Giving Birth at Mount Sinai
As your special day approaches, The Mount Sinai Hospital is here to support you. Our goal is not just for you to have a safe and high quality childbirth; we understand that this is one of the most important days in the life of your family. We want your experience to be wonderful and rewarding. Our caring team of doctors, nurses, and medical staff will support your choices with respect and expert care every step of the way. From the birth of your baby to welcoming home your newborn, our care team will work closely with you to create a safe, comforting experience tailored to your wishes.
Comfort in Our Private Rooms
Your comfort before, during, and after giving birth is a priority. That’s why we offer state-of-the-art private labor and delivery rooms in The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Center for Labor and Birth. All rooms feature modern technology and comfort devices to support your labor and birth.
After giving birth, we’re excited to welcome you and your family to our newly renovated private postpartum rooms. Every patient enjoys a private room, offering comfortable accommodations and advanced medical technology to support your recovery and newborn care. The majority of rooms feature Central Park views.
Specialized Care for Extra Support
If you or your baby need additional support, we’re prepared to help. Our maternal-fetal medicine high-risk pregnancy specialists are experts in caring for pregnancies with complicated maternal medical conditions, fetal anomalies, and other pregnancy-related complications. If your baby needs extra support, our neonatal intensive care unit is always ready. With a dedicated team of neonatologists, pediatric specialists, and advanced technology, we provide the highest level of care for your newborn. We want you to feel safe, supported, and confident as you begin this incredible journey.
Childbirth Education Classes
We offer a range of childbirth education courses to help you prepare for the big day. Our classes cover:
- Pain management, breathing, and relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth
- Analgesia and anesthesia options
- Nutritional needs during pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Caring for a newborn
In addition, we have classes in comfort measures during labor and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We can also arrange for private classes upon request.
If you have questions or would like to request a private class, please contact ChildbirthEducation@mountsinai.org.
- Welcome Letter
- Visitor Policy
- Doula Care Guidelines - English
- Doula Care Guidelines - Spanish
- Birth Plan - English
- Birth Plan - Spanish
- Prepare for Your Procedure
- Prepare for Induction
- Birth Certificate Paperwork
- Breastfeeding FAQ
- Birth Certificate Registration - English
- Birth Certificate Registration - Spanish
- Acknowledgement of Parentage – English
- Acknowledgement of Parentage – Hatian-Creole
- Acknowledgement of Parentage – Spanish
- Acknowledgement of Parentage – Russian
- Acknowledgement of Parentage – Korean
- Acknowledgement of Parentage – Chinese
- For Physicians: MFM Consult & Ultrasound Request Form