Maternity and obstetrics
Trusted care on the Northshore for moms and babies
While you focus on your baby’s happiness, we’ll focus on yours. Our hospital will design a birthing experience just right for you and your baby with spacious private labor and delivery suites, a neonatal intensive care unit, and compassionate family-centered care. At Lakeview Hospital, we deliver dreams.
Our women and newborn care team is committed to providing compassionate family-centered care for the physical and emotional wellbeing of expectant mothers, infants, children, and pre/post-menopausal women. Our state of the art facilities provide women on the Northshore with access to advanced equipment, and technology from pre-pregnancy through birth, as well as impeccable patient care in our pediatric radiology.
Find a Childbirth Class or Tour & Register Online
At Lakeview Hospital, we share in your excitement and want to help announce the birth of your newborn baby with family and friends.
- Baby’s 1st Birthday Cake - Lakeview Hospital recognizes that the birth of a baby isn't like other hospital visits. We want to help families celebrate this special occasion, so we have partnered with Covington's Sugar Sweet Bake Shop to provide a complimentary first birthday cake to our newborns.
- We've partnered with Our 365 to provide a secure search of our online web nursery to see photos of your newborn baby born at Lakeview Hospital .
- On-site concierge-style services, including dry cleaning, auto detailing, lunch delivery and floral services.
All childbirth education classes are free of charge for patients delivering
at Lakeview.
Preparing for childbirth
The Preparing for Childbirth class will help you get prepared for your
upcoming delivery. Things covered will be; what to expect when you come
to the hospital, when to come to the hospital, vaginal delivery and cesarean
section information, pain management, complications in pregnancy, and
the magical first hour after delivery.
- January 26,2026
- March 30,2026
- May 11,2026
- July 27,2026
- September 28,2026
- November 23,2026
Lamaze class
This class provides information on the changes to expect throughout pregnancy, and emphasizes on breathing techniques. Series of three classes.
- December 4
- January 15,22, 29,2026
- March 5, 12, 19,2026
- May 4,21,28,2026
- July 9,16,23,2026
- September 10,17,24,2026
- November 5,12,19,2026
Newborn care class
The postpartum experience both in the hospital and beyond can be overwhelming. With an emphasis on the mother and her new baby, this class focuses on the role of the pediatrician, healthy relationships, postpartum emotions, and feeding your baby.
Thursdays: 6-9 pm
Pelican Room
- December 11
- February 12,2026
- April 9,2026
- June 11,2026
- August 6,2026
- October 8,2026
- December 10,2026
Sibling class
Currently on hold. Typically one Saturday each quarter from 10am - Noon in the Pelican Room.
All breastfeeding education classes are free of charge for patients delivering
at Lakeview.
Breastfeeding class
The focus of this class is to help families achieve a successful breastfeeding
experience both in the hospital and at home. Internationally Board Certified
Lactation Consultants cover breastfeeding expectations in the early weeks
and strategies for success. It is recommended that dad or other support
persons attend as well. Dispelling myths and providing basics on preparing
to breastfeed, along with feeding your newborn and pump pointers are discussed
in this small informative class for
women only.
- December 13
- February 7,2026
- March 28,2026
- June 6,2026
- August 1,2026
- October 3,2026
- November 28,2026
Breastfeeding assistance
Guidelines for new moms and babies learning to breastfeed. Bring your newborn
with you, and let our lactation experts help you transition into successful
breastfeeding. Learn about the nutritional value of breast milk, your
baby's weight gain, milk supply concerns, and more.
Private appointment. Call 985.867.4362
Group tours
Taking time to prepare before delivery to allow you to fully enjoy the
birth experience with a tour of our facility.
Second Saturday of each month starting at 10:30 am, running every half
hour until Noon (10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, and Noon). Register by calling 985.867.4146.
- December 13
- January 10,2026
- February 14,2026
- March 14,2026
- April 11,2026
- May 9,2026
- June 13,2026
- July 11,2026
- August 8,2026
- September 12,2026
- October 10,2026
- November 14,2026
- December 12,2026
Private tours
Private tours are always available by calling 985.867.4146.
