OB/GYN

Welcome

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
• Lactation services
• Natural Birthing Center
• Obstetrics and midwifery services
• Traditional and High-risk OB
• Vaginal delivery after C-Section (VBAC program)

Childbirth Education Classes

Pregnancy

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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