Childbirth Center at Sugar Land

LIVE ONLINE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land offers a variety of virtual and in-person classes presented by our childbirth educator. Click here to check availability and to register.

TOURS
Click here to register for a free tour or take a virtual tour by viewing the video above!

At the hospital, you will be asked to complete the Mother’s Worksheet for Child’s Birth Certificate. You may begin the form at home or complete it during your stay. Prior to discharge, this form must be completed and validated for accuracy by one of our birth registrars. Learn more.

You can register for your baby's birth certificate and apply for his or her Social Security Number by clicking on the appropriate link below that will take you to the corresponding DocuSign forms: 

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Breastfeeding is a special time between mother and baby, and it is a bond that can take time for you and your baby to establish. As a Texas Ten Step designated hospital, we encourage breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding newborns and infants. Lactation support is available to breastfeeding mothers. Our nursing staff is well trained to assist mothers with breastfeeding decisions to ensure you are comfortable feeding your baby during your stay with us and at home.

After discharge, lactation consultants and breastfeeding counselors are available for continued support and counseling. Call 281.274.0129 to leave a message and a nurse will return your call within 24 hours. For urgent needs concerning your baby’s health, please contact your pediatrician.

Click here for information about lactation services offered at Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land. 

AMENITIES & SERVICES:

• Newly renovated labor and delivery suites with spa-like, private bathrooms and self-controlled ambient lighting
• Wireless, Bluetooth fetal monitoring available for patients who meet criteria
• Comfortable, private antepartum rooms for high-risk patients who require 24/7 maternal-fetal monitoring
• Birthing balls, mirrors and squat bar bed attachments to aid moms with natural deliveries (subject to physician consent)
• Complimentary three-course celebration dinner for two after baby arrives
• Aromatherapy
• Professional harpist providing calming music upon request and based on availability
• Convenient, bedside USB charging ports
• Cable TV, including a patient channel for newborn education
  
• DVD player
• Large, comfortable couches that pull out for overnight guests
• Room service
• Postpartum (mother-baby) suites with private bathrooms

BIRTHING NURSES: Our nurses are experienced, dedicated and have a true love and passion for newborns. We understand the impact a caring nurse can have on a mother’s birthing experience, which is why each mother is assigned a devoted nurse to care for her throughout her labor and delivery. A neonatal nurse, who brings a specialized level of training, is also present at every delivery to provide responsive care to your newborn. Our nursing team is dedicated to the health, safety and comfort of you and your baby before, during and after delivery.

Trial of labor after Cesarean (TOLAC) is a planned or attempted vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) and is a birthing option available to expecting moms at our hospital.

Please consult with your OB-GYN to determine the delivery method best for you.

In any unexpected moment, you can rely on us to be ready should anything unusual arise. Houston Methodist Sugar Land is prepared for those newborns who need extra care. In partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital, our level III NICU, located next to the maternity unit, is staffed by highly trained nurses and expert neonatology providers who monitor our high-risk and premature babies 24/7 on-site at Houston Methodist Sugar Land.

Babies who require a higher level of care are stabilized and transported to Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Safe and quick transfer is provided by Texas Children’s Hospital Kangaroo Crew. This is just one more assurance that your baby is receiving the best care.

To read our Guide for Parents with NICU babies, click here.

The state requires every newborn to receive screenings which is why it is important to appoint a pediatrician when you register for delivery. Should you choose a pediatrician who does not practice at our hospital, an attending pediatrician who is on-staff will evaluate your newborn during your stay with us.

To find the right pediatrician, click here or call 281.274.7500.

The weeks following childbirth are an important time for recovering your strength and function. For women, the postpartum period starts right after giving birth and lasts from about six weeks to several months.

Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses postpartum disorders, such as abdominal wall separation, incontinence, constipation and/or pain in the pelvic, vaginal and rectal areas. Our team of highly specialized physical therapists is well prepared to work with you to optimize your recovery and function.

A physician’s referral is required for starting pelvic floor physical therapy. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 281.275.0450.

We have dedicated board-certified OB-GYNs on-site 24/7 to provide round-the-clock care for women and babies. Our partnership with Ob Hospitalist Group of Texas, a group of dedicated in-patient physicians who work exclusively at our hospital, allows our Childbirth Center to provide in-house 24/7 obstetric-designated emergency services for expecting moms who are 16 weeks or greater in their pregnancy.

These highly skilled OB hospitalists are trained to stabilize and manage an array of high-risk patients and have additional training for:

• OB emergencies
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Advanced cardiac life support
• High-risk fetal monitoring
• Gynecological emergencies

You want a supportive, caring environment to welcome your baby into the world, and we want to be that place for you. As an expecting parent, you probably have many questions. You can read our Frequently Asked Questions brochure by clicking here.

At Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land, we are committed to keeping your new baby as safe as possible, both while you are here and after you return home. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is the leading cause of injury death in infancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 3,400 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land is recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Gold Safe Sleep Hospital for its commitment to best practices and educations on infant safe sleep.

Sleep can be a challenge for families with babies, but following safe sleep recommendations can prevent SUID fatalities. Learn more about infant safe sleep recommendations using the following resources. 

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)