• Behavioral Health Unit (5 East)
• Labor & Delivery Unit (L&D)
• Medical-Surgical Unit (3 South)
• Mother & Baby Unit (MBU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Newborn Care Guide
• Pediatric Ward (4 East)

Mission and Vision

Provide quality, compassionate, and family centered care to the antepartum and postpartum patient and the newborn infant.

Hours and Location

Overview

The MBU in Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is a 26 bed unit that supports exclusive couplet care. The mother and infant will remain together in the same room throughout the duration of hospitalization.

The unit has open visitation hours and family members are welcome at any time of the day or night. Visitation is not allowed for:

• Children less than 12 years of age who are not siblings
• Children who have colds or viruses

The postpartum patient is normally discharged 24-48 hours after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery as long as the newborn is feeding well and does not need any further medical intervention. A post-surgical cesarean section patient is normally discharged at 48 hours.

Policies and Procedures

The MBU policies and procedures are in compliance with the following regulatory guidance:

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)