Your delivery day

Look for the hospital and Medical Office Tower entrance. Valet and self-parking are available. From the Visitor Parking Deck, use the elevator banks located on the east side (Peachtree Street) of the parking deck. Cross the sky walk from deck level F to the second floor of the conservatory. Take the hospital elevators to the third floor.

When you arrive at the hospital, your labor pattern and baby will be monitored in a private labor observation room in the Labor and delivery department.

You are welcome to have one guest to support you here. When active labor is confirmed, you will be moved down the hall to your private labor room.

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Your childbirth preferences plan

Your health and the safety of your baby are always our top priorities. Creating a birth plan is a great way to let your care team know your wishes. It’s not a contract, and you can change your plan at any time. If you haven’t made your birth plan yet, make it now and share it with us at your next appointment.

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Room amenities

Each room in our spacious labor, delivery, and recovery unit includes:

• State-of-the-art equipment

• Private bathroom

• Pull-out bed for your labor support person

Photography

Emory University Hospital Midtown offers new parents the option to purchase memorable photos of your new baby in his or her new outfit. You may ask your nurse for additional information including times and costs for new-baby photo sessions.

When you have your baby, you may be surprised at how many people are there to support you— before, during, and after your delivery. We’ll all work together to help give you the happiest, healthiest birth day possible.

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First few hours after delivery

Our labor, delivery, and recovery rooms are where you and your newborn will spend your first hours together. When your baby is born, your delivery team will come in to make sure he or she is thriving outside the womb. As long as you and your baby are doing well, you’ll stay together for the rest of your time in the hospital.

Little ones who need special care are observed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A neonatologist — a pediatrician trained especially in newborn care — will come to your room and determine if your baby needs care in our NICU. If this happens, we’ll talk to you about why your baby needs extra care, and make sure you know where your baby will be and what to expect.