Get personalized pregnancy care in Central Texas

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to having a baby. And no one knows your body better than you do. Your preferences are important. That’s why the conversation between you and your OB-GYN, birth designer and nurse navigator matters. Your care team at Ascension Seton, in Central Texas, starts by listening to you. As you share your questions, concerns and expectations, we listen to understand you. We take this partnership seriously. And we want you to feel comfortable.

From the very beginning, we talk through the choices that are right for you and your baby. You’ll be supported by a team that will provide the care you need — from childbirth classes to breastfeeding support and more.

Pregnancy and birthing care for expecting families

Pregnancy is a special time for you and your family. Your care team works together to provide specialized care before, during and after your delivery. And, if you need advanced care for a high-risk pregnancy, we’ll help connect you to the right specialists. Get all the care you need, including:

• Access to the most pediatric specialists in Austin, and the highest level NICU at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Level IV
• Breastfeeding support
• Childbirth classes
• Couplet care (where mom and baby are cared for as a pair, and are rarely separated)
• Labor, delivery and postpartum care
• Level III NICU (Ascension Seton Medical Center only)
• Level IV maternal designation - High-risk delivery center and pregnancy care  (Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin only)
• Maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal specialty care
• Maternal transport and neonatal transport, if needed.
• NICVIEW camera system that allows parents to view their infant 24/7
• OB-GYN and prenatal care

Advanced care for high-risk pregnancy

Not everyone will need more care during their pregnancy, labor or delivery. But if you do, we are ready to help. Ascension Seton offers the highest level of maternity care, NICU care and the most pediatric specialists and specialty programs in the region through Dell Children's. Our team includes fellowship-trained and board-certified fetal medicine specialists, genetic counselors, maternal-fetal medicine doctors (MFM), OB-GYNs, neonatologists, and other pediatric specialists.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin has a maternal level IV designation — meaning we care for the most complex maternal conditions, obstetric complications and fetal conditions.  The Comprehensive Fetal Care Center and Specialized Delivery Unit at Dell Children’s Medical Center is the first and only center of its kind in Central Texas. Expecting moms and babies diagnosed with fetal conditions can receive care during pregnancy, delivery and beyond with access to comprehensive NICU and pediatric specialty care — all in one location.

Connection to Dell Children’s Level IV NICU

Dell Children's Medical Center is ranked among the nation's best Neonatology specialty programs by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-2024. We provide high-quality neonatal nursery care with access to a network of pediatric specialists. If you have a newborn who is premature or needs extra care, we can connect you to the highest level of care for newborn babies at Dell Children's Medical Center. Dell Children's has a Level IV NICU for babies born early or with a health condition.

Pediatric care for your baby

Your growing family is our priority. By choosing Ascension Seton to deliver your baby, you can establish a relationship with a pediatrician that starts at birth. And, you can have confidence knowing you are connected to the most pediatric specialist and specialty program in Central Texas at Dell Children's.

Take a tour or attend a childbirth class

At Ascension Seton, we’re here to answer your questions and provide support throughout and after your pregnancy. During your first prenatal check-up, your OB-GYN will tell you about support services and childbirth classes that are available to you. By taking childbirth classes, you can learn more about your birthing options and what to expect.

Choose one of the hospitals below to see what in-person tour and class options available:

• Ascension Seton Williamson Birthing Center
• Ascension Medical Center Austin - Birthing Center
• Ascension Seton Northwest Birthing Center
• Ascension Seton Hays Women's Center - Birthing Center

Collaboration with UT Health Austin

UT Health Austin is the clinical practice of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. The collaboration between UT Health Austin and Ascension Seton brings together a highly specialized care team that is at the forefront of the latest research and technological developments. We work together to create an integrated system of care that is a resource for both clinicians and their patients.