Labor and Delivery in Longview, TX
Birthing Services, Lactation Support, NICU, and OB Emergency Care
CHRISTUS Labor and Delivery
Experience compassionate care and support throughout your birthing experience. CHRISTUS in Longview offers family-centered, comprehensive care to expecting moms and their families. Get personalized care before, during, and after birth with our skilled team of experts.
Our team is highly trained to give the most complete care and comfort possible—from helping you through a safe delivery to breastfeeding, and beyond.
Personalized Birth Experience
CHRISTUS labor and delivery was designed for comfort and peace of mind so you can focus on the most important thing: your new baby. Experience East Texas’ leading Level III maternal facilities, including:
- East Texas' first OB Emergency Department
- East Texas' first Level III NICU
- Specialized inpatient and outpatient lactation consultants
- Private, comfortable birthing suites
- A labor tub (with prior approval from provider)
- Couplet care for mom and baby in the same room
- Sleeping accommodations for your support person
- Celebratory meals for mom and support person after birth
- Texas Ten Step program
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.
A Collaborative Team of Experts
Our providers work together to provide exceptional, compassionate care so you can focus on your and your baby’s well-being.
Our CHRISTUS labor and delivery team includes:
- Board-certified OB-GYNs
- Board-certified maternal fetal medicine specialists
- Board-certified neonatologists
- Neonatal nurse practitioners
- Certified nurse midwives
- Internationally certified lactation consultants
- Licensed speech and occupational therapists certified in neonatal care
- Certified interpreters
- OB Hospitalists
Family-First Facilities
- Comprehensive maternal care with one of East Texas’ leading Level III Maternal Care facilities, specializing in care for moderate- to high-risk pregnancies.
- Specialized high-risk neonatal care from the area’s first Level III NICU
- Private, comfortable birthing suites with couplet care for mom and baby
Advanced Services and Support
- On-site obstetrics emergency department and 24/7 OB hospitalists
- Amenities including a labor tub
- Sleeping accommodations for your support person
- Celebratory meal for mom and support person
Educational and Emotional Support
- Free education classes on breastfeeding and pregnancy basics
- Encouragement of skin-to-skin contact and support for the golden hour
- Personalized tours of our Labor & Delivery Suites by appointment. Call 903-315-2000 to schedule
Neonatal Intensive Care
Level III NICU
CHRISTUS in Longview’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the first NICU to open in the Northeast Texas region, is designated a Level III NICU by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Free Educational Resources
CHRISTUS in Longview offers a hub of valuable educational opportunities designed to support and empower expecting families.
For questions or information about family education or prenatal classes, email motherbaby.gs@christushealth.org or call 903-315-2003.
We also provide free, downloadable guides on our birth services to ensure comprehensive care and understanding for our families.
Prenatal Lactation Class
This class is designed to provide expectant parents with comprehensive information and support in preparing for breastfeeding.
In this class, you will learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, proper latch and positioning techniques, common challenges and how to overcome them, breast milk production and storage, and the importance of skin-to-skin contact.
The class will also cover topics such as breastfeeding in public, returning to work while breastfeeding, and introducing solid foods. You will be able to ask questions and engage in discussions with the instructor and other participants.
By the end of the class, you will feel confident and well-prepared to begin your breastfeeding journey.
Cost: Free
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Classes are held at:
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Customer Service Center, Classroom 1
621 N. Fourth Street
Longview, TX 75601
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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.