, nurses, and clerical staff are dedicated to providing each individual patient with the most up-to-date, yet personal, pregnancy, birth and women's care possible. The center has an 80-year history of delivering babies in a caring, family centered environment that is supportive of the expectant mother, while involving the rest of the family. For more information on this program visit http://stmarysbirth.net/.
We deliver babies at three of our facilities: Physicians Regional Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center and Newport Medical Center.
Breastfeeding support
Caring maternity nursing staff members are available to provide breastfeeding assistance and education, and classes are available at all maternity care locations.
​See the breastfeeding class schedule here.
Support services and education
Tennova offers a variety of classes to prepare mothers and families before and after the birth of a child. You’ll find special classes for dads and siblings, site tours and topics such as CPR instruction and car-seat safety.
Tennova Health & Fitness Center offers pre- and post-natal exercise classes, and aquatic exercise.
Secret Safe Place for Newborns
If you are pregnant and desperate, please don't injure or abandon your baby — don’t do something you will regret forever. We offer a better option: Bring your unharmed baby to a designated Secret Safe Place for Newborns location within 72 hours of birth, and you will not be prosecuted — it will be completely confidential. Your baby will receive immediate care and be placed in an appropriate home as soon as possible.
As long as your baby is and you have acted within 72 hours of birth, you will not face prosecution and your secret will be safe. Please give your baby the opportunity for a loving home. The Physicians Regional and Newport Medical Center facilities are designated Secret Safe Place for Newborns locations. Please call the helpline at (865) 982-4224 or (866) 699-SAFE (7233).
Learn more about Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee.
CuddleBugs
CuddleBugs is an innovative maternity program that helps expectant and new moms prepare for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and newborn care. We provide the support, guidance and education it takes to boost comfort and confidence levels in their new roles as parents. Learn more here.
