Maternity care in Central Texas

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What sets us apart

Ascension Seton hospitals throughout Central Texas have dedicated maternity teams providing patient-centered, compassionate care from childbirth classes and breastfeeding support to postpartum care following your hospital stay. We start by listening to you and then together we create a delivery plan that reflects your goals and preferences. We collaborate with you to make each birth experience personal.

When your pregnancy is high-risk or your newborn needs advanced care, you’ll be connected to pediatric specialists at Dell Children’s, the only nationally ranked pediatric hospital in Central Texas. This comprehensive approach to maternity care makes it convenient for families to stay together for treatment.

Pregnancy and birthing care in Austin

If you need advanced care for a high-risk pregnancy, we will help ensure you are connected to our maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology specialists.

Our comprehensive care for pregnant women includes:

Access to maternal-fetal medicine and Dell Children’s NICU specialists if needed
Childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care classes
Couplet care: Keeping mom and baby together as a pair, with minimal separation after birth
Delivery and postpartum services
NICVIEW® camera system: Allowing parents to view their newborn 24/7
Pain management options and low-intervention birth plans
Postpartum support, including lactation and mental health care
Prenatal, OB-GYN, labor, and delivery services
Support for doula-friendly birth experiences in collaboration with your care team

High-risk pregnancy care in Austin

For families facing complicated pregnancies, the partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and Ascension Seton provides care for the most complex maternal conditions, obstetric complications and fetal conditions. Expecting moms and babies diagnosed with fetal conditions can receive care during pregnancy, delivery and beyond with access to comprehensive NICU and pediatric specialty care — all in one location. Our team includes fellowship-trained and board-certified fetal medicine specialists, genetic counselors, maternal-fetal medicine doctors (MFM), OB-GYNs, neonatologists and other pediatric specialists.

Expecting moms have access to:

The CFCC is the only center of its kind in Central Texas that cares for children in utero. As a clinical partnership with UT Health Austin, the CFCC offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and management for the most complex and rare fetal conditions, such as congenital heart anomalies, spina bifida and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

If your baby is diagnosed with a condition, you can deliver in our dedicated SDU inside Dell Children’s Medical Center. This state-of-the-art labor and delivery unit is specifically designed for mothers of high-risk babies, providing immediate access to neonatal and pediatric specialists for continuous care during delivery and recovery.

The Level IV NICU at Dell Children's is ready should your baby need advanced care after birth. This is the highest level of care available for critically ill or extremely premature newborns in Central Texas and connects your baby to the region's largest network of pediatric specialists and specialty programs, including a Level I Children's Surgical Program.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin features a maternal Level IV designation, meaning we care for the most complex maternal conditions and obstetric complications. In 2026, Ascension Seton Women’s Hospital will open adjacent to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. The new hospital will offer advanced maternal and high-risk pregnancy services along with a comprehensive NICU in the event that newborn intensive care services are needed 24/7 OB-GYN emergency services and gynecologic care.

Pediatric care for your baby

At Ascension Seton, your baby’s care doesn’t stop at delivery. It starts a lifelong connection to pediatric care at Dell Children’s. When you deliver with us, you gain access to a network of pediatric specialists ready to care for an emergency, a developmental concern, or long-term specialty care.

Dell Children’s Medical Center is recognized as the only nationally ranked pediatric hospital in Central Texas by the U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026). With Ascension Seton and Dell Children’s, you don’t have to wonder where to turn next. Your care team is already in place, ready to support whatever comes next.

Awards and recognitions

Level IV maternal designation: High-risk delivery center at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Level IV NICU at Dell Children’s Medical Center: Access to the most pediatric specialists in Austin.
Level III NICU at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Ascension Seton Hays are both recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital for Maternity

Take a tour or attend a childbirth class

At Ascension Seton, we’re here to answer your questions and provide support throughout and after your pregnancy. During your first prenatal check-up, your OB-GYN will tell you about support services and childbirth classes that are available to you. By taking childbirth classes, you can learn more about your birthing options and what to expect at all of our facilities that have labor and delivery capabilities.

Choose one of the hospitals below to see what in-person tour and class options are available: