IU Health Obstetrics & Gynecology - Fishers

Labor & Delivery at IU Health Fishers

At IU Health Fishers, our comprehensive services, spacious maternity suites and amenities are designed with you and your family in mind. You can have peace of mind knowing you will have access to a highly skilled multidisciplinary care team and advanced resources during your delivery and beyond.

Spacious Family-Friendly Maternity Suites

Our private labor, delivery and postpartum suites feature modern comforts and plenty of space for you, your support partner and family members. Each room includes:

• A spacious layout with room to move, rest and bond as a new family
• In-suite sleeping accommodations for your support person
• Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV
• Dimmable lighting
• A large private bathroom for convenience and privacy

Supportive Labor Options

We believe your birth experience should reflect your values, preferences and health needs. From your earliest prenatal visits, our care team works closely with you to develop a personalized birth plan that supports your goals while prioritizing safety for you and your baby.

We offer a range of support services and tools to help promote comfort and support your birthing experience, including:

• Adjustable labor beds for comfort and positioning
• 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• Birthing balls and peanut balls
• Hydrotherapy tubs
• Nitrous oxide
• IV pain medications
• Wireless fetal monitoring to allow for freedom of movement during labor
• On-site operating rooms for scheduled or emergency C-sections

Facility Features

Our state-of-the-art maternity facilities combine comfort and leading-edge care for you and your child. Our team is committed to supporting you with personalized care tailored to your unique needs and circumstances, with:

• 12 Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) rooms
• 2 dedicated C-section suites
• 4 OB Emergency department rooms
• 6 Private Level II NICU rooms that allow for rooming in
• 2 hydrotherapy tubs for labor comfort

Our highly skilled providers are on hand at all times with 24/7 Level II NICU coverage for infants who need extra care. Our NICU rooms allow parents to stay close to their babies while they receive advanced care from a dedicated team of neonatal specialists. Each room is designed to support family bonding and privacy.

Additionally, as part of our expansion at IU Health Fishers, we offer a dedicated pediatric Emergency department staffed by Riley Children’s Health emergency medicine physicians, nurses and other medical professionals.

Childbirth Education Classes

We offer a variety of classes to prepare and empower you and your family for pregnancy, labor and life with a newborn:

• Preconception
• Early pregnancy
• Labor and birth preparation
• Parent classes
• Breastfeeding classes and lactation support groups

Explore class options

About Your Visit

Each appointment is designed to suit your unique needs. During a typical appointment, you can expect our care team to do the following:

• Discuss your questions and concerns
• Review your medical and family history
• Perform any necessary exams or tests
• Provide medical support
• Collaborate with your primary provider

Insurance

IU Health accepts most insurance plans. We recommend that you verify your benefits and eligibility with your insurance company before your visit.

Preparing for Your Visit

Prior to your appointment, please bring the following:

• Insurance and identification card(s)
• Bring a copy of relevant medical records
• A list of current medications, including over-the-counter medicines and supplements

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete any outstanding paperwork.

My IU Health Patient Portal

The My IU Health patient portal makes it easy for you to navigate to self-schedule appointments with select providers, send messages to your care team, view results and pay a bill.

Parking and Navigation

• Patients may be dropped off or picked up at the south entrance H.
• The Labor and Delivery unit and NICU are located on the second floor of the south tower of the hospital. Follow the signs for Women’s Health. Take the dedicated elevator directly to the second floor or use the public elevators located within the hospital to the 2^nd floor.
• Parking spots dedicated to Laboring Mothers and can be found on the south side of the hospital.