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Help Shape Our New Maternal Health Mural
Every family's birth story matters. We're creating a mural for our Family Birthing Center waiting room, and we want it to reflect the families it welcomes. Join artist Katiana Jarbath Smith of Jarbath Art to share your stories, hopes, and experiences. What you share will inform the design.
Tuesday, October 20
5:30 PM | Virtual
Thursday, October 22
6:00 PM | In person at the hospital
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Ayude a darle forma a nuestro nuevo mural de salud materna
La historia de cada familia importa. Estamos creando un mural para la sala de espera de nuestro Centro de Maternidad (Family Birthing Center), y queremos que refleje a las familias que recibe. Acompañe a la artista Katiana Jarbath Smith de Jarbath Art para compartir sus historias, esperanzas y experiencias. Lo que comparta ayudará a guiar el diseño.
Martes, 20 de octubre
5:30 p.m. | Virtual
Jueves, 22 de octubre
6:00 p.m. | En persona en el hospital
Deciding where to deliver your baby is one of the first – and most important – choices you’ll make regarding your child’s health. At UConn Health Waterbury Hospital’s Family Birthing Center, we are committed to working with you to create a safe and meaningful birth experience.
We deliver over 1,100 babies every year, and our providers understand that every birth is unique. Our multidisciplinary team provides medical expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and compassionate care to all the mothers and babies who come through our doors. From prenatal monitoring and childbirth to neonatal care and women’s health, we guide families through the entire process.
Waterbury Hospital’s Family Birthing Center includes a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for newborn babies who need special care. We are proud to have a Level III NICU staffed by providers from Connecticut Children's. We also offer extensive lactation support, including the only donor human milk program in the region, and a laborist available on-site 24 hours a day.
To find out more about the Family Birthing Center and all the services we offer, please visit the links below:
- Laborist Program
- Family Birthing Classes
- Lactation Support
- Dads, Partners, and Support People
- Packing For Your Stay
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- High Risk Pregancy (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)
- MOMS Program
- Pediatrics
To speak to our Perinatal Navigator regarding questions you may have please call us at (203) 573-7697.
Hear from Our Providers
Claudia Grogean, M.D.
"Patients commonly ask me why I chose to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology. I tell them it’s a privilege and an honor to take care of women. Practicing obstetrics at Waterbury Hospital’s Family Birthing Center has allowed me to practice in the best of all circumstances. The nursing staff, neonatal team, and consultants are always available. Not only to deliver incredible healthcare, but also to offer personal support during both routine and complicated deliveries. It is a pleasure to work with this dedicated team of healthcare workers. It is truly an amazing place for labor and delivery."