Trident Medical Center
Hospital Address: 9330 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston 29406
Hospital website: http://www.tridenthealthsystem.com
Main Phone Number: 797-7000
Labor and Delivery Phone Number: 797-4270
Hospital website: http://www.tridenthealthsystem.com
Main Phone Number: 797-7000
Labor and Delivery Phone Number: 797-4270
Directions from I-26:
Exit #205, Highway 78 headed East. Hospital is immediately on the right.
Parking Information:
Parking is free. Complementary valet parking is available until 9 pm.
Labor and Delivery Location:
From Main Entrance, pass desk and elevators will be on your right. Get off at second floor. From Emergency/Outpatient Entrance, go forward until hallway ends. Take a right, pass the staff elevators, bathrooms, and Chapel, then public elevators are on your left.
Visiting hours:
11:00 am-8:30 pm
AMENITIES
What are the rooms like?
There are 10 rooms designated as Labor-Delivery-Recovery. 5 rooms have a private bathroom with a tub/shower combination, while the other 5 just have a toilet and sink in the room. Families usually move to a postpartum room within 2 hours following birth.
Cafeteria Hours:
6:30-9:30 am, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, & 5:00-7:30 pm. "On the Grill" is open until 8:00 pm.
Vending machines?
Yes.
Snacks for labor support team?
Juice, coffee and crackers are generally available.
Is a microwave available?
Yes.
TV/DVD Available?
TV in each room.
Showers/Tubs/Jacuzzis in Rooms?
Some have tubs & showers while others don't.
Is Waterbirth Available?
No.
Monitoring by Telemetry Available?
No.
Are birth balls provided?
Yes.
Are birthing stools available?
No.
Squat bar?
Yes.
Mirror?
Yes.
POLICIES
What may moms eat or drink in labor?
This depends on the midwife or physician - range is from "nothing by mouth" to light meals and snacks.
What is the policy about monitoring of low-risk mothers? Intermittent? Continuous?
Continuous external fetal monitoring is the norm. Intermittent is available, depending on the provider.
Is a fetoscope or hand-held doppler available?
Hand-held doppler available.
Routine Saline Lock/IV?
A saline lock is required.
What is the policy about microwaving heat packs?
It's usually fine.
Is breastfeeding promoted prior to newborn assessment?
Yes.
Can all newborn assessments be performed in room with baby's parents?
Yes.
Is there any mandatory separation of healthy mother and baby?
No. This is usually negotiable with the pediatrician and nursery nurses.
Can baby room-in?
Yes.
Is there a lactation consultant on staff?
Yes.
Does the facility staff Certified Nurse-Midwives?
Yes.
Exit #205, Highway 78 headed East. Hospital is immediately on the right.
Parking Information:
Parking is free. Complementary valet parking is available until 9 pm.
Labor and Delivery Location:
From Main Entrance, pass desk and elevators will be on your right. Get off at second floor. From Emergency/Outpatient Entrance, go forward until hallway ends. Take a right, pass the staff elevators, bathrooms, and Chapel, then public elevators are on your left.
Visiting hours:
11:00 am-8:30 pm
AMENITIES
What are the rooms like?
There are 10 rooms designated as Labor-Delivery-Recovery. 5 rooms have a private bathroom with a tub/shower combination, while the other 5 just have a toilet and sink in the room. Families usually move to a postpartum room within 2 hours following birth.
Cafeteria Hours:
6:30-9:30 am, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, & 5:00-7:30 pm. "On the Grill" is open until 8:00 pm.
Vending machines?
Yes.
Snacks for labor support team?
Juice, coffee and crackers are generally available.
Is a microwave available?
Yes.
TV/DVD Available?
TV in each room.
Showers/Tubs/Jacuzzis in Rooms?
Some have tubs & showers while others don't.
Is Waterbirth Available?
No.
Monitoring by Telemetry Available?
No.
Are birth balls provided?
Yes.
Are birthing stools available?
No.
Squat bar?
Yes.
Mirror?
Yes.
POLICIES
What may moms eat or drink in labor?
This depends on the midwife or physician - range is from "nothing by mouth" to light meals and snacks.
What is the policy about monitoring of low-risk mothers? Intermittent? Continuous?
Continuous external fetal monitoring is the norm. Intermittent is available, depending on the provider.
Is a fetoscope or hand-held doppler available?
Hand-held doppler available.
Routine Saline Lock/IV?
A saline lock is required.
What is the policy about microwaving heat packs?
It's usually fine.
Is breastfeeding promoted prior to newborn assessment?
Yes.
Can all newborn assessments be performed in room with baby's parents?
Yes.
Is there any mandatory separation of healthy mother and baby?
No. This is usually negotiable with the pediatrician and nursery nurses.
Can baby room-in?
Yes.
Is there a lactation consultant on staff?
Yes.
Does the facility staff Certified Nurse-Midwives?
Yes.