Labor and Delivery Services

Congratulations!

Getting ready for the birth of your baby can be both exciting and hectic. An important decision to make is where your baby will be born. At the University of Tennessee Medical Center, we are prepared to meet the needs of women and their families. The Labor and Delivery provides compassionate care through each phase of the birthing experience.

As the region's only designated Perinatal Center for the care of high-risk mothers and babies, The Labor and Delivery Unit combines leading technology with family-centered maternity care.

The Birthing Unit

As a mother-to-be, you will have a private room fully furnished to care for you and your baby throughout the labor, delivery and birth process.

• A spacious room that is comfortable for you and your family
• A specially designed birthing bed to help make your delivery as comfortable as possible
• Monitoring equipment for you and your baby, including the availability of intensive care for mothers who have special needs
• Comprehensive surgical services
• Adjoining Intensive Care Nursery with 24-hour on-site neonatal specialists (neonatologists)

The Delivery Team

The team of specialists can assist with both normal and complicated deliveries. Our specialists include:

• Highly skilled nurses
• Expert health professionals
• Obstetricians, family practitioners
• Perinatologists (obstetricians who specialize in high-risk obstetrics)
• 24-hour availability of obstetric analgesia and anesthesia

Following your recovery, you will be moved to a our Mother / Baby Unit where you and your baby will room together.

The Baby Care Team

The Baby Care Team works closely with the delivery team to assure healthy beginnings for your baby. This team includes:

• Neonatologists
• Pediatricians
• Family practitioners
• Nurse practitioners
• Neonatal nurses
• Physician assistants
• Lactation consultant
• Social workers
• Audiologists
• Visiting Hours

The Life Center provides a comfortable waiting room for family members and friends, who can check with the receptionist upon their arrival.

In the labor and delivery area, visiting hours are 24 hours, with two visitors at a time and up to four at delivery as long as the physician approves. Once mother and baby move to the postpartum floor, visiting hours are all day, until 8:30 p.m.

Your Baby’s Doctor

You’ll need a doctor for your baby, too. Before you deliver, we can help you find a pediatrician or family medicine doctor for your child. To make your appointment today, call 1.877.UT.CARES (1.877.882.2737).

Childbirth Classes

• Birth of a Family - a prepared childbirth series for expectant mothers and their support team
• Birth of a Family Refresher Course - a one-day review of the series
• Breastfeeding Class - a one-session class that prepares mothers for a successful breastfeeding experience
• Sibling Class - one session for ages 3-12
• Labor and Delivery Tours - call 865.305.9300 to schedule and view available dates.

Labor and Delivery Extras

• UT Babies - a website birth announcement to share your good news
• Baby Touch - a video link for families to view babies separated by distance or special circumstances
• UT Medical Center provides the region's most advanced care to patients throughout East Tennessee. The Labor and Delivery Unit provides caring support, education, and health care to your family. Please ask questions and let us know how we can make your experience a positive, memorable one. We look forward to caring for you in the Labor and Delivery Unit …Where Life Begins.

Location

Labor And Delivery
UT Medical Center
3 Boling Pavilion
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN  37920-6999