Labor and Delivery

Expert care for your delivery

Trusted support for labor, delivery and recovery

When you choose to give birth at UTMB Health, you’re choosing expert care that you can trust. Our team is here to support you through every part of the journey, including labor, delivery, and recovery.

We care for all kinds of pregnancies, from routine to high-risk, with compassion and skill. Whether you’re working with a doctor or certified nurse midwife, you’ll be cared for by a team that puts your safety and comfort first. We’re proud to help you and your baby get the best possible start.

  Choose Your Location

Find details on birthing suites, care levels, and support services at each UTMB Health location.

Exterior view of John Sealy Hospital, home to UTMB Health Labor and Delivery services in Galveston.

Galveston

Location Highlights:

  • Level IV Maternal Comprehensive Care Unit
  • Level IV Neonatal Facility
  • 16 birthing suites
Exterior view of UTMB Health Clear Lake hospital located in Webster, Texas.

Clear Lake

Location Highlights:

  • Level II Maternal Care Center
  • Level II Neonatal Facility
  • 16 mother-baby rooms
Exterior view of UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus, home to the Peklo Womens Pavilion for labor and delivery care.

Angleton

Location Highlights:

  • Level I Neonatal Facility
  • 11 birthing suites

  Patient Resources

UTMB Health Safe Medications in Pregnancy List

A quick, easy-to-follow guide to common over-the-counter medicines and simple tips that are generally considered safe to use during pregnancy for everyday symptoms.

View the Safe Medications in Pregnancy List

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) offers trusted, up-to-date information on pregnancy, women’s health, and OB/GYN care—use the search tool or browse topics A–Z to quickly find answers you need.

Useful External Links

 Frequently Asked Questions

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A newborn baby rests skin to skin with a parent shortly after birth at UTMB Health Labor and Delivery.

UTMB Health Pregnancy Guide

Get ready for every stage of pregnancy with our guide, designed to support you from prenatal care through recovery.

Our Locations

Labor & Delivery, Angleton Hospital
Labor & Delivery, Clear Lake Hospital
Labor & Delivery, John Sealy Galveston
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Organ-on-a-chip technology to help advance women's, pregnancy health

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