Labor and Delivery in Peoria

Every labor experience is unique, and our care team supports your preferences whenever medically appropriate. Options may include doulas or midwives, birthing balls and bars, movement and positioning support, personalized birth plans, immediate skin-to-skin bonding after delivery and breastfeeding support starting right after birth. We are committed to supporting skin-to-skin and breastfeeding in all birthing circumstances whenever possible.

At OSF HealthCare, we support your birth preferences and recognize the value of additional labor support. Certified doulas are welcome during labor to provide physical, emotional and informational support before, during and after childbirth. Doulas are not considered visitors under facility guidelines. For questions, please call (309) 655-2000.

From natural comfort measures to medical pain relief, you’ll have options throughout labor.

Support may include:

• Epidural anesthesia
• IV pain medication
• Aromatherapy and calming essential oils
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Position changes and mobility support
• Remote fetal monitoring technology that allows moms to move around during labor

Families choose OSF Saint Francis in Peoria for advanced maternity care, personalized delivery options and immediate access to specialized maternal and newborn experts. With a Level IV NICU, maternal fetal medicine specialists, 24/7 labor physicians and OSF Children’s Hospital on campus, families can feel confident knowing the most advanced care is always nearby.

For scheduled inductions, C-sections or labor evaluations, you’ll check in at the Labor and Delivery triage desk located on the fifth floor in Zone 2.

We recommend parking in Parking Deck A and using the free valet service available at the main entrance.

Once inside the hospital:

• Follow the signs to Zone 2
• Cross the skywalk and take the Zone 2 elevators on your left
• Go to the fifth floor
• Check in at the triage desk

If you are in labor and arriving unexpectedly, please use the Emergency Department entrance.

Because the Family Birthing Center is a secure unit, support persons and visitors will receive a badge upon arrival.

Yes. We support a variety of birth preferences and welcome doulas as part of your care team during labor and delivery. Visitor guidelines may change based on safety precautions and seasonal illness activity, so we encourage families to review the most current visitor information before arriving.

Yes. All labor, delivery and postpartum rooms are private to help families feel more comfortable, supported and connected during their stay. Our spacious birthing suites are designed to support bonding, rest and recovery for both mom and baby.

Pre-registration is not required, but it can help speed up the check-in process when labor begins. To register before delivery, call (309) 683-6754.

We support a variety of labor preferences and comfort measures, including:

• Birthing balls and peanut balls
• Movement and position changes during labor
• Epidural anesthesia and IV pain medication
• Aromatherapy and comfort support
• Remote fetal monitoring for greater mobility during labor
• In-room doulas or midwives

Tub births are not currently offered at OSF Saint Francis.

Yes. International board-certified lactation consultants are available during your hospital stay and after discharge to support your breastfeeding goals and answer questions. We are committed to supporting skin-to-skin bonding and breastfeeding whenever possible during delivery and recovery.

How long you and your baby stay in the hospital depends on your delivery and recovery needs. Many families stay one-two days after a vaginal delivery and two-three days after a C-section birth. Your OB/GYN and care team will help guide you and let you know when you can safely come home. 

Many families choose to bring:

• Comfortable clothing
• Toiletries
• Phone charger
• Nursing bra or breastfeeding pillow
• Baby’s going-home outfit
• Swaddle or blanket for photos
• Infant car seat for discharge day

OSF Saint Francis also provides many essential postpartum and newborn care items during your stay.

Yes. Families are welcome to bring expressed colostrum to the hospital. Donor breast milk is also available through the OSF Breastfeeding Resource Center and in emergency situations through Labor and Delivery triage, including nights, weekends and holidays.