St. Francis Hospital is ringing in 2020 with its first bundle of joy of the new year. Weighing six pounds and one ounce and measuring 18 ¾ inches, Zy’miracle was born to D’miracle and Jamond, Monday, January 1, 2020, at 12:10 p.m.
 
“New blessings, new beginnings, happy 2020. God is good.” said D’miracle (mom).
 
St. Francis Hospital Women’s Center Labor and Delivery is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care close to home for new and expecting parents in the region. At St. Francis, we offer several programs and services to help you through the process. Our team approach, including access to OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, pediatricians, nurses, lactation consultants, and educators, is designed to provide you and your baby with special, individualized care. We're proud to be the first hospital in Georgia to have earned Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission.  We've also been recognized by the March of Dimes for successfully reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy to less than one percent (1%).
 
The Women’s Center Labor and Delivery Unit in the St. Francis Women’s Hospital has created an innovative partnership between mothers, fathers, family, and the hospital. The result is a perfect blend of leading-edge technology and individualized, compassionate care.

•10 private labor suites

•2 dedicated operating suites

•Around-the-clock nursery support with pediatricians and neonatal nurse practitioners

•A lactation consultant

•Advanced medical equipment for newborns

•Childbirth and breastfeeding classes and support group, available in the hospital or online

•Shopping for mother and baby gifts at the Butler Boutique
 
“It is our honor and privilege to care for our newest addition to the Columbus community,” said Alicia Newton MSN; Director of Women’s Services at St Francis Hospital. “Our St Francis Hospital obstetrical team is dedicated to ensuring that every mother and baby entrusted in our care have a safe and positive birth experience.”