A Look into the Center for Maternal and Fetal Care at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio

The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio’s team of pediatric specialists believes good health begins long before an infant’s first glimpse of daylight. The Hospital’s Center for Maternal and Fetal Care provides expert labor and delivery services in a home-like setting. From experienced physicians to the highest level of newborn intensive care, families can be comforted in knowing that the Hospital is prepared for high-risk newborns and complicated deliveries. The nursing staff is dedicated to providing family-focused care, including offering tips on how to feed, bathe, and change the baby’s diaper.  Dr. Peter Nielson serves as vice chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology and is doing a fantastic job at leading his team of experts.

The Hospital’s International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants are available to provide new moms with guidance, reliable information, and support. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio has received the Care Award front the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, acknowledging the Hospital’s dedicated lactation program.

Any baby born in South Texas has quick access to state-of-the-art care at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio with the Neonatal Emergency Transport Team. These teams are available 24/7 to transport critical infants and children via air or ground. Each team consists of a registered nurse and a respiratory therapist.

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