Labor & Delivery

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Birth Services for Your Growing Family

Whether you're navigating a routine pregnancy or facing a high-risk condition, we’re here for you every step of the way. You can count on our dedicated teams to make your experience safe, comfortable, and tailored to your needs. With a focus on you and your baby, we provide the medically necessary, compassionate care you deserve.

Our comprehensive labor and delivery services include:

With facilities in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas, CHRISTUS Health ensures you have access to advanced care close to home so you can focus on what matters most—welcoming your baby into the world safely and with the right support.

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Preparing for Your New Family Member

Welcoming a new baby is an exciting journey, and our tailored educational classes are here to help you feel confident every step of the way. From childbirth preparation to newborn care, we provide the knowledge and tools you need to make informed choices for you and your growing family.

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Personalized Expertise You Can Count On

With expert OB-GYNs, skilled midwives, and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, we offer comprehensive care for every stage of your pregnancy.

A woman is talking with her doctor about her resultsExpert OB-GYNs

Board-certified OB-GYNs provide advanced medical care for routine and high-risk pregnancies.

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Midwifery services at CHRISTUS Health. Picture of woman in hospital bed smiling and holding her newborn. Skilled Midwives

Certified midwives offer a personalized, holistic approach to care throughout your birthing journey.

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A mom holding her new baby who is sleeping on her chestMaternal Fetal Specialists

Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists provide expert care for complex or high-risk pregnancies.

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Lactation Support for Newborn Care

Supporting Your Breastfeeding Journey

Breastfeeding is a unique and personal experience, and our certified lactation consultants are here to provide the expert guidance and encouragement you need. As part of the Texas Ten Step program, we offer compassionate, one-on-one support to help you and your baby get off to the best possible start.

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Delivery Options at CHRISTUS

Our labor and delivery team is trained and educated in progressive labor and support techniques to ensure a pleasant birthing experience. We offer a variety of birthing plans tailored to your needs and wants.

Vaginal Delivery

A natural or assisted vaginal delivery tailored to your preferences and needs.

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Cesarean Birth

A surgical delivery through abdominal and uterine incisions, planned or as needed during labor.

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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Vaginal delivery after a previous C-section, or a VBAC, are available for those meeting medical criteria.

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Register for Your Hospital Stay Today

Welcoming your baby is a momentous occasion, and preparation is key. Registering for your hospital stay ensures a smooth and stress-free arrival when it's time to deliver. It’s quick and easy, and it saves valuable time during those unforgettable first moments.

Take charge of your birth experience by completing your registration with CHRISTUS Health today.

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Pregnancy and Parenting Services

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Find a CHRISTUS OB-GYN

Our OB-GYNs are trained and educated in the most up-to-date labor and support techniques. Meet a CHRISTUS OB-GYN near you and prepare for a safe, memorable birth experience.

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Midwifery at CHRISTUS Health

Midwifery and Women's Health

CHRISTUS Health has a team of certified nurse midwives who are devoted to providing compassionate and holistic care throughout your pregnancy journey.

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Maternal Fetal Medicine

CHRISTUS Maternal Fetal Medicine

Our Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists deliver advanced care for high-risk pregnancies, providing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment solutions tailored to you and your baby.

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Planning for Your Family

Understanding the 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle & Tracking Ovulation

Learn about the four phases of the menstrual cycle how to track ovulation.

6 Things You May Not Know About Conception

Ready to grow your family? Here are six lesser-known tips to get pregnant.

3 Signs of Infertility in Men and Women

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of infertility in women and men. Trying to conceive can be challenging and often takes time. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a year or longer, you may have some questions about infertility.

Preparing for Parenthood: Lifestyle Choices to Support a Healthy Pregnancy Journey

Understand the lifestyle choices you can make to improve your chances of having a healthy, viable pregnancy.

Find the Best Prenatal Vitamin for You and Your Baby

Taking a prenatal vitamin is one of the best ways to help support a healthy and strong baby. Find out what the best prenatal vitamin includes.

Pregnancy and Labor and Delivery

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How to Create Your Birth Plan

While there are no guarantees, a birth plan is a helpful tool to help you communicate your preferences and expectations for labor and delivery with your health care team. Here's how to create yours personalized birth plan.

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What to Expect in Pregnancy

You've confirmed you're pregnant--now what? Here are some valuable tips to support a healthy pregnancy, from prenatal care and OB-GYN appointments to what to expect in each trimester.

You've Been Diagnosed with Preeclampsia: Now What?

Learn what to expect after a preeclampsia diagnosis, including symptoms, treatments, and steps to keep you and your baby safe during pregnancy. Expert advice from CHRISTUS Health.

Growing Your Family

Learn expert tips and practical advice for conception, labor and delivery, and postpartum care to support you every step of the way.

Midwife vs. OBGYN: Understanding Your Choices for Childbirth Care

Explore the differences between midwives and OB-GYNs to make an informed decision for your childbirth journey. Learn about their roles, training, and how they contribute to your prenatal, delivery, and postpartum experience.

Postpartum Care

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Essential Wellness Tips for New Moms

Discover essential strategies to support your physical, emotional, and mental health as a new mother.

Nurturing Your Newborn’s Sleep and Feeding Habits

Discover the essential guide to mastering newborn care, feeding, and sleep for a blissful baby. Uncover expert tips and strategies to establish healthy routines, ensuring your little one’s happiness and your peace of mind.

Addressing Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Pregnant and Postpartum Moms

Are you a new mom struggling with mood and anxiety disorders? Learn to recognize symptoms, understand risk factors, and find compassionate support and treatment.

Building bonds: Navigating parenthood together with your support network

Discover the power of community in parenthood! Explore invaluable tips and resources for building a strong support network and connecting with other new parents.

Navigating Postpartum with Confidence

Discover essential resources tailored to support new parents through the postpartum period and ease the transition into life with a newborn.

CHRISTUS Labor and Delivery in the News

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Francis Lactation Consultants

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital forms support group for breastfeeding mothers

August is National Breastfeeding Month and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler has created a support group for mothers currently breastfeeding to share experiences, challenges, and tips among peers.

CHRISTUS Health’s new children’s clinic to serve Coushatta, surrounding communities

CHRISTUS Health is opening a new children’s clinic at CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center to serve local patients and those in surrounding communities.

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic locations in Tyler, Sulphur Springs earn coveted national accreditation for maternal-fetal care

The maternal-fetal medicine program at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Sulphur Springs has earned accreditation, and the program’s Tyler location has earned reaccreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) for excellence in patient care and imaging.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital celebrates one year of opening Mother Baby Clinic

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is celebrating one year of providing lactation support and education for new mothers in its Mother Baby Clinic.

CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System to Host 37th Annual NICU Reunion

CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System is excited to announce its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Reunion will be celebrated in person this year! Because of COVID-19 restrictions during the pandemic, the celebrations moved to a virtual platform for 2 years replacing the annual event held at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center.

 

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