Labor & Delivery

The maternity services staff at Rapid City Regional Hospital strives to make our patients, mother and baby, as comfortable as possible during their entire experience. We are equipped to handle cesarean section procedures and prepared to handle emergency situations. Our labor and delivery department is clean, quiet, and offers mother and baby the opportunity to rest and recuperate before release.

Preparing for the big day

Childbirth and parenting classes

Being prepared for a new arrival is a mental and physical challenge. Regional Health offers several classes for expectant parents to prepare for the big day and every day after.

Prenatal fitness, childbirth preparation,
and breastfeeding class information can be found here.

What to pack in advance for your hospital stay

bathrobe, night clothes, and slippers (non-skid)
makeup, brush, toothpaste, toothbrush
favorite pillow (if desired)
small amount of cash
baby book for footprints
camera/video camera
your contact list
clothes for going home for yourself and baby
blanket for baby to go home with
infant car seat - state law requires use (To learn if you qualify for assistance to acquire a car seat, contact South Dakota Project 8 or call Early Childhood Connections, (605) 342-6464)

Preregister for your visit

OB Pre-Admission Data form (pdf)

For more information about pre-registration:

Admissions

Tours
Tours of the facility are arranged during
Childbirth Preparation Classes for expectant parents.

Email a patient
Often friends and relatives can't make the trip to the hospital but want to stay in touch. Emails sent to patients at Rapid City Regional Hospital are delivered daily by volunteers.

Online baby photos
If you choose to have your new babies' photo and information on our public website, friends and relatives with a mobile phone can view your new arrival at www.regionalhealth.com and clicking on "Baby Arrivals." This qr code will lead them directly there:

Facility map
You may review and print this facility map with frequently dialed numbers prior to your visit.

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What to expect at the hospital
What to expect after you deliver