Maternity & Obstetrics Care Team
Pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners and lactation specialists are on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure immediate care can take place for both mom and baby.
Pregnancy Navigator
The Pregnancy Navigator, a service provided exclusively at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, is with you through all maternity. Moms at every stage can benefit from the attention, expertise, and knowledge this unique benefit provides.
Your Pregnancy Navigator will assist with:
- Selecting an OBGYN or Certified Nurse Midwife
- Assist you in creating a birth plan
- Connecting you with available resources based on your needs
- Education on prenatal testing and assistance with pre-registration
- How and when to select a pediatrician
Schedule a personal tour of our facility, sign up for free prenatal classes, and more by calling (337) 470-BABY(2229).
OB Hospitalist Program
Our OB hospitalists (OB doctors) are on-call at the hospital 24/7. They are available to evaluate obstetric emergencies, including review of test results and monitoring fetal heart rate. They also help manage day-to-day care by conducting rounds and discharging patients in a timely fashion.
Internationally Certified Breastfeeding Specialists
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital is a proud recipient of the Guided Infant Feeding Techniques (Gift®) certification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and is a designated “Ban the Bags” Champion.
Our certified, experienced lactation consultants are ready to help you make those important first steps on the road to successful breastfeeding for you and your baby. Speak to one of our experienced, internationally certified breastfeeding specialists at (337) 470-BABY(2229), option 4.
Outpatient Breastfeeding Support
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital offers outpatient lactation support to moms through the first year and beyond. Our certified lactation consultant can assist you through all stages of breastfeeding. To schedule a consultation, please call (337) 470-BABY(2229). Appointments within seven days of discharge are complimentary. Additional appointments will require a doctor’s order and can be submitted to your insurance provider. To pay for appointments out-of-pocket, the cost is $75.
Nutritional Counseling for a Healthy Lifestyle
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital now offers nutritional and dietary support for moms with dietary needs and restrictions for conditions like high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness). Our registered dietitian will also work with moms postpartum to establish a healthy diet to facilitate breastfeeding while helping to lose “baby weight.” This service requires a doctor’s order. To speak with a dietitian or to schedule a dietary consultation, please call (337) 470-BABY(2229).
High-Risk Pregnancies
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital includes Acadiana's only dedicated intensive care unit equipped to treat obstetric, medical, genetic and surgical complications that may occur during high-risk pregnancies. To address the unique challenges of high-risk births, our maternal-fetal medicine experts are highly trained OBGYNs themselves, but with additional formal education and clinical experience.
Acadiana’s ONLY Level III Surgical NICU
The experienced, skilled and dedicated NICU team at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital is ready for babies who require the highest level of specialized care.
