Memorial Regional Hospital Family Birthplace

Memorial Regional Hospital
Memorial Family Birthplace is proud to be the leader in Broward County births, delivering more than 50% of all babies in the county.

Remodeling Notice

We’re enhancing and upgrading our entire 4th floor to be dedicated for maternity services over the next year to provide a more modern and comfortable birth experiences. While remodeling takes place, no construction will take place around moms and babies, all rooms continue to be private, and our expert Mother/Baby Nurses will continue to provide the same outstanding care.

Memorial Regional Hospital
3501 Johnson Street
Hollywood, Florida 33021

954-265-4484

The Dr. Henry D. Perry Family Birthplace at Memorial Regional Hospital is pleased to provide our families with a comfortable labor and delivery experience to welcome your newest little family member.

Once your little one has arrived, you both will be moved to one of our postpartum suites with a TV, free WiFi, in-room dinette set, private bath and a sleeper sofa for your partner. We also have dedicated antepartum suites for our pregnant moms who require close monitoring prior to giving birth.

Our hospital has:

  • Private labor/delivery/recovery (LDR) suites 
  • OB operating rooms
  • Postpartum recovery suites
  • Cesarean section rooms
  • Antepartum suites
  • Level IV NICU rooms

Parking and Visiting

Parking and Hospital Entrance

Delivering moms should use the Emergency Department entrance.

For scheduled cesarean birth or inductions, please use the Outpatient Entrance from 5:30 am - 5 pm (and the Emergency Department entrance outside of those hours).

Complimentary valet parking is available from 8 am - 10 pm at the main entrance and 24 hours at the ER.

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Visitor Policy

Please see the Visitors page for the latest updates and more information on how Memorial is working to keep our patients, families and visitors safe.

Maternity Orientation at Memorial Regional Hospital Family Birthplace

Mothers-to-be and their partners are invited to register for a hybrid maternity orientation of the Family Birthplace at Memorial Regional Hospital.

Even simple questions like “where should we park?” and “what hospital doors should we come through?” are essential to know as you prepare for your little one’s arrival. These tours are designed to help answer questions on the ins and outs of labor and delivery.

You can also watch the virtual tour and orientation videos on this page to become more familiar with our amenities and what to expect during your stay.

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Maternity Education

Maternity Classes

Our team is excited to introduce hybrid (in-person and virtual) maternity classes taught by our Memorial Family Birthplace educators.

You may register for any class, regardless of which Family Birthplace location you choose for the birth of your baby.­

Some classes are offered in Spanish / Ciertas clases también se ofrecen en español.

Pregnancy app

We encourage you to register for our free Memorial Family Birthplace Pregnancy App, an online pregnancy resource center designed to educate expectant moms about prenatal care, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care for you and your newborn.

Features, Services, and Resources

Breastfeeding and Lactation

If you plan to breastfeed your baby, we are here to help you get off to a successful start by offering you breastfeeding and lactation services. Our nursing team is trained in lactation, meaning we are here to help you with positioning, latching or engorgement. We also offer on-site lactation consultants for comprehensive care for babies who need extra help latching and staying awake at the breast. Our goal is to help you feel encouraged and supported as you and your baby begin your breastfeeding journey.

Baby's Coming Last-Minute Checklist

It's time to head to the hospital! Please remember to bring the following with you:

Learn more about what to bring for you, your baby, and support person.

Hospital Birth Cost

We want to give you the information you need to make healthcare decisions, including the costs of labor and delivery.

Daily Discharge Orientation

Prior to being discharged, we offer moms nutritious take home meals and a brief orientation before you head home with your baby. This orientation is full of important going-home topics, including:

  • Baby care
  • Breastfeeding
  • Car seat safety
  • How to care for circumcisions
  • Mom postpartum care
  • Warning signs of postpartum depression

Birth Certificate and Social Security Number

We also offer assistance completing your baby's application for a birth certificate and SSN in both Spanish and English.

High-Risk Pregnancy Care for Mom and Baby

When pregnancy comes with high risks and complications, our high-risk pregnancy care team, maternal fetal medicine specialists (perinatologist), and antepartum nursing team offers exceptional clinical expertise in medicine and technology.

Dedicated Placenta Accreta Spectrum Program

If you've been diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum, you need to deliver your baby via cesarean section (C-section) at the hospital. Memorial Regional Hospital has a dedicated, 24/7 placenta accreta spectrum team.

Antepartum Suites

If you require specialized care prior to giving birth, we have dedicated antepartum suites for pregnant moms who need to stay in the hospital a few days, weeks, or months.

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital NICU

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital NICU is equipped to provide 24/7 intensive care services for the tiniest and most critically ill babies. Whether your newborn is in the NICU after a high-risk pregnancy or from a complication during delivery, or has a congenital issue or low birth weight – we are here to help.

  • Memorial Regional Hospital: On-site Level IV Wasie NICU at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (highest in state).
  • Memorial Hospital Miramar / Memorial Hospital West: On-site Level III NICUs.
Labor and Delivery

Our skilled team of doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses, and lactation consultants all have one goal: to provide you and your baby with the best possible care during labor and delivery. We are here to support, empower and encourage you to create the perfect environment to welcome your little one.

OB Emergency Department

Our dedicated Obstetrical Emergency Departments have a board-certified OB/GYN hospitalist, 24 hours a day/7 days a week at each location. The hospitalist works with primary care OB/GYNs to provide immediate care and make decisions regarding hospital admissions and follow-up plans. In addition, we have on-site OB anesthesiologists, a maternal transport team and midwifery support.

Safe Sleep Certified
Safe sleep leader seal

Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification

Memorial Regional Hospital has been awarded the program’s highest designation, Gold Safe Sleep Champion, for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.

To learn what a safe sleep environment looks like for your newborn baby, please download the Safe to Sleep brochure. You can also refer to the Safe Sleep Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Skin-to-Skin Contact

Our team is here to support immediate bonding between you and your baby. Regardless of cesarean or vaginal delivery, we encourage skin-to-skin contact with your baby immediately following birth.

Support Services

Neonatal Bereavement Support Group

If you've experienced the loss of a pregnancy or an infant, we have resources available to support you as you heal and cope with grief.

  • Hotline: Please call our hotline for more information and support at 954-844-6916.
  • Online Support Group: Visit Rachel's Gift to register to attend this free, online support group on Zoom every Thursday.
  • In-person: Please call our hotline to find out when/where the next support group meets.

Maternal Addiction

Memorial's Mothers in Recovery (MIR) program helps expecting moms struggling with drugs and/or alcohol safely withdraw from substance abuse, and supports them in meeting their recovery goals.

Daughter learning how to assist her mother during a Family In Training (FIT) Program session at Memorial Regional South.

Patient and Family Centered Care

We treat patients and family members as partners in healthcare.

It matters to you. It matters to us.

Quality and Safety Data for Memorial Healthcare System

Our goal is to provide our patients with the information they need to make informed choices for themselves and their families.

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You have a Right to Know About Prices

We want to give you the information you need to make important healthcare decisions, including the costs of our services.

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