Maternity Care Services
We’re eagerly awaiting your arrival! MountainView Regional Medical Center’s labor and delivery department is equipped to make your delivery experience a happy, healthy one. From the trained obstetrics team to a comfortable environment and caring staff, we’re here to help you prepare for labor, delivery and your postpartum experience, all close to home.
At MountainView Regional Medical Center, Las Cruces families can expect more - with private rooms and personal attention placed on your growing family. The OB physicians and midwives on the medical staff have delivered thousands of little ones into the world. These physicians entrust their patients to our hospital because of the dedicated and compassionate staff.
Baby-Friendly Hospital
MountainView Regional Medical Center has been designated by WHO/UNICEF as a Baby Friendly Hospital. This initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer a high level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Focus is placed on mother-baby bonding through skin-to-skin contact, even after C-section, when appropriate.
To receive this recognition, MountainView Regional Medical Center completed a 4-step pathway that required specialized training in the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. One major step in this program is to keep babies in the room with mom from the beginning, without separation unless additional monitoring for medical safety is required. This important step promotes breastfeeding and bonding and reassures mom that her new bundle of joy is secure with her at all times.
Labor and Delivery Unit Features
- Private labor and delivery suites with individual climate controls and a sleeping recliner so mom's birthing partner can stay overnight.
- Dedicated anesthesia provider, available 24/7.
- Neonatal intensive care services, with neonatologist coverage
- Free childbirth education classes to new moms and dads, as well as those who need a refresher.
- Free wireless Internet access.
- Access to birthing balls and a whirlpool bath for relaxation during early labor.
- Infant protection program and fetal monitoring systems.
- Secured labor and delivery unit - nobody is allowed into the unit without security clearance or your permission.
Birthing Classes
Prepared Childbirth Class
3rd Saturday of every month
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ben Woods Conference Room
Breastfeeding and Newborn Care Class
2nd Tuesday of every month
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ben Woods Conference Room