Breast pump through insurance
Most private health plans must cover a breast pump. Check which pump your plan covers and have it shipped before your due date.
1 Confirmed in Louisiana
Louisiana Birthing Hospitals by NICU Level (Level III & Level IV)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and state-designated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit levels—identifying hospitals with subspecialty Level III or regional surgical Level IV NICUs on the same campus.
| Hospital | City | Level III & Level IV NICU On-Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Baptist — A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center Perkin Women’s | New Orleans | Level IV NICU (reported) · ~4,400 births/yr (estimate) | Not confirmed |
| Woman’s Hospital Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | Level III NICU (reported) · ~8,100 births/yr (estimate) | Official page ↗ |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Women & Newborn Care | Metairie | Level III NICU (reported) · ~2,900 births/yr (estimate) | Not confirmed |
View All Louisiana Maternity Policies → All States for Level III & Level IV NICU On-Site →
🌸 Before Your Due Date
Getting Ready to Deliver at LA
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.
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