Labor and delivery
Just as every baby is unique, so is every delivery. As your trusted care partner, we work to provide a personalized birthing experience that begins long before your first contraction and continues well after delivery.
Maternity and childbirth services in Northwest Las Vegas
Having a baby is a joyous experience, but it can be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents.
At MountainView Hospital, we have the resources and teams to help you safely navigate your way through pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Our network of care also includes maternity classes and hospital tours.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Care during pregnancy and delivery
We strive to make your labor, delivery and postpartum experience as comfortable as possible, and to help you feel like you're at home. Our highly experienced and compassionate team of board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs), anesthesiologists, certified nurses and lactation specialists work collaboratively to provide the highest quality care throughout all phases of pregnancy.
Features of our maternity and childbirth hospital
MountainView Hospital is recognized by Healthgrades as a five-star recipient for vaginal and cesarean section (C-section) delivery, and also the recipient of the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ for superior clinical care of women during and after labor.
At our birthing center, we offer a variety of critical services, including a 24-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Our center is designed to give you the comforts of home, while still providing everything you need for a safe delivery.
We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive network of care for you and your loved ones. No matter where your journey begins, our doctors, nurses and technicians will work to keep you informed and quickly address your concerns. Our hospital has:
- 24/7 obstetrics hospitalist program that provides specialized care in the event of an emergency
- Comprehensive infant security system that will alert hospital staff if your baby moves outside of the protected area
- Customized birth plans, including no- and low-intervention options
- Direct access to Sunrise Children's Hospital, if your baby requires additional care
- Enhanced recovery after Program for C-section recovery
- "Golden hour" time and skin-to-skin contact after delivery to allow you to bond with your little one
- Maternity classes and hospital tours
- Private rooms with accommodations for a guest to stay overnight
- Two full-service, dedicated operating rooms, located in the unit
Education opportunities
If you are welcoming your first child or expanding your family, we offer childbirth classes to help you better understand what to expect in the third trimester of pregnancy and during labor and delivery.
Additionally, our in-person labor and delivery tours can ease your prenatal jitters. These tours provide important information about where you'll need to go when you arrive for your baby's birth, an overview of our NICU and a peek at our labor, delivery and postpartum suites.
Level III NICU
Our team understands that sometimes newborns need extra attention. In our Level III NICU, we can provide advanced care for critically ill newborns who need around-the-clock care. If needed, our team of neonatologists and specially trained neonatal nurses are ready to provide you with family-centered care.
Other helpful resources
If you're considering MountainView Hospital for your upcoming delivery, you can get access to helpful information about the labor and delivery process, as well as features of our women's center. We also offer an in-person maternity tour to view our hospital amenities in the labor and delivery and mother-baby units.
We also offer several unique services after the arrival of your newborn, including Mom365 baby portrait sessions in your room and a celebratory meal for two.
Labor and delivery unit tour
Our postpartum nurse leads a virtual tour through the labor and delivery unit for parents-to-be. (Visitor policies are subject to — please check with the facility for current updates.)