International Maternity Patients

International Maternity Patients and Global Health

At Memorial Family Birthplace, our maternity care team is committed to providing quality care for our international families. From bilingual and multilingual physicians, neonatologists and nurses to birth certificate technicians and hearing screeners, many members of the Memorial team can converse in multiple languages. We want you to feel supported and understood while in our care.

The Family Birthplace team is a vibrant, multicultural community, and we are proud to take care of a diverse population of families. We strive to create international birth services that will welcome your little one in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment.

We understand that coordinating medical care overseas may seem stressful and complicated, even in the best of circumstances. We are here to assist you every step of the way, by streamlining the process – from the moment you begin preparing for your medical visit to your family's return home.

Contact Our Global Health Department

Phone: 954-265-3200
Toll-free from Caribbean: 800-543-7135
Fax: 954-276-0119
Email: GlobalHealth@MHS.net

Giving Birth at Memorial

Many Memorial staff members speak multiple languages, including French, Spanish, Russian and more. Our team also utilizes the Stratus Video Interpreting system, which can translate more than 25 languages. During your labor, delivery and recovery, you will be surrounded by a care team selected to help maximize communication, helping you take control of your birth experience.

Additional support services for our international families include:

• Ability to print discharge papers and bringing-home-baby instructions in 35 languages, covering topics from c-section care to safe sleep and breastfeeding
• Access to Global Health Services
• Baby News booklets are available in both English and Spanish
• Bilingual lactation support at Memorial Hospital West and Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Dietary preferences are welcomed
• Educational videos, policies and procedures on the TV menu in English and Spanish during your stay
• Interpreter services
• Telehealth follow-up visits in multiple languages

Once you and your baby are discharged from the hospital, our team has a follow-up program for our Spanish-speaking patients. One of the bilingual nurses will call to discuss any questions you might have about your recovery or your baby’s health.

Cost for International Families

Access Memorial's cost of services for vaginal and c-section births.

We know it’s important to have all of the necessary information to make healthcare decisions. Ask the cashier’s office about our OB packages, which include both mother and baby care.

Maternity Classes to Help you Prepare

Mothers-to-be can sign-up for hybrid classes through our online portal. These classes are currently in English and Spanish. We also have Spanish-speaking staff who are happy to call patients and discuss any questions or concerns over the phone before arriving.

Memorial Family Birthplace Pregnancy App

We encourage you to register for our free Memorial Family Birthplace Pregnancy App, an online pregnancy resource center designed to educate expectant moms about prenatal care, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care for you and your newborn.