Birth Services

Should your baby have special medical needs, you both will be in the right place to receive the higher level of care required. As the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Tyler, you and your baby have access to the most sophisticated technology available in the area for newborns with health challenges. Board-certified neonatologists and specially trained nurses care for newborns in this beautiful 24-bed state-of-the-art NICU. And is just one more reason why the Pat Herd Women’s Center is the right choice for you and your baby.

Things to do before your hospital stay

• Pack your overnight bag, include anything for mom and baby in this bag:
  • Going home outfits for both mom and baby
  • Diapers and wipes
  • Blanket, hat, mittens, onesies and socks
  • Phone charger
  • ID and insurance card
• Bring your breastfeeding pillow
• Install your car seat
• If your doctor scheduled you for a labor induction (induced labor) or a C-Section, please call the Labor & Delivery Unit before leaving home to ensure your receive further instructions

Labor & Delivery Unit: 903-606-4641 or 903-606-4414

• Please go directly to the Labor & Delivery Department. Wheelchairs are available at the entrance if needed. Our staff will promptly attend to your individual needs as well as those of your family.
• If arriving between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., enter through the emergency room.

Bring these with you to the hospital on day of delivery

• Your overnight bag
• Breastfeeding pillow
• Personal identification
• Insurance cards
• Current medication list with dosage amounts
• List of all allergies and known reactions
• Advance Directive/Living Will/Power of Attorney (if available)

To prevent any admission delays on your expected delivery date, your insurance and personal contact information must be verified and on file. CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System must meet guidelines and policies such as pre-certification, referral, and/or authorization so that your procedure will be covered by various insurance companies.

During this pre-registration process, you will be informed of any estimated financial obligations you may have such as a co-pay, co-insurance or deductible. We will be happy to work with you at this time to make financial arrangements. For your convenience, payment can be made with cash, check or debit/credit cards.

Pre-register online today or call 903-606-4641 for more information.

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