July Births Break Records at CVMC Birthing Center

HICKORY, NC – August 7, 2014 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announced a record-breaking 206 babies born at its Birthing Center in July 2014.

CVMC attributes the increased number of deliveries to its ability to serve a greater regional patient population with the 2012 addition of its Women and Children’s Pavilion. The new pavilion houses a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a neonatal transport unit and a technologically advanced Birthing Center with spacious private rooms, daybeds for loved ones, garden tubs, and a personalized approach to help make birthing experiences pleasant and comfortable.

“Choices are important for parents,” said Jackie Miller, CVMC Administrator for Women & Children’s Services. “As long as requests are safe, we attempt to accommodate personal wishes to assist a patient throughout their chosen birthing process.”

The hospital also offers a wide variety of free classes and support groups for families including educational opportunities for parents, siblings and grandparents.