Our beautifully appointed Labor & Delivery rooms provide a hotel-like
experience for mother and family to spend the hours before, during, and
after delivery. Labor & Delivery is staffed with a highly-skilled
team of RNs, surgical technicians, and in-house physicians who are on
site 24/7 to provide around-the-clock care.
Mother-Baby Unit
Comprised of 30 private rooms, this unit is the ideal place to begin life
with your new baby. Located within this unit is our nursery, which is
always available should you need to rest any time during your recovery.
High-Risk and Complex Pregnancies
We are proud to offer the services of Dr. James Maher and the Maternal-Fetal
Medicine Center. Dr. Maher has over 25 years of experience specializing
in complicated pregnancies and provides the highest prenatal care and
testing available in our area.
Ronald McDonald Family Room
The Ronald McDonald Family Room acts as a home-away-from-home for immediate
family members should the baby require a longer than expected stay. To
learn more about this service, call
(432) 640-3090.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Our goal is to provide an immediate response to virtually any neonatal
emergency. This is why we’ve designated specially trained neonatologists,
registered nurses, and therapists to staff our 30-room Level-III Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The CWI NICU is the regional referral center
for neonatal consultation and care of high-risk newborns from throughout
the Permian Basin.
All NICU rooms are private, which promotes better bonding between parents
and baby. Private rooms can also improve development, healing, and growth
for our most fragile newborns. Visitation is allowed 24 hours a day for
parents and grandparents who are encouraged to visit as often as possible.
The Center for Women & Infants’ exclusive entrance is located
on the east side of Medical Center Hospital. You can enter the facility
using the circular drive, which leads up to the front doors at our main
entrance, or park at the lot located directly in front of the center and
walk in from there.
Labor & Delivery is located on the 4th floor. Our staff members will
greet you there, and the admitting process will begin. Any admission for
consent forms not provided during pre-registration will be completed at
this time. This is also the time to provide special instructions, ask
questions, and discuss pain management options with your caregivers.
No need to pre-register!
Emergency Admissions
If you feel you are in labor or are experiencing any unusual bleeding or
pain, please make sure to reach out to your healthcare provider for instructions
or assistance. The Center for Women and Infants is open 24/7 for emergency
needs, along with the Emergency Room at Medical Center Hospital.
The Delivery Experience
MCH has developed an extensive medical library that you can use to research
the entire delivery experience. To access this helpful information, or
to find out more about pregnancy and what to expect during labor and delivery,
click here.
Mother-Baby Couplet Care
Within 2 hours after birth, the healthy mother and baby are transferred
together to a postpartum room down the hall from the L&D rooms. Mother
and baby continue to receive care from one of the couplet care nurses
who are trained in the care of both mothers and babies.
We believe families belong together for support and assistance. With Mother-Baby
Couplet Care, we can ensure better communication between the nurse, physician,
and family. We are here for one purpose – to help you and your new
baby adjust and prepare for the weeks and months ahead. Your baby will
stay in your room with you so you can learn to recognize your baby’s
subtle cues. A support person of your choice is encouraged to remain with
you throughout your stay. Remember, the nursing staff is here to assist
you with your care and your baby’s care. Physicians make rounds
and examine babies at the mother’s bedside so you can learn about
your baby and ask questions.
There are no hospital imposed visiting hours in the couplet care unit.
However, we do encourage limiting visitors to two or three at any given time.
Visiting Guidelines During Labor
You may find your labor less stressful with the comfort and encouragement
of friends and family. However, we may request that your visitors wait
in the waiting area depending on your stage of labor and comfort level.
The moments after childbirth are extraordinary and wonderful. It is an
important time for mother, father, and baby to recover and begin bonding
together. The first hour after childbirth is also an ideal time to begin
nursing if you plan on breastfeeding your baby.
The First Days with Your Miracle
The first days after your delivery will be spent in one of our private
Mother-Baby rooms. You may choose to keep your baby with you the entire
time, or you may allow your baby to stay in our nursery if you feel like
you need some time to rest. The choice is yours.
Pain Relief Options
Every labor is unique, and every woman experiences discomfort in a different
way. It’s important for you to be aware of all your pain management
options before you go into labor and discuss these with your nurse and
physician upon your admission to the Center for Women & Infants.
Tobacco-Free Campus
For the protection of you and your new baby, the Center for Women &
Infants is designated as a tobacco-free campus, and the use of tobacco
products on MCH properties is prohibited.
Baby Steps Tours
One of the most important things to do before your delivery date is to take a
Baby Steps Tourat the Center for Women & Infants. Baby Steps Tours give you a chance
to become familiar with our amenities and services, ask important questions
and get to know our staff before your baby’s arrival.
Baby Café – Breastfeeding Drop-in Center
Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for newborn babies, it promotes bonding,
and even helps mother and baby stay healthier long after pregnancy. Now
there’s a new place specially designed for breastfeeding mothers
just like you.
The Baby Café offers:
A friendly, private environment
Free breastfeeding education
Certified Lactation Consultants
One-on-one consultations
No appointments are needed, and all consultations and services are provided
free of charge to pregnant and nursing mothers. Join us Every Wednesday,
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Center for Women & Infants Classroom at
500 West 4th Street.
Center for Women & Infants Web Nursery
Being able to share the news about your newborn baby is one of those priceless
moments every new parent cherishes. Now you can share baby’s first
photos through the Center for Women & Infants’ Web Nursery and
spread the news faster than you ever imagined. For a preview,
click here, select a birth date, and see photos of our most recent little arrivals!
