Keeping Healthcare Local

The Carthage Area Hospital Maternity Unit offers comprehensive pregnancy, labor, and delivery care to families in Jefferson, Northern Lewis, and Southern St. Lawrence counties. Located conveniently in Carthage, New York, near Fort Drum, our award-winning facility enables new mothers to access all necessary tests and procedures in one place. Our primary mission is to provide comfort and security for all families using our maternity services throughout their time with us.

Discover the exceptional care at Carthage Area Hospital’s maternity unit, where we prioritize your comfort and peace of mind. Our integrated care model allows you to experience labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care all within the same room. This approach ensures a continuous and soothing environment, ideal for those opting for a natural birth, with ongoing support in a familiar setting from the onset of labor to the cherished initial moments with your newborn.

Should a C-section be necessary, our dedicated team is prepared to ensure a seamless and comforting transition, with your well-being as our focal point. Choosing CAH is more than just choosing a medical facility; it’s choosing a nurturing haven for one of life’s most profound journeys. We blend the intimate feel of a smaller hospital with the professional expertise of our seasoned medical staff, dedicated to making your journey from pregnancy to parenthood as serene and reassuring as possible.

At CAH, the consistency of care in a familiar environment not only provides comfort but also peace of mind. As an expectant mother, you can engage fully in the childbirth experience, supported by a team that values the deep personal significance of this incredible journey. Opting for CAH means choosing a place where every detail is tailored to ensure your first moments with your new baby are as memorable and comforting as possible.

• Ultrasounds: We provide regular pregnancy ultrasounds to monitor fetal development and provide expecting mothers with helpful updates about their babies.

• Referrals for smoking cessation: Smoking during pregnancy can cause several health problems in newborns, including low birth weights, birth defects, and more. To help mothers quit smoking, our team offers referrals to local programs and professionals.

• Pregnancy, labor, and delivery education: Our team provides knowledgeable insights about each of these processes, allowing new mothers to navigate their pregnancies with confidence.

• Gestational diabetes education: About seven out of every 100 American women develop gestational diabetes during their pregnancies. Our educational efforts help new mothers gain awareness about this condition.

• Free childbirth and breastfeeding educational classes: We help set new mothers up for success by offering free childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Here, they can participate in exercises, ask questions, and more. To sign up, interested parties can call 315-493-1000, ext. 5547.

Our newly renovated Maternity Unit includes six labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) rooms and two observation rooms. Each is beautifully furnished with touches of home, keeping new mothers comfortable throughout all stages of their delivery. To help families become acclimated with our facility before their big day, we also offer free Maternity Unit tours.

From the day they arrive until the moment they leave, expecting families stay in one comfortable space for a more relaxing, seamless birthing experience. Apart from its warm, inviting atmosphere, our

Maternity Unit also offers the following amenities:

• Six well-equipped birthing beds

• Two dedicated observation rooms

• Each birthing room houses a Jacuzzi tub or a stand-up shower

• Comfortable daybeds for partners and visitors

• Comprehensive nutritional assessments for mothers

• A tailored OB menu designed specifically for patients

• Personalized amenities to enhance the birthing experience

At Carthage Area Hospital, our Maternity Unit is staffed with a team of knowledgeable obstetrician-gynecologists, including:

• Walter Dodard, DO

• Gaston F. DaCosta, MD

• Emmanuel Nwogu, DO

These professionals understand that each patient is unique and has individual needs. To meet this diverse pool of needs, our maternity team gets to know our patients and personalizes each maternity service they provide.

Throughout a woman’s pregnancy, the health of both mother and child is our top priority. At Carthage Area Hospital, our Maternity Unit team draws on their depth of experience to provide personalized maternity services and facilitate smooth, safe labor and deliveries. Our team of providers take measures to ensure the comfort and relaxation of each expecting mother during this exciting time in their lives.

If you would like to schedule a tour of our Maternity Unit, give us a call at 315-493-1000, ext. 5547. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment by contacting us today.