At Houston Methodist Childbirth Centers, we offer:

• Obstetric gynecologists (OB-GYNS) available 24 hours a day
• Tranquil, private, family centered labor and delivery suites
• Neonatal nurses available for consultation before delivery
• Neonatology and pediatric support teams
• Epidural pain management and anesthesiologists available 24 hours a day
• Lactation support
• Hearing screening services
• Around-the-clock maternity unit access for family members

In addition, our birthing 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 OB-GYNS and nurses are committed to the health, safety and comfort of you and your baby and family before, during and after delivery. We provide the support, guidance and expertise you need to ensure your pregnancy goes as planned and is exactly as you imagined it would be. To this end, we offer all moms-to-be (and their families): 

• A collaborative team of pediatricians, neonatologists, pain management specialists and registered birthing nurses that works closely with your OB-GYN
• An advanced NICU to closely monitor high-risk and premature babies
• Maternal fetal medicine doctors specializing in high-risk pregnancies and prenatal diagnoses, including first-trimester screenings
• Alternative birthing options, including birthing plans, natural pain control and more
• Holistic amenities, including birthing balls and aromatherapy with essential oils, to create a calming environment
• Breastfeeding support and childbirth classes, as well as postpartum care and education
• Midwifery services for expectant mothers with low-risk pregnancies seeking “high-touch, low-intervention” prenatal, obstetric and gynecologic care