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Doula Allowed in Addition to Visitors
Northwell Health Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Maternity Ward: Visitor Policy, Rooms, Doulas & Birth Options (2026)
According to its official website, Northwell Health Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish in New Hyde Park, NY has up to 2 support people in Labor & Delivery, a doula in addition to that limit. Policies change, so confirm on your maternity tour.
Rooms, Partner Bed & Comfort
- Room Setup
- Private (single) labor and delivery rooms + private (single) recovery and maternity rooms
- Private Postpartum Rooms
- Not confirmed — ask about private rooms
- Partner Overnight Bed
- Overnight accommodations for a loved one in private recovery/maternity rooms (bed type not specified)
- Tubs / Water Birth
- Not confirmed — ask about tubs
- Nitrous Oxide
- Not confirmed — ask about nitrous oxide
- Wireless Monitoring
- Not confirmed — ask about wireless monitoring
Visitors, Doulas & VBAC
- L&D Support People
- Up to 2
- Doula Policy
- Doula allowed in addition to visitors
- Doula in C-Section OR
- Not confirmed — ask about the operating room
- Sibling Visits
- Siblings welcome in postpartum rooms 6am to 9pm if well and without fever
- VBAC
- Not confirmed — ask about VBAC
Hospital Details
- Address
- 270-05 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 · (718) 470-7000
- Health System
- Northwell Health
- Births per Year
- ~8,100 (estimate)
- NICU Level
- Level IV (reported; confirm with the hospital)
- Parking
- Not confirmed — ask about parking
- State Doula Rules
- New York doula & Medicaid coverage →
- Official Website
- Northwell Health maternity page ↗ · Link checked 2026-11-07
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What Northwell Health Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish's Website Says
- “Private (single) recovery and maternity rooms, including a private bathroom, private closets, LCD flat-screen television, wireless internet, overnight accommodations for a loved one and noise-dampening features” Source ↗
- “Private (single) recovery and maternity rooms, including a private bathroom, private closets, LCD flat-screen television, wireless internet, overnight accommodations for a loved one and noise-dampening features” Source ↗
- “Labor suite: Two support people (a primary and secondary support person) and doula are permitted.” Source ↗
- “Labor suite: Two support people (a primary and secondary support person) and doula are permitted.” Source ↗
- “Visiting hours are between 6am and 9pm. See our visitation policies for more information.” Source ↗
- “Yes, siblings are welcome in the postpartum rooms during visiting hours between 6am and 9pm.” Source ↗
- “In-person tours allow patients to visit areas where they may spend time during their maternity stay.” Source ↗
Quotes checked against the hospital's website on 2026-11-07.
Questions to Ask on Your Northwell Health Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Maternity Tour
- Rooms: Are all postpartum (mother-baby) rooms private, or could I be placed in a shared room? If shared, what does a private room cost per night and can it be reserved?
- Rooms: Is there a bed or sleeper sofa so my partner can stay overnight after delivery?
- Visitors: How many support people can be with me in Labor & Delivery? Can I swap them during labor?
- Doulas: Does a doula count toward the visitor limit? Can a doula come into the operating room for a C-section?
- Pain relief: Do you have labor tubs? Are they for labor only, or are water births allowed?
- Pain relief: Do you offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during labor? Is an anesthesiologist on site 24/7 for epidurals?
- Medical: Do you support VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)? What is your NICU level, and where would my baby go if they need a higher level?
- Arrival: Which entrance do I use when I am in labor, especially at night? Where do we park and what does it cost?
- Baby: Can siblings visit? What are postpartum visiting hours? Does the baby stay in my room (rooming-in)?
- Extras: If I bring a private cord blood collection kit, what do I need to tell the staff when I arrive?
🌸 Before Your Due Date
Getting Ready to Deliver at Northwell Health Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish
Things worth sorting out in your third trimester. We don't collect your details; each link goes straight to the provider.
Baby registry
Build one registry for everything, including your hospital bag items. Many registries add a welcome box or completion discount.
Hospital bag essentials
Battery LED candles, a labor gown, a clip-on fan, long phone cable. See our list of what you can bring to Labor & Delivery.
Cord blood: bank or donate
Private banking needs a kit from the bank in your hospital bag. Public donation is free but only offered at some hospitals. Decide by your third trimester.
Find a birth doula
Ask any doula you interview whether they have attended births at your hospital and how it handles doulas and visitors.
Childbirth classes
Many hospitals run their own classes; online courses work if the dates don’t fit. Aim to finish by 36 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Labor & Delivery visitor and doula policy at Northwell Health Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish?
Northwell Health Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish allows up to 2 support people in Labor & Delivery. A doula is allowed in addition to that limit. Confirm with the hospital before your due date.