Who better to advocate for the use of alternative pain relief methods during labor than a labor and delivery nurse who’s actually used it?
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Maternity Services
Maternal Child Health Visitation:
Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) precautions, our Special Care Nursery, Pediatric Unit, Labor and Delivery and Post-Partum Units although open 24/7 to one support person in L&D/Post-Partum or parents of hospitalized infant(s)/children, the one visitor/support person is strongly encouraged not to leave the hospital.
If the visitor/support person needs to leave due to an emergency, their return must be approved by the unit manager or director. For Special Care Nursery and Pediatrics – the staff from those units will review the policy at the time of admission.
Telemedicine Now Available:
Telemedicine appointments are available with our OB staff. Call your provider directly for more information.
Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) precautions, our Special Care Nursery, Pediatric Unit, Labor and Delivery and Post-Partum Units although open 24/7 to one support person in L&D/Post-Partum or parents of hospitalized infant(s)/children, the one visitor/support person is strongly encouraged not to leave the hospital.
If the visitor/support person needs to leave due to an emergency, their return must be approved by the unit manager or director. For Special Care Nursery and Pediatrics – the staff from those units will review the policy at the time of admission.
Telemedicine Now Available:
Telemedicine appointments are available with our OB staff. Call your provider directly for more information.
Welcome to a warm, caring, and calming childbirth environment to put you at ease. Welcome to a staff of labor and delivery and maternity doctors and nurses who combine high risk obstetrics expertise with personalized attention to help you every step of the way, from easing your labor to perfecting your swaddle.
Here is a place with a complete range of specialized maternity services, from pain management to our Level IIB Special Care Nursery for infants born prematurely or with special needs staffed by the experts from Tufts Children's Hospital. Here is a place that's conveniently located and easy to get to on your big day. Welcome to The Birthplace at Lowell General Hospital. What better place to welcome your baby into the world.
Learn more about the soothing environment and features of The Birthplace
Patient Stories
Teamwork and communication between doctors and nurses gives new mom all the confidence in her care.
Team Approach Makes All the Difference
Elizabeth from Lowell
Premature twins thrive with expert neonatology care around the clock.
Special Care Nursery Provides Multidisciplinary Care for Infants
Amanda from Ayer
Focus on the whole family makes birth experience exceptional for dad.
Focus is on Families First at the Birthplace
Matt and Stephanie from Chelmsford
Alternative Pain Relief Method Eases Labor Shannon from Lowell
Team Approach Makes All the Difference Elizabeth from Lowell
Special Care Nursery Provides Multidisciplinary Care for Infants Amanda from Ayer
Focus is on Families First at the Birthplace Matt and Stephanie from Chelmsford
Level IIB Special Care Nursery
Affiliated with the Regional Center for Maternal and Pediatric Care in partnership with Tufts Children's Hospital, the Level IIB Special Care Nursery at Lowell General Hospital provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for infants born prematurely, infants with feeding difficulties, and those with other medical issues requiring close monitoring and assessment. Learn more
Resources and Education
- Preparing for Childbirth
- Getting Ready for Your Baby Programs
- Ask a Childbirth Educator
- Safe Sleep Hospital
- Period of Purple Crying
- Support Groups
- Visitation and Video Recording Policies
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