Obstetric Emergency Department
(OB-ED) at Ohio State

When pregnancy care can't wait until the next day.

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If you’re 16 or more weeks pregnant and experiencing a pregnancy-related health concern that requires immediate attention, Ohio State's 24/7 Obstetric Emergency Department (OB-ED) is here for you. The OB-ED is located at University Hospital on the 6th floor of Doan Hall.

Important note: For life-threatening or non-pregnancy-related emergencies, call 911 or visit our General Emergency Departments at University Hospital or East Hospital. If you believe you’re in labor, contact your provider or their after-hours service.

Let’s put your mind at ease

If you’re worried about your health or the health of your baby, we’re here to help evaluate the situation and provide additional care as needed.

Our immediate goal is to complete a health assessment and testing needed to understand what’s going on, answer your questions and provide recommendations for the next steps.

  • When you arrive at the OB-ED, we’ll use a standard evaluation tool called the Maternal Fetal Triage Index to help us prioritize care for the most at-risk patients.
  • Please be assured your concerns will be fully heard and evaluated before your discharge.

Expert evaluation and peace of mind

Our team is dedicated to assessing your situation, providing answers and offering recommendations for the next steps. We prioritize your concerns and utilize the Maternal Fetal Triage Index for efficient and effective care.

Pregnancy concerns we treat

If you’re unsure whether you need an OB-ED visit, reach out to your provider. However, if you can’t reach them, our OB-ED is equipped to address a variety of concerns, including:

  • Cramping
  • Abdominal pain
  • Spotting or bleeding
  • Decreased fetal movement
  • Fever
  • Urinary tract symptoms
  • Injuries to the abdomen
  • Dehydration
  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Swelling
  • Visual disturbances
  • Elevated blood pressure (BP)
  • Suspected Influenza or COVID-19 symptoms
  • Feeling generally unwell

Ohio State OB-ED location and directions

We’re always open and can be found on the 6th floor of Doan Hall.

Please see below for specific parking and entrance details based on the day and time of your visit.

Parking and entrance information

  • When coming to the hospital during normal hours, we recommend you park in the 12th Avenue Garage at 340 W. 12th Ave. and enter the hospital through the ground floor entrance opposite the parking garage. Take the Doan Hall elevator to the sixth floor. Please note: The 12th Ave. hospital entrance closes at 5 p.m.

    You may also park in the SAFEAUTO Garage and enter the hospital through the 10th Avenue main hospital entrance. Take the Doan Hall elevator to the sixth floor.

  • After-Hours, 5 p.m.-6 a.m.

    Enter the hospital through the Emergency Department entrance, which is located on the north side of The James, accessible from 12th Avenue via the road between the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute and Harding Hospital (Davis Drive). We recommend that you valet park. You can also self-park in the nearby 12th Avenue Garage and take the covered pedestrian walkway on the ground level to the Emergency Department entrance.

Download a map of the temporary entrance to the Emergency Department.

Cost and Insurance

OB-ED visits are billed at an emergency department rate, and most insurance is accepted. Deductibles and coinsurance may apply.

Need an OB-GYN provider?

Ohio State offers comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care at various convenient locations:

Our Locations

Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

Obstetrics and Gynecology

in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
4th Floor Northwest
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3069
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Health and Surgery Center

Obstetrics and Gynecology

in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
3rd Floor, Suite 3B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-3069

Patient Experience

The patient experience department is dedicated to making your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Our team is available to assist with any non-medical questions or concerns related to your stay. All interactions between patients, or their representatives, and our staff are confidential. If you would like to speak with a patient relations coordinator, please call us:

Patient Experience University Hospital: 614-293-8944 
Patient Experience East Hospital: 614-257-2310 

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