CHRISTUS Labor and Delivery in Santa Fe, NM

Birthing services and lactation consulting

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CHRISTUS Labor and Delivery

Welcoming a baby comes with excitement, anticipation and plenty of questions. You deserve a care team that listens to your needs, supports your birth preferences and helps you feel confident every step of the way. At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, you'll find compassionate labor and delivery care designed around you, from pregnancy through postpartum recovery. Our experienced team includes certified nurse midwives, OB-GYN hospitalists available 24/7, pediatric hospitalists and lactation consultants dedicated to helping you feel supported, informed and prepared as you welcome your baby.

When You Choose CHRISTUS in Santa Fe, You Can Expect:

  • Private birthing suites for comfort and privacy
  • Peace of mind with OB-GYN hospitalists available in-house 24/7
  • Personalized support from certified nurse midwives
  • Breastfeeding guidance and lactation support during your hospital stay and beyond
  • More options for your birth experience, including support for eligible VBAC deliveries
  • 24/7 anesthesia services for access to pain management and C-section support
  • NICU available for advanced care if needed
  • Couplet care for more opportunities to bond with your baby

Our Santa Fe Location

St. Vincent Regional Medical Center | Labor and Delivery

455 St. Michaels Drive, 3rd Floor, Santa Fe, NM 87505

505-913-5291

Compassionate Team Focused on You and Your Baby

Every pregnancy and birth experience is unique. Our labor and delivery team works closely with you to understand your preferences, answer your questions and provide personalized support throughout labor, delivery and recovery. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or growing your family, you'll have an experienced team by your side every step of the way.

Our team includes:

  • OB-GYN hospitalists available in-house 24/7
  • Certified nurse midwives
  • Pediatric hospitalists
  • Lactation consultants

Midwife Care in Santa Fe

Certified nurse midwives at CHRISTUS in Santa Fe provide personalized, relationship-focused care throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery. Working closely with your hospital care team, midwives help guide your birth experience while ensuring you and your baby receive the care you need.

Midwifery services include:

  • Prenatal care
  • Labor and birth support
  • Postpartum care
  • Education and guidance throughout your pregnancy 

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Birth Experience

Your comfort matters during labor and recovery. At CHRISTUS in Santa Fe, all labor and delivery rooms are private birthing suites designed to provide a welcoming environment for you and your support person.

Your labor and delivery in Santa Fe include:

  • Private birthing suites
  • Couplet care that keeps you and your baby together
  • Celebration meal for two after delivery
  • An in-unit operating room for C-section deliveries
  • 24/7 anesthesia services
  • Support for eligible VBAC deliveries
  • NICU care for babies born after 32 weeks when needed

Breastfeeding and Lactation Support

Whether you're planning to breastfeed for the first time or have questions after delivery, our lactation consultants are here to help. Lactation specialists visit patients during their hospital stay to provide education, resources and personalized support.

Our lactation services include:

  • Daily lactation support after delivery
  • Breastfeeding education and guidance
  • Help with positioning and latch techniques
  • Answers to common feeding questions
  • Outpatient lactation support available after discharge

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