Woman
& Child Services cares for women at every stage of life. Whether
she's expecting a baby or experiencing symptoms of menopause, we
provide the education, support and expert medical care she and her
family need. Comprehensive healthcare services include labor, delivery
and postpartum care, gynecologic care, and pediatric care for newborns
and older children.
Labor & Delivery
Expectant mothers are offered the comfort of labor/delivery/recovery
(LDR) rooms that carry them through the entire birth process.
Each room is connected to a central fetal monitoring system so
nurses can easily monitor each mother and baby at all times. The
unit also has operating suites for cesarean deliveries and an
antepartal labor lounge.
Registration & Tours
Delivery pre-registration forms should be submitted by mothers-to-be
who wish to deliver at EJGH. Click
here to submit an online form or visit the front desk on the
fourth floor of the Domino Pavilion for a paper form. Expectant
mothers are also invited to take a tour of the facilities. Call (504) 454-5555 to schedule
a tour.
Post-Partum/Gynecological Services
This unit cares for new mothers after delivery and for women undergoing
gynecologic surgery or receiving gynecologic care.
Neonatal Services
Three levels of neonatal services are available to care for newborns.
Nursery
The nursery provides level I care for healthy newborns.
Special Care Nursery
This nursery provides level II care for newborns who are not in
critical condition, but who require close observation and a higher
level of care than most newborns.
NICU
The level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is equipped
to care for premature babies and other infants requiring immediate
and sophisticated medical care. These infants receive around-the-clock
monitoring and observation by registered nurses and certified
neonatal nurse practitioners. Because having an infant in the
NICU is stressful for families, social workers and grief counselors
work closely with the unit's staff.
Breastfeeding Center
Staffed by certified lactation consultants who are also registered
nurses, the Breastfeeding Center provides education and support
for mothers who choose to breastfeed their infants. Lactation
consultants are available to new mothers during their hospital
stay and for one-on-one outpatient consultations for a fee. The
center also sells breastfeeding pumps and accessories. Click here for more information on the Breastfeeding Center.
GIFT Certification
GIFT stands for GUIDED INFANT FEEDING TECHNIQUES and East Jefferson is only one of two hospitals in Louisiana to have this certification. Being GIFT certified means that we have successfully taken the ten steps as outlined by the Louisiana Maternal and Child Health Coalition to promote a healthy, breastfed baby.
Woman & Child Clinic
The Woman & Child Clinic provides expert care for women experiencing
complicated pregnancy or facing a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer.
Perinatologists and gynecologic oncologists are among the specialist
physicians who see patients at the clinic. The clinic also provides
specialized care for children, including audiology and pediatric
cardiology.
Patient Education
EJGH Woman & Child Services provides education, support and expert medical care for women and their families at every stage of life. We offer a wide range of classes and events to help you prepare for those special times. To register for any of these classes or events, or for date, fees and more information, please call HeathFinder at 504-456-5000. Click here for more information on the courses below and to register online.
New Mom’s Inc.
Mothers are invited to come and share their experiences, meet other new moms and their children, hear qualified profesionals speak on a variety of parenting topics, and learn a few things that will help during this exciting new time. New Mom’s Inc. can help you to make sense of this crazy and overwhelming time that we call “motherhood”.
Prenatal I
Provides information on anatomy and the changes to expect all the way through the last trimester of pregnancy. This class emphasizes birth as a normal, natural, healthy process. Signs and stages of labor will be discussed, along with when to go to the hospital, where to go, and what to expect. A tour of Woman & Child Services will be included.
Prenatal II
Interventions and medical options in childbirth are discussed in this second class of our prenatal series. Comfort measures, including natural, pharmacological and epidural anesthesia are addressed, and a film on Cesarean birth will be shown.
Prenatal III
The postpartum experience both in the hospital and beyond can be a difficult one. With an emphasis on the mother and her new baby this class focuses on healthy relationships, postpartum emotions and feeding your baby.
Lamaze
Childbirth preparation program designed to empower women to make informed choices in healthcare, to assume responsibility for their health, and to trust their inner wisdom. This class will show women and their support person how to achieve as normal and natural a birth as possible. Information is provided on comfort measures, relaxation, medication and anesthesia.
Breastfeeding
Breast milk has been proven to be the best source of health and nutrition for infants. This breastfeeding class is highly recommended for all parents to help them make an informed decision about breastfeeding. Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants offer instructions on breastfeeding techniques, prevention of problems and breastfeeding after returning to work.
Sibling Preparation
Becoming a big brother or sister is an exciting event. This sibling preparation class is designed for children ages 3-10 and their parents. This class deals with the changes of a growing family and appropriate interaction with the new baby. Class activities include how to hold a baby properly, diapering, drawing, doll play, videos and stories. (Please have the child bring a doll or teddy bear.)
Journey Toward Parenthood
You are planning to have a baby. Congratulations, and welcome to the first leg of a journey that will transform your life. Embrace and understand how entering into pregnancy in a healthful state will positively impact you and your unborn child. By planning ahead and making needed changes now - before you become pregnant you are more likely to be prepared. Come and hear what the professionals have to say!
Becoming A Woman
Girls, aged 9 to 12, with their mother or a guardian, learn about the changes that come with adolescence.
Becoming A Man
Boys, aged 9 to 12, with their father or a guardian, learn about the changes that come with adolescence.
Safe Sitter
This national babysitting preparation program teaches safe and nurturing childcare techniques to both girls and boys, aged 11 to 13. Our registered nurses provide hands-on activities, small group interaction, role-playing and discussion.
Contact
Phone
Main Line: (504) 454-5555
Breastfeeding Center: (504) 454-4323
Nursery Hotline: (504) 456-5005
Classes: (504) 456-5000
Woman & Child Clinic: (504) 456-5446
Woman & Child Boutique: (504) 780-5992
