Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Hospital
Hospital Address: 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston (West Ashley) 29414
Hospital Website: http://www.ropersaintfrancis.com/
Main Number: 402-2000
L&D number: 402-1033
Hospital Website: http://www.ropersaintfrancis.com/
Main Number: 402-2000
L&D number: 402-1033
Directions from I-26 and Parking Information:
Take I-26 to 526 towards Savannah. Take Route 61 West. Turn left onto Magwood Road. At the stop sign turn right on Henry Tecklenburg Road, then left into the Women's and Children's center parking lot. There are a few spaces reserved for expectant and new mothers near the door. Parking is free.
Labor and Delivery Location:
Enter the Women's and Children's doors; turn right. The waiting area for other family members is in front of you. Turn right again and pass through 2 sets of double doors. Turn left and go all the way to the end of the hall to the nurse's station.
Visiting hours:
9:00 am-9:00 pm
AMENITIES
What are the rooms like?
The rooms are designed to be Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum. Most of the rooms are the same, but Rooms 5 and 6 have larger bathrooms. If the hospital is busy a few moms must move to other rooms, located in either the Birth Suite Extension or the GYN unit. The Birth Suite Extension is at the end of the hallway from the labor unit. There are 4 nice rooms here, with "comfier" beds. It is staffed by the L&D nurses. A great, quiet place for a postpartum mom! Sometimes, moms are also moved to the GYN unit, First Maria. Comfy beds, not quite as nice rooms, not quite as quiet, and staffed by the GYN nurses. The move to a different room may occur anytime from a couple of hours after birth to the day before discharge.
Cafeteria Hours:
6:30-10:00 am, 11:00 am-2:30 pm, grill from 2:30-3:30 pm, 4:30-7:00 pm (6:30 on weekends)
Vending machines?
Located on the other side of the "mall" area in the center of the hospital, across from the cafeteria.
Snacks for labor support team?
Juice, crackers, popsicles, tea, and coffee are usually available.
Is a microwave available?
Yes.
TV/DVD Available?
TV's are in each room.
Showers/Tubs/Jacuzzis in Rooms?
Showers only.
Is Waterbirth Available?
No.
Monitoring by Telemetry Available?
No.
Are birth balls provided?
Yes.
Are birthing stools available?
No.
Squat bar available?
Yes.
Mirror available?
Yes.
POLICIES
What may moms eat or drink in labor?
Each MD has his/her own orders that state whether mom may have clear liquids (water, juices, popsicles, ginger ale, etc), ice chips only, or nothing by mouth.
What is the policy about monitoring of low-risk mothers? Intermittent? Continuous?
Again, each MD has individual orders. Most expect continuous external fetal monitoring, but it's good to ask a nurse what the doctor's routine admission orders state. Usually they have standing orders for a 20-minute initial strip then intermittent monitoring. Most nurses want their patients continuously monitored. We suggest speaking with your care provider in advance regarding these concerns.
Is a fetoscope or hand-held doppler available?
There is a Doppler available.
Routine Saline Lock/IV?
A saline lock is usually done but it is not unit policy, so it can be negotiated.
What is the policy about microwaving heat packs?
No official policy exists.
Is breastfeeding promoted prior to newborn assessment?
If this is part of your birth plan that you have communicated ahead of time, the staff is quite supportive.
Can all newborn assessments be performed in room with baby's parents?
Yes, if you request.
Is there any mandatory separation of mother and baby?
Not unless medically indicated.
Can baby room-in?
Yes (see above).
Is there a lactation consultant on staff?
Yes.
Does the facility staff Certified Nurse-Midwives?
No.
