Planning or expecting a baby? Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital “delivers” comprehensive care for your desired birth experience.

Having a baby is a life-changing event, a personal and unique experience for the expecting parent.

“We believe that every pregnancy, labor and delivery deserves personal attention throughout your entire journey,” says Jessica Nazzaro, DO , an obstetrician and gynecologist at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. “Our caregivers work closely with you – during pregnancy and delivery - to safely bring your baby into the world with the best experience possible.”

Expert Ob/Gyn care in the Tuscarawas Valley

When choosing your provider, it’s reassuring to know that our team includes board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists and advanced practice nurses, as well anesthesiologists who are available 24/7.

“I want people to know they can stay local for obstetrics and gynecology care,” says Dr. Nazzaro.

Once you choose your provider, it’s important to begin prenatal care early, with your first visit at around eight weeks into your pregnancy, and monthly prenatal visits until the end of your second trimester, around 28 weeks.

“Regular prenatal visits are essential to help you and your baby stay well, to manage any conditions or complications that may surface, and to discuss any questions or concerns you may have along the way,” says Marcel Nwizu, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Union Hospital.

As your due date approaches, you will have more frequent visits so we can closely monitor the health of you and your baby. If you haven’t already done so, this is a good time to talk with your provider about labor and delivery.

You may want to ask:
  • If your provider is in a group practice, who will deliver your baby?
  • How do the policies of your preferred hospital or birthing facility fit your needs? Do they offer kangaroo care? Is breastfeeding and lactation support available?
  • What are some signs of labor and when is it time to go to the hospital or birthing facility?
You may also want to talk through your preferences for your labor and delivery experience. “It’s important to discuss options, recognizing that every birth is different, and the health and safety of the mother and baby is the priority,” explains Dr. Nwizu.

Review your birth preferences with your provider ahead of time to make sure that they are feasible.
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Labor and Delivery

Ready to meet the unique needs of mother and baby, Union Hospital’s Maternity Center has the physicians, facilities and technology to support your childbirth preference, whether it be a natural birth or a scheduled cesarean section.

Our private labor and delivery rooms are spacious and welcoming. You’ll have your own bathroom and shower, plus special comforts like a rocking chair and TV, and a birthing ball, if you like.

After your little one arrives, and following your initial recovery in the labor and delivery unit, you will be moved to one of our private mother-baby rooms to help with healing, restoration and bonding.

From prenatal education to the time the new family goes home, the staff at Union Hospital’s Maternity Center is committed to making childbirth a rewarding experience for you and your family. We offer a variety of services both before and after your baby arrives, including orientation tours, childbirth education classes and education and support for breastfeeding mothers.
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Specialized care for high-risk moms and babies

Mothers with high-risk pregnancies and fragile newborns sometimes require specialized care.

If you or your baby needs additional medical attention, our teams can match your needs with several levels of care at another Cleveland Clinic facility, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine for high-risk pregnancies and Neonatal Care.

Schedule a tour

Come see firsthand the warm, family-centered environment at Union Hospital’s Maternity Center. Schedule a tour by calling 330.364.0853.

We believe that every pregnancy, labor and delivery deserves personal attention throughout your entire journey.

Jessica Nazzaro, DO

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