If you are planning to have your baby at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo or Sisters of Charity Hospital, please see the instructions below to prepare for your baby’s birth.
Hospital Tours
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
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.
Learn more about our childbirth classes.
Pre-Admission
While not required, pre-registering for the birth of your baby is recommended.
(Pre-registration is not available at Mount St. Mary's Hospital).
Pre-registrations are accepted two months before the scheduled delivery date. We suggest that you pre-register at least 6 weeks prior to your due date.
Click here to download a pre-admission form.
Mail your form to the hospital where you plan to deliver:
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
ATTN: Admissions Department
565 Abbott Rd.
Buffalo, NY 14220
Sisters of Charity Hospital
ATTN: Admissions Department
2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
What to Pack
You may wish to bring the following items to the hospital: