Birthing Services at CHRISTUS in Longview
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview offers family-centered, comprehensive care to expecting moms and their families. Experience personalized care before, during, and after birth with our skilled team of experts. Every detail of your labor, delivery, and postpartum experience is handled with compassion and support as you embark on your new journey.
We’ve assembled a highly trained and caring team of experts to give the most complete care and comfort possible — from helping you through a safe delivery to breastfeeding and beyond.
Your and your baby's health and well-being is our top priority. Our Longview facility offers a Level III NICU, and the first NICU to open in the region. We have assembled resource guides for the expectant mother, NICU caregivers, and NICU Siblings.
We proudly offer:
Care from a team of experts:
- Board-certified OB-GYN Physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives
- Board-certified Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
- Internationally certified lactation consultants in our lactation center
- Certified interpreter services
- OB Hospitalists 24/7
Family-first facilities:
- East Texas’ first Level III Maternal Facility
- East Texas’ first OB Emergency Department
- The area’s first Level III NICU specializing in high risk neonatal care
- Individualized care plans
- Private, comfortable birthing suites
- Labor tub
- Certified interpreter services
- Couplet care for mommy and baby in same room
- Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED)
- Sleeping accommodations for labor partner
More services:
- Skin-to-skin contact
- Celebratory meals for mom and support partner
- Support the Golden Hour
- Free education classes for breastfeeding and basics of pregnancy
- Labor & Delivery Suite tours - All tours are by appointment only. Please call 903-315-2069 to make your appointment
Neonatal Intensive Care
Learn MoreLevel III NICU
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center – Longview’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the first NICU to open in the Northeast Texas region, is a Level III NICU by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Location and Hours
Family Education
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center offers a variety of educational opportunities to new families, where everyone can learn what to expect and how to help with the new baby.
For questions about family education classes, please email motherbaby.gs@christushealth.org or call 903-315-2003.
2024 Prenatal Lactation Class
The Prenatal Lactation Class is designed to provide expectant parents with comprehensive information and support in preparing for breastfeeding. In this class, you will learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, proper latch and positioning techniques, common challenges and how to overcome them, breast milk production and storage, and the importance of skin-to-skin contact. The class will also cover topics such as breastfeeding in public, returning to work while breastfeeding, and introducing solid foods. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with the instructor and other participants. By the end of the class, you will feel confident and well-prepared to begin your breastfeeding journey.
Cost: Free
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: May 21, July 23, September 17, November 12
Classes are held at:
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Customer Service Center, Classroom 1
621 N. Fourth Street
Longview, TX 75601