Savor the Tiniest Moments
We provide a supportive environment for moms-to-be, so you can focus on having a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Family Birth Center at Harrison Medical Center
When you’re expecting a baby, your top priority is expert health care and support for your family. At CHI Franciscan, we focus on the needs of your entire family throughout the childbirth experience.
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Excellent care for pregnancy and childbirth
Each year, more than 2,100 babies draw their first breath at Harrison Medical Center in Silverdale. We offer you:
- Obstetrical care
- A 10-bed, Level II special care nursery with 24-hour care for babies born at 34 weeks’ gestation
- 24/7 OB hospitalists: Board-certified physicians specializing in obstetrics and available on-site for labor and delivery
- Vaginal birth after cesarean (or VBAC)
- Breastfeeding support with our certified lactation consultants, including inpatient room visits and outpatient follow-up (by appointment only)
- Childbirth and parenting classes
- Made-to-order food service at our Chipmunk Grill
- Pelvic physical therapy program for pregnancy and postpartum conditions
Our Level II special care nursery is the only one serving the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas region. We also partner with board-certified pediatricians and nurses who provide 24/7 care for ill newborns in this dedicated unit.
Private, comfortable birthing suites
We designed our birthing suites for all stages of birth — labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum. Our spacious, beautifully decorated suites provide many of the comforts of home, including:
- Jetted soaking tubs to help ease labor pains
- Refrigerators, microwaves and TVs
- Sleeper chairs for your support person
- State-of-the-art fetal monitoring for safe labor and delivery
- Quick access to operating rooms for C-section, if needed
Award winning
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized Harrison Medical Center for excellence in lactation care. Additionally, Harrison has received the Gold Breastfeeding Friendly Washington Award and has received a Baby-Friendly Hospital designation by Baby-Friendly USA.
Take a tour and preregister for admission
With our Stork Express preadmission and tour program, you can do most of the paperwork before your delivery date. During the tour, you’ll learn more about your birth experience and meet some of our staff. Register online or call 1-888-825-3227.
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