Childbirth Center at Clear Lake

Plan ahead and preregister for your stay with us. The best time to preregister is between 20-26 weeks into your pregnancy. You may complete your preregistration in person by visiting the main admitting office near the hospital’s front entrance. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about preregistration, please call 281.523.2189.

You can begin your maternity preregistration online.

Due to COVID-19, all of our in-person tours are currently postponed, however, you can 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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• Childbirth Center Navigation to assist throughout the registration process and to answer any questions you may have
• 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 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
• Aromatherapy
• Cable television, including a patient channel for newborn education
• iPads with streaming services
• Large, comfortable couches that pull out for overnight guests
• Food services brought directly to your room

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 Clear Lake is prepared for those newborns who need extra care. In partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital, our level II 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 Clear Lake.

Because we know that babies do not always come when expected, the Breast Pump Depot at Houston Methodist Clear Lake can provide a brand-new breast pump prior to your discharge. This allows you to learn how to use the pump to express milk prior to going home. Please check with your insurance for this coverage and inform your nurses if you need a breast pump during your stay.

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 281.333.8806.

Maternal fetal medicine doctors specializing in high-risk pregnancies and prenatal diagnoses, including first-trimester screenings.

At Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Clear Lake, 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.

 

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)