Edgewood Family Birth Place Care Units
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood Family Birth Place, you’ll experience expert and compassionate care here in Northern Kentucky. Here, you’ll find private birthing suites, advanced technology and a dedicated team that guides you through every step of childbirth — from triage to labor and delivery to postpartum recovery. As a trusted labor and delivery hospital near you, St. Elizabeth provides the support, comfort and expertise you need to feel confident and cared for during this special moment in your life.
About Edgewood Family Birth Place
At St. Elizabeth Edgewood, your childbirth experience takes place in a spacious, private birthing suite designed for comfort and connection. Each room supports your birth preferences with modern amenities, calming surroundings and a highly skilled care team to support you during your birth experience. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or growing your family, our environment helps you feel safe, supported and empowered.
When to Come to the Hospital
Knowing when to go to the hospital for labor can give you peace of mind. Most patients come in when they experience regular contractions, their water breaks or they notice decreased fetal movement. Your obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN), certified nurse-midwife or primary care provider can help guide you based on your pregnancy and birth plan. If you’re ever unsure, contact your provider’s office as they can you guide on what’s best.
Learn More
For more information about the services available through The Family Birth Place, please call (859) 301-2229 (BABY).
What to Expect in the Triage Care Unit
When you arrive, you’ll begin in our triage area — a private space where nurses assess your contractions, check your baby’s wellbeing and determine whether it’s time for admission. Some patients move on to a birthing suite, while others are safely discharged home for early labor.
Parents under 15 weeks pregnant are typically evaluated through the Emergency Department.
Your Labor and Delivery Experience
Your private birthing suite is the center of your labor and delivery experience. Here, our team supports your birth plan with comfort options fetal monitoring and compassionate care. With appropriate supervision, siblings may be present during birth, making the moment even more meaningful. Whether you choose a natural childbirth experience, epidural or other comfort measures, your care team is by your side to guide and support you.
After Birth: Postpartum Care Unit
After delivery, you’ll transition to a private postpartum suite where you can rest, heal and bond with your newborn. Our postpartum nurses provide support for pain management, recovery from vaginal or C-section birth, emotional wellbeing and newborn care education. After discharge, you can return to the Postpartum Care Center for blood pressure checks, bilirubin testing, feeding support and other follow-up needs.
Breastfeeding Support
Certified lactation consultants are available daily to help with latch, positioning, milk supply or any feeding questions you may have. Whether you choose to breastfeed, pump or formula-feed, our team provides guidance that meets your family’s needs.
Newborn Care
Your baby stays with you in your room as part of our family centered approach. Our staff supports you as you learn diapering, feeding cues, safe sleep practices and other newborn care techniques. If your baby needs additional support, our team will guide you through every step. We also offer a respite nursery — a calming, secure space where your baby can be cared for by our experienced nursing staff while you rest, shower or recharge. This service is designed to support your physical and emotional recovery so you can feel your best during your stay.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
If your baby needs specialized care, our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides advanced medical support for premature or medically fragile babies. Neonatologists and NICU nurses collaborate closely with your postpartum team to ensure a seamless, reassuring transition for families.
Plan Your Visit
Prepare for your stay by exploring our childbirth resources and planning tools:
