Sacred Heart Mother-Baby Unit: Community-Focused Care for Growing Families

Why Families Choose Sacred Heart’s Mother-Baby Unit

Families across Franklin, Hart, and surrounding counties choose Sacred Heart for one big reason: we treat every family like our own. Here, you’ll find:

• Board-certified OB/GYNs and pediatricians who know and care for local families
• Private labor and delivery suites with calming, family-friendly spaces
• Skilled nursing care focused on your comfort, safety, and birth preferences
• 24/7 anesthesia and surgical services, including cesarean delivery if needed
• Newborn and postpartum care that supports both the baby and the parents
• Childbirth Class, including newborn feeding education (call 706-356-7800 to register)
• Access to faith-based, whole-person care rooted in compassion and dignity

We’re proud to bring high-quality maternity care to families right here in Northeast Georgia so that you can welcome your newest family member close to home and close to heart.

A Personal Touch for Every Birth

Our team takes time to understand your wishes for labor and delivery, whether you want a natural birth, pain relief options, or simply a calming environment where you feel heard and respected.

During your stay, you’ll receive:

• One-on-one nursing support throughout labor and postpartum
• Immediate skin-to-skin bonding (when medically appropriate)
• Assistance with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, based on your preferences
• A focus on rooming-in, so you and the baby can stay together
• Discharge planning and education to help you feel prepared for going home

We’re not just caring for patients, we’re caring for neighbors, friends, and future classmates of our own children.

Small-Town Comfort Meets Modern Care

Although Sacred Heart is a smaller hospital, our services are backed by St. Mary’s Health Care System, giving you access to:

• Seamless referrals for high-risk pregnancies
• Specialist care, if needed, through our regional network
• Pediatric services and family medicine clinics throughout the area
• Education, lactation support, and postpartum follow-up care

It’s the best of both worlds: advanced maternity care in a setting that feels like home.

A Special Place for Rural Families

We know that access to care can be a challenge in rural communities, and we’re committed to bridging that gap. At Sacred Heart, you don’t have to drive hours for excellent care. We’re here, right down the road, ready to support:

• First-time parents
• Families expanding with baby #2, 3, or more
• Grandparents helping raise a child
• Single parents, teen parents, and blended families
• Anyone who needs respectful, high-quality maternity care

We believe every family deserves a beautiful beginning, and we’re proud to be a part of yours.