Women and Children's Services

South Mississippi families can trust Forrest Health for personalized, quality care for women and children in Hattiesburg and Picayune.

In 2016, Forrest General became the first and only hospital in Mississippi to achieve Baby-Friendly designation, which recognizes hospitals that offer the highest level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding.

Since 1952, Forrest Health's Women and Children's Services has been delivering superior care in an extensive range of services with personal attention and highly-skilled physicians and nurses.

This is why South Mississippi families have trusted their health and future to Forrest Health for more than half a century. No matter what your age, no matter what your needs, we offer services designed especially for you.

Serving South Mississippi in Hattiesburg and Picayune

Forrest Health's Women and Children's services are available in Hattiesburg at Forrest General Hospital and in Picayune at Highland Community Hospital.

Services offered at Forrest General:

• The Family Birthplace
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Pediatrics
• Women's Surgery Center
• Breastfeeding classes
• Breastfeeding support
• Fitness for Two classes
• Pregnancy and childbirth classes
  
  

Services offered at Highland Community Hospital:

• The Family Birth Center
• Mammography
• Obstetrics
• Pediatrics

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