We know as expectant parents, you may have a lot of questions about pregnancy. If you're looking for more information on which medications to take safely or you want to know how the glucose test works, we can help.

Our pregnancy care includes:

• Delivery at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's
• Family planning and preconception counseling
• Genetic testing
• Midwifery care
• Pregnancy education
• Prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies (advanced maternal age or multiple gestations)
• Preparation for vaginal deliveries
• Preparation for cesarean sections (C-sections)
• Preparation for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
• Ultrasound services

We're happy to take inquiries over the phone or during a prenatal visit. You can also sign up for our pregnancy and early childhood newsletter for more information during this journey.

Our gynecological care services include:

• Adolescent gynecology
• Contraceptive counseling and management, including IUDs and tubal ligation
• Evaluation and treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
• In-office procedures (hysteroscopy)
• In-office treatments (colposcopy, LEEP)
• Infertility services
• Management of menopause
• Saline infusion gynecologic sonography
• Sterilization and endometrial ablation

Gynecological surgery

We are proud to offer the most advanced technologies in gynecological surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery. We aim to treat your condition with the least invasive procedure so you can heal quickly and get back to living your life. Procedures we perform include:

• Evaluation and surgery for endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain
• Gynecological surgery, including minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy, sterilization and endometrial ablation
• Robotic surgery, including hysterectomy, myomectomy, pelvic pain and endometriosis

Uterine fibroid treatment

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are non-cancerous (benign) growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. If you have fibroids, you may not experience any symptoms, or you may experience excessive bleeding, pain or pressure in the pelvic area and fertility issues.

Treatment for uterine fibroids ranges from watchful waiting to medication or surgery, depending on the size, number and location of the fibroids and your individual health history and preferences. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure using heat energy to destroy tissue. The procedure is performed through two small incisions. A small needle is guided into the fibroid and then emits radiofrequency waves, which generate heat and destroy the fibroid tissue. The procedure typically takes less than an hour, and you can usually return home the same day. With RFA, you will often see benefits such as shorter recovery times, minimal scarring and symptom relief.

At Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, expecting mothers and families receive the full range of care and support from our highly-trained OB/GYNs and dedicated staff members. Choosing to deliver your baby at Presbyterian St. Luke’s ensures that you get the best care in an environment tailored to your pregnancy and birthing needs.

Programs and amenities for expecting mothers and families include:

• A dedicated labor and delivery unit with a board-certified labor and delivery physician and anesthesiologist available 24/7
• A hospital and birthing center designed to keep you and your baby safe
• A quiet and welcoming lullaby lounge for family visits with you and your baby
• Access to a trained nurse navigator who works with new and expecting moms during each stage of childbirth
• Breastfeeding support services, including free breastfeeding classes, support groups and daily access to certified lactation consultants
• Childbirth and parent education classes to help new and experienced parents prepare for bringing a new baby into the world
• Expert clinical care for both low-risk and high-risk deliveries
• Mom and baby unit accommodations, including private rooms and sleeping rooms for your partner or family members
• Support and care for advanced maternal age pregnancies

High-quality care in a supportive environment

Having a baby can be a profound and joyful experience. We hope to give you peace of mind during each step of childbirth, including your first sonogram or leaving the birth center with your newborn. As leaders in the field of pediatrics, the OB/GYNs and pediatric specialists at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's are committed to providing expecting moms with the most high-quality care and managing potential complications.

In order to make your experience as smooth and painless as possible, we would like to give you information on the financial aspect of your pregnancy. We offer a 35 percent discount if you pay for your services before you deliver. This option is available to you if you do not have maternity benefits through your insurance plan or if you don’t have insurance coverage.

If you don’t have maternity benefits or insurance coverage at all, the following information applies to you:

• The charge for a C-section delivery is $6,123.00. If you pay prior to delivery, the discounted price is $3,979.95.
• The charge for a vaginal delivery is $5,502.00. If you pay prior to delivery, the discounted price is $3,576.30.

If you need to come in for any other visits other than routine obstetrics appointments, such as urinary tract infections, you will be charged for an office visit. There are separate fees for all ultrasounds, nonstress tests and lab work that may be done during your pregnancy. Again, you may get your discount if you pay at the time of service or contact Patient Support Services to set up a payment plan at (884) 422-7720.

The hospital will charge separately for its services, and payment will be expected upon discharge. You may set up payment arrangements with the hospital's financial services by calling (303) 839-6661. If you have any questions at any point during your pregnancy, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

If you are seeking childbirth with minimal medical interventions, we offer midwifery services from certified nurse midwives (CNMs). Our CNMs are registered nurses with specialized training and certification in women’s care. They offer continual care through each stage of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

Our CNMs and skilled physicians work to understand your goals and expectations for pregnancy and childbirth and are open to various care strategies. Our goal with any pregnancy is to provide the best outcomes that lead to a happy and healthy mom and baby.