John Hopkins Hospital is located at 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore,MD 21287, the labor and delivery unit is located in the Zayed Building on the 8th floor.
What providers support deliveries at John Hopkins Hospital?
OBGYNs, specialty-certified physicians, genetic counselors and advanced practice or certified nurses, and lactation consultants are offered at John Hopkins Hospital.
Can I take a tour of labor and delivery at John Hopkins?
Due to COVID-19 no in person tours are taking place, there is a virtual tour available to you.
What options are available during birth at John Hopkins Hospital?
Routine vaginal delivery, cesarean births, electronic fetal monitoring and anesthesiology are all available to patients in labor. No aqua/water births are offered.
Can I eat during labor?
We recommend eating prior to arriving at the hospital, and talking to your provider about what they recommend while you’re in labor. Generally, you can expect to be offered a clear liquid diet, that includes things like broth, jello, popsicles and ginger ale.
How many people can be with me in labor?
Due to COVID-19, the hospital is allowing one visitor in both the labor and delivery and postpartum units. No children will be allowed in Labor & Delivery.
What are my options for cesarean birth?
Due to COVID-19, you will only be allowed a support person in the operating room if you are COVID-19 negative, and if your support person screens COVID-19 negative and they live with you.
Is there a lactation consultant at John Hopkins?
John Hopkins Hospital has a supportive and extensive breastfeeding program with five board-certified lactation consultants on staff (IBCLC). They also offer breast pumps available to purchase to patients who deliver there.
How has COVID19 affected the hospital policies at John Hopkins Hospital?
As of November 6, 2020 these are the COVID-19 precautions John Hopkins Hospital is implementing:
- Laboring mothers will receive a rapid COVID-19 test upon arrival to the hospital.
- If you are COVID-19 positive, your labor will take place in a protected area for COVID-19 patients to ensure the safest delivery.
- We are limiting the number of visitors allowed in our labor & delivery and postpartum units.
- All in-person birthing classes and tours have been suspended, but we are still offering virtual classes and tours.
Can I have a doula at John Hopkins?
Only one support person is allowed to stay during the duration of your visit.
While exploring which hospital best suits you and your family be sure to check out our labor doula services as well as our childbirth education classes.
