Birth Center
As an expectant mother, you have important choices to make when it comes to delivering your baby. Our goal at Longmont United Hospital’s BirthPlace is to help you feel empowered to make the best decisions for yourself and your family, in a comfortable, calm environment that also offers the most advanced medical care available in the Longmont area.
We invite you to learn more about what the BirthPlace can offer as part of your birth experience. In-person tours are available so you can see our innovative and supportive environment first-hand.
Focused on You and Your Birthing Journey
Our team at Longmont United Hospital’s BirthPlace believes in patient-centered and patient-directed care. We will guide you through your birth experience, offering compassionate, evidence-based education, allowing you to make decisions along the way. With advanced medical care available for you and your baby should it be necessary, you can enjoy total peace of mind throughout your labor and delivery.
The BirthPlace supports the practice of “rooming in,” meaning your baby remains in your private room with you instead of going to a separate nursery. We also honor the “golden hour,” or the first hour or so immediately after birth, and allow you and your baby skin-to-skin contact for as long as possible. Our private rooms are spacious, comfortable, and feature several amenities for you, baby, and your support system. Continue reading for a full description of what you can expect from your BirthPlace room and experience.
Our Services
We aim to be your first choice for comprehensive, compassionate birthing care. Learn more about what we offer at the BirthPlace.
BirthPlace
At Longmont United Hospital’s BirthPlace, you will find a unique yet comfortable birth experience. Some things you can expect from the Birth Center include:
- Birthing partners and support people are encouraged to stay with you and baby throughout your stay. A pull-out daybed is available in all rooms, and family and friends are welcome to visit at your complete discretion. Rooms also have a private refrigerator for personal snacks and beverages.
- Baby’s first bath will be given in your room, so your family can watch, learn, and participate.
- Each spacious, private room was thoughtfully designed to comfort and support new moms. Amenities in each room include an oversized Jacuzzi tub and bathroom with shower. Some rooms also feature airy mountain views.
- Should you choose, you may utilize your own midwife or doula for delivery support and aftercare.
We've taken great care to assure you and your baby are in the best hands with expert caregivers who are committed to your health and safety.
Some health and safety offerings you can expect are:
- Epidurals, nitrous oxide and pain medications are optional, but are always available at your request. The BirthPlace has dedicated coverage by our CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) team. The CRNA team is at the ready to offer our various modalities of pain relief, including nitrous oxide and epidural to support your birth wishes around pain management. The CRNA team is supported by an on-call anesthesiologist 24 hours a day.
- Should you require it, a surgical suite is available, ensuring the safest and most comfortable delivery possible.
- We support your choice to breastfeed your baby. Our certified lactation consultants are available during your stay and even after you go home. All of our nurses are also educated in assisting with lactation, so you will have support 24/7. Our program has been awarded the prestigious Colorado Can Do 5! Breast Feeding Award for excellence in breastfeeding practices.
We understand the relationship between patient and care provider is an important one, built on trust and communication. Some members of our team you can expect to encounter on your birth journey are:
- OB/GYN Physicians:
- Our board-certified OB physicians are dedicated to empowering you to make decisions while ensuring your delivery is safe and healthy.
- Certified Lactation Consultants:
- We want mother and baby to have breastfeeding success, if you choose to breastfeed. Our consultants are available to meet with you during and after your stay to ensure breastfeeding success.
- Doula or Midwife options:
- Your birthing experience is our number one priority. If you choose to have a doula or midwife for delivery support and aftercare, we welcome your birthing plan request to bring your own personal doula or midwife.
Our Birth Center was designed with your utmost comfort in mind. Some amenities we feature include:
- Spacious private rooms, including many with views of the Front Range
- In-room, oversized Jacuzzi tubs
- Daybeds in each room for the comfort of birth partners
- A private refrigerator in your room for storage of your food and beverages
- Comfortable, spacious family waiting areas with WiFi access
- Alternative pain management methods available, including nitrous oxide and epidural
- The option to utilize your own midwife or doula
- Breastfeeding coaching and support during and after your stay
We understand that the birthing process is a journey that extends from conception to postpartum. We offer the following services to allow you to feel cared for throughout your experience:
- Lactation and breastfeeding support is available to all new moms who want to breastfeed
- World-class obstetricians and midwives
- Dedicated C-section operating suites
- Level 1 NICU
Birth Classes
We want you to be successful every step of the way in your pregnancy journey and beyond. Click the link below to register for our online, self-paced Understanding Birth class. This is a unique online learning experience that teaches you wide-ranging childbirth information from the comfort of your own home in about 4-6 hours.
