Sign up for Maternity Classes
We offer a variety of classes to guide you through your maternity experience.
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"Home away from home" is the feeling you'll have when delivering your baby at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews. Decorated in soft colors, each birthing suite features a private bathroom and whirlpool tub, VCR, stereo, refrigerator, sleep bed for birthing partner and private balcony.
Presbyterian Hospital Matthews encourages 24/7 rooming-in to help mom and baby get to know each other. Should you have a premature delivery or if baby has any special needs, neonatal nurse practitioners are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. We have a Level III nursery and access to the Level IV nursery at Presbyterian Women's Center in Charlotte. We also provide prenatal breastfeeding classes for expectant women at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews.
Family Maternity Center
The Family Maternity Center at Matthews offers labor-delivery-recovery-postpartum suites, decorated in soft colors with home-like touches such as recliners, dinette sets, TV, VCR, refrigerator, large windows and outside balconies. A comfortable daybed is located in each room for family members. Neonatal nurse practitioners are on-site 24-hours a day, seven days a week to support the Maternity Center in case of high-risk delivery occurs. Our maternity services are supported by a Level III nursery to provide care for premature and seriously ill newborns.
The Nursing Mother's Place
The Nursing Mother's Place at Matthews is a comprehensive lactation center. It supports the mother's choice to breastfeed by making her aware of options regarding breastfeeding management. For assistance, call 704-384-7519 or visit the location on the second floor of Presbyterian Hospital Matthews. Learn more.
Online Nursery
The morning after your delivery, one of our photographers will set up an appointment with you to take baby's first official photograph for free. Portraits can be seen at the time the photographs are taken, allowing you to choose your favorites on a full screen monitor from the comfort of your bed.
You'll also have the opportunity to order creative birth announcements, photo packages, and new baby keepsakes for your whole family. And, you can create a secure, personalized Web page for your baby. The Web page is password-protected, and you can share it with your friends and family easily.
Additional Maternity Services
Presbyterian Healthcare offers women's services at various locations throughout the region. Learn more.
