About this location

The Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED) at Lowell General Hospital offers enhanced emergency care by OBGYN doctors. Located in the hospital’s Labor and Delivery Unit, this dedicated space is equipped to provide expert care for pregnant women with obstetrical concerns and delivery-related health issues for moms who are several weeks postpartum. Our goal is to quickly evaluate and treat mom and baby while reducing the wait time and anxiety that an expectant mother might experience when visiting the regular emergency department.

Patient benefits from an onsite OB ED and 24/7 physician coverage include:

• Evaluation and management of pregnancy-related concerns and labor, as well as treatment for postpartum-related issues in the first few weeks after delivery.
• Coordination of care and communication of your condition to your primary OB/GYN provider if they are not at the hospital.
• Comprehensive review of test results and fetal heart rate monitoring.
• Availability of on-site obstetric specialists in early morning or late evening hours when doctor’s offices are typically closed.
• Enhanced patient safety and satisfaction with a reduction in emergency room readmissions.

The OB ED provides assessment and treatment for the following symptoms:

• Abdominal pain
• Vaginal bleeding
• Decrease in your normal fetal movement
• Concern about pre-term labor
• Ruptured membranes
• Urinary tract or bladder infections
• Conditions related to high-risk pregnancy (such as high blood pressure)
• Postpartum complications such as excessive bleeding

If possible, we recommend you call your OB provider before heading to the hospital. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency call 911. Upon arrival to the Lowell General Hospital Main Campus Emergency Department the triage team will immediately evaluate you and your baby’s condition and determine if you should be seen in the OB ED or the regular emergency department.