Labor and delivery

Features of our facilities

Above all, we strive to provide more choices, convenience, care and peace of mind when you're expecting. We offer our labor and delivery services at five hospital locations, including:

• Methodist Hospital
• Methodist Hospital Hill Country
• Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Suzell Waller Women's Pavilion
• Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
• Methodist Hospital Westover Hills

You define family, and we make sure to include any individuals of your choosing in the experience. If you are selecting the right place to give birth, our facilities offer:

• Advanced infant security system
• Breastfeeding support with the Texas Ten Step Program
• Convenient locations close to home
• Cord blood collection and banking
• Direct access to Methodist Children's Hospital
• High-risk maternity care
• Level IV and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs)
• Obstetrician and anesthesiologists on-site 24/7
• Prenatal care and maternity classes (Spanish-speaking classes available upon request)
• Private mother-baby rooms and suites
• Rooming-in so mom and baby can spend quality time
• Safe, secure buildings with a 24/7 security station

If you have any questions, you can use our Call-A-Nurse service, a health advice line staffed by specially trained pediatric nurses. We are welcoming to a long list of professional doulas who are trained in supporting you through the process of labor and birth.

Mother-baby care program

Methodist Healthcare supports and participates in the mother-baby care program. Our postpartum rooms are specially designed for this purpose — to give both mother and baby plenty of “getting-to-know-you” time.

Therefore, the newborn nursery may seem somewhat empty at our hospitals. This is because we encourage moms to get acquainted with their babies by spending this important time together. It’s a good time for you to ask questions and learn from your nurses. Occasionally, it may be necessary for your baby to visit the nursery.

Labor and delivery tours

Our Peek-A-Boo hospital tour gives you and your family the opportunity to see our amenities, labor and delivery unit, and private mother baby rooms and suites.

Registration is required for a tour, and you can view our schedule for upcoming tours to see what works best for you. Please register online or by calling (210) 575-0261.

Perinatal navigator

Perinatal navigators are available to help high-risk expectant mothers navigate their way through the complexities of pregnancy and the labor and delivery process. They will partner with your healthcare team to develop a personalized care plan, facilitate communication between different members of your care team, provide emotional support and connect you with community resources and any support services you may need.

Prenatal support and education

We want you to cherish the memories of your child’s birth. Prenatal education care can help reduce anxiety and enhance your overall labor and delivery experience.

At our facilities, we offer both childbirth and baby care classes to help prepare you for childbirth Our classes are taught by certified childbirth educators, and are available in Spanish by request.

For prenatal care and maternity classes, you can register online or call (210) 575-0261 to schedule. Registration is required for all classes. You can also preregister for your delivery online to save yourself some time when you arrive at the hospital.

Neonatal intensive care

Across our network of hospitals, we provide advanced care for our tiniest patients in our NICUs

Our Level III and Level IV NICUs are equipped to care for the most complex neonatal conditions and the most critically ill newborns. Here, experienced NICU teams and pediatric specialists are available 24/7 to provide vital care when your child needs it most.

Postpartum care

After your baby is born, we are here to support you, help you recover and feel confident as you embrace life with your newborn. Our selection of postpartum care services are personalized for the unique needs of moms and their support partners, offering pain management, breastfeeding support, postpartum depression screenings and follow-up care to ensure that both you and your baby receive the care and guidance you need during this important time.

Many of our hospitals also have the Texas Ten Step designation, which illustrates our commitment to providing the best care, education, resources and support for breastfeeding moms and babies.