Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
There is nothing more exciting than the birth of a baby. At Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, it’s our goal to make every childbirth experience as memorable and positive as possible. Our private, state-of-the-art labor and delivery rooms feature advanced equipment and amenities for convenience and comfort. Our caring staff is trained to care for all childbirth needs including high-risk obstetrics.
A University of Texas Medical School at Houston maternal-fetal medicine physician is on call 24/7 for fetal monitoring and ultrasound imaging. After delivery, patients enjoy family-centered care with a rooming-option for spending this special time with a loved one. For babies who require special care, the onsite Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital neonatal intensive care unit is staffed with neonatologists, doctors who specialize in the care of complex newborns, and specially trained nurses.
Certified registered nurses work with some of the nation’s best doctors to ensure that every woman we serve has a memorable, positive childbirth experience. Our nurses have broad experience in high-risk, as well uncomplicated deliveries, and bring a unique level of expertise to expectant mothers and their families.
We also provide a full range of high-quality facilities, technologies and services for our patients. These include:
- 35 beautifully appointed, modern labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suites
- A special antepartum unit that provides testing and monitoring – including ultrasound – during pregnancy
- Fully-equipped nurseries
- Neonatal intensive care unit
- Lactation support and consultation
- In-room transition, allowing infants to remain with the mother immediately after birth rather than being “transitioned” away from her, as is often the case at other facilities
- Nutrition and educational guidance
- Childbirth education & infant care classes
- Spa services
- Intensive and emergency care for infants
A Warm and Supportive Setting
In addition to superior clinical capabilities, the Women’s Center offers something else to expectant mothers: a feeling of warmth and compassion. It is at the heart of all that we do and can be seen everywhere. Our advantages include:
- Private rooms, which maximize intimacy, minimize disruptions and help make your stay with us as comfortable as possible
- Soothing surroundings, such as muted beige tones, accented with blues and greens that combine to create a tranquil environment
- A homelike atmosphere that lets you rock your newborn to sleep in a glider chair and provides a comfortable, upholstered window seat for visitors
- Immediate mother-infant bonding, allowing mothers and babies to spend time together right after delivery rather than requiring a four-hour separation, or transition period
- Large bathrooms, which assure maximum ease and convenience for new and expectant mothers
- Special amenities, including The Newborn Channel – which delivers free programming on baby care and postpartum topics right to your room – and personal birthday cakes the day after delivery
- Valet parking until 9 p.m., after which patients can be dropped off at the emergency center and will be brought by wheelchair to the Women’s Center
To learn more about maternity services at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital or sign up for a tour of our facility, call 713.222.CARE (2273).