Obstetricians/gynecologists at Lovelace offer personalized gynecological, reproductive and sexual health care to women of all ages. This includes the most advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures. Our care services are comprehensive with focused areas of expertise. We believe women deserve the best quality health care for their specific needs.
To schedule an appointment with one our women’s health physician experts:
Obstetrics is the branch of medicine that focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period after delivery. Many obstetricians are also gynecologists, meaning they perform in both specialties. These physicians are commonly referred to as OB-GYNs.
Our goal is to create the best experience possible for babies and their parents. We offer educational classes, support and resources, and the security of knowing our highly skilled staff and specialized care for newborns are available around the clock. We offer 24/7 anesthesiology coverage, state-of-the-art C-section rooms, and other special services to provide our families with medically advanced, compassionate care during one of life’s most important moments.
Nothing is more natural than delivering a child, and Lovelace is here for you every step of the way to make sure your delivery is as comfortable as possible. We offer the best care from a broad spectrum of birthing options. Whether you are considering a natural birth or a traditional delivery, you can feel confident that Lovelace is here for you.
Labor and Delivery services include
24/7 OB anesthesia
Antenatal testing
Antepartum care
Childbirth education classes
Hydrotherapy during labor with jacuzzi/jetted tubs
Lovelace helps bring more than 3,000 babies into the world each year with the help of our dedicated obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, obstetrical anesthesiologists, neonatalogists, perinatologists and nurses. Our certified nurse midwives have advanced training in prenatal care, birthing and well-woman care.
At Lovelace Medical Group, our talented team of obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and qualified nursing staff will become familiar with your health history and guide you in forming a pregnancy plan that is ideal for you and your family. We will provide you with information regarding pregnancy symptoms, delivery methods, nutrition, risk factors, and fertility optimization.
Our qualified team is trained to handle normal pregnancies and those with complications. We are excited to be part of your prenatal care and delivery, so that you and your newborn are as safe, healthy and comfortable as possible.
Facilities
Lovelace Birthing Centers are committed to providing exceptional, comfortable, and convenient care. Whether you deliver at Lovelace Women's Hospital or Lovelace Regional Hospital, you can be assured you will be surrounded by caring and compassionate physicians, nurses and midwives in a supportive, soothing environment.
Family Birthing Center
Throughout labor, delivery and recovery our new mothers stay in one of our comfortable, private, birthing suites. Equipped with the latest technology, each room is designed for a relaxed, comfortable birth experience.
Hydrotherapy during labor with jacuzzi/jetted tubs
Lactation services
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Maternal-fetal medicine program with 24/7 coverage
Natural Birthing Center
Obstetrics & midwifery services
Prenatal assessment
Traditional & High-risk OB
Vaginal delivery after C-Section (VBAC program)
Natural Birthing Center
The Natural Birthing Center at Lovelace Women's Hospital focuses on a more natural delivery, providing women who prefer to avoid medications and medical intervention a safe delivery environment.
It's important to talk with your delivery team - including your family and your medical providers - about the type of delivery you would like to expereince.
In addition to our hydrotherapy tubs for laboring, you may choose to use birthing balls, chairs, the side of the bed, or other positions of comfort for delivery.
Home-like atmosphere with warm finishes and soothing colors
In-room sleeping accommodations for a guest
Wood style flooring
Flat screen TVs
Wi-Fi
Expert Care
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (High-Risk Pregnancy)
Offering peace of mind for the expectant mom.
For women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, our Maternal Fetal Medicine program includes prenatal diagnosis and consultation, specialized fetal care, and a full range of diagnostic testing.
Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists are committed to communicating and closely collaborating with the obstetricians. We'll work closely with your obstetrician, midwife or family physician to evaluate a range of conditions.
The Maternal Fetal Medicine Program @
Lovelace Women's Hospital - Santa Fe
460 St. Michaels Drive, Suite 505
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505.727.4420
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
In the event that your baby is born prematurely or needs special care, our state-of-the-art NICU is here to serve you.
In our NICU, a skilled medical and nursing staff cares for infants at the age of viability, as young as 23 weeks gestation. Board-certified neonatologists lead a specialized team of nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, social workers and other caregivers who work together to provide the best, most advanced and compassionate care for your baby.
Our expanded 53-bed NICU offers state-of-the-art technological support in a quiet, home-like environment with 24/7 in-house neonatologist coverage and a knowledgeable, caring NICU nursing staff.
Complete discharge education, including infant CPR training, to ensure a successful transition from the NICU to home
Consultations with pediatric specialists if needed
Developmental rehabilitation
Family support services
Isolation rooms
Lactation consultants
Lactation room for privacy
March of Dimes liaison to assist with family support and integration
Neonatal nutrition care and dietary counseling
NICU-specialized respiratory therapists
Open visiting hours to encourage and support your involvement in the care of your baby
Ophthalmology and cardiopulmonary specialists to provide testing, monitoring and, if needed, intervention
Overnight transition rooms for parents who need further education and preparation before going home
Parent and family lounge equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, television, and coffee available around the clock
Skin-to-skin care (kangaroo care)
Support from community resources, including partnerships with Ronald McDonald House and Casa Esperanz, to provide temporary housing for out-of town parents
Trained physical & occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists to help facilitate feeding and swallowing success and ensure proper positioning and movement
G.R.A.C.E.
Are you pregnant or do you know someone who is pregnant and struggling with addiction, substance use or on Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT)? Drug use during pregnancy is harmful to you and your baby. For mothers, it can cause pre-term labor, miscarriage or stillbirth. For your baby, the effects of drug use include heart defects, infection, low birth rate, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a syndrome that causes the baby to experience drug withdrawal after birth.
If you are pregnant and using drugs, alcohol or tobacco, it is important for you to talk to a health care provider about your addiction and establish a treatment plan. If you use heroin or opioids, it’s very important to talk to your doctor before quitting, in order to avoid experiencing withdrawals for you and your baby.
G.R.A.C.E.
You can still have a healthy pregnancy. Moms enrolled in the G.R.A.C.E. program will receive prenatal care at a Lovelace Medical Group clinic, where we offer treatment based on each person’s needs. They will be supported throughout their pregnancy, during their hospital stay for delivery, and in the first weeks after birth. Lovelace’s G.R.A.C.E. program can help moms who are using or addicted to:
Alcohol
Cocaine
Heroin
Marijuana/pot
Methamphetamine
Opioids/prescription drugs
Tobacco
Our goal is to make your pregnancy and delivery as healthy as possible. For more information or schedule an appointment, call 505.727.5000.
Our Services
Access to Labor of Love, a maternity support program
Case management support
Community referrals
Compassionate care for mom and baby
Comprehensive NICU care
High risk pregnancy consults
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use
Prenatal services available at three Lovelace Medical Group locations
Gynecology is a specialized branch of medicine that deals with the health and care of women. Gynecologists often specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
Studies have shown over 70% of women have uterine fibroids, which can cause heavy menstruation, pelvic pain, painful sex and frequent urination.
The Acessa Procedure is a minimally invasive procedure to treat uterine fibroids and doesn’t require a hysterectomy. The procedure treats almost all sizes and locations of fibroids –including those both outside and inside the uterine walls. It requires no cutting or suturing of uterine tissue, and patients typically go home the same day, meaning less pain and a quicker recovery.
The good news is your don’t have to travel far from home - Lovelace Women’s Hospital is the only facility in the state of New Mexico performing the Acessa Procedure.
For more information on the minimally invasive Acessa procedure, call 505.727.6742.
