Ascension Seton Northwest - Birthing Center

Care for mom and baby during pregnancy and beyond

As a woman and an expecting mom, you want the right care for the whole you and your new baby. When you choose Ascension Seton Northwest Birthing Center, in Austin, Texas, you’ll find experienced OB-GYNs, and an entire team dedicated to your care. Whether you’re an experienced mom or having your first, you know your body best. And your preferences for your birthing experience and any questions you have are important. Every appointment with your doctor starts with a conversation. You’ll be supported by a team providing family-centered care you and your baby need throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery, immediate postpartum and follow-up. And, if you need more care, you’ll be connected to our maternal-fetal medicine specialists.

Having your baby at Ascension Seton also means your family is connected to the largest group of pediatric specialty care providers in Central Texas at Dell Children's.

Click this link to View Ascension Seton Maternity Passport booklet in English or Spanish.

Haga clic en este enlace para ver e imprimir nuestro folleto del pasaporte de maternidad de Ascension Seton en español.

Personalized care and options during your pregnancy 

Your experienced care team is ready to support you from pre-pregnancy planning to during your pregnancy and beyond. No question is too big and no concern is too small. Your care team may include OB-GYNs, neonatal nurses and other specialists. We understand that every pregnancy is different and we are here to support you with:

• 24/7 OB emergency care  
• Breastfeeding support
• Childbirth classes
• Labor, delivery and postpartum care
• Neonatal specialty care
• Neonatal intensive care (NICU Level II) with nesting room so parents have 24-hour access to their newborn
• Rooming-in: Mother and healthy newborns share a room

If you or your baby need more care, you’ll be connected to the right specialists, close to home. 

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Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) care for high-risk pregnancy

Sometimes the unexpected happens and your pregnancy becomes high risk. Your OB-GYN may refer you to perinatal care and an MFM specialist. During your pregnancy, you’ll be surrounded by a highly-skilled multidisciplinary team. With early and regular prenatal care and monitoring, you’ll have ongoing guidance and support. And, our connection to Dell Children's Medical Center means your baby will have access to the highest level of neonatal care and the most pediatric specialists in Central Texas. An MFM specialist listens to understand you and your preferences and concerns and collaborates with you and your OB-GYN as a team. We connect the dots for moms who have received a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis and deliver support at every step including access to the most pediatric specialists and specialty programs for newborns. MFM specialists can deliver advanced diagnostic tests and care during your pregnancy that includes:

• Carrying multiples
• Co-management of gestational diabetes
• Coordinating care for babies with congenital abnormalities 
• General high-risk pregnancy care
• High blood pressure
• Neonatal intensive care (NICU)
• Preventing or managing preeclampsia

Find women’s healthcare that’s built around your life

Choosing Ascension Seton Northwest Birthing Center for your maternity care means you are also connected with a national integrated network of doctors and specialists who have expertise in women’s health and pediatric care, including advanced specialty care that you and your family can rely on for a lifetime.