About Maternity Services

Maternity Visiting Hours

• Hospital visiting hours are 12:30pm-9:00pm.
• Fathers or partners are welcome to visit any time.
• Grandparents and siblings may also visit with the new mother and baby. We feel it is important to establish a close family unit during the first few days of the baby’s life. This will be a special time for older children to meet the new baby in the privacy of the patient's room.
• Please remember: quiet time is very important. Please limit visitors so the patient can rest appropriately.

Keeping Baby Healthy
In order to protect the new baby:

• Please don’t expose the baby to anyone who has an infection or a communicable disease.
• Good hand washing is essential before anyone handles the baby. A nurse can instruct the new mother and her partner in the proper technique. They can explain the procedure to their visitors and assist their older children in proper hand washing.

Contact Information

• For any questions pertaining to your health during pregnancy, call your physician's office.
• To speak to the Admitting Office about pregregistration call 203-863-3323.
• For information about prenatal classes or tours, see Tender Beginnings.