Update:  So I took a few photos of the wreckage - what was our locker room - what will be our entry to the birthing center. They're not very exciting - except  to someone with the vision of what will be.

From this....

and this....

and this......

to THIS!!

Hold onto the vision of a truly family centered birthing center in the heart of a University Hospital setting. Close your eyes and see how you'd like it to be if you or your loved one were giving birth there. 

Now write it down and send me your thoughts and hopes - wishes and dreams and lets make it happen!

Let's be part of the change we want to see. Dale 

Its finally started...

Attention birthing community on Long Island !

The Birthing Center at Nassau University Medical Center has broken ground and I want the word to get out ASAP because I'm excited about all the changes that are happening.

Tuesday morning I got a call to empty my L&D locker because the lockers were being moved to start renovations to the Birth Center Entry way. As many of you know, the new Labor, Delivery, Recovery area has been in process since June.  The last weeks of 2013 will be busier than ever as flooring and painters and furnishings will be brought into the new unit to complete it. I've been doing an almost weekly walk through and can say that its happening.

I'm so excited that i've decided to blog and keep you all in the know.
I'll be posting pictures and want your comments and suggestions on how to let others know whats happening.  These changes to the facility are only the decorative changes. Important yes - but even more important are the policies making NUMC the best place to birth on Long Island.
-  lowest C-Section rates
- highest VBAC rates
- nonseparation policies
- Baby Friendly policies coming

Are you getting excited?
I hope so! More soon!