Women's Health Services
For more than 25 years, Cartersville Medical Center has provided high-quality medical care with education and support programs that specifically target women and the health issues they face. Women's Services at Cartersville Medical Center accommodates the entire birthing process from labor and delivery to recovery and postpartum care. Surgical services include a full range of gynecological surgery and services and 24-hour anesthesia coverage. Outpatient Imaging Services provides a variety of services that include mammography, ultrasound, bone density and much more.
Maternity Services
At Cartersville Medical Center, we believe in the philosophy of Family-Centered Care. As a result, we are embracing a family-centered care philosophy on every level to help our patients and their families feel comfortable, cared for and important to us as we deliver quality service. Our nurses are skilled in caring for low risk and stabilization of high risks babies. All licensed personnel are NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), STABLE (Sugar, Thermoregulation, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab and Emotional Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certified. All Labor and Delivery nurses complete AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses) Fetal Monitoring Competency program and Advanced Fetal Monitoring. These nurses are here to answer any questions that you or your family might have.
Labor, Delivery & Post Partum
At Cartersville Medical Center we offer seven Labor-Delivery-Recovery (LDR) rooms. The comfortably furnished rooms feature all of the technical equipment required for monitoring and delivery and feature special amenities, such as recliners, rocking chairs, a television and a private bath. The unit's family-centered care philosophy features minimal restrictions for visitors and flexible rooming-in policies.
Our labor and delivery rooms allow the entire birth process to be completed in a home-like setting. After delivery and recovery, our post partum rooms allow for mother and baby to stay together in the same room.
Our physicians and nurses are committed to caring for families in a relaxed, private, and supportive environment.
Educational Programs
Childbirth Education ClassesCome learn about your preganancy and baby, along with strategies for labor and delivery. We offer a FREE comprehensive childbirth class - including breathing and relaxation techniques – and a tour of the labor and delivery unit for expectant parents in the third trimester of pregnancy We also teach basic newborn care to include diapering, feeding, carseat safety and more.
Childbirth Class ScheduleThursday Night Classes: Meet for 3 weeks, 6 – 9 p.m.
The first 2 classes are focused on “Childbirth Education”; the 3rd class is “Newborn Care”; and the 4th class is “Breastfeeding”.
January: 6, 13, 20, 27
February: 3, 10, 17, 24
March: 3, 10, 17, 24
April: 7, 14, 21, 28
May: 5, 12, 19, 26
June: 2, 9, 16, 23
July: 7, 14, 21, 28
August: 4, 11, 18, 25
September: 1, 8, 15, 22
October: 6, 13, 20, 27
November: 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1
To register for these classes, call TriStar MedLine at 800-242-5662.
Breastfeeding ClassesBreastfeeding provides great benefit to your newborn. Classes are available monthly on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and cover the following topics:
- Benefits of breastfeeding
- How to get started
- Positioning
- Dietary needs for new mothers
Security
Special security measures are in place to protect all infants and families.
Tours
Tours of our unit are offered during childbirth classes or privately at your convenience. Call 770.606.2100 to schedule a tour.
Gynecology & Surgery Services
Gynecology and surgery services at Cartersville Medical Center combine the talents of hospital-based and community specialists to bring complete care to our patients. If your physician recommends surgery for a gynecological condition, Cartersville Medical Center offers the latest in outpatient surgical procedures, using minimally invasive techniques.
Our gynecological surgical team applies today’s most advanced laparoscopic surgery procedures to minimize invasive surgeries and speed up recovery time. Many of these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. You may be able to leave the same or the following day to recover at home.
Imaging Services
Outpatient Imaging Services at Cartersville Medical Center features two mammography suites, an ultrasound suite, stereotactic breast procedure and a bone densitometry suite. The Outpatient Imaging team includes an on-site radiologist, skilled technologists and a friendly staff to accommodate patients’ imaging needs and schedules.
Mammography & Digital Mammography
Early detection is a women's best defense in the fight against breast cancer. The earlier the cancer is detected, the more options there are for treatment. The mammography suite at the Outpatient Imaging Center features the latest state-of-the-art mammography equipment with the lowest dose of radiation available. A mammogram, which is an x-ray of the breast, is used to look for breast disease in women.
Ultrasound
The ultrasound suite can take care of ultrasound needs including breast health, pelvic health or obstetrics. The ultrasound, which uses sound waves to produce images, is often used during breast biopsy procedures as well.
Bone Densitometry
A bone densitometry suite is also available to provide osteoporosis screenings. Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle, making them more likely to break. It affects 10 million Americans – mostly women. Post-menopausal women are encouraged to undergo bone density tests every two to three years.
