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Services for birth partners and visitors

The birth of a baby is an exciting time for new mothers and their support people, and the maternity center staff at Atlantic Health wants to make it as safe and comfortable as possible for both of you.

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Support person amenities

Your partner or designated support person must stay with you at all times. They can take advantage of pull-out beds in one of our private rooms or may use the sleeping chairs available in other rooms. We ask that appropriate clothing be worn at all times.

Partners are welcome to complimentary snacks – juice, soda, crackers, cookies, cereal, coffee and tea – in the labor and delivery and mother baby units at some of our maternity centers. At others, complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for support people.

Other amenities include:

  • ATMs are available throughout the hospitals.
  • Cell phones are allowed in your room.
  • Wireless internet access is available.

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