Labor and Delivery

Trusted Maternity Care in Florence, AL

Welcoming a new baby is an extraordinary experience, and you deserve care that’s safe, supportive and personalized. From pregnancy and delivery to postpartum recovery and newborn care, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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Next Steps

Find a provider.

Need help finding an OBGYN provider? Click the button below and enter a provider's name, a symptom or a procedure to find the care that's right for you.

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Schedule a tour.

Take a tour of our childbirth unit and feel prepared for delivery day.

Call 256.629.1000

Start planning your birth experience.

Every birth story is unique, and we’re here to help you create the one that feels right for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I go to labor and delivery?

Your provider can help you understand when it is time to go to labor and delivery based on your pregnancy and symptoms. If you think you may be in labor, your water breaks, you have regular, stronger contractions, notice less movement from your baby, or have heavy bleeding or significant pain, contact your provider or seek care right away.

What should I bring to the hospital for labor and delivery?

It can help to bring personal items for your stay, such as toiletries, comfortable clothing, your ID and insurance card, phone chargers, important documents, and items you may want for your baby after delivery. Planning ahead and packing a hospital bag before your due date can make your stay more comfortable.

What are the visitor guidelines for labor and delivery?

Visitor policies for labor and delivery can vary by hospital and may change over time, so it’s important to check the most current information before you arrive. Guidelines often address how many visitors are allowed, visiting hours, age requirements for visitors, and any health or safety restrictions. Your care team or the hospital visitor information page can share the most up-to-date visitor guidelines for this location.

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Explore the services and resources available to help make your birth experience at the Center for Women and Children’s Health as smooth and positive as possible.

Provider performing ultrasound on pregnant patient

Take the Next Step

Find a provider and start shaping your birth plan today using the Find a Provider tool or by calling 256.629.DOCS (3627). To schedule a tour of the birthing unit, call 256.629.1000.

Nationally Recognized Care, Locally Provided

We are proud to be recognized with the following designations for our commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care that supports women and babies before, during and after delivery.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Birthing-Friendly designation
Word Health Organization (WHO) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Distinction for Maternity Care
The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care
National Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Certification from Cribs for Kids

North Alabama OBGYN and North Alabama Shoals OBGYN are departments of North Alabama Medical Center. When you see a physician or receive services in a provider-based clinic, you are technically being treated in an outpatient department of the hospital rather than the physician’s office. Please refer to “Understanding your Healthcare Costs” to learn how your bill may be affected when seen by a provider in a provider-based clinic.

Understanding Your Healthcare Costs
Provider-Based Clinics - You may see a charge on your bill for the equipment, supplies, and services provided in one of our provider-based clinics.

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