About New Generations Family Birthing Center
New Generations Family Birthing Center proudly leads western North Carolina in labor and delivery care, delivering the highest number of babies west of Asheville annually. Read more below to learn about the features and benefits of giving birth at Harris Regional Hospital.
In 2022, Harris Regional Hospital was named to Money Magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Out of more than 2,200 hospitals surveyed, Harris was one of 259 hospitals nationwide, and one of 30 in North Carolina, to earn the first-time honor.
Having a baby is one of the greatest joys in life. We would be honored to share this special moment in time with you and your family.
New Generations Family Birthing Center at Harris Regional Hospital is proud to lead the region in labor and delivery care, delivering the highest number of babies west of Asheville annually. Our dedicated, compassionate, and expertly trained labor and delivery staff offer years of experience and knowledge in caring for mother and baby, and a consistent reputation in local communities for providing expert care.
Exceptional Birthing Experience
We have taken input from physicians and moms, like you, and every aspect of our center has been designed with patients and their families in mind. Our birthing rooms are designed to feel more like home making you as comfortable as possible. Each room has a private bathroom, comfortable furniture, a television, and free Wi-Fi Internet.
Your mother-baby nurse is expertly cross-trained to understand both parent and newborn needs, so your medical care is second to none. Mother-baby nursing improves the lines of communication between the family, nurses and doctors. Your questions are answered quicker and the nurse can respond to your needs more easily.
Safe & Modern Facility
New Generations Family Birthing Center underwent a $5.5 million renovation in the 2010s that included a new labor and delivery unit, updated patient rooms and nursing stations, and the addition of an operating room for Caesarean-section deliveries. Additionally, the department instituted heightened security measures, including an advanced alarm system, locked delivery unit, and specially developed ID bracelet system, to ensure the utmost safety for all families.
Security
Providing a safe and secure environment for babies and their families is of the highest importance to the New Generations Family Birthing Center. All main doors to the floor have alarms, and an electronic security system is in place to keep your baby safe. Corresponding ID bracelets for infants and their parents are assigned soon after birth, and infants are not released to anyone who does not have a corresponding ID band. Additionally, staff are trained in security measures to ensure your baby's safety at all times.