Family Birthplace
McLaren Northern Michigan

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Your Stay at McLaren Northern Michigan Family Birthplace

Mothers choose the Family Birthplace at McLaren Northern Michigan with confidence because of the compassion and expertise of our care providers and the warm and beautiful home-like atmosphere. Our physicians, surgeons and other health care team members are committed to delivering care and providing excellence in family birthing.

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Accommodations

Having a baby is a special and unique experience. The birthing team at McLaren Northern Michigan will make every effort to support you and provide compassionate care during your hospital stay. Some of the features available include:

  • Private birthing rooms with sleeping accommodations for birth partners who stay during the birth.
  • Birthing rooms include large, hydrotherapeutic Jacuzzi tubs.
  • Televisions and complimentary WiFi.
  • Family kitchen and refrigerator for personal use.
  • A well-rounded menu and personal delivery from our room service ambassadors.
  • Special complimentary first family meal for the mother and father after the birth of the child.
  • Special footprint keepsake of your newborn.
  • Newborn observation area, if your baby requires a medical procedure or additional assessments.
  • Infant security monitored by sensors within the center and at the nurses’ workstation.
  • Doula and Birth Service recommendations available on request.

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Birthing Center Classes

Birthing classes provide information on the process of labor and birth, including breathing, relaxation, and other coping measures. Classes will also discuss hospital birthing options, commonly used medications, cesearean birth, and postpartum.

Find a birthing class

Can’t make a onsite class? Virtual childbirth education classes are available online and allow you to learn essential information whenever you wish. In partnership with McLaren Port Huron. Please register online or call (800) 228-1484.

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Plan Your Visit

McLaren Northern Michigan
Petoskey, MI 49770
(800) 248-6777
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