We Deliver the Best in Maternity Care
So You Can Deliver What’s Most Important
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it also comes with many important decisions to make. That’s why we’re dedicated to making the process of planning a delivery an easy one. You can count on our team of experts to provide you with a personalized experience. From our nurturing and supportive environment to our use of the latest medical technologies, we have everything you need to deliver your little one.
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Why Choose Texas Health Huguley Hospital?
At Texas Health Huguley, you will find a compassionate environment focused on family-centered maternity care philosophies, with the latest medical technology to provide only the best for you and your baby.
- Our OB/GYNs and nursing team are supported by 24/7 anesthesia staff, neonatal nurse practitioners and OB hospitalists.
- Our Labor and Delivery rooms are some of the largest available in the DFW area! They are each equipped with a fetal monitoring system, electronic health record charting system, private bathroom, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi and a couch for an overnight guest.
- Level II Designation for Maternal and Neonatal Care – Designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide care for NICU babies 32 weeks and up.
- Texas Ten Step Certified – Demonstrates top-tier recognition for successful outcomes for breastfeeding women and their infants.
- Silver Certified Safe Sleep Hospital – Recognized by Cribs for Kids® and the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a leader in best practices and education on infant safe sleep.
- Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care – Demonstrates expertise and a commitment to the highest quality care for vaginal and Cesarean section deliveries.
Our services for women at Texas Health Huguley also include various gynecology services, breast imaging and surgery, laboratory, and tubal reversals. Please visit here to learn more.
- Planning for the Big Day
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When it’s time to have your baby, please remember to bring your ID, insurance card and baby car seat. Although we have everything you need for a comfortable stay, we encourage you to bring your own toiletries, clothes, comfort items and phone chargers. Upon arrival at the hospital, you can enter through the main entrance, which is open daily from 5 am to 9 pm. After hours, you can use the call box to the right of the main doors for access to labor and delivery. Patients can also arrive through the emergency department. Once inside, a team member will escort you to your floor. Please feel free to ask our team any questions you may have as you prepare for the big day!
- Birth Plans
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Knowing what is recommended and planning for a baby’s birth is encouraged. Expectant parents will be asked and encouraged to share their wishes for their birth story and their baby’s care with their physician and RN. Please feel free to click here to download and complete a birth plan to share and discuss with your physician and bring it to Labor and Delivery when it’s time to have your baby. Your delivery team will do everything possible to accommodate your wishes and requests. The expectant parents and the care team will discuss any required variations.
- Delivering Your Bundle of Joy
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Your baby will be born in the comfort of one of our labor, delivery and recovery suites. Epidurals and anesthesia are available around the clock if you choose them.
Following delivery, you will have a private room for quiet recuperation and for sharing precious first moments with your newborn. We appreciate the important role of fathers, siblings and grandparents in the childbirth experience. And, because we believe strongly in the mother/baby bond, we request that each mother spend the first hour with her baby before allowing additional family or friends into the room.
As you recover, you’ll experience snuggle time from 1 to 3 pm each day, when the lights are turned down and interruptions to patients are very limited. This allows you and your baby to get some much needed rest or enjoy some quiet time getting to know each other.
- After You Go Home
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- Your physician, nurse and/or navigation team can help you schedule follow-up appointments. Please note that appointment times are based on each patient’s individual needs.
- If you experience concerning health issues, call your physician immediately or visit the nearest emergency room.
Click here to learn more about post-birth warning signs.
- Every patient receives a Post-Partum and Newborn Care Guide, which provides comprehensive information about caring for both the mother and baby after discharge.
- Birth Certificate and Social Security Number
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Birth Certificates can be obtained online or in person at any County Court House or Clerk's Office.
Contact information for Tarrant County:
Tarrant County Clerk
200 Taylor Street 3rd Floor
Fort Worth Texas 76102
Call817-884-1195Contact information for Johnson County:
Johnson County Clerk
2 North Main Street
Cleburne, TX 76033
Call817-556-6311To obtain your newborns Social Security number, parents may request a Social Security number for their newborn at the time of birth. The Social Security Administration will assign your newborn a number and mail the card directly to you. For additional information regarding Social Security cards, please visit http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ or call Call1-800-772-1213.
- OB Emergency Department
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Our OB Emergency Department (ED) is conveniently located next to Labor and Delivery. Reasons you may need to visit include:
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased fetal movement
- Headache unrelieved by Tylenol
- Painful contractions
- Swelling of face and hands
- Vaginal bleeding
- Visual disturbances
- Water has broken or is leaking
- Visitation Policy
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General Visitation Regular visiting hours are from 9 am to 9 pm daily. Overnight accommodations can be made for one person over the age of 12.
Labor and Delivery Expectant mothers are allowed one primary support person and up to three additional visitors.
NICU Visitation is limited to protect the health, safety and privacy of all babies. Two adults may be at the baby’s bedside at one time – one being a person with a matching wristband.
Meet Laurie Caro, BSN, RNC-OB, CCE, our OB Care Coordinator/Navigator
Laurie supports patients facing pregnancy complications or special conditions by providing education, resources and follow-up care. She also helps connect patients with the right OB to ensure they receive the best possible care. Laurie’s goal is to make the process easier and keep every patient safe along the way.
Childbirth Education and Resources
We are here to see that your journey to parenthood is as comfortable and smooth as possible. Join us for one of our free childbirth and baby basics education classes available to those delivering at Texas Health Huguley Women's Center. Our team will cover various topics, from childbirth preparation and postpartum care to baby proofing and treating basic first aid emergencies. We recommend our classes for first-time parents and as a refresher course for returning parents.
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September Prenatal Breastfeeding Education
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October Childbirth and Baby Basics Class
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October Prenatal Breastfeeding Education
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Lactation Services
Patients have access to lactation services with a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) seven days a week. All new moms receive a visit from an IBCLC during their hospital stay. Outpatient consultation appointments are also available by patient or physician request.
Texas Health Huguley partners with Mothers Milk Bank of North Texas to improve the health and survival of critically ill infants through breast milk donations. Clicking the link here will open a new browser window and display a separate standalone website for mother's milk bank of North Texas.
Explore the Facility
Take a closer look at your future patient room by taking a complimentary tour of the hospital. Tours are given with each childbirth education class and are also available on the first Tuesday of every month.
Pregnancy Tools at Your Fingertips
We’ve got two great apps to help you feel supported and informed every step of the way.
Start with the YoMingo Baby App from Texas Health—it’s full of helpful tips, reminders and resources to guide you through your pregnancy journey. Just click the link here to open a new page and download it.
And for tracking your baby’s movements, the Count the Kicks App is a must-have. It’s free, easy to use, and helps you monitor daily kicks so you can spot any changes and reach out to your provider if needed. Women simply use the app once a day, at the same time each day, and log each movement felt up to 10 movements. Click here to learn more and download the app.