A woman has unique health needs at each stage of her life. For every age, Methodist Hospitals offers a broad range of clinical programs and educational and support services that help women feel their best. From health screenings, such as mammograms and nonstress tests, to classes for new mothers, Methodist Hospitals provides a complete line of services that meet the health and wellness needs of the women in our community.
Who We Are
Methodist Hospitals Maternal Child Services is comprised of primary care, gynecologists, perinatologists, oncologists, and cardiologists. In addition, our nutritionists, psychologists, therapists and other healthcare professionals complete the Maternal Child Services team at Methodist Hospitals.
Maternity Services
The Methodist Maternity Services at both the Northlake and Southlake campus offer comprehensive obstetric care and education for the patient and family anticipating the birth of their child.
Our skilled and certified physicians and nursing staff are experienced in the management of both the uncomplicated and high-risk pregnant population. With today’s most advanced equipment in fetal monitoring and techniques to manage complications of labor, even high-risk pregnancies can be handled with confidence. In addition, a team of qualified medical neonatologists and nursing staff are prepared to provide your premature or seriously ill infant the specialized care they will require.
Our Maternity Services includes spacious Labor and Delivery suites which allow you to labor, deliver and recover in the comfort and security of a home-like setting. If unexpected complications arise, a surgery suite is centrally located for immediate access. Smaller, private rooms are available for mothers who are recovering from a cesarean section
Prenatal Care (Physician Care)
It is important to receive good prenatal care from a physician as early in your pregnancy as possible. Methodist Hospitals Primary Care Associates offers the choice of several board-certified obstetricians and family physicians who provide prenatal care and delivery services at Methodist Hospitals.
Obstetric services offered include:
Childbirth Education
By preparing you and your coach for the birth of your baby, we can help you feel more comfortable about the birth process. The same nurses who will care for you during your labor experience are the educators that will provide instruction on various techniques to make your childbirth experience a positive one. Also offered are:
- Breastfeeding classes (taught by a certified lactation consultant)
- Sibling classes
- Grandparent classes
- CPR for infants
Perinatology Services
If a woman has experienced complications during a previous pregnancy or is considered high risk because of an existing medical condition, she may wish to consult with a perinatologist and/or geneticist on staff. Services offered:
- Level II ultrasound
- Amniocentesis
- Diabetic education and consultation
- OB referral and co-management of high risk pregnancy
- Genetic consultation
- Biophysical profiles/Non-stress Tests
Women's Center
Provides an introduction to Methodist Hospital’s obstetric department by offering the following services:
- Preadmission for vaginal and cesarean section deliveries
- Outpatient testing (ultrasound, lab and NST)
- Tours of OB department
- Rhogam screening and injection
Maternal Child Services Visiting Hours
If you have additional questions, we welcome them. Please call our Labor
and Delivery care units: Northlake Campus 219.886.4730, Southlake Campus
219.738.5530.
Maternal Child Services Visiting Policy
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