Maternity & Newborn Care in Southern Dallas County

Whether you’re preparing for your first child or celebrating the arrival of another, we’re here for you. We combine advanced medical care with a comfortable environment to help you feel confident and at ease. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist.

Why Choose Methodist Charlton for Maternity and Newborn Care?

When you choose Methodist Charlton Medical Center, you get maternity care from a team of specialists. We support you through prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum support, and newborn care. Our patient-first approach means that we work to meet your individual needs.

Highlights of our program include:

Unmatched experience: Our skilled and experienced maternity and newborn team has decades of experience. Their dedication and knowledge help provide you and your family with exceptional care, from routine visits to complex needs.
A renovated labor and delivery department: Our updated labor and delivery unit allows you to welcome your baby in a comfortable, inviting, and modern environment.
Advanced care for high-risk pregnancies: As a Level III facility, we specialize in caring for women with higher risks of health complications and complex deliveries.
Skilled obstetricians on-site: We’re here to support you, whenever you need us. Our labor and delivery team includes obstetricians, nurses, and anesthesiologists.

Care for Mothers, Babies, and Newborns

The experienced obstetricians and neonatologists at Methodist Charlton provide care for women and newborns with a wide range of needs. From routine checkups to emergency care, we’re here to support you and your baby.

Level III maternity center for high-risk pregnancies and deliveries

We are a Level III maternity center (Level IV being the highest). This distinction highlights our ability to provide advanced care for women with higher-risk pregnancies and more complex deliveries.

Whether you’re managing preeclampsia (high blood pressure) or experiencing early-term labor, our team is here for you. We treat underlying conditions with close monitoring and personalized care to help reduce the risk of complications. If you experience an emergency, our skilled obstetricians, nurses, and technicians are ready to assist you.

Level II neonatal intensive care capabilities

We are a Level II NICU (Level IV is the highest). Our specialized team of neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and pediatric doctors provides advanced care to help support your baby’s health.

Our skilled neonatal nursing team delivers dedicated, 1-to-1 care for babies in the NICU. We assign each baby a specialized nurse who focuses on their needs.

Classes and Support Groups for Post-Delivery

We believe in preparing you for your parenting journey. That’s why we offer free baby care and breastfeeding classes. These classes help to equip you with tools and resources to care for your baby with confidence.

During baby care class, you have the chance to learn:

What’s normal in newborn appearance
Common newborn behaviors
Effective techniques for calming your baby
How to bathe, diaper, swaddle, and comfort your baby

During breastfeeding class, you may learn:

Breast anatomy and physiology
Common breastfeeding challenges and how to prevent and solve them
Effective latch techniques
How to recognize your baby’s feeding cues
How to use a pump and store your breastmilk
Tips for breastfeeding and pumping as you return to work

Lactation Support Services

As part of our commitment to supporting your baby’s health, we assist mothers in their breastfeeding journey. We are proud that the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Hospital Association recognize us as a Texas Ten Step facility for breastfeeding education and support.

We provide knowledgeable lactation education and support. You may want our help if you:

Are a first-time mother
Experience nipple pain
Have difficulty getting your baby to latch to your breast
Need to increase your milk supply
Want to learn how best to hold your baby while breastfeeding

Methodist Charlton is also a drop-off location for donor breast milk through the North Texas Mother's Milk Bank. If you’re unable to breastfeed, and you meet certain criteria, you may qualify to receive donated milk.

Allocated quiet hours for rest and recovery

We provide quiet time for you and your baby, so you can focus on bonding. We give you the time you need to rest and recover for the first 30 minutes after delivery. Quiet hours are then respected every day from 1 to 3 p.m. and 1 to 3 a.m.

During quiet hours, visitors are not allowed unless medically necessary or invited by mom. This time is intended to:

Offer rest for an extended period
Minimize postpartum sleep deficiency
Promote bonding between mom and baby, and dad and baby
Allow breastfeeding without interruption
Help families shift from the hospital schedule to their home schedule

What to Expect at the Labor and Delivery Unit at Methodist Charlton

Our remodeled labor and delivery unit is modern and welcoming, reflecting our commitment to providing family-centered maternity and newborn care. From the moment you arrive, our dedicated team works to provide exceptional, coordinated care to help you feel calm and confident.

Our birthing center includes:

Spacious and private labor and delivery rooms: Our thoughtfully designed suites offer the chance to progress through labor and delivery in a soothing space. In your room, you’ll find comfortable labor beds, bathtubs for hydrotherapy, and neonatal warmers.

Modern and thoughtful features: Our labor and delivery rooms are equipped with amenities designed to help make your delivery as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
“Rooming in” to encourage bonding: We believe it’s important to foster a strong bond between mother and baby by keeping you together. Rooming in offers a nurturing environment where you may bond with your baby while receiving breastfeeding support.

Take a virtual tour of the labor and delivery suites at Methodist Charlton.

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