From the time you arrive at University Medical Center Brackenridge, you are in the care of experienced staff, committed to helping you achieve a memorable birth experience. We:
are recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation.
are a teaching hospital with board certified OB/GYN faculty in our hospital at all times.
have an Antepartum unit staffed by specially trained nurses to care for women with high risk pregnancies
Here at UMC Brackenridge, we are able to offer some of the safest, most advanced labor and delivery care available in Central Texas:
We have a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist on staff to care for you and your baby.
We have received the Codman Award for initiatives taken by Seton Family of Hospitals to reduce preventable birth injuries.
We were also awarded American Nurses Association Magnet re-designation for nursing excellence
We have been designated Texas Ten Step Facility for efforts and initiatives to support breastfeeding families.
En Tu Idioma Visita nuestra página web Maternidad para más información en español sobre nuestros servicios.
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS
Expert Ob/Gyn physicians and pediatricians on our medical staff
Experienced nursing team
Nurses trained to provide breastfeeding support and education
Certified lactation consultants to support breastfeeding mothers and babies
CONVENIENCES
Free wireless service for patients and visitors throughout the hospital
Complimentary valet parking, Monday-Friday 6:30-4:00
COMFORT
Spacious waiting areas for loved ones to gather
Private lactation rooms with pumping equipment and comfortable seating
Private bathrooms and showers, sleeper sofas for your loved ones and a rocker/recliner for cuddling
SECURITY
State-of-the-art infant security system with a wireless tracking device attached to the baby at birth
Matching ID bands for baby and parents
Pink IDs for Maternity nurses
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit just steps away for newborns who need extra care and monitoring
A family-centered approach to care and special family visiting hours
Board-certified neonatologists
Highly skilled nurses who provide care 24-hours a day
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional hospital services include Spanish translation, help with additional high risk pregnancy education concerns through our OB Education Case Management referral program, 24-hour access to instructions for mother and baby care in English and in Spanish on in-room televisions, as well as therapy (physical, respiratory, and occupational), pastoral care, social services and lactation services.
Location & Contact
Our Address: 601 East 15th Street Austin, TX 78701