Women's Services - St. David's HealthCare

Since 1924, more than 225,000 babies havebeen born at St. David’s Medical Center.With the medical and technologicalexpertise to care for you and your baby, St.David’s Medical Center is the best placeto give birth in Austin, Texas. Our newlyupdated Women’s Services Floor is designedto promote a comfortable, family-centeredenvironment, where our staff are passionateabout providing exceptional care and service.It’s no surprise that so many women considerSt. David’s Medical Center “The Hospitalfor Women” in Central Texas. Call 512-544-4226 to set up a personal tour today.

WelcomeThe hospital’s main entrance is accessiblefrom 32nd Street. As you approach the mainentrance, you will be offered valet service fora minimal fee or the option to self-park inGarage 1.

AtriumSt. David’s Medical Center features severalwell-appointed waiting areas for family andfriends to gather. The Atrium Gift Shop isstocked with gift items, reading materials,snacks and beverages.

Labor & Delivery Nurse’s StationUpon your arrival to Women’s Services onthe 3rd floor, proceed to labor and deliverywhere you will be registered for your stay.You are highly encouraged to pre-register foryour delivery 20 weeks into your pregnancy.This will make the registration process evenmore convenient for you on your big day!You can pre-register online atstdavids.com/register.

Labor & Delivery Nursing TeamOur experienced expert team of registerednurses in Labor and Delivery will makeyou and your family safe and comfortableduring your entire stay.

Parent EducationPrenatal education is the first step toprepare you & your family for the birthexperience and beyond. The ParentEducation department here at St. David’sMedical Center has several classes to meetyour needs. Our experienced educators areenthusiastic about helping you and yourfamily prepare for your newest addition.· Reality Childbirth· Breastfeeding Basics &Baby Care Boot Camp· Prepared Cesarean Birth· Advanced Coping Skills· Sibling Education· Infant/Child CPRCall 512-544-4226 for registration

Midwife & Doula FriendlySt. David’s Medical Center welcomesmidwives and doulas to attend the birthof your baby. While we will provide thebest possible care, we want your birthingexperience to be tailored to your needsand desires. We also offer telemetry fetalmonitoring so you are free to walk and evenshower during labor.

LDR RoomWe have 22 private and spacious LaborDelivery & Recovery (LDR) rooms. EveryLDR room is equipped with state-of-the-arttechnology as well as the comforts of home.

Welcoming BabyAfter Vaginal DeliveryAfter you have given birth, and you and yourbaby have spent some time together, ournurses will complete the clinical assessment,foot printing and ID banding of your babyin your room. This allows you and your babyto bond skin-to-skin without interruption.

OB Surgical SuiteAt St. David’s Medical Center, surgical suitesare located within the Labor & Deliveryunit. If you have a Cesarean birth, yourbaby’s assessment, foot printing and IDbanding will be completed in the operatingroom in your view.

Welcoming BabyAfter a C-SectionOnce you have spent a few minutes withyour baby, your family and the NICUteam will escort the infant to the newbornnursery.Once you are in the recovery room, yourfamily and baby will join you. Skin-to-skincontact and breastfeeding will be initiatedas soon as possible in the recovery room.

Post-Partum/Gynnecology RoomsOur 63 private rooms have been beautifullyupdated, offering a comfortable space foryour family to stay the night. If you needlarger accommodations you may requestone of our suites for an additional fee.

Antepartum, Postpartum &Gynecology Nursing TeamOur Women’s Services team of registerednurses are experts at providing you theexact care you need at all stages of your life.Whether you need special attention beforeyou deliver your baby, help in recoveringand preparing to take your new baby homeor specialized recovery from gynecologicsurgery, our world-class team is here to assistyou in every way.

Distinctive DiningEvery patient may order room service froma menu and have their meal delivered to theroom. This allows for flexibility, with no setmenus or meal times.

BreastfeedingWhile it is always the family’s choice whetheror not to breastfeed, our physicians highlyencourage it.Our expert lactation consultants are hereevery day for our breastfeeding mothers. Thelactation consultants help you develop a planfor breastfeeding while offering assistanceand education. We even offer breastfeedingsupport after you go home.

Mother & Child ConnectionThe Mother & Child Connection is abreastfeeding boutique located within theWomen’s Services unit that sells and rentsbreast pumps and supplies that you maywant while breastfeeding.

Newborn Nursery TeamParents are encouraged to keep their babywith them in their room for the entirehospital stay. This is called “rooming in.”Our team of expert registered nurses in theNewborn Nursery will care for your baby inyour room. This gives you the opportunityto get to know your baby with the supportof our team. If your baby requires additionalcare or procedures that cannot happen inyour room, our full-service nursery providesa safe environment to meet those needs.

Specialized CareOur unique “Baby Matters” program offersspecialized services to those infants whomay require neonatal surgery at the time ofbirth. St. David’s Medical Center is the onlyhospital in the Austin area where a motherand her newborn requiring surgery can becared for in the same facility.

NICU TeamIf your baby should need a higher level ofcare than the Newborn Nursery, St. David’sMedical Center has the best and largest LevelIII Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) inCentral Texas.Our expert neonatologists and NICU teamare on-site 24/7 and can handle any medicalissue, large or small, including surgery.

Maternal & NeonatalTransport TeamOur Maternal and Neonatal TransportTeam provides life-saving care to mothersand babies who need the skill and technologyof our Level III NICU.Our team of certified registered nurses andrespiratory therapists provides 24-houremergency transportation and en-routecare throughout a 100-mile radius to bringexpectant mothers and newborns to ourLevel III NICU.

Neonatal IntensiveCare Unit (NICU)Our NICU has been recognized as a Centerof Excellence for exceptional neonataloutcomes and is equipped with state-of-theartequipment and technologically advancedprocedures to care for any baby who hasspecial needs.

Going HomeOnce your OB/GYN and your baby’spediatrician notify you that you and yourbaby are able to go home, our team willmake sure you have all the information andresources you need to care for your newborn.We have volunteers who will escort you tothe main entrance while your family getsthe car.For more information or to schedule yourfacility tour, please call 512-544-4226.