Welcome, and congratulations on the arrival of your new little miracle! We know that preparing for delivery day is one of the most important things you can do on this journey. To assist you we've developed this informational webpage to help you plan ahead and know what to expect when the big moment arrives.
You're welcome to tour our beautiful new facility and familiarize yourself with our nursing team and caregivers at any time. No appointments are needed; all you have to do is come by the Center for Women & Infants and request a tour, or call us at (432) 640-6000 for details and information.
We highly recommend that every new patient pre-register with the Center for Women & Infants before delivery day. Pre-registering ahead of time not only prepares our staff for your arrival, it will help you plan ahead for the big day and can even give you peace of mind in knowing that this important part of your admission is already taken care of.
Within two hours after birth, the healthy Mother and Baby are transferred together to a postpartum room down the hall from the L&D rooms. Mother and baby continue to receive care from one of the couplet care nurses who are trained in the care of both mothers and babies.
We believe families belong together for support and assistance. With "Mother-Baby Couplet Care" we can ensure better communication between the nurse, physician, and family. We are here for one purpose – to help you and your new baby adjust and prepare for the weeks and months ahead. Your baby will stay in your room with you so you can learn to recognize your baby's subtle cues that say, "I'm hungry; I'm wet; I need attention”. A support person of your choice is encouraged to remain with you throughout your stay. Remember, the nursing staff is here to assist you with your care and your baby's care. Physicians make rounds and examine babies at the mother's bedside so you can learn about your baby and ask questions.
The first days after your delivery will be spent in one of our private Mother-Baby rooms. You may choose to keep your baby with you the entire time, or you may allow your baby to stay in our nursery if you feel like you need some time to rest. The choice is yours.
Every labor is unique, and every woman experiences discomfort in a different way. It's important for you to be aware of all your pain management options before you go into labor and discuss these with your nurse and physician upon your admission to the Center for Women & Infants.. Labor & Delivery
Our beautifully appointed Labor and Delivery rooms will provide a hotel-like experience for mother and family to spend the hours before,during and after delivery.
Labor & Delivery is staffed with a highly-skilled team of RNs,surgical technicians,and in-house physicians who are on site 24/7 to provide around-the-clock coverage.
Mother-Baby Unit
Comprised of 30 private rooms,this unit is the ideal place to begin life with your new baby. Located within this unit is our nursery,which is always available should you need to rest any time during your recovery.
High-Risk and Complex Pregnancies
We're proud to offer the services of Dr. James Maher and the Maternal Fetal Medicine Center. Dr. Maher has over 25 years experience specializing in complex pregnancies and is dedicated to providing the highest level of prenatal care and testing available in our area.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Our goal is to provide immediate response to virtually any neonatal emergency. This is why we've designated specially-trained neonatologists,registered nurses and therapists to staff our 30-room Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The CWI NICU is the regional referral center for neonatal consultation and care of high-risk newborns from throughout the Permian Basin.
All NICU rooms are private,which promotes better bonding between parents and baby. Private rooms can also improve development,healing and growth for our most fragile newborns. Visitation is allowed 24 hours a day for parents and grandparents who are encouraged to visit as often as possible.
Prepared Childbirth Classes
The Center for Women & Infants invites expectant parents to attend our informative Prepared Childbirth Classes. The classes are taught by Certified Childbirth Educators and explore everything from pregnancy and stages
of labor – to car seat safety and infant CPR. Discussion topics include:
• Pregnancy Topics / Pain / Pre-Labor Signs
• Stages of Labor / Comfort Measures / Labor Positions
• Interventions During Labor & Birth / Pain Medications / Cesarean Birth
• Postpartum Care / Newborn Care / Basic Breastfeeding
• Car Seat Safety / Tour of Labor & Delivery,Postpartum Unit
• Infant CPR
The class fee is $25,and scholarships are available. Classes meet in the Center for Women & Infants Classroom located on the 4th floor. For more information,or to register for one of our classes,call (432) 640-1714.
Follow-Through Care
The Center for Women & Infants offers a Newborn Follow-Through program free of charge to new parents.On the day of your discharge you baby's nurse will schedule you Newborn Follow-through visit,which usually takes place 2-5 days after discharge from the hospital. One of our two Lactation Consultant/Newborn Follow-through Nurses will conduct a general assessment,weight check,and bilirubin check of your baby. Follow-through visits provide the perfect opportunity to discuss any breastfeeding concerns you may have.