Family Birth Center at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Vancouver, WA 98664
Map and DirectionsBecoming a mom is full of joyful moments you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Our devoted Family Birth Center team is here for you during every step of your journey. Birthing classes, private suites and dedicated, family-focused care will help keep you and your baby healthy before, during and after delivery.
Why Choose Us
- Single-room care for labor, delivery and recovery
- Baby sleeps in room with mother in Halo bassinet
- Adjacent single-room Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- 24-hour onsite specialty providers
- Options for natural birth, water birth and midwives
- We have been named one of the best maternity hospitals in the United States by Newsweek magazine for four years in a row. Read more.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Who we are
Every baby is special and needs the nurturing that loving parents provide in order to thrive. Sometimes, babies are even more fragile, born with special medical needs. PeaceHealth Southwest offers specialized treatment for these newborns in the Holtzman Twins Special Care Nursery/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
The Holtzman Twins Special Care Nursery is housed within PeaceHealth Southwest’s Family Birth Center. The nursery is designed to keep mom and baby close by offering private rooms with sleeping accommodations, so parents can be near their baby at all times.
A recent expansion of the Holtzman Twins Special Care Nursery and the NICU has increased capacity so we can better care for even more of these special babies and their families. We’re grateful to the David and Patricia Nierenberg family for the donation that made this expansion possible.
What we do
We offer state-of-the-art-technology, dedicated respiratory service for the newborn, a dedicated pharmacy specializing in newborns, and specialized nursing staff certified in neonatal intensive care nursery.
Our experienced team of board-certified neonatologists or neonatal nurse practitioners, from OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital's nationally ranked Neonatal Care Center, are on staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Support the NICU
You can help support the most fragile infants in our community by purchasing an art glass Tribute Tile to honor a beloved baby or anyone who is near to your heart. Your tile will be installed in our Family Birth Center and will remain a lasting tribute to that special someone.
Watch a KGW story about our NICU Music Therapy Program
NICU Graduate Assessment Program (GAP)
The NICU Graduate Assessment Program (GAP) is a NICU follow-up clinic that provides a detailed assessment of babies and children at risk for developmental delay.
We partner with parents and guardians to provide the education, skills and support required to make a lasting difference.
What we do
PeaceHealth cares about how you and your baby grow together. This program provides a comprehensive assessment of a child’s neuromotor function, growth and nutrition, language and motor development, and social skills. We know that when we identify developmental needs as early as possible, we can help provide the guidance, services and family support you need to help your child develop to their fullest potential.
We evaluate babies and children at regular intervals, based on their medical and developmental history. Our team is made up of a pediatrician, a neonatologist, physical and occupational therapists, and a social worker.
Who we serve
Infants and children birth to age three who have experienced prematurity, low birth weight, and those with special care needs during the newborn period.
What to expect
- Evaluation and physical exam to determine need for services such as physical, occupational or speech therapy.
- Immediate feedback about child’s test results, and recommendations for therapies or activities, if needed.
- Referral to specialists, if needed.
- Coordination of care with your child’s pediatrician and other healthcare providers.
- Assessment of family’s needs and assistance in accessing resources.
Caregiver resources
Download a list of resources for parents and caregivers.
Contact us
Phone: 360-514-4026
Fax: 360-729-3542
Email: RSSW-neograd@peacehealth.org
Our clinic is funded by generous community support from the Nierenberg NICU Development Outcomes Fund.
Classes & Support Groups
Having a baby can be a marvelous and wonderful experience, especially if you're prepared. The Family Birth Center at PeaceHealth Southwest can help you prepare for labor and birth as well as the experiences you and your family will enjoy during baby's first year.
We're happy to help you through the process. View the classes offered at Southwest below or call us at (360) 514-2229 with any questions you have about our programs. Please call your doctor or other healthcare provider with medical questions.
For clients in need of special accommodations please call (360) 514-2229.
Please review our event cancellation and refund policy.
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