Pre-admission Find a Location Find a Doctor Family Birth Place Family Birth Place Classes Classes for Children & Adolescents Childbirth Classes Other Offerings Pre-admission Education Visit Pre-admission Natural Childbirth Midwives Triage, Labor, Delivery & Recovery, Postpartum Units Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Quiet Time Dedicated Staff Follow-up Care Physicians for Women WebNursery® Maternal-Fetal Center Breastfeeding Testimonials Resources Aromatherapy Baby Steps Program Best Upon Request Every Child Succeeds First Steps Early Intervention Footprints Perinatal Program IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the Covid 19 restrictions and for your safety - all Childbirth Classes listed on the calendar for JULY & AUGUST 2020 will be virtual classes by ZOOM or TEAMS and there will be NO CHARGE for the virtual classes. Additionally, all Pre-admission Education visits are now being conducted by phone. Call Central Scheduling at (859) 655-7400 to schedule your appointment. Your Personal Nurse Educator A pre-admission nurse educator, a nurse experienced in obstetrics, offers expertise in assessing your needs and the needs of your family as your baby's birth approaches. Your doctor's office will provide information to schedule an appointment with the pre-admission nurse educator or you may call directly. The nurse educator will provide important and useful information about self-care, infant care, and hospital procedures and answer any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. In addition, the nurse educator will: Provide you with information about other St. Elizabeth Healthcare services Prepare your inpatient medical record Prepare your registration papers and consent forms Assist with scheduling your childbirth classes This advance preparation allows you to have a worry-free experience when labor begins. Please call (859) 655-7400 to schedule your appointment as soon as your doctor has confirmed your pregnancy as appointments fill quickly and there may be a wait time of 6 to 8 weeks. For your convenience, you can now preregister at St. Elizabeth Edgewood, St. Elizabeth Florence and St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas. Pre-admission Packet To download our pre-admission packet, please click here. Requesting an Epidural for Your Delivery? Please view this link to video important information for your Epidural View Video