Obstetrics Care in Salida, CO

Care We Provide from Prenatal Visits to Postpartum Recovery

Every pregnancy moves through the same broad stages, though no two pregnancies look alike day to day. Here is how our obstetrics team supports you through each stage:

• Prenatal Checkups & Screenings: Your physician tracks your health and your baby's growth at each visit, adjusting your care plan as your pregnancy progresses.
• Labor & Delivery: Your physician manages your delivery at the Family Birthing Center in Salida, backed by experienced, compassionate labor & delivery nurses and staff who can anticipate your needs from the start to the conclusion of giving birth.
• Postpartum & Newborn Support: Your care team supports you and your baby after birth, from offering lactation consultations to postpartum physical therapy and recovery guidance.
• Childbirth & Breastfeeding Classes: Free childbirth and breastfeeding basics classes are hosted throughout the year for expectant parents preparing for delivery and beyond.

Register for a free childbirth class or free breastfeeding basics class to prepare for your baby's arrival.

What to Expect at the Family Birthing Center

Choosing where to deliver shapes your experience of bringing a baby into the world. HRRMC built the Family Birthing Center to keep the experience close to home, with instant access to medical support and interventions as needed, in as calm and comforting an environment as possible you can make your own.

Your stay at the Family Birthing Center includes:

• One of five comfortable birthing rooms that offer mountain views for you and your family.
• The same trusted obstetrics physician who guided your pregnancy journey, guiding your labor and delivery.
• Specialized nurses, lactation consultants, and postpartum rehabilitation specialists offer even more support, treatment and encouragement during your stay.
• Every birth receives a personalized, supportive experience from admission to discharge.

Every detail at the Family Birthing Center centers on comfort and continuity, from the room you deliver in, to the team by your side. You leave supported and ready for the days ahead with your new baby.

Frequently Asked Questions About HRRMC Obstetrics Care

How do I schedule my first prenatal appointment?

Call our clinic closest to you to schedule your first prenatal appointment. Your obstetrics physician stays with you at this location leading up to delivery, delivery and through postpartum care.

What support do I get after my baby arrives?

Your care team supports you and your baby right after delivery, including lactation consultants and postpartum rehabilitation specialists at the Family Birthing Center. Return to the FBC for weekly newborn progress appointments over the first few weeks post-delivery. Reach out to your physician's office to set up follow-up visits as you recover.

Are childbirth and breastfeeding classes free?

Yes. HRRMC offers free childbirth classes and free breastfeeding basics classes to HRRMC patients throughout the year for expectant parents. Non-HRRMC patients only pay $20/class. Register here to reserve your spot.