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Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns

Upper East Side
1283 York Ave New York, NY 10065
332-895-7548
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Expert maternal care with doctors from Weill Cornell Medicine

NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns is dedicated to the unique healthcare needs of pregnant patients and their babies. Home to leading physicians, surgeons, and specialists, our facility offers the full range of services women and infants may need before, during, and after childbirth. We offer: 

  • Obstetrical care for all types of deliveries, including high-risk pregnancy management 
  • A Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — the highest designation possible — for premature infants and those requiring specialized care 
  • Advanced genetic counseling and prenatal testing to screen for birth defects 
  • Breastfeeding classes and support from International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants

A state-of-the-art, family-friendly facility

Located within the NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center on floors 12-18, our facility accommodates more than 7,500 births a year. NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns features the latest equipment in a setting designed with mothers and babies in mind, including:

  • 75 private antepartum and postpartum rooms
  • 20-bed triage suite
  • 16 labor and delivery rooms and five operating rooms 
  • 15 ultrasound rooms to perform on-site prenatal diagnosis and treatment

Services

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Perinatal Care
  • Fetal Care Center
  • Prenatal Testing
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Labor & Delivery
  • After-Birth Care
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Care
  • Lactation Counseling
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Location details

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1283 York Ave New York, NY 10065
1283 York Ave New York, NY 10065
Hours of Operation 

Open 24 hours / 7 days a week 

Visiting Hours

7 am - 9 pm

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Frequently asked questions

What types of deliveries does NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns offer?

We are equipped to handle all types of deliveries, from vaginal single baby birth to high-risk and multiple infant deliveries.

What should I expect during my birth experience?

View our "Guide to Your Birth Experience" video which will show you the step-by-step process from arrival to departure when giving birth at NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns. 

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How long is the typical postpartum stay for vaginal deliveries? For Cesarean deliveries?

Typically, maternity patients will be hospitalized for up to two days postpartum for vaginal deliveries and three to four days for Cesarean deliveries.

What is the NICU like at NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns?

The hospital has a 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which provides comprehensive care to extremely premature neonates and newborn infants requiring medical or surgical intervention. The NICU has an MRI machine, bedside imaging, and an operating room located right within the unit. We have several quiet meeting spaces for consultations and family education and have single-bedded NICU rooms for families to bond with their babies.

If I go into labor, where do I go?

If you go into labor or have a scheduled Cesarean delivery, please report to NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns at 1283 York Ave., New York, NY 10065. If you have questions, please contact your obstetrician.

If I think I'm in labor, should I call my obstetrician?

If you believe you are in labor, always contact the office of your obstetrician.

What paperwork do I have to complete before I deliver? Can I do it online?

If you have a scheduled Cesarean delivery or will be induced, registration materials will be sent to you electronically before your visit. When you arrive at the hospital, you can fill out the registration forms at one of our convenient kiosks. A patient ambassador will give you and your birth partner a registration wristband. Patients in labor will be registered on the Labor and Delivery Unit.

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332-895-7548

For department and other important phone numbers, please see Contact Us.

Dining & amenities

Dining

The NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center has two retail dining locations — the Be Well Bistro and Be Well Express. They are located on the 2nd floor. In-room food ordering is available through an app.

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