Labor and delivery

The foundation of our maternity and childbirth care includes dedicated C-section operating rooms (ORs), private rooms, lactation consultants and specialists that emphasize skin-to-skin contact. In addition to doctors, we have experienced nurses and support staff who are dedicated to caring for our moms and newborns.

We also offer:

• 24/7 neonatology and anesthesia care
• Exclusive obstetrics (OB) mobile application to monitor labor progress in real time
• Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for babies who need advanced care
• Prenatal classes for expectant moms and their support partners
• Surgical suites reserved for women’s services and laboring mothers

To schedule a tour of our nursery and labor and delivery areas, please call, (318) 769-7073.

Childbirth classes

We offer a variety of childbirth classes, including:

• Breastfeeding
• Breathing and relaxation
• Prepared childbirth
• Sibling classes

Register online or call (318) 769-4440.

Labor and delivery antenatal clinic

Located conveniently on the first floor of the labor and delivery unit, our antenatal clinic addresses care needed before birth. We provide non-stress tests (NSTs) and various antenatal monitoring for such conditions as high blood pressure, diabetes and high-risk pregnancies.

Staff at our antenatal clinic works in conjunction with our perinatologists to provide prenatal diagnostic procedures, such as amniocentesis. Additionally, the clinic is staffed by experienced labor and delivery nurses who provide ongoing monitoring and guidance throughout your pregnancy.

Mom's Choice

Moms know best, and that’s the idea behind the “Mom’s Choice” program. This program gives new moms the option of keeping their newborns in the hospital room with them, or having them sleep in the hospital’s full-service newborn nursery, so mom can get some well-deserved rest.

Moms who choose to keep their babies with them will have the benefit of regular visits from a dedicated nurse who is specially trained to take care of mom and baby. Everything, including weighing, measuring, medications and visits from the baby’s pediatrician, will take place at mom’s bedside. Expectant mothers will be asked during the admission process whether they want to keep their baby in the room with them, or use the newborn nursery. You can change your mind at any time during their stay.

Newborn's records assistance

We can help you with the process of applying for a birth certificate and social security number for your newborn.

To receive your baby's birth certificate, it will take about four months. You can contact the vital records department at (504) 593-5100 if you have not received one or want to check the status.

It will also take about four months for you to receive your baby's social security card. Look for it to arrive shortly after you receive the birth certificate. If you do not receive one, contact the Social Security office at (877) 876-3171. Learn more by referencing our birth certificate FAQs page.

Neonatal ICU

Our neonatal intensive care unit provides 24/7 care for babies that are born ill or prematurely. We also understand that every newborn is different, and conditions vary, so we treat a diverse range of conditions, including sepsis, anemia, jaundice and hypoglycemia.