McLaren Health Care
Labor and Delivery / Birth Center

Family Birth Center

At McLaren Health Care you are part of a special tradition of family-centered maternity care that has been trusted for generations. From prenatal classes, to the time you and your baby return home, skilled physicians and childbirth specialists strive to provide a safe, comfortable and relaxing environment, ensuring a first-class experience for you and your family near home.

Family Birth Center Locations Near You

• Bad Axe, MI

  Birthing Center - McLaren Thumb Region
  Phone: (989) 269-1605
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• Bay City, MI

  Family BirthPlace - McLaren Bay Region
  Phone: (989) 894-3020
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• Flint, MI

  Family BirthPlace - McLaren Flint
  Phone: (810) 342-2279
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• Lansing, MI

  The Birthplace - McLaren Greater Lansing
  Phone: (517) 975-7300
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• Lapeer, MI

  Birth Center - McLaren Lapeer Region
  Phone: (810) 667-5502
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• Mt Clemens, MI

  Family Birth Center - McLaren Macomb
  Phone: (586) 493-8298
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• Mt Pleasant, MI

  Family BirthPlace - McLaren Central Michigan
  Phone: (989) 772-6755
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• Petoskey, MI

  Family BirthPlace - McLaren Northern Michigan
  Phone: (231) 487-4762
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• Port Huron, MI

  Miriam F. Acheson Family Birth Place - McLaren Port Huron
  Phone: (810) 989-3439
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What To Bring

Packing List for the Hospital

About a month before the baby is due, families will want to begin packing a suitcase for the trip to the hospital. There are several items that should be considered:

• Any childbirth class notes or guidelines and labor hints
• Eyeglasses as well as contact lens case and solution
• Massage aids- tennis balls, rolling pin, wooden massagers
• Comfort aids- socks for cold feet
• iPod, smart phone, or CD player for music to help with relaxation
• Lip balm or moisturizer
• Hair brush, clips, ponytail holders, head bands and rubber bands
• Mouth care items: toothpaste, toothbrush
• Camera, extra batteries or battery charger
• List of names and phone numbers of people to notify
• Cell phone and charger
• For labor partner:  snacks, drinks, drinking cup, mints, change for snack machines

For Mom, after birth:

• Comfortable clothes for lounging & sleeping: robe, slippers, nightgowns, sweat suits
• Bras:  If breastfeeding-nursing bras 
• Underpants
• Shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, comb/brush, other hair care items
• Make-up, deodorant, lotion
• Baby's "memory" book -- for staff names and guest signatures
• Clothes and shoes to wear home (a loose outfit; something you could wear at five months pregnant)

For Baby:

• Clothes for hospital baby photo
• Clothes for baby to wear home
• Booties or socks
• Mittens to keep baby from scratching face
• Few diapers
• Blanket(s) and outer wear for going home (as much as the season dictates)
• Car safety seat

The Hospital will provide:

• Pairs of disposable panties and sanitary pads for during the hospital stay
• Disposable newborn diapers, enough for the hospital stay
• T-shirt and a SleepSack for baby during their stay