Maternity
Family-Centered Maternity Care Services Near You
Expectant mothers and their families choose Norton King's Daughters' Health for our quality, family-centered maternity care services. Our medical staff is highly skilled and compassionate. Combined with experienced nurses, the obstetrics team at Norton King's Daughters' Health has achieved excellent patient and family satisfaction ratings.
Our OB's and Women's Health Providers
Kelli Hertz, M.D.
OB-GYN / Women's Health
Jennifer Roney, M.D.
OB-GYN / Women's Health
Natalie Hill, APRN
Women's Health
INSPIRE Award Recipient
For two second consecutive years, we have been named an INSPIRE Hospital of Distinction for our work toward reducing infant mortality. The health and well-being of our mothers goes hand-in-hand with this journey. You and your baby are in good hands.
Visiting Hours
During labor, three (3) healthy adult visitors may visit. During postpartum, only one (1) healthy adult is allowed to stay after 9 p.m. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to visit unless the child is a sibling. Siblings should not have any signs of illness (runny nose, fever, etc.). Exceptions may occur if visiting restrictions are in place. In addition, a certified doula may be available to attend the birth as part of the medical team. This is supported by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and The Association of Women's Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
COVID-19 Vaccines
Norton KDH OB/GYN providers encourage all women who are currently pregnant, were recently pregnant, or planning to become pregnant to consider one of the COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines have proven to be safe and effective. Pregnant women are at higher risk for serious illness from the COVID-19 virus. Vaccines help protect mom and baby. Studies indicate that mom can pass protection onto her baby. Questions? Call us at 812.801.0856.
Reviewed 12/15/2022
Pregnancy: How baby develops
MONTH 1
The heart and lungs begin to form. Your baby is just a tiny embryo at this stage.
MONTH 2
All the baby's major body organs are beginning to develop. The ears, fingers and toes are also beginning to form.
At the six-week mark, you may be able to hear the baby's heartbeat during an ultrasound. By the end of the second month, the baby is about an inch long.
MONTH 3
Soft nails are beginning to form on the fingers and toes. Tiny buds have appeared that will later become baby teeth.
By the end of this month, the baby is about 3 inches long and weighs about an ounce.
MONTH 4
The baby moves, kicks, swallows and can hear.
By the end of the fourth month, the baby is around 6 inches long and weighs about 4 ounces.
MONTH 5
The baby now sleeps and wakes at regular intervals, and his or her skin is covered with fine, soft hair.
At the end of this month, the baby is about 10 inches long and weighs around 1 pound.
MONTH 6
At this stage, the lungs still aren't ready for life outside the womb.
By the end of the sixth month, the baby is about 12 inches long.
MONTH 7
Responsive to light and sound, the baby can now open and close his or her eyes. Moms may notice a lot of activity in the womb as the baby kicks and stretches.
MONTH 8
Your baby is gaining weight rapidly.
By the end of the eighth month, the baby is about 14 to 18 inches long and weighs around 4 to 5 pounds.
MONTH 9
Halfway through the month your baby will be full-term. To get ready for birth, the baby will usually turn head down and move down into the pelvic area.
HOW WILL YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN LABOR?
Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American Pregnancy Association; Office on Women's Health
Sources
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. "How Your Fetus Grows During Pregnancy." https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/how-your-fetus-grows-during-pregnancy?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=otn.
- American Pregnancy Association. "Fetal Development – How to Calculate Gestational Age." https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/while-pregnant/fetal-development/.
- American Pregnancy Association. "Second Trimester: Fetal Development." https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/second-trimester/.
- American Pregnancy Association. "Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Fetal Development." https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/third-trimester/.
- Office on Women's Health. "Stages of Pregnancy." https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/stages-pregnancy.
Specialty Care for Expectant Mothers
Through its providers, Norton KDH offers advanced care most mothers would find only in larger cities:
- VBAC (vaginal births after cesarean section) is available for appropriate candidates. Talk to your OB provider before becoming pregnant again or during one of your early OB visits. Together, the two of you can determine whether VBAC is right for you.
- Wireless monitoring which gives mothers the ability to walk around while in labor, a form of natural pain relief.
- Peanut balls, exercise balls used to help open the pelvis and ease labor.
- Warm showers, another natural pain relief option. We offer shower areas where laboring moms can sit and be soothed by warm water.
Mother-Baby Education
To assist expectant mothers, Norton King's Daughters' Health offers a variety of prenatal and family education classes. For details, contact the perinatal educator at 812.801.0990. We also provide a lactation consultant for moms who have questions or need assistance with breastfeeding. Social services assist moms who may need additional resources before and after delivery. Ask us any questions about our programs and maternity care services near you today!
The Healthy Beginnings™ Program encompasses all that we do—providing you with a healthy and rewarding birthing experience. We want you and your new baby to have a healthy beginning together. For more information, call Cheryl Dean at (812) 801-0990.
Our Healthy Beginnings program includes many classes:
Prepared Childbirth Essentials
Weekend Prepared Childbirth Essentials
Breast Pumping 101
Obstetrics Prep Visit
2023 Mother-Baby Class Brochure
For moms wanting to breastfeed, Norton King's Daughters' Health provides a lactation consultant on staff to answer questions and serve as a resource. To contact Carrie Floyd, call (812) 801-0991.
Each expectant mom will attend an obstetrics P.R.E.P. visit during week 36 or 37 of her pregnancy. This visit is done with an OB nurse and allows mom to complete necessary hospital and labor and delivery paperwork ahead of time. Individualized education is also provided, along with childbirth information. A tour of Mother-Baby Unit is provided. Partners and siblings are encouraged to attend. Each expectant mom receives a free tote bag.
Ask your personal doctor about your obstetrics P.R.E.P. visit, or contact Cheryl Dean at 812.801.0990 or deanc@kdhmadison.org.
4D Ultrasound
4D Ultrasound Scan in Madison, IN
Parents-to-be are excited to meet their baby! Now, expectant parents can view incredible images of their baby before he or she is born thanks to this amazing technology. For an upfront fee of $125, patients can have their own OB 4D ultrasound experience! Up to 10 family members and friends can be invited to share in this 4D OB Ultrasound where images are displayed on a large flat screen television. 3D images are taken by the technologist and put on a disc for the parents to take home with them.
When is the Best Time for 4D Ultrasound?
For optimal imaging, 4D Ultrasound exams should be scheduled between 27 and 30 weeks of gestation. The best time for a 4D Ultrasound for twin pregnancies is between 24 and 26 weeks of gestation.
Schedule a 4D Ultrasound
OB 4D Ultrasound exams can be scheduled by calling our medical imaging schedulers at 812.801.0440 or 812.801.0686. Please note that you do not have to be a patient at Norton KDH to take advantage of this special offer.
Please Note:
OB 4D Ultrasound is not a diagnostic exam; it is for entertainment purposes only. Insurance does not cover OB 4D Ultrasound exams; they are self-pay only.
There are occasional limitations with OB 4D Ultrasound exams. For example, sometimes the baby’s position, amniotic fluid, or gestational age may affect the outcome of the images.
Visiting Hours at Norton King's Daughters' Health
Dads are welcome to stay overnight and throughout a mom's hospital stay. Siblings may visit during specified hours as they are not sick or contagious. We understand the importance of sharing your celebration with family and friends. We will do our best to accommodate visiting requests. Should you desire a period of rest, tell the nursing staff and they will share your request with visitors. Free WiFi (Norton KDH Guest) is available for you to share memories and connect with loved ones.