Advocate Lutheran General obstetrics visitor information

Where to go & park

Day and evening (5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.):

Where to go: Go directly to our labor and delivery area. Take elevator B to the third floor and make a right turn. Remember: B to 3. Wheelchairs are available. Important: If you believe you’re experiencing a medical crisis, go to the emergency room.

Where to park: You may park in the main garage directly in front of the hospital. Valet parking at the main hospital is available Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Overnight (8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.):

Where to go: Go directly to the emergency department. You must enter through the emergency department on the south side of the hospital if you arrive between these hours because the hospital’s front door is locked. When you get there, tell a staff member that you need to go to our labor and delivery area.

Where to park: Emergency department valet parking is available 24/7 at no charge. If your support person parks in the emergency department lot, they will be required to move the car as directed by public safety or our labor and delivery personnel.

What to bring with you

When you arrive at the hospital for delivery, you'll need only a small bag containing a few items [PDF] and the name of your child’s doctor. Leave all other luggage in the car – those items can be retrieved after your delivery. Use our checklist to make packing easier [PDF].

Food options

Covered meals: You'll have access to meals that are included in the cost of your stay. There will be a menu at your bedside from which you can order food between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.. Sandwiches and drinks are available at the nursing units during those times.

Other food options include:

• Top Deck Cafe: Offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including a salad bar, soups, sandwiches, daily specials, pizza, coffee, and drinks. It’s located on the 10th floor (take the A elevators) and opens daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closed from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.).
• Panera Bread: Offers freshly baked items, all-day breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, snacks, and drinks. It’s located on the first level of the bed tower, across from the gift shop, and opens every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The satellite location in Parkside is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit panerabread.com or call (847) 318-3844 for more information.

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