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Preparing for Baby
The ABC’s of Childbirth
Preparing for a baby can be overwhelming. Join us for a comprehensive series of four classes designed to prepare the expectant mother/parents for childbirth. Taught by certified childbirth educators, topics covered will include labor, delivery, comfort measures, breathing and relaxation, medical procedures, cesarean birth, understanding newborns and postpartum care.
2025 Class Dates
All classes are free and will be from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
Pre-registration is required. Please call (432) 640-6000 for more information and to register for the classes.
Trimester Information
Please click below to view the Center for Women & Infants Trimester Information.
Baby Steps Tours
One of the most important things to do before your delivery date is to take a Baby Steps Tour at the new Center for Women & Infants. Baby Steps Tours give you a chance to become familiar with our amenities and services, ask important questions and get to know our staff before your baby’s arrival.
The 2025 tours take place on the dates and times listed below; no appointments needed, just meet us in the lobby on the first floor of the Center for Women and Infants Center and the tours will begin promptly, at the times scheduled.
To find the MCH Center for Women & Infants see the MCH Campus Map.
We also recommend that you pick up a Prenatal Packet from our staff members during your tour. You can also request a Prenatal Packet during one of your check-ups at your physician’s office. This helpful packet contains information you’ll need to prepare for your delivery and is an excellent resource for planning your admission to the Center for Women & Infants.
Photo Tour
Explore the beautiful architecture and interior design of the Center for Women & Infants through our photo gallery. From our private Mother-Baby Rooms to the only Ronald McDonald Family Room in the Permian Basin, look inside the most advanced maternity center in the region.
Center for Women & Infants Video Tour
Take a sneak peek of The Center for Women & Infants in this video tour. You’ll see our all-private NICU rooms, our beautifully appointed labor and delivery rooms, and much more. Start your journey here, and then join us for a Baby Steps Tour.
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. Any abnormal findings will be reported to your pediatrician for further assessment.
For more information, please call (432) 640-1714.
Our Locations for Preparing for Baby
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MCH Family Health Clinic Clements 840 West Clements Street
Odessa, TX 79763 Map & Directions -
MCH Family Health Clinic West University 6030 W University Boulevard
Odessa, TX 79764 Map & Directions
Our Physicians for Preparing for Baby
Videos About Preparing for Baby
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Instructional Videos for Moms- Baby Blues vs. Post-Partum Depression -
Instructional Videos for Moms- First Baby Check-up -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - After Birth -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - Baby Massage 101 -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - Bathing Your Baby -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - Birthing Plan -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - Breastfeeding Your Baby -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - Pain Relief Options -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - Sleep Tips -
Instructional Videos for New Moms - Swaddling
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