Maternity Department - Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center - Chandler

At Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center, we provide complete maternity care to meet your individual needs, with comfortable and private labor, delivery and recovery suites. For babies who need extra support, our specialized Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is available. We also offer:

• Birth center tours

• Childbirth and mommy fit classes

• Genetic testing

• Lactation consultants and breastfeeding support 

• Newborn screening

• Prenatal diagnosis 

• Safety education

The most important item to bring is an approved infant car seat. We offer free car seat checks and installation during your stay. You may also want to pack a going-home outfit for your baby and a receiving blanket. We provide all other necessary items for your baby during your hospital stay, including diapers and blankets, as well as postpartum supplies for you. 

You are welcome to bring anything that will make your stay more comfortable, including: 

• Comfortable clothes to wear home (maternity clothes)

• Driver's license or ID card, insurance card, pediatrician and OB/GYN contact information

• Flip flops

• Lip balm

• Nightgowns

• Nursing bras and nursing pads

• Personal electronics and chargers

• Personal toiletries

• Snacks

• Swimsuit and change of clothes for partner

Yes, we welcome your chosen support people to be present during labor and delivery. After birth, visitors can also see you and your baby in your hospital room. We encourage discussing your visitor preferences with your care team to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for everyone.

Chandler Regional’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has a Level II E designation, meaning we are fully equipped to care for high-risk, premature and sick babies. We understand having your precious baby in the NICU can be a scary and overwhelming experience, and we are here to keep you engaged and informed every step of the way.

Our neonatal intensive care team includes a neonatologist, respiratory therapist and specially-trained nurses. We believe in family-centered care, so you are encouraged to touch, hold, bathe, change and feed your baby whenever it’s safe. This helps your baby adjust more easily at home.

Premature or sick babies need a calm environment, so we keep the NICU quiet and softly lit. We also do “clustered care,” meaning all care is done at once so your baby can rest, heal and grow.

Yes, our hospital staff is well-trained to help you get started with breastfeeding if you choose this option. Our board-certified lactation consultants are also available to provide expert support during your hospital stay.

Your doctor may recommend a cesarean section (C-section) if your baby is too big for your pelvis or if you’re carrying multiples. A C-section may also be recommended if your contractions are not strong enough to fully dilate your cervix or your baby does not tolerate labor.

Our nurses offer personalized support for your birth experience, providing various pain management options. These include comfort measures like tubs and in-room showers, guidance on breathing techniques, and pharmacological methods such as nitrous oxide. Additionally, anesthesia services are available 24 hours a day, and an anesthesiologist can discuss pain relief options with you at any point during your labor.

Yes. We are proud to partner with the Arizona Public Cord Blood Program to provide expectant parents with the option of donating their baby’s umbilical cord blood. Your donation can save the life of someone with a life-threatening disease or someone in need of a stem cell transplant.

If you are interested in donating, let your health care provider and nurse know when you arrive at the hospital.

Yes. At Chandler Regional Medical Center, we keep mothers and babies together during the hospital stay to encourage bonding opportunities. Skin-to-skin bonding often:

• Causes your uterus to contract and bleed less

• Comforts and soothes baby

• Gives baby better oxygenation and blood sugar levels

• Promotes feelings of closeness and protectiveness

• Provides a quiet time for your new family to connect

• Stabilizes baby’s temperature and vital signs

• Stimulates milk production and provides the best opportunity to get breastfeeding off to a good start

You can choose a pediatrician by asking your obstetrics and gynecology doctor or asking family and friends. You can also use our Find a Doctor tool.