Birthing Services, lactation consulting, and newborn care
Labor and Delivery in Lake Charles, LA
The labor and delivery team at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital in Lake Charles understands your journey to parenthood is an incredible experience filled with anticipation and excitement. Our facility is designed to provide exceptional care, support, and amenities to ensure a safe and comfortable birthing experience for you and your baby.
When you choose CHRISTUS Ochsner for your delivery, you will experience:
- Guidance and expertise from a team of dedicated OB-GYNs
- Care from a perinatologist or maternal fetal medicine physician for high-risk pregnancies
- Peace of mind with a Level III NICU when needed
- Breastfeeding support from experienced, trusted, lactation consultant nurses
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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.
Comprehensive Maternal Care
Your and your baby’s health, safety, and well-being are the top priority. Our team of experts is here to guide you through every step of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and post-birth care.
Our team of experienced OB-GYNs is dedicated to guiding you throughout your pregnancy. With their expertise and compassionate care, you will receive personalized support and specialized medical care, supporting a safe and comfortable experience from prenatal to post-partum care.
Our maternal-fetal medicine physicians travel from Baton Rouge to our birthing center 1-2 times per week, bringing advanced testing and treatments to complex or high-risk pregnancies.
Their expertise ensures that expectant mothers with complex medical conditions receive personalized care and monitoring, maximizing the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. With their support, you can feel confident knowing you’re receiving the highest level of care, in Lake Charles.
Our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is equipped with advanced technology. It also has a team of experts who specialize in caring for babies who require special attention. You can find comfort in knowing that if your baby needs extra support, our NICU will provide the care your baby needs to grow and thrive.
Birth Experience
CHRISTUS Ochsner offers a range of facilities designed to ensure the highest level of care and comfort for our patients:
- 10 spacious labor, delivery, and recovery suites provide a comfortable environment for childbirth. This includes a pull-out sofa for a support person or family member
- We also have additional amenities for your comfort during labor: ambulatory fetal monitors, birthing balls, CUBS, and birthing bars.
- 4 Antepartum rooms, equipped to offer specialized care for complex or high-risk pregnancies.
- 2 Triage rooms for efficient evaluations.
- 3 C-section surgery suites provide accessible, safe delivery when necessary.
- 24-hour, fully staffed Well Baby Nursery for trusting care
- Advanced electronic infant security system for peace of mind
Recognized for Exceptional Care
CHRISTUS Ochsner is committed to providing you with excellent labor and delivery services. Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with various awards and designations:
- Birth Ready Designation
- Gift Designation
- Gold Safe Sleep Designation
- Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians available with referral
Birthing and Parent Education Classes
CHRISTUS Ochsner in Lake Charles offers a range of services to support mothers, newborns, and families during pregnancy or postpartum.
From birthing classes to breastfeeding support, we provide comprehensive care to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby.
Mother Baby Clinic
at CHRISTUS Ochsner in Lake Charles
Bridging the Gap Between Home and Your Pediatrician
CHRISTUS Ochsner established the Mother Baby Clinic to assist mothers and babies in need of follow-up care. The outpatient clinic is dedicated to helping mothers and babies. We are available by appointment and require a physician referral. Referrals are accepted for all mothers and babies, regardless of their delivery hospital or method of payment.
- Baby weight management
- Breastfeeding support
- Breastfeeding education
- Latch assistance
- Flange fitting/pumping
- One-on-one consultation
Location and Hours
Mother Baby Clinic
At CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
James W. Gardiner Breast Center- Building I
(located on the hospital campus)
4200 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
By appointment only.