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    Labor & Delivery

    Special Deliveries
    That’s why we’re here.

    From your first missed period to the sheer miracle of holding your child in your arms, we’re here to make sure you have the exceptional, personalized care you need every step of the way. Our physicians are prenatal and obstetric specialists, trained and experienced in all aspects of pregnancy.

    Our nurses specialize in obstetrics and are skilled in neonatal best practices. That means you can feel confident that you and your baby are always in the best possible hands. We are ready to help you prepare for the big day, answer any questions you may have, and help bring your little bundle of joy into your loving arms.

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    When you’re expecting, you’re on one of life’s great journeys. You’re excited, eager, and perhaps a little anxious about what’s ahead. And that’s perfectly normal.

    At St. Francis, we offer several programs and services to help you through the process. Our team approach, including access to OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, pediatricians, nurses, lactation consultants, and educators, is designed to provide you and your baby with special, individualized care.

     
     
     

    We're proud to be the first hospital in Georgia to have earned Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission. We've also been recognized by the March of Dimes for successfully reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy to less than one percent (1%).

    To help you prepare for the big day, we make available a range of childbirth classes. They include:

    • Breastfeeding
    • Childbirth series
    • One-day childbirth refresher
     
     

    Certified Safe Sleep Hospital

    St. Francis - Emory Healthcare has been recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a National Silver Certified Safe Sleep facility for our commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.

    The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, the only national infant safe sleep organization. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cribs for Kids is dedicated to preventing infant sleep-related deaths due to accidental suffocation. As a Nationally Certified Safe Sleep Hospital, St. Francis - Emory is recognized for following the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and for providing training programs for healthcare team members and family caregivers.

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    Our Labor and Delivery Unit

    The Labor and Delivery Unit in the St. Francis Women’s Hospital has created an innovative partnership between mothers, fathers, family, and the hospital. The result is a perfect blend of leading-edge technology and individualized, compassionate care.

    Take a look at some of the features of our Unit:

    • 10 private labor suites
    • 2 dedicated operating suites
    • Around-the-clock nursery support with pediatricians and neonatal nurse practitioners
    • A lactation consultant
    • Advanced medical equipment for newborns
    • Childbirth and breastfeeding classes and support group, available in the hospital or online
     
     

    Labor and Delivery Patient Registration

    One way to help things go smoothly is to pre-register between your sixth and seventh months. Download the pre-admit form below or come by the Labor and Delivery waiting room at the Women’s Hospital.

    If you pre-register in person, you will need:

    • Government-issued photo ID
    • Insurance/medical card for Mom and for the baby (if different)
    • Work address and telephone number
    • Emergency contact’s name, telephone number, and address
    • Completed pre-admit form
    • Physician information

    Childbirth is a miracle, as well as one of the great moments in life. We want to make it a truly special and rewarding time, but also one that goes as smoothly as possible.

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    Hear from our Patients

    Crystal and Dominque share their journey of choosing St. Francis - Emory Healthcare and their amazing delivery experience.

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    Take a Tour

    You have to see our facilities for yourself. Call to take a tour of our state-of-the-art birthing suites.

    Call 706.320.8001

    Center for Women's Health

    The Center for Women’s Health is located across the street from the hospital and offers a variety of women's health care.

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