In-person Hospital Tours: CSM-Milwaukee

We want to welcome you to Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital!

Thank you for choosing our hospital to welcome your baby into the world. Please read below for important parking and visitor guidelines.

1. The Women's hospital is located at 2323 N. Lake Drive Milwaukee WI.

2. Free parking is located in Parking Structure B off Lake Drive. You will need to press a button at the gate and wait for security to buzz you through to the structure.

3 Enter the Women's Medical Center lobby through the circular glass doors your tour will meet in the waiting area in front of the Nicholas Family Education Classroom located on the first floor just past the reception desk on the right.

4. Please allow for enough time to walk from the parking structure to the classroom.

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Arrival and Parking: (on your delivery day)

• Refer to your Provider's guidelines for when to come to the hospital.
• From 6:00 am - 8:00 pm daily, use Women's Hospital MAIN ENTRANCE located at 2323 N. Lake Drive. Enter Parking Structure B off of Lake Drive. Note that doors are locked after 8:00 pm.
• The front desk will assist you in finding the elevators to take to the 2nd Floor, Labor & Delivery.
• From 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, please use Parking Structure A. Use the parking structure elevator and enter through the 1st floor. Security staff will assist you in finding the main hospital elevators to take to the 2nd floor, follow the blue wall to labor & delivery.
• If you are in active labor or very uncomfortable please use the Emergency Department entrance and staff will help you get to labor and delivery.

Visitation:

Visiting guidelines have recently changed.

Labor and Delivery

• General visiting hours are 9:00am to 8:00pm
• While laboring, you may have up to 2 visitors + a Doula
• Only one visitor allowed in the triage room
• Minors are allowed during visiting hours, but must be accompanied by an adult and are included in the 2 visitors/support people count.
• One overnight visitor (18 or older ) allowed

Please also note:

• Visitation may be limited at any time based upon the needs and condition of the patient
• Children must be supervised by an adult visitor at all times
• Visitors must remain in patient room or waiting room for privacy and safety reasons
• Adhere to our no alcohol, smoking, illegal substances, and weapons policy
• Visitors under the influence are not permitted
• You may want to keep this in mind when arranging childcare or pet care options while you are hospitalized.

BREASTFEEDING CLASS

Breastfeeding, while natural, requires some knowledge and encouragement, especially for new moms. We strongly encourage you and your support person to take one of our Breastfeeding: Getting Started with Confidence classes. You have the option to take an in-person OR virtual class. While our wonderful nurses and lactation consultants are always available to answer questions and assist you during your stay with us, it's recommended that you prepare to breastfeed before you arrive on the Mom & Baby Floor. This 2.5 hour class is $35 and need-based scholarships are available by emailing babyclasses@columbia-stmarys.org or calling 414.585.1025.