Maternity Care
Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a woman's life, and Lake Granbury Medical Center is dedicated to providing expectant mothers and newborns with the finest care during this special time. Our maternity services are provided by obstetricians, labor and delivery specialists, nurses and other caring professionals in a welcoming, comfortable environment.
You'll find the range of care from prenatal to postpartum, including high-risk pregnancies and advanced labor and delivery services. Our care extends beyond delivery, with a variety of educational resources for new parents.
Our birthing rooms are designed specifically to accommodate your needs from admission to the initial postpartum period. For those new moms requiring cesarean sections, a fully-equipped operating room is just down the hall, within our locked unit. Following delivery, baby's first hours of life will be closely monitored by nursing staff and the team of pediatric physicians who will guide you - and your little one - every step of the way. Our goal is for your baby to remain with you and your support person at bedside continuously for the duration of your stay. Studies show that "rooming-in" significantly increases the maternal-baby bond and increases parent awareness of baby's needs.
Prenatal Care
Lake Granbury Medical Center's care begins in the earliest stages of a patient's pregnancy, with prenatal checkups, fetal monitoring and services tailored to your specific needs. You'll learn about proper nutrition and work with your obstetrician to develop a birth plan, choose a pediatrician and get properly prepared.
Labor and Delivery
Delivery rooms provide everything doctors, nurses and other maternal specialists need to provide you with excellent care during childbirth, including a range of pain management options through contractions. Experienced labor and delivery staff utilize advanced medical technology, and manage C-section (cesarean) births and other surgical procedures.
The Golden Hour
The first hour after birth, known as the "Golden Hour," is a special time for baby and parents. This time is important for your baby's first feeding, as well as skin to skin contact and bonding. This time is reserved for you, your partner and your baby to get to know each other. Friends and family members do not participate in this special hour. We promote skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding in the first hour of your baby's life, as well as the hours and days to follow.
Texas Ten Step Designation
Lake Granbury Medical Center has taken a giant step toward improving the health of newborns and infants in Granbury, Texas. Lake Granbury Medical Center has earned the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Lake Granbury Medical Center joins a growing number of Texas birth facilities that are helping to create a culture of breastfeeding support for new mothers and families. Notable improvements include the establishment of a lactation program, a lactation warm line and a pump depot.
For more information on the Texas Ten Step program, visit www.texastenstep.org.
Safe Sleep Resources
Center for Children's Health
Safe to Sleep
American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations:
- Stay close to the baby by sharing a room, but not sharing a bed.
- Baby should sleep separately in a crib, pack and play, or other safety-approved sleeping device.
- Remove toys, blankets, pillows and bumper pads from the crib.
- Keep baby warm with a sleep sack or footed pajamas instead of swaddling with blankets.
- Your baby should sleep on their back until they are strong enough to roll over on their own.
- Use a tight-fitted sheet in a pack-and-play and on a firm mattress in a crib.
- Baby should not sleep with you or anyone else on a bed or couch or in a chair.
- Car seats and infant carriers are not recommended for routine sleep.
ABCs of ZZZs:
- Alone
- On their Back
- In a Crib