WakeMed North - Virtual Tour
Welcome to this WakeMed Virtual Tour!
It is one of many that we offer on our website. We hope each tour will help you learn more about WakeMed. Not only can you view and scan the interiors of many of our buildings, facilities and patient rooms simply by using your mouse, but you can also read more about our state-of-the-art equipment, services and patient care processes as well as our highly skilled staff and visitor amenities. Thank you for choosing WakeMed!
Main Entrance/Drop Off Area
As Wake County’s only Women’s Hospital, we’re proud to offer all of your health care needs in one convenient location:
- A Beautiful Environment to Welcome Your New Baby
- A full-continuum of Birth and Parent Education Classes
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Full-Service Emergency Room
- Surgical Services
- Physician Practices
- And much more
LEED Certified
WakeMed North is Wake County’s newest hospital and is LEED Certified.Parking Lot
Convenient parking for mom’s support team and visitors right in front of the hospital.Receptionist
Expectant mothers will be greeted by a receptionist 24-hours-a-day and escorted into the hospital.Physician Office Pavilion
The Physician Office Pavilion is home to a variety of specialists.
Main Lobby
Welcome to the main lobby of the Women’s Hospital.
Emergency Department
WakeMed North is home to North Carolina’s first free-standing Emergency Department, serving men, women & children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Main Corridor
Along the main corridor, you will find:• Coffee and treats at Perk.
• Hot entrees for dine-in or take-out at Falls Café.
• A variety of gifts, snacks and breastfeeding supplies at The Gift Shop.
• Conference Room where many of our birthing classes are held. We encourage you to sign up for prenatal classes by your 14th week of pregnancy.
The Meditation room available to guests 24-hours a day as a quiet place for prayer and reflection.
Reception Desk
At the reception desk, patients and visitors are greeted by smiling faces and homemade cookies.WakeMed North Services
WakeMed Laboratory services at WakeMed North offers convenient services to men, women and children of all ages. Learn more about our services.Imaging Center of Excellence
WakeMed North is a diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence and offers a variety of outpatient, diagnostic and treatment options for women, men and children.
Falls Café
Falls Café, located just off the main lobby, is open daily. For mom, we offer a full-service room service menu 24 hours a day and we also offer a Dinner at Home menu, so families can go home will a fully prepared, nutritious meal.
Waiting Room
Our waiting room, located on the second floor, is a comfortable and pleasant place for family members and friends to wait while at the hospital for a visit with a patient or your new baby. The area is equipped with free Wi-Fi and a refreshment area.
For new moms, we welcome a support person to be with them throughout her stay, and up to three additional guests may accompany the mother during the labor and delivery experience.
For the safety and security of our newborns and their families, we use an advanced infant security system.
OB Triage
Moms who may be in labor are first evaluated in our Triage Unit. If you are determined to be in labor, then you will be admitted to the hospital and taken to a labor suite. The Triage Unit is also where you can share your personalized birth plan with your caregivers. Your support person is welcome to be with you in Triage and throughout your entire stay at WakeMed.
Come to Triage prepared to share your Birthday Wish List – Birth Plan.
Labor & Delivery Room
All of our Labor & Delivery and post-partum rooms are private and have:
- A spa like bathroom
- Two TVs (one for mom and one for loved ones) with cable
- Free Wi-Fi access for your convenience
- Many hotel-like amenities to make you as comfortable as possible
Post-Partum Suite
After giving birth, a mother will move with her baby to a postpartum suite, where your spouse and children may stay with you during your hospital stay. The average stay after a normal delivery is one to two days, while moms who have had a Cesarean birth may stay three to four days.
To celebrate the birth of your baby, we will offer a celebratory toast with sparkling cider and cake. In addition, the hospital will provide diapers, wipes, T-shirts, blankets and other baby care products to use while you are here. Additionally, we offer an on-site newborn photographer, if you choose to take advantage of this service.
We are also a breastfeeding-friendly hospital, and our nurses and certified lactation consultants are ready to help you get a great start with breast or bottle feeding depending on mom’s preference.
Special Care Nursery
Our Level III Special Care Nursery includes state-of the-art private rooms where we can care for babies needing short-term intensive care.
Nursing Staff
Our team of board-certified neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners care for these newborns 24-hours a day.
C-Section Room
We strive to maintain a family-centered experience for moms who have Cesarean births. Your support person is welcome in the operating room with you during the birthing experience and as long as your baby is healthy he or she will remain with you during the entire process.
ED Entrance
The Emergency Department at WakeMed North was the state’s first freestanding emergency department and has been caring for men, women and children since opening its doors in July 2005. View our Emergency Department Wait Times.