Our maternity tours last about an hour and can decrease birth anxiety by allowing you to see where you will go in labor.
We will walk through our labor and delivery unit, where you can see the delivery rooms, and go through what to expect during your delivery with us. We will discuss safety measures for labor and for after the baby is born. We will also look at things that parents can do to help their baby ensure a smooth transition to outside life. We will see the nursery and the postpartum rooms, talk about rooming-in and other things to expect after the birth.
Feel free to bring lots of questions and a partner or friend. (No children on group tours please, and if you are in a childbirth class, a tour will be included as part of your class.)
To sign up for a hospital tour please call HealthConnection at 716-923-7152
Childbirth classes prepare expectant parents for childbirth and for caring for their newborn.
Before you’ll leave the hospital, you’ll want to make sure that your car seat is installed properly. Take our car seat safety class and get a one-on-one car seat fitting in your vehicle with a certified Child Passenger Safety technician.
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You may wish to bring the following items to the hospital. Please do not bring valuables to the hospital, as they cannot be secured. The hospital is not responsible for replacing lost items. Any items that will be left unattended should remain at home.
A birth plan outlines your preferences for labor and can include how you would like to manage labor pain and the positions that you’d like to use.
Your birth plan should be reviewed by your provider prior to delivery. This will allow him or her to make suggestions and become familiar with your preferences in advance.
If you have a birth plan, please bring several copies for the staff.
Snacks for your birthing coach
Free wi-fi is available throughout the hospital. If you are bringing a cell phone or laptop, please ensure that these items will be attended at all times.
When you are in labor, come directly to the Labor & Delivery unit. Between the hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., enter the hospital through the Emergency Room entrance. Security will direct you to the Labor & Delivery unit.
If you have a scheduled birth, you will be given an arrival time and a delivery time. Your arrival time is two hours prior to your delivery time.
This two-hour window allows for necessary preparations: a blood test, a detailed health and pregnancy history, fetal monitoring and the initiation of an intravenous line to begin IV fluids prior to anesthesia. You will also meet with your anesthesiologist prior to your delivery.
We ask that patients with a scheduled induction call the Labor and Delivery unit to confirm the time of their appointment. Appointment times may be adjusted depending on the capacity of the Labor and Delivery unit.
Mercy Hospital and Sisters Hospital charge a small fee for parking.
