Obstetrics & Maternity Services

Your Birth Experience. Your Way

At Daviess Community Hospital, our Obstetrics & Maternity Services are centered around one goal—supporting you through a safe, meaningful, and personalized birth experience. Whether you're planning a healthy delivery, preparing for a baby with special health considerations, or transitioning from a NICU at another facility, our team is here to offer compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to you and your baby.

We provide a family-centered approach to the birthing process, starting before birth and continuing through your postpartum journey. From expert OB care and childbirth education to breastfeeding support and newborn safety, every step is designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind.

DCH Birthing Center: Comfort, Connection, and Quality Care

Our Birthing Center offers labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care all in the same private, calming space. This model allows you and your baby to remain together while being cared for by our skilled and supportive team.

Spacious, private birthing suites with modern amenities
Choice of pain control options, including epidurals and other methods
Room for loved ones to participate during birth
Continuous care from experienced nurses, midwives, and on-call physicians

We are proud to provide care that respects your birth plan and empowers you to make informed decisions about your experience.

OB Classes & Family Education

We offer Childbirth Education Classes to prepare families for childbirth, newborn care, and breastfeeding. These sessions create confidence and ease anxieties by providing information, hands-on practice, and support from our compassionate team. Call (812) 254-2760 for upcoming class dates or visit our online calendar.

Lactation Support for Breastfeeding Mothers

Our internationally board-certified lactation consultants offer personalized inpatient and outpatient consultations to support breastfeeding success. From latching difficulties and milk production to feeding positions and comfort techniques, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.

We also host a free, monthly Breastfeeding Support Group, available to all new moms in our community. To view our upcoming Breastfeeding Support Group classes, visit our online calendar.

Visitor Guidelines for Obstetrics

To support bonding and recovery while maintaining a safe environment, we follow these visitor policies:

Two visitors are allowed in the delivery room.
Two adult visitors may be present at a time during postpartum care (they may rotate).
Siblings may visit during the postpartum period from 4-7 p.m. (limit of 2 children in the room at any time).
Visitors must be well and free of recent illness or contact with illness.

Partnering with Heartland OB GYN

If you do not currently have an OB provider, we encourage you to connect with our trusted partner, Heartland OB GYN, conveniently located next to the hospital. Their experienced obstetricians and gynecologists provide expert care and are on call for deliveries and emergencies at Daviess Community Hospital. Learn more at heartlandobgyn.com.

Level II Certification: Recognized Excellence in Obstetric and Neonatal Care

Daviess Community Hospital has been certified by the Maternal and Child Health Division of the Indiana Department of Health as aLevel II Obstetric and Neonatal Facility. This designation means we are equipped to care for high-risk pregnant patients as well as premature or moderately ill newborns born at 32 weeks or later and weighing at least 3 pounds.

This certification affirms our ability to:

Manage complex maternal conditions requiring advanced monitoring
Provide expert delivery care in a family-centered setting
Offer seamless coordination with our Level II Special Care Nursery for newborns needing extra support
Reduce the need for transfers to out-of-town facilities, keeping families together

Our entire care team—including obstetricians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and surgical technicians—undergoes continuous training and clinical drills to maintain our Level II readiness and provide the safest, highest quality care possible.

Begin Your Journey With Us

Every mother deserves a safe, empowered, and supported birth experience. At Daviess Community Hospital, we walk beside you at every step—from planning your delivery to welcoming your baby and beyond.

To learn more or schedule a tour of our Birthing Center, call (812) 254-2760.