Create Your Unique Birth Plan with Experienced Obstetricians
Mom and baby care at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women exemplifies
excellence in women's healthcare in southwest Louisiana. Offering a wide
scope of pregnancy services, our Family Birth Center’s updated,
spacious delivery suites, nestled in a tranquil setting of gardens and
waterfalls, have delivered more than 30,000 babies since 2003 in a family-centered
atmosphere.
Our OB/GYN physicians have delivered thousands of babies and have an impressive
list of credentials when it comes to:
Preventative care & family planning
Pre and postnatal care
Obstetrics
High Risk Obstetrics (MFM)
Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
Gynecologic Oncology
Mental health & postpartum depression
Mother & Baby-Centered Care
In a traditional hospital setting, one nurse takes care of the mother and
a different nurse takes care of the baby - usually in the nursery. Having
different nurses, especially when mother and baby are separated, can cause
confusion by the caregivers, missed opportunities for the new mother,
and inflexibility when it comes to the mother's particular needs and wants.
With mother-baby care at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, the
same nurse cares for both mother and baby in the comfort and convenience
of the mother's room.
What is Mother-Baby Care?
Mother-Baby Care is not the same as "rooming-in" where the mother
is expected to care for her baby when the infant is with her. Nurses care
for both mother and baby, promote bonding and ensure attachments within
the new family. In fact, the mother-baby nurse cares for the whole family,
including dad, other loved ones - whomever the new mother considers family.
Mother-baby care is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of the family
- not a rigid hospital schedule.
Advantages of Mother-Baby Care for Your Family:
More quality time with your baby
Babies cry less
Better communication because one nurse cares for both of you
Babies begin to learn to sleep during the night
A closer relationship between you and your nurse
Better postpartum and baby care education
Assurance that your baby is receiving good care
Easier feeding when the baby is with you
More successful breastfeeding
Greater promotion of family bonding
Breastfeeding
Memorial Hospital for Women offers an extensive support system for mothers
who choose to breastfeed. We have certified lactation specialists on staff
and all of our nursing staff receive additional training so they may all
be of assistance to mom and baby. In addition to individual assistance,
we also offer
classes and breastfeeding support.
Memorial Hospital for Women has earned The GIFT certification from the
Louisiana Maternal & Child Health Coalition. This program encourages
breastfeeding, through education and support, to improve the health of
mothers and infants.
Childbirth and Parenting Class
Memorial Hospital for Women offers a wide range of educational programs
to prepare you and your family for your baby’s arrival.
