Lakeside Maternity Center

Maternity Center at Lakeside

Our comforting approach begins the minute you walk into the Maternity Center at CHI Health Lakeside. The Maternity Center at Lakeside has been designated a Safe Sleep Hospital Champion as well as a Hearing Screen Champion by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. You can stop by the Maternity Center any time for a tour or call (402) 717-8200 for more information.

Preparation and Care from the Very Start

Bedside admission means our OB admitting nurses will take your information at your bedside – in streamlined fashion – to ease your arrival.

Spacious, private suites with large windows and hardwood floors have a hotel-quality feel, with amenities including:

Adjustable labor beds
In-room Jacuzzi tub
Flat screen television
Wireless Internet and accessible outlets for charging
Room service with a variety of menu options
Refrigerator for personal use
Rocking chair and sleep sofas
Queen-size postpartum beds

Wireless monitoring means you’re not bound to the labor bed by wires that monitor your baby’s heart rate. You can get up and walk around without being tethered to equipment.

Our open visitation policy allows you to introduce your newborn to family and friends whenever it’s most convenient. A family lounge provides a place for visitors to comfortably gather and enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks.

Advanced security features include the HUGS infant security system, which uses an electronic bracelet to instantly alert staff of an infant’s whereabouts. In addition, the Maternity Center is only accessible to staff members with appropriate security access.

Our Delivery Options can help you, your nurse and health care provider make decisions about how to ease the labor and delivery experience. Options include:

Jacuzzi bath or shower
Hot tea
Warm pack or ice pack
Birthing or peanut ball, stool and bar
Breathing and relaxation techniques
Belly band or abdominal binder
24/7 anesthesia support, including Nitrous Oxide
Skin-to-skin time with baby after delivery
Quiet time for rest

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re surrounded by professionals who are uniquely prepared to care for you and your baby. Our experienced OB nurses understand every aspect of the birthing process. Each is ACLS certified in advanced cardiac life support and trained to provide urgent treatment for any medical emergency.

An on-site Intensive Care Unit stands ready to provide high-level care if a mother has complications before, during or after delivery. In fact, CHI Health Lakeside Hospital is the only full-service hospital in west Omaha.

An OB-GYN doctor is in house during daytime hours in our CHI Health Women's Health Clinic attached to the hospital, and from 6 pm to 7 am Monday through Friday and 24/7 on weekend and holidays, should an emergency arise or if an expectant mother goes into labor before her physician can get here.

24/7 access to anesthesiology, including nitrous oxide, means pain control options are quickly available.

Breastfeeding consultants provide one-on-one, consultation. You’ll learn if your baby is getting enough milk, how to pump and store milk safely, how to recognize abnormal pain or infection and, if applicable, how to nurse multiples or babies with special needs. Breastfeeding support continues after new mothers go home because our consultants are available by phone, email and for in-person visits.

Our education classes help moms and dads learn about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. It’s part of our commitment to supporting growing families.

Level III NICU at CHI Health Lakeside Provides Peace of Mind

Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is staffed 24/7 by neonatal nurse practitioners and nurses who are specially trained to care for the smallest and sickest newborns. Whether your baby is here for a couple of days or a little longer, your child will stay in an environment specially designed to help him or her grow stronger every day. Our NICU has private rooms that offer parents the opportunity to stay with your infant throughout the hospital stay.

The Neonatal Intensive Care team at Lakeside cares for babies born as early as 30 weeks. Our specially-designed environment helps premature babies grow stronger every day.

Specialized therapy can help babies grow stronger and go home sooner. Our NICU offers physical, occupational and speech therapy, and registered dietitians develop individualized eating programs based on each baby’s nutritional needs.