POINT PLEASANT — Pleasant Valley Hospital recently introduced the new Creations Unit Digital Lullaby System. Each time a baby is born at PVH, a musicbox version of Brahm’s Lullaby will play on the overhead paging system.

“The new Digital Lullaby System is just another way of saying thank you to our patients, visitors, physicians and employees,” said Amy J. Leach, director of marketing and public relations. “It lifts the spirits of folks in a hospital environment. Even in an atmosphere of loss, one can’t help but pause for just a moment and appreciate the joy of a new little life.”

When a baby is on the way, the family is filled with expectations, Leach said. They expect every stage of the birthing experience, from preconception counseling through postpartum visits and childcare education, to proceed smoothly and professionally. Even more important, they expect the hospital staff to show that they care and are willing to do whatever is necessary to make the experience a pleasant one.

“PVH adds these extra touches to ensure that our patients' birthing experiences are both wonderful and memorable times,” said Everett Arthur, an employee in the Information Systems Department who completed the technical hook-up of the new Digital Lullaby System. “The first time I heard the music it brought a smile to my face. I am sure new parents will love the acknowledgement.”

The Creations Birthing Center at Pleasant Valley Hospital is a five-bed, all private room, labor, delivery, recovery and post partum unit and comprehensive birthing program. The staff of highly trained, experienced professionals is focused on providing the family with the exceptional medical care they deserve.

Pleasant Valley Hospital offers single room maternity care, a unique concept in child birthing that allows mothers to experience labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care all in the privacy and comfort of a beautifully decorated, spacious birthing suite, eliminating the need to be moved from room to room.

Each PVH nurse is certified in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and has received extensive training in the care of mothers and babies. The specially trained personal care maternity nurse will be with each family every step of the way, from labor through postpartum.

For that extra special touch, Pleasant Valley Hospital gives all infants born at PVH a crocheted “Made with Love” hat, which is knitted by volunteers. Parents are also treated to a congratulatory dinner.

To schedule a tour or for information about the Creations Birthing Center please call, (304) 675-4340, ext. 1230.

(On the Web: www.pvalley.org)