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Labor and Birth

At The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Center for Labor and Birth, we understand the importance of your special day. We strive to give you the best possible care. Our 15,000-square-foot facility is on the second floor of the Klingenstein Pavilion within The Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder Center for Maternity Care.

We have renovated this space to enhance your experience. To help us keep a close eye on you so that we can be there whenever you need us, our labor and birth center features:

  • An advanced command center for our care team
  • A central hub for monitoring and assistance

Each of our 16 spacious private labor and delivery rooms has the latest technology. This includes:

  • On-call nurse system
  • Electronic fetal monitoring machine
  • Wireless fetal monitoring so you can safely move around
  • Nitrous oxide for effective pain management

We want to provide as much support as possible. We have peanut balls, which can help with positioning while you labor. They may even shorten the process.

We also focus on your comfort and peace of mind following your delivery. All of our postpartum rooms are private and offer sleeping arrangements for your partner and a flat-screen TV. The majority of our rooms have serene views of Central Park. All have free Wi-Fi.

If you need it, we have a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and four private surveillance rooms for after childbirth. These ensure comprehensive care for both you and your baby.

We are committed to making you feel comfortable and supported every step of the way.

For added peace of mind, you, your baby, and your birthing partner receive matching ID wristbands. Your newborn also wears a security bracelet, so our team always knows where your baby is located.

Items to Bring

We recommend you bring these items with you.

For you:

  • ID, insurance card, and hospital paperwork
  • Loose, comfortable clothing
  • Snacks and drinks for yourself and your partner
  • Comfort items such as a pillow, book, and relaxation aids
  • Nursing bras, breast pads
  • Additional toiletries for yourself and your partner
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Birth plan
  • Cash or credit card

For baby:

  • Onesies, hat, socks, and a going-home outfit
  • Soft baby blankets
  • Car seat, preferably installed and ready for use
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