During Your Stay

We understand this is a new experience for you and that you will most likely have many questions and concerns. We believe there’s no such thing as too many questions. While in the hospital, the nursing staff is available to you 24 hours a day to assist you and make you as comfortable as possible. Wyoming Medical Center also wants to assure you that our care does not stop when you leave the hospital.

Your Accommodations
All of our rooms are equipped with all of the comforts and conveniences to make labor and delivery and recovery more pleasant.

Patients’ rooms are cleaned daily or at your convenience. Bed linens are changed by the nursing staff as needed. Rooms are equipped with a television, along with various educational videos for you to watch during your stay.

In addition, all rooms have a telephone allowing you to make local and long distance calls 24 hours a day. Incoming calls can be accepted from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Breastfeeding Help
If you are planning to breast feed your baby there will be lactation support available during your hospital stay. After discharge, a nurse with Lactation Support Services will contact you by phone or you may contact them for assistance at 307-577-2942.

Birth Announcements
You may have your baby’s birth announcement listed in the Casper Star-Tribune and Casper Journal. The nursing staff will provide you with a release. Please be sure to write you and your babies name legibly.

Pain Control Options
As you approach the birth of your baby, it’s normal to have questions and concerns about labor and delivery. We want to help you experience a safe and satisfying birth with as much comfort as possible. We offer a variety of pain control methods and encourage you to discuss with your doctor what option is best for you.

  • Administration of Medications
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
  • Epidurals and Intrathecals