Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Unit

Congratulations on your pregnancy! We are looking forward to providing care for the best patients in the world: Soldiers and their family members. The nurse advice line handles referrals and questions. The LDRP unit can be reached at 915-742-9772.

Overview of the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Unit

The LDRP unit provides normal and high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, intraoperative, postoperative and newborn care. The unit consists of 9 labor rooms, 1 operating room, 1 observation room and 2 examination rooms, along with a count of 10 beds. We deliver and average of 80 babies a month. We have a friendly staff of physicians, nurse midwives, and nurses who are committed to bringing you and your family current, safe and state-of-the-art medical care.

How to Get to Labor and Delivery

The Labor and Delivery unit is located on the 5th floor of the main hospital.

Your Stay on Labor and Delivery

Your stay on LDRP will vary in length due to the reason for your admission. If you are admitted, you will labor, deliver and recover on our unit; we do not have a nursery. The rooming-in of mothers and infants facilitates bonding and breastfeeding. First-time mothers usually stay 48 hours after delivery. Second-time mothers with an uncomplicated birth may be discharged after 24 hours.

While in LDRP, a nurse will be assigned as your primary nurse. This nurse will assist with providing your medical care, support you in your labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum. Please ask questions and participate in your care plan. The nurse will be your advocate. You have the right to considerate, respectful care in a safe environment. There are many decisions to make with the birth of a baby, and we sincerely hope you receive all the information you desire to make these important choices.

We do not have restricted visiting hours on labor and delivery. We highly encourage you to have a support person with you during your stay. Please note, children under the age of 12 are not allowed to visit, unless they are siblings.

What to Bring to Labor and Delivery

We provide most everything you will need during your stay on LDRP. Listed below are some items of comfort you may want to bring with you:

• Extra Pillows
• CD or Cassette player with your CD / Cassettes of your choice
• Camera
• Snacks for the support person
• Lollipops / hard candy
• Lip balm
• Slippers
• Military identification card

Additional comfort items:

• Personal hygiene items
• Comb, brush, soap, shampoo, deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Nightgowns / pajamas
• Bathrobe
• Extra panties
• Supportive bras (if desired) or Nursing bras (Nursing Pads)
• Phone numbers list
• Pacifier (if you desire your baby to have a pacifier)

On the day of discharge you will need:

• Infant car seat
• Clothes / shoes for mom (most likely, you will still have a tummy, so bring your pregnancy clothes)
• Outfit for baby (hat and blankets dependent upon the weather)