Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby! This is an exciting time for many families and we are honored to care for you during your pregnancy and childbirth. Each year, Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies welcome over 3,000 babies into the world.
Having a baby is such a special time in your life. We are honored to care for you during your labor and delivery and for you and your baby after your baby’s birth. Our expert team of healthcare providers delivers respectful, compassionate care, helping you throughout your labor, delivery and recovery.
Our services
- Vaginal delivery.
- Vaginal delivery after c-section (VBAC).
- Cesarean section (c-section).
- High-risk delivery.
- Level II Special Care Nursery, which routinely cares for infants born at 34 weeks gestation and later.
- Nitrous oxide for labor
- UCHealth – Poudre Valley Hospital and UCHealth – Medical Center of the Rockies are the only hospitals in Northern Colorado to offer nitrous oxide as a labor pain relief option.
- Breastfeeding support
- Lactation consultants and nurses trained in supporting breastfeeding.
- Outpatient lactation services.
- Breastfeeding support groups.
- Breastfeeding support for mothers with infants in the Special Care Nursery or Poudre Valley Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Individualized care plans for adoption, surrogate and gestational carrier families and high risk pregnancies. Please call 970.624.5123 for more information.
- Car seat inspections.
Loving arms
The loving arms program at PVH and MCR supports families through their adoptive or surrogate birth experience. If you have any questions about how adoption or surrogacy are handled at UCHealth, would like a copy of our adoption plan template or to submit your surrogacy plan, please contact our Counseling Department.
Women’s and Children Nurse Navigator 970.624.5123 or [email protected]
Amenities
- Baby Bistro: A specialty meal for you and your support person
- Comfortable, home-like private suite
- Jacuzzi tubs in most labor rooms
- Kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator for your support person
- Outdoor atrium area for family and visitors
- Private bathroom with shower
- Room service: breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available.
- Sleeper bench/couch
- TV and wi-fi access
Designations and awards
Magnet designation
Medical Center of the Rockies is one of the few hospitals in the state to earn Magnet designation. The Magnet designation recognizes excellence in nursing services and is considered the gold standard in nursing practice.
Tours
Birth Center Virtual Tours
Virtual Parent Preview Tours are offered through UCHealth Family Education. They last approximately one hour on Microsoft Teams and are led by UCHealth childbirth educators.
Questions are welcomed throughout the tour to help you become familiar with our Birth Center. Registration is required. You may register online through our events page. In the search bar, enter “parent preview tour MCR”. You may call 970.495.7500 to inquire about upcoming tour dates or to receive assistance with registration.
Please call 970.495.7500 if you would like a tour in Spanish or have other special tour requests.
Prenatal classes
The following prenatal classes are offered through UCHealth Family Education to help build your confidence and knowledge as you prepare for parenthood.
- Childbirth
- Breastfeeding Basics
- Baby Care and Safety
You may register online using our events page. Search: childbirth, breastfeeding and baby care for upcoming classes. You may also call 970.495.7500 to inquire about classes or to receive assistance with registration.