No two-women experience labor and delivery in quite the same way, but the more you know about what to expect, the more you can focus on what really matters — the joy of meeting your new baby for the very first time. We want to help you prepare for your delivery day, eliminate any surprises, and help you have a safe and positive experience.
Call our advice nurse at 503-571-BABY (2229) before coming to the hospital in labor, or any time you think you need to be evaluated in the hospital.
Park at the Emergency Department entrance, on the south side of campus. Maternity parking spaces are available.
Please go through the Emergency Department entrance and check in at the Emergency Department desk. Someone will escort you to Labor and delivery.
Your birth preferences plan
Your health and the safety of your baby are always our top priorities. Creating a birth preferences 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 preferences plan yet, make it now and share it with us at your next appointment.
Learn more about creating a birth plan (PDF) >
Room Amenities
Each room in our labor, delivery, and recovery unit includes:
Guests
When you’re in labor, you can have guests with you in the room, including your partner or labor support person. Any children must be accompanied by an adult whose only task is their care.
When you have your baby at Kaiser Permanente, 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.
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 pediatrician 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.
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