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.
2023 Class Dates
January 17th, 19th, 24th and 26th
March 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th
May 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th
July 18th, 20th, 25th and 27th
September 19th, 21st, 26th and 28th
November 7th, 9th, 14th and 16th
All classes are free and will be from 7pm to 9pm.
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.
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 2023 tours take place on the dates and times listed below; no appointments
needed, just meet us in the lobby on the first floor the Center for Women
and Infants Center and the tours will begin promptly, at the times scheduled.
Saturday, March 25 at 10 am
Tuesday, April 11 at 7 pm
Saturday, April 22 at 10 am
Saturday, May 6 at 10 am
Tuesday, May 9 at 7 pm
Saturday, June 3 at 10 am
Tuesday, June 13 at 7 pm
Saturday, July 1 at 10 am
Tuesday, July 11 at 7 pm
Tuesday, August 8 at 7 pm
Saturday, August 26 at 10 am
Tuesday, September 12 at 7 pm
Saturday, September 23 at 10 am
Tuesday, October 10 at 7 pm
Saturday, October 21 at 10 am
Saturday, November 4 at 10 am
Tuesday, November 14 at 7 pm
Saturday, December 2 at 10 am
Tuesday, December 12 at 7 pm
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.
2023 Breastfeeding Classes – What New Moms Need To Know
February 7th and 9th
April 4th and 6th
June 6th and 8th
August 15th and 17th
October 3rd and 5th
December 5th and 7th
The Texas Department of State Health Services has designated MCH as a Texas
Ten Step Hospital. This means we are well prepared to support and assist
mothers who choose to breastfeed. Two International Board Certified Lactation
Consultants are available to provide complimentary breastfeeding consultations
before, during and after your hospital stay.
To view the “10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” webpage,
click here.
Telephone consultations are also available Monday through Friday, between
8 am and 5 pm. To schedule an appointment with one of our International
Board Certified Lactation Consultants, call
(432) 640-1714 or
(432) 640-1784.
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.
