When you choose Palmetto General Hospital as your childbirth destination, you’re giving us the opportunity to be with you in one of life’s most special moments. We are excited about sharing this special event in your life, and our goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and supported during your entire stay.
2001 W 68 Street
Hialeah, FL 33016
305-823-5000
When you arrive at the hospital in labor, you can settle into a comfortable, private room equipped for labor, delivery and recovery. You will have a fully adjustable bed, a reclining chair or couch for your partner or labor assistant, and a private bathroom and shower. We take pride in our labor and delivery nurses, who can guide you through your delivery.
NICU
Families can rest assured that advanced medical care for premature or ill newborns can be found on-site. For infants with special needs, around-the-clock neonatal care is available in our licensed 15-bed, Level II Intensive Care Unit.
The NICU at Palmetto General Hospital is staffed 24 hours a day with a neonatologist, a doctor specializing in newborn intensive care. In addition to a neonatologist, our neonatology team includes doctors, physical therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and other medical staff.
Maternity Services
Our Maternity Care Center with is designed to offer comfort and convenience that allows patients to be surrounded by family members and features:
Upcoming Classes
Effective April 15, 2021 the Maternity Care Center will resume in-person Childbirth Classes, CPR Infant Classes and Maternity Care Center tours with a modified amount of four couples per class.
The schedule will be as follows:
Patients can schedule classes and/or tours by calling the call center at 1-800-522-5292. The classes will be offered in English and Spanish on alternating months.