CHRISTUS Labor and Delivery in New Braunfels, TX

Birthing Services, Lactation Consulting, and Newborn Care

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CHRISTUS Labor and Delivery

Your child's birth is one of the most significant moments of your life. At CHRISTUS in New Braunfels, we want to make sure your childbirth experience is safe and focused on you and your baby.

Our labor and delivery services in New Braunfels offer comprehensive, family-centered care from the moment you arrive. With a team of experienced OB-GYNs, nurses, neonatologists, and lactation consultants by your side, you will be supported through every step of your labor, delivery, and postpartum experience.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional birthing services that cater to the needs of every mother and baby.

With CHRISTUS labor and delivery, you will receive compassionate care from an experienced team, including:

  • Complete care from expert OB-GYNs
  • Neonatologists on call 24/7
  • Certified nurse midwife by request
  • Maternal fetal medicine specialists available for consult
  • Access to Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for newborns who need additional monitoring or specialized care

Our New Braunfels Location

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels

600 N. Union Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130

(830) 643-5255

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Labor and Delivery Experience

At CHRISTUS in New Braunfels, our amenities and facilities were designed with your birthing experience in mind. Our spaces offer comfortable and modern amenities to ensure you and your baby receive the highest quality care.

From labor to postpartum, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.

Our labor and delivery spaces include:

  • Spacious labor suites
  • Wireless fetal monitoring to enhance mobility during labor
  • Couplet care for mom and baby
  • On-site OR if a c-section is needed

Prioritizing You and Your Baby

Every Baby Matters Home Visit Program

Serving nearly 400 families each year, our Every Baby Matters program helps bridge the gap between home and hospital.

Through this program, our registered nurses come to your home to provide important medical evaluations for both you and your baby. During these visits, they address any concerns or questions and offer valuable education.

This free service is designed specifically for high-risk patients, including teen mothers, pre-term babies, and those facing feeding or social challenges. Personalized support in a familiar environment empowers you and your little one to thrive during this important time.

Dedicated Mother-Baby Time

Mother-Baby Time provides a quieter period for rest, bonding, skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support while you recover after delivery.

Keeping you and your baby together provides opportunities to recognize early feeding cues and respond when your baby is ready to breastfeed. Our nurses and lactation professionals are available to answer questions and provide individualized support.

Rather than following a single feeding schedule for every newborn, your care team will help you understand your baby's feeding cues and any specific feeding recommendations based on your baby's needs.

Level II NICU

Our birthing services in New Braunfels are equipped to support premature babies and those needing extra care in our Level II NICU. With on-call neonatologists, we ensure your little one receives specialized attention for a healthy start.

Our special care nursery is equipped to care for babies born at or after 32 weeks, or full-term infants needing extra care. Our dedicated team has the expertise to address moderate medical issues and promote healthy growth and development.

Your baby's well-being is our priority, and we're here to offer the comprehensive care they need.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants

At CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels, our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, or IBCLCs, provide specialized breastfeeding and lactation support during your hospital stay and after you return home.

IBCLCs are health care professionals with specialized education and clinical experience in breastfeeding and lactation care. Requirements for certification include health sciences education, lactation-specific education, clinical experience and successful completion of a comprehensive certification examination.

To maintain the IBCLC credential, lactation consultants must meet ongoing recertification requirements that support continued professional development and evidence-based care.

Our IBCLCs can provide individualized support for:

  • Positioning and latch
  • Milk production and milk transfer
  • Pumping and expressing breast milk
  • Breastfeeding concerns or discomfort
  • More complex infant-feeding needs
  • Preparing to continue breastfeeding after you return home

If you have questions or experience challenges with breastfeeding, ask your nurse or care team to connect you with an IBCLC.

A Baby-Friendly Hospital

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels follows the evidence-based maternity care practices established by Baby-Friendly USA®. Through education, encouragement and compassionate support, our care team helps parents make informed infant-feeding decisions and work toward their breastfeeding goals.

Baby-Friendly practices support bonding and breastfeeding through care such as skin-to-skin contact, rooming-in, recognition of infant feeding cues and access to skilled breastfeeding assistance.

Our commitment to Baby-Friendly practices continues beyond your hospital stay. Our team helps connect families with lactation support and other resources for continued care after discharge.

Texas Ten Step Maternity Care

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels follows Texas Ten Step practices that support breastfeeding and help families receive consistent education and care throughout their maternity experience.

These practices include breastfeeding education, skilled support from trained staff, opportunities for skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in, guidance about infant feeding, and connections to breastfeeding support after discharge.

Mother’s Milk Bank of Austin – Collection Site

CHRISTUS in New Braunfels is a collection site for the Mothers' Milk Bank of Austin to provide screened and pasteurized donated milk to premature and ill babies. Local moms with surplus breast milk can donate to help ill or premature infants in the area.

For more information or to donate, call 830-606-9111 ext. 36193.

Labor and Delivery Classes in New Braunfels

We understand the importance of feeling prepared and confident during this exciting time. Whether you're a first-time mom or welcoming another addition to your family, our Great Expectations classes provide essential information and skills for your birthing experience, breastfeeding, and the first few weeks of parenthood.

Our certified instructors offer a range of classes, including:

Prepared Childbirth

Learn what to expect through delivery and the immediate hours after birth. You’ll practice comfort techniques—breathing, positioning, and partner support—and review pain‑management options so you can make informed choices on your big day.

Breastfeeding Basics

Understand how milk supply works, how to latch and position comfortably, and how to recognize feeding cues. We’ll cover pumping, storing milk, and troubleshooting common challenges, plus how to connect with lactation support if you need extra help.

Big Brother/Sister Classes

Help your older child feel ready and included in welcoming the new baby. Kids practice gentle holding and helping skills, learn age‑appropriate safety tips, and talk about what to expect in those first days at home.

To register for classes or for more information, call 1-877-250-3627