Truett & Margaret Crim Maternity Center

Congratulations!

Preparing for the birth of your child is an exciting experience.

Hunt Regional Medical Center is pleased to share this event with your family. We've had plenty of practice - more than 1,000 babies are born at PHG every year.

Our skilled, caring staff, pre-natal classes, and family-friendly maternity center are designed to welcome your newest family member with a safe, relaxed arrival.

The Truett & Margaret Crim Maternity Center includes 6 private labor/delivery/recovery suites with private baths. These attractive, comfortable suites are equipped with TVs.

Each of our 13 pleasant private post-delivery rooms includes a sleep chair (for dad!), TV, private bath, and ample room for baby.

The Crim Center's 2 state-of-the art operating suites handle Caesarian deliveries. The newborn nurseries include a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the latest infant security system to protect your baby's safety (and your peace of mind) during your stay.

The Maternity Center is named for Dr. & Mrs. Truett Crim. Dr. Crim delivered more than 7,000 babies in Greenville hospitals and in home deliveries throughout the community. His wife Margaret presented an inscribed New Testament to each new mother for her newborn child.

The Crim Maternity Center is on the 3rd Floor of Hunt Regional Medical Center's Medical Pavilion. To reach the center, enter the Pavilion on the south side of the hospital and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.

Tours of the Maternity Center are included in pre-natal classes. You may also arrange a tour by contacting the Development & Communications Department at 903-408-1064.

We're looking forward to caring for you and your family. Thank you for choosing Hunt Regional Medical Center's Crim Maternity Center to assist in welcoming your new baby.

Services for families include:

• Childbirth & New Parent Education
Visit our online health library for information on Healthy Pregnancy
• Pre-Admission Registration
• Maternity Center Nursing Staff
• Infant Security
• Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery
• Complimentary Meal/Snack Service
• Growing Family Photo Gallery

Childbirth & New Parent Education

Hunt Regional Medical Center emphasizes family education to help you make informed choices about maternity and newborn care. Certified instructors help you prepare for your pregnancy and delivery and provide expert guidance on caring for your new baby.

Classes include a tour of the maternity suites and information about:

• The parents' role
• Exercise
• Distinguishing between false labor and the real thing
• When to come to the hospital
• Breathing relaxation techniques
• Phases of labor
• Anesthesia choices
• What to expect from your newborn
• What to expect from yourselves as new parents

For detailed course information or to register for classes, contact the Development & Communications Department, 903.408.1615.

Pre-Admission Registration

Before your baby is due, you will complete your Hunt Regional Medical Center pre-admission forms. Completing the paperwork ahead of time allows you to go directly to the birthing center when you arrive for delivery.

Maternity Center Nursing Staff

When you arrive at the Maternity Center you will be greeted by experienced nurses who will be at your side throughout your labor and delivery. Our Registered Nurses have chosen obstetrics as their field of specialization, receiving special training to care for you during your baby's birth. All are trained in Neonatal CPR.

During your stay in one of our post-delivery suites, our nurses will assist you in caring for your newborn. Parents have unlimited access to the nursery.

• Each infant's hospital bracelet matches bracelets worn by the baby's parents. An infant is not released to any adult not wearing the proper bracelet.
• An ID photo is taken of each infant shortly after birth. Newborn photos are stored for several months.
• Infants are required to remain in cribs when new parents walk their babies in the halls.
• Maternity Center staff is readily identifiable - they wear customized ID tags not duplicated in other hospital departments.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery

If your baby is born prematurely or has other special needs, Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville's Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery provides both the advanced technology and expert staff needed to care for your baby.

Complimentary Meal/Snack Service

New fathers are treated to a complimentary dinner. Afternoon and evening snacks are offered for new mothers. Other family members and friends are invited to share a meal in the hospital cafeteria.

Growing Family

Growing Family nursery photos are now available online. Click on the link below to view and order pictures of the newest member of the family.

For security reasons, you will need to use a password provided by the parents to view the photos.

View nursery photos

Maternity Center
3rd Floor South Hunt Regional Medical Center
(use Medical Pavilion entrance)
904-408-1380