Obstetrics, Newborn, and Gynecology

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals provides high-quality, family-centered maternity care to meet the individual needs of all pregnant women. The birth of a child is a memorable event, and we are proud to be able to share this time with you and your family. We are committed to making you feel comfortable, informed, and prepared throughout your pregnancy.

Our Obstetrics Unit has eight private antepartum rooms, six private labor, delivery and recovery suites with a comfortable place for your support person to rest, two obstetrics operating rooms, and 10 private postpartum rooms with private bathrooms. Our labor and delivery staff are trained to help you achieve your desired birth experience, offering both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic methods of pain relief, including the availability of epidurals 24 hours a day.

We also feature a well-baby nursery for infants undergoing standard newborn testing and procedures, as well as a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with specially trained staff for infants needing a higher level of care including infants with prematurity and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).At WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, we practice rooming-in so that your baby is by your side. Experienced nurses provide parents with education regarding safe sleep practices, Kangaroo Care, breastfeeding support, and more to prepare you for life at home. Neonatologists, pediatricians, and/or neonatal nurse practitioners will see your baby while in the hospital to formulate plans for follow-up care after discharge.

For any questions or concerns during your pregnancy or the postpartum period, reach out to your provider or call the Obstetrics Unit and ask to speak to the charge nurse.

Click here to view additional resources regarding pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and safe sleep.

Links to outside sources for education and information:

Pregnancy and Childbirth

https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/index.html
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/pregnancy
https://www.lamaze.org/ (Childbirth Education)
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/assisted-vaginal-delivery
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/cesarean-birth
https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/birth/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean

Breastfeeding

https://www.llli.org/ (La Leche League)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

https://www.thehotline.org/

Postpartum Care

https://www.postpartum.net/practical-solutions-for-postpartum-self-care/
https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/maternal-warning-signs/index.html
https://www.health4mom.org/learn-post-birth-warning-signs/

Safe Sleep

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/safe-sleep/
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals gynecologists and advanced practice professionals provide comprehensive services to women of all ages. We are committed to excellence in preventing and/or managing routine obstetrical care, treatment for gynecologic disorders, preventive health maintenance, and specialty gynecological services. Our patients benefit from the latest innovative advances in obstetric and gynecologic care.

Services we provide:

• Routine gynecological care for ages 12 and up (for girls who have started their menstrual cycles)
• Preventive health maintenance
• Menopausal care
• Treatment for gynecologic disorders
• Contraception and family planning
• Sexual dysfunction evaluation and care

Specialized gynecological care is also available for adolescents and women, including treatment for:

• Menstrual disorders
• Congenital malformations
• Developmental abnormalities occurring in puberty
• Pelvic pain
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Contraception-related issues