BIRTHING COMPLICATIONS

If Complications Occur

Birth is an exciting and special time in your life.  Our nurses and physicians are committed to providing you with the comfort and caring expertise you need throughout your childbirth stay. All of our physicians, obstetricians, and pediatricians have extensive training in high-risk situations. They have all trained at large medical centers with high-risk populations. If complications occur in your pregnancy, during your delivery, or with your newborn, our physicians and nurses are well prepared to care for you and your baby.

High-Risk Pregnancies

In the event that you experience a high-risk pregnancy, our physicians may consult with a perinatologist (physician specializing in high-risk pregnancies). For certain risk factors, you will be able to deliver at MCH. If your risk factors are more severe, your OB/GYN and the perinatologist may recommend that you deliver at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH or at one of the major medical centers in Boston. 

High-risk Newborns

If complications arise with your delivery or your newborn, MCH’s medical staff has the most up-to-date training and experience. Our professionals receive ongoing education and training to ensure that they are proficient in the latest care and techniques.

  • Regular fetal monitoring education and updates sanctioned by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program: A national program of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association
  • S.T.A.B.L.E Program– Endorsed by the March of Dimes, this neonatal continuing education program focuses exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick newborns
  • Participate in a high risk review program with high risk obstetricians and newborn specialists from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Our pediatricians regularly consult with neonatologists (physicians specializing in high-risk newborns) at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH and at the major medical centers in Boston. For certain risk factors, your baby will stay at MCH. For other risk factors, your baby may be transferred to another hospital.

Transfers to Major Medical Centers

We have close professional relationships with high-risk specialists at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH as well as major medical centers in Boston. If a transfer is needed for a high-risk pregnancy or intensive newborn care, we will refer you to a center that specializes in the care appropriate for you and your baby.

“We knew we had made the right choice when we decided to have our three children at Monadnock Community Hospital’s Birthing Center. Coming from a larger city, we were impressed with the innovative maternity services that provide a wide range of choices and the home-like, personal setting. All of our requests were met with a ‘can do’ attitude. Time and time again, the nurses and doctors exceeded our expectations in every way. But when we really had a crisis — the premature birth of our third child — the whole team came through for us in a big way. After delivery, Gus was stabilized and airlifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Today Gus is a happy, healthy baby and we love returning to The Birthing Center where everybody genuinely cares about us.”

—Tonya and Steve of Francestown with baby Gus

 

“My pregnancy and childbirth experiences at Monadnock Community Hospital were extraordinary. Because I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia during both of my pregnancies, I was closely monitored by the team of compassionate OB/GYN doctors. Before the birth of my first child, Izzie, I spent a total of 10 days at MCH. While my illness was upsetting, the nurses at The Birthing Center took such good care of me and helped put me at ease. They even let my husband stay with me during my entire length of stay. I tell everybody what a fantastic birthing experience we had at MCH, and I would travel twice as far because the personalized care at MCH is worth it.”

Lisa, Amherst, NH with husband Andy and daughters Greta and Izzie