Maternity Care: Sabrina's Story

As soon as she found out she was pregnant, Sabrina Intoranat of Clarksburg knew exactly where she wanted to have her baby–the new Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.

“My husband, JJ, and I have been watching the hospital go up,” Sabrina says. “When we saw the sign ‘Opening in October’ on the hospital, JJ said,‘That would be perfect for us—it’s so close and convenient.’” The Intoranats live just 15 minutes from Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.

“I’ve always heard good things about Holy Cross Hospital,” Sabrina says. “I was born there myself!” 

In fact, more babies are delivered at Holy Cross Hospital each year than at any other hospital in the state or the District of Columbia. Holy Cross Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for more newborns than any other hospital in Maryland. 

EXPERT CARE AT HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL 

“Holy Cross Hospital is an established leader in women’s health and is committed to providing the best quality health care,” says Eric M.Ashkin, MD, chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Cross Hospital. Now, the same sophisticated, comprehensive and compassionate care for moms and newborns living in upper Montgomery County will be available at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital when it opens October 1. 

V. Ashok Rangnath, MD, chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, has been delivering babies at Holy Cross Hospital for more than 16 years.“Holy Cross Germantown Hospital’s Maternity Center is staffed by a team of maternal and infant health experts with the same outstanding level of commitment, skill and expertise for which Holy Cross Hospital is known,” says Dr. Rangnath. 

With state-of-the art equipment, advanced technology and highly trained staff, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital will provide expert maternity care for moms, from routine births to more complicated deliveries. Information systems connect patients’ medical records throughout the entire Holy Cross Health system, resulting in better-coordinated, seamless care. 

A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT 

The beautiful Maternity Center at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital has all-private suites where moms like Sabrina can rest and recuperate after giving birth. Each spacious suite has a private bathroom, comfortable furniture, muted colors and subdued lighting. Bassinettes in each suite encourage rooming in with baby and 24-hour open visitation makes it easy for loved ones to celebrate this special time together. Experienced nurses teach new moms about after-delivery care, as well as breast-feeding, basic infant care and safety. 

Recently, Sabrina and her mom talked about when she was born at Holy Cross Hospital. “My mom was in labor for quite a while and was so grateful for the excellent care she received, I was almost named after her nurse, Karen,” Sabrina says.“That’s the kind of care I’m looking forward to when I give birth at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.” 

ACCESS TO CARE FOR ALL 

“In keeping with our mission of meeting the needs of our community and creating access to high-quality care for all, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital has a prenatal care clinic to serve women who face financial barriers to care. Babies have the best chance to be born healthy when their mothers are under a doctor’s care for their entire pregnancy,” says Ann Burke, MD, medical director, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Cross Hospital. 

Published in the Fall 2014 issue of Holy Cross Health Magazine