Welcome your baby in a place that feels safe, supportive, and designed
around you
At
Touro's Family Birthing Center in New Orleans, families experience personalized maternity care from pregnancy through
delivery and postpartum recovery. Whether you're planning a natural birth,
exploring
midwifery care, need specialized care for a high-risk pregnancy, or simply want a supportive
environment for welcoming your baby, our team is here for you every step
of the way.
Why families choose the Touro Family Birthing Center
For generations, families in New Orleans have trusted Touro to care for
them during one of life's most meaningful moments. Our Family Birthing
Center combines experienced physicians, specially trained nurses, and
advanced medical resources to support both routine and high-risk pregnancies.
Highlights:
Experienced labor and delivery nurses
Private labor, delivery, and recovery rooms
Support for personalized birth plans
Collaborative care with OB/GYN physicians and certified nurse midwives
Every birth experience is unique. Our team supports a range of birth preferences,
from natural and low-intervention deliveries to medically supported births
when needed.
Our Family Birthing Center is designed to provide comfort, safety, and
support throughout labor, delivery, and recovery.
Features include:
Private labor and delivery rooms
Space for partners or support persons
Pain management options including epidurals
Immediate skin-to-skin bonding when possible
Rooming-in so your baby stays close to you
Our nurses and providers work closely with you to support your birth preferences
while ensuring expert medical care when needed.
Support through every stage of pregnancy and birth
From pregnancy through the first days with your newborn, our Family Birthing
Center team provides coordinated care for both mother and baby. Our goal
is to support your pregnancy journey with experienced providers, compassionate
nurses, and resources designed to help families feel prepared and confident.
During pregnancy
Expecting families may receive care from experienced
OB/GYN physicians or
certified nurse midwives who deliver at Touro. Our maternity team works closely with your provider
to support prenatal care and help you prepare for labor and delivery.
During labor and delivery
When the time comes, our experienced labor and delivery nurses work alongside
your provider to support you through every stage of labor. Our team focuses
on creating a safe, supportive environment while honoring your birth preferences
whenever possible.
After your baby arrives
Our postpartum care team supports your recovery and helps you adjust to
life with your newborn. Nurses provide guidance on feeding, bonding, and
newborn care so families feel confident heading home. Many families continue
receiving support through programs like
Family Connects New Orleans, which provides nurse visits after returning home.
Programs designed to support growing families
Welcoming a baby comes with many questions and new experiences. Touro offers
programs and resources designed to support families throughout pregnancy,
delivery, and the transition into life with a newborn.
From personalized guidance during pregnancy to continued support after
your baby arrives, our goal is to help families feel informed, confident,
and cared for every step of the way.
OB Nurse Navigators
Personalized support during pregnancy
Our OB Nurse Navigators help guide families through pregnancy and delivery
at Touro. They can answer questions, help you prepare for your hospital
stay, and connect you with helpful resources along the way.
Families who deliver at Touro may receive a free in-home visit from a registered
nurse through the Family Connects New Orleans program. During this visit,
nurses check on both mom and baby, provide guidance on newborn care and
recovery, and connect families with helpful community resources.
Our team offers breastfeeding support and lactation consultation to help
families feel confident feeding their newborn. Whether you plan to breastfeed
or simply want guidance after delivery, our team is here to help.
Touro offers collaborative maternity care that includes certified nurse
midwives who provide personalized support throughout pregnancy and delivery.
Midwifery care focuses on supporting natural birth preferences while working
alongside physicians to ensure safe outcomes for both mother and baby.
Childbirth education classes help expecting parents prepare for labor,
delivery, and caring for a newborn. These classes cover what to expect
during labor, pain management options, and early newborn care.
Our programs are designed to support families not just during delivery,
but throughout pregnancy and the early weeks of your baby's life.
Comfort designed for new moms
At Touro, we believe welcoming a baby should be a special experience. Our
Family Birthing Center offers amenities designed to help mothers feel
comfortable and cared for during their stay.
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