{"id":10437,"date":"2023-09-07T14:37:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T21:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=10437"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:21:36","slug":"girod-birth-center-slch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/all-services\/obgyn\/girod-birth-center-slch\/","title":{"rendered":"Girod Birth Center (SLCH)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block_0c03adfff262a53958ad8ee6b684bf98\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-brown-background-color\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/baby-skin-to-skin-BA-320.jpg); background-position:50% 50%;\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-girod-birth-center\">Girod Birth Center<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-at-samaritan-lebanon-community-hospital\">at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"has-overlay\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<nav id=\"block_5a3aa86cb83c04c382af485ef2dc2a61\" class=\"shs-block in-content-nav-links grid-container has-blue-midnight-background-color\">\n\t<button class=\"in-content-nav-title has-blue-midnight-background-color js-in-page-nav-toggle\">On This Page\t<svg id=\"icon_menu\" class=\"\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\">\n\t\t<defs><style>#icon_menu_hit_box{fill:transparent;}#bot{transform-origin: 10% 70%;}#top{transform-origin: 15% 30%;}.im1{fill:#7999B9;}<\/style><\/defs>\n\t\t<title>Related Content Menu<\/title>\n\t\t<rect id=\"top\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"2.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"mid\" class=\"im1 hide-when-open\" y=\"9.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"bot\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"16.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"icon_menu_hit_box\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/button>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Welcome\" target=\"_self\">Welcome<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Tour\" target=\"_self\">Girod Birth Center Tour<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Your\" target=\"_self\">Your Birthing Suite<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Classes\" target=\"_self\">Classes<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Experience\" target=\"_self\">Your Experience<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Where\" target=\"_self\">Where to Go<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Pause\" class=\"shs-block block-slim-section grid-container has-gold-background-color\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labor &amp; Delivery Services Have Resumed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Labor and delivery services at the Girod Birth Center have resumed. Learn about the reopening and join us for an open house on Friday, May 1.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/community-hospital-reopens-girod-birth-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Welcome\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are so happy you have chosen Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital as the place to have your baby. The Girod Birth Center has achieved a <a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/samaritan-hospitals-achieve-birthing-friendly-designation\/\">Birthing-Friendly designation<\/a> and is home to a team highly trained in mother\/baby care. We can\u2019t wait to meet you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/all-services\/obgyn\/maternity-care-coordinators\">prepare<\/a>&nbsp;for your new little one, your maternity care team stands ready to help you on your journey. If you have questions at any time, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/all-services\/obgyn\/maternity-care-coordinators\">care coordinator<\/a>. Your care coordinator is your one-stop source for birthing plan discussion, registration information, maternity tours, breastfeeding and childbirth class recommendations, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you think through what you want your experience to be, communicate it to your care coordinator. In no time, the day will be here, and we\u2019ll be ready for you and your new baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best wishes on your journey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_4acd1877297d7ea4c04acb0b58232974\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birthing Unit Visitor Restrictions Are in Effect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan Health Services has implemented temporary restrictions for all visitors to its hospital birthing units due to increased respiratory virus activity in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/samaritan-implements-birthing-unit-restrictions\/\">Learn More About Visitor Restrictions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Tour\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-brown-background-color has-circle-image col-reverse\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-maternity-birth-room-320-BGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-lg size-square-lg\" alt=\"Maternity birth room with bed and chair.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-maternity-birth-room-320-BGC.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-maternity-birth-room-320-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-maternity-birth-room-320-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-maternity-birth-room-320-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SPCH-maternity-birth-room-320-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Girod Birth Center Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get familiar with your environment before delivery time comes, we encourage you and a&nbsp;support&nbsp;person&nbsp;to sign up for a tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Girod Birth Center provides a welcoming, safe and secure environment for you and your new family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule a tour, please call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:541-451-7136\">541-451-7136<\/a>. We look forward to meeting you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Your\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<section id=\"block_067193d0264fa3d317b9aaa7851dfcaf\" class=\"shs-block two-columns\">\n<div class=\"entry-content two-column-grid\">\n<div class=\"entry-content shs-block column\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Birthing Suite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make yourself at home in your birthing suite and prepare for your baby\u2019s arrival. If you are having a C-section, your surgical suite will be a few steps away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your labor, delivery and recovery, you and your baby will continue to receive care and recover in a different room where you can introduce guests to your new baby!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry-content shs-block column\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a Room Walk-through<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your private birthing suite features a flat screen TV, DVD player and free Internet. A jetted tub is available to help with relaxation during early labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virtual Tour of a Birthing Suite at SLCH\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VOye8PKbNj8?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Classes\" class=\"shs-block block-slim-section grid-container has-blue-midnight-background-color\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding and Infant&nbsp;CPR&nbsp;classes are just a few of the excellent classes&nbsp;and support groups held at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/events\/list\/?tribe__ecp_custom_8%5B0%5D=Childbirth\">Sign Up Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Experience\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every birth experience is unique. When you meet with your hospital&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/all-services\/obgyn\/maternity-care-coordinators\">maternity care coordinator<\/a>, you can share with them the kind of birthing experience you desire. Who will be there with you? Do you want a natural birth, or medication to help with your comfort? Do you want to walk around or sit in the jetted tub during labor? Will you be breastfeeding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your time! Since babies often have a mind of their own, not everything will go as planned. The preparation you do beforehand, though, will enable you to focus on what is most important &#8211; your experience and the birth of your baby!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Where\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gold-background-color has-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/525-Santiam-Highway-Lebanon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-lg size-square-lg\" alt=\"Map view of Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/525-Santiam-Highway-Lebanon.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/525-Santiam-Highway-Lebanon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/525-Santiam-Highway-Lebanon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/525-Santiam-Highway-Lebanon-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/525-Santiam-Highway-Lebanon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With your bag packed and baby car seat ready to go,&nbsp;all you need is a driver to take you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/s\/samaritan-lebanon-community-hospital\">Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital<\/a><br>525 N Santiam Highway<br>Lebanon, OR 97355<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can park in any of the hospital parking areas and enter through main entrance until 8 p.m. After 8 p.m. please enter through Emergency Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need immediate attention, please have your driver pull up to the Emergency entrance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are so happy you have chosen Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital as the place to have your baby. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":10406,"menu_order":13,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"","_shs_exclude_from_navigation":false,"_shs_promote_article_on_blogs":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10437","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10437"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10437\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71298,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10437\/revisions\/71298"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}