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Preparing for Labor & Delivery

Learn about important steps to prepare for baby’s arrival

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Pregnancy & New Parent
  • Choose an OB/GYN
  • Choose a Midwife
  • Prepare for Labor and Delivery
  • Birth Center Tour
  • Birth Preferences Checklist
  • Choose a Pediatrician
  • Pre-Register for Labor and Delivery
  • Pregnancy & New Parent Classes
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Preparing for Labor & Delivery

We're here to answer all of your questions and help you feel well-prepared for delivering your baby. 

Pre-register for Your Hospital Stay
  • Pre-registration should ideally be completed when you are between 20-24 weeks pregnant.
  • The online form takes about 10 minutes to complete. It’s helpful to have both your health insurance and baby’s pediatrician information available.
  • If you’re pre-registered, we can take you right to your room and get you comfortable when you arrive to deliver.
Pre-Register Now

Get to Know our Birth Center
  • Prepare for your stay with our Virtual Birth Center Tour
  • Directions and parking for Labor & Delivery (PDF)
  • Birth Center frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Tour Our Birth Center

Prepare Your Birth Preferences
  • Complete a checklist  to share specific wishes around your birth experience with your doctor or midwife
  • Bring a copy to share with your nurses upon arrival to Labor & Delivery
Birth Preferences

Choose Your Pediatrician
  • Many pediatricians visit within 24 hours of birth, while you are still in the hospital, so we ask that you select one prior to your hospital stay
  • Search online and watch videos to help you choose the right pediatrician for your family
  • Most of our pediatricians offer complimentary, in-person or virtual, Meet and Greet appointments for expectant parents which you can conveniently schedule online
Schedule Meet & Greet
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