Labor and delivery
Just as every baby is unique, so is every delivery. As your trusted care partner, we work to provide a personalized birthing experience that begins long before your first contraction and continues well after delivery.
Pregnancy and childbirth services in Summerville, South Carolina
We provide you with the high-quality maternal and newborn care that you and your family deserve.
At Summerville Medical Center, our dedicated medical team provides comprehensive maternity care, ranging from prenatal screenings to compassionate postpartum support.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Related specialties
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Pregnancy conditions and complications we treat
We offer quick and effective treatment for a variety of pregnancy-related conditions, including:
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Lactation-related issues
- Miscarriage
- Persistent vomiting
- Placenta previa
- Placenta abruption
- Postpartum depression
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Preeclampsia (toxemia)
- Premature birth
Maternity services we provide
We pride ourselves on giving you a memorable birthing experience. Our labor and delivery unit boasts high-quality amenities, advanced technology and personalized services.
Prenatal care
Our maternity staff offers specialized diagnostic and screening services to track both you and your baby's health during pregnancy. These screening services help you and your obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) learn more about your baby's development, including their age, size, rate of growth and heart rate. Prenatal screenings can also help your doctor determine if certain congenital abnormalities are present or if you're experiencing an ectopic pregnancy.
Labor and delivery
At our labor and delivery unit, we want you to have the best experience possible. Our multidisciplinary team is made up of board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs), maternity nurse navigators, maternal fetal medicine specialists and obstetrics (OB) hospitalists. The unit is staffed 24/7, so, specially trained professionals will always be ready to help.
If you have specific requests regarding pain management or labor preferences, be sure to include them in your birth plan. Having a clear and comprehensive birth plan will help our team meet your unique desires.
Neonatal care
Our hospital features a Level II special care nursery that is staffed by in-house neonatologists, who have training in complex, critical newborn care. Staff is available around the clock, day or night. We also offer training in skin-to-skin holding methods for new parents. Skin-to-skin has shown to help stabilize your newborn and promote healing.
High-risk pregnancy care
If you are at a high-risk of complications during pregnancy, our hospital's care team can help you navigate the complexities. Our Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic provides specialized high-risk pregnancy care, including prenatal testing, genetic counseling and close monitoring before and after birth.
Emergency maternity care
The OB emergency rooms at our hospital are staffed by board-certified obstetricians who have experience in providing emergency maternity care. Best of all, our staff is available 24/7 because we know that emergencies can't wait.
Postpartum care
After birth, we focus on helping you recover and bond with your new baby. There are a lot of things to learn, such as breastfeeding, diaper changing and swaddling. We offer postpartum education classes and information regarding newborn care to help you prepare for life with your new baby.
We understand that postpartum brings a new set of challenges and can leave you vulnerable to conditions like postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum psychosis. Support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, and mental health services are available to help you navigate this new chapter of life.