Center for Women and Infants

The University of Louisville Hospital Center for Women and Infants was created by leaders in the field of maternal-fetal medicine, high-risk obstetrics and gynecology to achieve the best results possible for newborns and their mothers. While the Center specializes in High Risk Obstetrics, general maternity services are also available.

Around the Clock

University Hospital’s Center for Women and Infants maintains full team of experts in-house 24-hours a day:

• anesthesiologists
• obstetricians
• pediatricians
• nurses (delivery and infant care specialists)
• support staff around the clock

Unmatched Newborn Care

In addition, our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the largest in the region. With its experienced staff and leading-edge technology, the NICU provides superior care for premature and seriously ill infants.

The first hours of life for your newborn are extremely important, so one of our experienced pediatricians will perform a complete examination of your baby within 24 hours of birth and before discharge from the hospital.

Our pediatric staff is made up of physicians from University Child Health Specialists and the Children and Youth Project. They are all faculty members of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Each is committed to providing your baby with the highest level of care.

Upon discharge, our care coordinators can help ensure that records of your child’s initial examination and hospital stay are promptly sent to your personal pediatrician.

The Extras that Make the Difference

Families need time to get to know their newest member, so all post-partum rooms at University Hospital are private, and newborns may stay in their mother’s room. Family members are also welcome to stay overnight. Rooms are equipped with comfortable, convertible beds.

Other “extras” include:

• free monthly pre-natal classes
• free parking for expectant parents and frequents visitors to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit
• free assistance to obtain birth certificate and social security number

To make your admission as quick and as smooth as possible, you may pre-register through our Admissions Office. Call 562-3325 for more information. You may also contact us online if you have any questions. You may use the Physician Finder to learn more about our physicians.

Regional Clinical Care

As one of the largest NICUs in the region, UofL Health Care is committed to working alongside other newborn nurseries throughout the Commonwealth to provide expert care to newborns, especially those that are seriously ill or were born prematurely.