UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg has opened a new dedicated antepartum unit, which serves pregnant women at high risk for early birth or complications who need to be hospitalized during their pregnancy. The unit, which opened on March 29, is in close proximity to Labor & Delivery and the OB-GYN operating rooms so that providers have quick access to needed services when it is time for birth.
Multidisciplinary teams, including UPMC Pinnacle maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians and neonatologists, work together with nursing staff to provide seamless care for mothers and babies. The team also is supported by social services, therapists and childbirth educators.
The unit houses 11 spacious, private rooms with bathrooms and accommodations for overnight guests, as well as state-of-the-art technology and monitoring equipment for short- and long-term inpatient care. In addition, the unit features amenities such as smart TVs in each room, a kitchenette and group meeting space.
UPMC Pinnacle welcomes nearly 6,000 babies each year in central Pennsylvania. After 20 years, the Harrisburg hospital was in need of significant upgrades, modifications, modernization and expansion of services. Construction began in 2017, with a $10.5 million contribution from the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's Labor of Love campaign.
In addition to maternity and newborn services, UPMC Pinnacle provides a complete spectrum of care for women, including gynecologic oncology, uro-gynecology, maternal fetal medicine and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
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