Our Family Birthing Center is a 30-bed unit designed to allow mothers and babies to stay together following birth. The center offers state-of-the-art equipment and a three-room cesarean section suite to handle most emergency situations.
In our Level I and II nurseries, skilled nursing professionals care for all but the most critically ill newborns. The specialized neonatal transport service at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is readily available should the need arise.
The Family Birthing Center also offers:
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital has been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report on the publication’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity. “High Performing” is the highest rating U.S. News awards for this type of care.
To be recognized among the Best Hospitals for Maternity, hospitals had to excel on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including complication rates, C-sections, whether births were scheduled too early in pregnancy, and how successfully each hospital supported breastfeeding. Only one-third of the hospitals evaluated by U.S. News for maternity care earned a ‘High Performing’ rating.
Whether you are expecting your first child or have just given birth to your third, the Family Birthing Center at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital has you covered with informative, interactive classes on a range of topics.
Breastfeeding is beneficial to both you and your baby. In this 2.5-hour class, we will provide techniques and tips for a successful start. Planning to return to school or work after your baby is born? We will also cover the basics of breast pumping and storage. Cost is $30.00.
Unsure what to expect before, during and after delivery? In this class, you will learn about the physical and emotional changes that take place during pregnancy, the stages of labor, anesthesia options, breathing techniques and much more. Cost is $70.00.
Note: You can choose from a 2.5-hour class that meets once a week for three weeks or a one-day class on a Saturday.
Delivering your baby at the Family Birthing Center at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights means comfort and peace of mind. Our modern center features state-of-the-art equipment and is designed to allow you and your baby to stay together following birth. We invite you and your partner to tour the facility and afterward to stay for an optional 20- to 30-minute session on breastfeeding. Tours are free.
Wouldn’t it be nice if newborns came with instruction manuals? This 2.5 hour class is the next best thing. This class provides expectant parents with helpful skills for caring for their newborns, from general baby care to safety issues and tips for early parenting. Cost is $30.00.
If you are looking for a little interaction with other new moms and their babies, this support group is for you. No advance registration is necessary; just check our schedule (via the link below) for dates and times.
Click here for more information about all of our classes, including dates and times offered, and to register.
Have questions? Call our perinatal community outreach coordinator, Carie Miller, RN, MSN, at (713) 803-6732.
To help you be better prepared for what to expect, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights offers you a free booklet via download of Your Guide to Postpartum and Newborn Care available anytime throughout your pregnancy or after. This booklet will help you understand how to care for yourself and your baby after birth. The more knowledge you have, the more likely you will approach your personal journey with confidence and a positive perspective. Topics include:
Our caring staff is trained to care for all childbirth needs, including high-risk obstetrics. Should you need specialized care during your pregnancy, we offer a range of prenatal diagnostic testing and high-risk pregnancy services. Both inpatient consultation and outpatient care are available.
Services available to high-risk obstetrical patients include:
Please consult your OB/GYN physician to schedule any maternal fetal medicine (MFM) services you may require.
Diagnostic testing includes:
Maternal-fetal medicine services are available as an outpatient every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 24-hour inpatient consultation is available. The MFM clinic is located on the 4th floor of the South Tower at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, 1635 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008.
For more information, please call the MFM clinic at (713) 867-6361.
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