Maternity Care

If it’s education you need, we offer a variety of prenatal classes. Our classes cover nutrition, massage, labor, delivery, newborn care and breastfeeding. Click here to print a list of 2024 Prenatal Classes or register ONLINE through our Community section. All classes are free.

For our patients' safety, two support people are permitted in the mother’s room during labor. All other visitors may wait in our waiting lounge until after the baby is born. Siblings of the baby are also welcome, however other visitors must be at least 12 years of age.

Mothers delivering at our hospital may receive up to three complimentary massages. Massages are available during pregnancy, during labor and postpartum, depending on the availability of our certified massage therapist. For moms, regular massage can relieve physical symptoms, improve circulation and help with stress. Mothers who are unable to schedule a postpartum massage during their hospital stay may contact our massage therapist upon release to make a later appointment. In addition to providing massages for mom, they can give your newborn a massage and even teach you the basics of infant massage. For babies, massage can help with digestion, build muscle tone, improve circulation and help with relaxation. For more information, call 812.933.3779.

While breastfeeding provides benefits for your baby, it is still your choice. At Margaret Mary, we highly encourage you to breastfeed and our certified lactation consultants are available for any special questions or needs you may have. To schedule an appointment with a certified lactation consultant, call 812.933.5142 or e-mail Chelsi Billman.