Labor & Delivery
We recognize that every birth is unique. The highly-skilled and compassionate staff at Benefit Health Hospitals work to ensure your delivery is a special memory for you and your family. We offer patient-centered care, family education and support, and birthing suites that you will feel completely at home in.
Our experienced doctors and nurses are prepared to care for pregnancies and deliveries, from the most routine to the most complex.
Choose Your Birthing Experience
In the spirit of collaborative care, Benefit physicians operate under the belief that you should have a say in the way you give birth. We work hard to honor your wishes regarding where and how you deliver your child.
This is why we offer:
- All-in-one private labor/delivery/recovery room birthing suites designed with you and your family in mind
- A relaxed and warm atmosphere
- Award-winning neonatal intensive care nursery
- Midwife and doula services
- Postpartum consultations
What to Bring
Going into labor is often a frantic and stressful time for everyone. With emotions running high it is easy to forget items. We suggest packing an emergency labor bag for Mom, Dad, and the baby well in advance of your due date. Keep in mind that these items should be kept where they are easily reached, preferably in the car. So what should you bring?
For Mom:
- Her Benefit Health Pregnancy Binder
- Toiletries
- Slippers
- Robe
- Change of clothes to go home in
- Books, DVDs, CDs, and other entertainment
- If you prefer, pillow and blankets from home
- Makeup
- Chapstick for labor
- Hair ties and/or clips
- Cell phones, including charger and important phone numbers
For Dad:
- Fully-charged camera
- Extra batteries and tapes
- Special snacks (refrigeration is available on site)
- Phone numbers to your favorite delivery or take-out food, if you would like to order-in
- Cash for parking and the cafeteria
- Slippers, comfy clothes and toiletries
- Computer and cords to upload photos
For Baby:
- Clothing for first photos and car ride home
- Receiving blankets (at least two)
- Car seat (required)
- Pacifiers (if you want your baby to have one, they will not be provided)
- Diapers
- Hat and warm blanket if you are delivering in the winter
- Lots of love
Your comfort during this exciting time is important! Each private birthing suite is equipped for any birthing method you choose. In a home-like labor/delivery room, you’ll have all the technical support needed for a safe birth, and pleasant and soothing surroundings for the most comfortable delivery.
