The new Birth Place at McLaren Greater Lansing will have many new and convenient features, such as USB outlets for charging devices; individual thermostats in the rooms; bathrooms equipped with both a bath and shower; and a designated space for husbands, partners, and other support people. Learn more.
In-Person Tours
The Birthplace is offering in-person tours for our patients. Space is limited to six patients and one support person at each tour. Please note that we are not able to accommodate children on this tour at this time. These tours are scheduled one month out from your due date. Virtual tours are available below. Please call (517) 975-7300 to reserve your appointment.
Labor And Delivery Virtual Tours
Your Stay at The Family Birth Center at McLaren Greater Lansing
A perfect place for new beginnings
One of life's most special events for parents begins with expert and tender loving care of our Family Birth Center staff and physicians. It's evident from the moment of admission, through labor, the joyous event of hearing baby's "first cry", and finally, the baby's first trip home. Your OBGYN will provide full and compassionate care.
Personal choice is a hallmark of the personalized care expectant parents can elect at McLaren Greater Lansing's Family Birth Center.
Included in the Birthing Center are:
- 16 Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum (LDRP) suites with a private bath and tub
- Four obstetrical triage rooms
- Two full-outfitted c-section rooms with recovery on the unit
- Nursery
- State-of-the-art maternal, fetal, and infant monitoring and equipment
- We are proud to staff based on AWHONN staffing guidelines
Infant Hearing Test
Here at McLaren Greater Lansing we utilize the automated auditory brain stem response (AABR) testing method. The first screening will not occur until at least 12 hours of age. Should the newborn fail the first screening, a second screening will be performed prior to discharge. If the newborn fails the hearing test a second time, the staff will notify you and provide you a referral to an audiologist for further evaluation.
McLaren Greater Lansing's Birthplace Visitation Guidelines
- Visiting hours for postpartum patients are from 11 am-8 pm. Women in labor are allowed visitors at any time.
- During delivery, two support personal are allowed.
- One support person for scheduled cesarean
- Each mother will be asked to designate a primary support person who has unlimited access to the mother and her infant(s)
- One adult may spend the night with the patient
- Children may visit during visiting hours accompanied by an adult.
- Family and friends should remain visiting if they are ill.
- The Birthplace team may limit visitors at certain times to facilitate patient care and rest.
- Visitors are allowed in the waiting room or in the mother's room. They may not wait in hallways or by doors.