Below is a list of information that you will need to prepare for your obstetric or gynecological procedure
Facility Addresses
- Jacksonville Surgery Center: 7021 A C Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- St. Vincent’s Southside: 4201 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216
- Memorial Hospital Jax (GYN Only): 3625 University Blvd South, Jax, FL 32216
- Baptist South Hospital (GYN Only): 14550 Old St. Augustine Road, Jax, FL 32258
Gynecological Surgery
- Nothing to eat or drink eight (8) hours before your arrival.
- Please take blood pressure medication in the morning with a sip of water.
- Do not take insulin if you do not eat breakfast.
Induction of Labor (Evening Admission)
- You may eat a light meal prior to arrival to the hospital. Examples of a light meal include fruit, dry toast, light soups (no cream-based soups) light sandwiches (no cheese or mayo). Patients may also choose foods from the Brat diet(bananas, rice, apples, and toast).
- Please avoid milk or other dairy products, fried, fatty, greasy and spicy foods.
Induction of Labor (Morning Admission)
- Nothing to eat eight (8) hours before your arrival.
- You may have clear liquids prior to arrival.
Oral Intake During Labor
- You may consume a modest amount of clear liquids for the duration of the induction and/or throughout labor.
- Clear liquid diet includes but not limited to water, fruit juices without pulp, carbonated beverages, clear tea, black coffee, and sports drinks.
Planned Cesarean Section
- Nothing to eat eight (8) hours before your arrival.
- You may have clear liquids up until two (2) hours before your arrival.
- Clear liquid diet includes but not limited to water, fruit juices without pulp, carbonated beverages, clear tea, black coffee, and sports drinks.
