Methodist Hospitals | Healthcare Services



Friday, November 20, 2009

Women’s Services
Quality, Close-to-Home Healthcare

Women’s Services at Methodist Hospital provides a full range of care for women and their babies. Our staff of primary care physicians, gynecologists, obstetricians, perinatologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, and pediatricians is available to ensure your pregnancy progresses normally and your delivery goes as planned.

Pregnancy
Getting the right start for your baby includes the right prenatal care. Methodist Hospitals offers comprehensive obstetric care and free educational programs.

Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding Classes
Sibling Classes
Grandparent Classes

Hi-Risk Pregnancies
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, a family history of birth defects, or any other factor that may put your pregnancy at risk, the Advanced Obstetrical Services (AOS) group at Methodist Hospitals can help. A team of maternal-fetal medicine specialists, a geneticist, skilled nurses, and trained technicians, AOS works with your doctor in the management of your pregnancy.

Certified First & Second Trimester Screenings
Targeted Level 2 Ultrasounds
Amniocentesis
Non-Stress Testing & Bio Physical Profile
Diabetes Management
Genetic Counseling

If you are concerned about a high-risk pregnancy, contact Advanced Obstetrical Services at 219-757-7100. A referral is not necessary, but you should speak with your physician.

Childbirth
Our safe, secure and comfortable Labor and Delivery Suites provide a warm and welcoming start for moms, dads and newborns. Should complication arise during delivery, state-of-the-art surgery suites are located for immediate access.

Nurseries
Healthy newborns receive immediate care in the Labor and Delivery Suite, and then they are transferred to the Wellborn Nursery. Unfortunately, not all babies are born as healthy as we would like. Methodist Hospitals Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers premature infants or babies with other complications 24-hour care from a staff of neonatologists, nurses and respiratory therapists. Once babies are in stable condition, they are moved to the Intermediate Care Nursery. While in the IMCU, the infants progress will be monitored prior to their discharge home.