Patient Resources

When it comes to you and your baby, we are here to offer the highest standard of personal care. No matter what birth plan you decide is best for you and your family, we have the services and experience to make your time with us a unique and happy one.

Diabetes Exercise Program

In this free 6-week exercise program, attendees with Type I or II diabetes will gradually progress through an exercise program, learning how exercise can affect blood sugar levels. Attendees will also learn the basics of an at-home exercise program to bolster lifestyle changes and will receive help monitoring blood sugar before and after each class.

This program is offered on the Belpre Medical Campus at 803 Farson Street, and only requires medical clearance from your provider.

For information, contact Stephanie Bauman at (740) 423-3636 or sbauman@mhsystem.org.

Getting a Breast Pump

We can help you get a breast pump when you come to the hospital to have your baby. We do all the work, so you do not have to lift a finger! We have two pump companies that we work with, which provide pumps through most insurance providers. No need to order a breast pump online before you deliver; we are able to give most patients their pump directly!

If you have any questions or concerns about breast pumps, please contact our lactation coordinator, Jill Shutts, RN, at (740) 374-1627 or jshutts@mhsystem.org.

Memorial Health System’s Breastfeeding Support Group Facebook Page

Bond and find support from mothers just like you! Join our Breastfeeding Support Group for a safe space to discuss what you are going through in a judgment-free zone.

Bonding and support between mothers
Chance to share your own stories and experiences to help others
Input from other moms who have been through similar experiences
Safe space to ask about what you are going through in a judgment-free zone
24/7 support at your fingertips

Note: This group does not provide advice from a medical professional and exists only for peer recommendations.

OhioHealth Mother’s Milk Bank

The OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank relies on donations from healthy, lactating women who generously provide milk to help other babies. The donated milk is pasteurized, frozen, and distributed by provider prescription.

To become a volunteer donor, mothers must take part in the following screening process:

Phone interview
Written medical and lifestyle history
Medical release form signed by the donor and healthcare provider(s) for both the donor and baby
Blood test to screen for HIV, HTLV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis (cost covered by the Milk Bank)

If you have any questions or would like to donate, call (614) 566-0630 or email MilkBank@OhioHealth.com. For more information on OhioHealth’s program, visit the OhioHealth Mother’s Milk Bank page on OhioHealth’s website.

Placenta Donation Program

All mothers who have a scheduled C-section can volunteer to donate their placenta. Such a donation provides life-changing treatments to patients who need grafts for wound care. Grafts made from placenta tissue promote natural healing, reduce pain, and minimize scarring. One placenta can heal an average of 25 people.

When scheduling your C-section, someone from our practice may ask if you are interested in learning more about placenta donation, or you can let a staff member know you are interested in placenta donation.

Once we are aware of your interest, we will contact Lifeline of Ohio. A program coordinator will contact you within 14 days of your scheduled C-section to review the donation process, answer any questions, obtain consent, and review your medical and social history to ensure safety of the donation.

To learn more, you can contact Lifeline of Ohio directly at 877-B-A-DONOR or email placentadonation@lifelineofohio.org.

Free Online Childbirth Education Class

We are proud to offer expert led, online childbirth education classes to prepare patients with knowledge and confidence for labor and delivery. Whether you are a first-time parent or looking to refresh your knowledge, this class will prepare you for all the skills you need for a positive birth experience.

Washington County Virtual Car Seat Class

This virtual class teaches proper seat belt technique with children and car seats and participants can receive a free car seat from the Marietta/Belpre Health Department. Participants must meet the following requirements:

Resident of Washington County
Custody of a child 8 years old or younger, or be in the 8th month of pregnancy
Eligible for WIC or Medicaid (provide proof)
Access to laptop, tablet, or smart phone with internet connection
Ability to pick up car seat at Marietta/Belpre Health Department, 304 Putnam Street, Marietta, Ohio

To register, call (740) 373-0611 ext. 2301 and leave your name, phone number, and child’s age/height/weight.

Visiting Hours

When mom is in labor and delivery, she can have visitors age 10 years or older who have not been recently sick. When she enters the second stage of labor (when she has to push), visitors are limited to three people who will be present during the birth. For the safety of our patients, guests are no longer permitted to take turns visiting.
Once the patient is moved to their room after birth, one visitor can stay 24/7.
Siblings of the newborn may visit from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., as long as they are accompanied by an adult other than their mother and do not have a fever, cough, or drainage from their nose.
Friends and family who are at least 10 years of age or older and do not have a fever, cough, or drainage from their nose may visit from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Visitors who are not in the room are required to wait in the third-floor lobby for the safety and confidentiality of all our patients and guests.