{"id":2361,"date":"2020-04-05T12:29:24","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/uchealth-birth-center-highlands-ranch-hospital\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T00:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T00:06:48","slug":"uchealth-birth-center-highlands-ranch-hospital","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-birth-center-highlands-ranch-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Birth Center &#8211; Highlands Ranch Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">\r\n<h4>Looking for an OB\/GYN provider?<\/h4>\r\nWhether you\u2019re seeking prenatal care, family planning support, or regular well-woman care, <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/provider\/?locationId=1629&amp;deeplink=1\">schedule an appointment with one of our expert OB\/GYN providers<\/a>. <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe journey to parenthood is a very personal and special time for every family. We would be honored to care for you at our Birth Center during labor and delivery and for you and baby after birth. Our expert team of health care providers are committed to supporting the unique needs and wishes of your growing family and providing respectful, compassionate care.\r\n\r\nUCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, the only hospital within Highlands Ranch, partners with the OB\/GYNs and certified nurse midwives in south Denver who have served this community for many years.\r\n\r\nThe Birth Center is here to help you throughout your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/womens-care\/pregnancy-childbirth-newborn-care\/\">pregnancy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/womens-care\/pregnancy-childbirth-newborn-care\/labor-and-delivery\/\">labor, delivery<\/a> and recovery and provide an extraordinary experience.\r\n\r\n<strong>To make an OB appointment,<\/strong> please choose a physician from the list at the right.\n\n\n<h2 id=\"services-we-provide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services we provide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc32792d3.89289420-6aa588c833268\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc3279344.30735285-6aa588c832806\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc32792d3.89289420-6aa588c83250d\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Pre-admission consultation  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want your birth experience with us to be extraordinary. To achieve this, the Birth Center at Highlands Ranch offers a free nursing consultation with one of our Birth Center Navigators. During this one-on-one appointment, you can expect to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a tour of the Birth Center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share about you, your family, and your birth preferences with us.\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Birth Wishes form will be sent to you to help initiate some of your thoughts about your birth experience and help us learn about you and your preferences. Please bring this completed form with you to your appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get information to help you prepare for your special delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions about your upcoming hospital stay.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please schedule your appointment with one of our Birth Center nurse navigators between 30 and 35 weeks into your pregnancy by calling <a href=\"tel:720.516.3008\">720.516.3008<\/a> or emailing <a href=\"mailto:HRHBirthCenter@uchealth.org\">HRHBirthCenter@uchealth.org<\/a>. We offer daytime and evening appointments for your convenience. Appointments last approximately one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/womens-care\/pregnancy-childbirth-newborn-care\/labor-and-delivery\/pre-registration\/\">streamline your arrival at the hospital for delivery by pre-registering online<\/a> or over the phone by calling <a href=\"tel:720-516-0170\">720.516.0170<\/a>. You will need to have your insurance information available.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc327a268.77174218-6aa588c832b02\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc32792d3.89289420-6aa588c83250d\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Delivery  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vaginal delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cesarean section (C-section).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obstetricians, neonatology and maternal fetal medicine specialists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitrous oxide for labor.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>UCHealth was the first health system in the state to offer nitrous oxide as an in-hospital, labor pain-relief option.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc327ab60.23911374-6aa588c832c6a\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc32792d3.89289420-6aa588c83250d\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Your baby&#8217;s care  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We have a well-baby nursery and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for your newborn.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc327b083.39437562-6aa588c832e85\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc32792d3.89289420-6aa588c83250d\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Breastfeeding support  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lactation consultants and nurses trained to support mothers interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/womens-care\/pregnancy-childbirth-newborn-care\/breastfeeding-support\/\">breastfeeding<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breastfeeding support for mothers with infants in the NICU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-person and virtual lactation consults available after you take your baby home.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For information about lactation, please call <a href=\"tel:720.516.3010\">720.516.3010<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc327b882.62521026-6aa588c833037\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc32792d3.89289420-6aa588c83250d\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    OB\/GYN hospitalists  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An OB hospitalist is an experienced obstetrician\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/womens-care\/gynecology\/\">gynecologist<\/a> physician who works only in the hospital. Their duties include inpatient consultations, seeing patients in the obstetric emergency department, monitoring laboring patients, providing care as required, and responding to precipitous deliveries and emergencies. They can also provide inpatient care during the antepartum and postpartum periods. These highly skilled hospitalists do not replace the care patients receive from their regular OB physician. Instead, they serve as an extension of the patient\u2019s regular OB physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our dedicated and skilled OB hospitalists are in the hospital 24\/7 to ensure consistent, timely care for every patient entering the labor and delivery unit and obstetric emergency department. Also, they attend to patients who present to the hospital with gynecological emergencies and can perform surgery if needed. Their presence reduces wait times and delays in providing care, improves outcomes, and increases patient satisfaction. When an emergency intervention is necessary, or an unexpected delivery occurs, our OB hospitalists are already in the hospital to ensure immediate quality care for patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can take comfort in knowing that our hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by our team of experienced OB hospitalists. If you have an urgent need, our OB hospitalists are here for you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc327bff4.53913057-6aa588c83319a\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc32792d3.89289420-6aa588c83250d\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Certified nurse midwives  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) are experts in pregnancy, birth and women\u2019s health. CNMs use evidence-based approaches within a nurturing, supportive environment caring for individuals throughout their lifetimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midwives support an experience that is grounded in comfort and a holistic, personalized approach, with the assurance and options of modern medicine. All of our CNMs hold at least a master\u2019s degree and are board certified.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To make an appointment with a provider,<\/strong> please choose a provider from the list at the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"amenities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amenities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comfortable, home-like private suites with plenty of natural light and private bathrooms and showers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large soaking tubs in labor rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room service: breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-room sleeping area for a family member or support person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable area for families and visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TV and Wi-Fi access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient- and family-centered care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expectant mother parking.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"childbirth-preparation-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Childbirth preparation classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Childbirth preparation classes are offered throughout the month at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. Parents can expect to learn the basics of labor and delivery, including natural childbirth and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online registration is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to find childbirth preparation and breastfeeding classes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Events page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Childbirth\/Family Education in the All Categories drop-down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Highlands Ranch in the Cities\/Towns drop-down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Submit.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/events\/events\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Go to the Events page<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"birth-center-tours\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birth Center tours<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zzDMFpFzGxk?autohide=2&amp;autoplay=0&amp;mute=0&amp;controls=1&amp;fs=1&amp;loop=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;rel=1&amp;showinfo=1&amp;theme=dark&amp;wmode=&amp;playsinline=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"Virtual Tour: UCHealth Birth Center - Highlands Ranch Hospital\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a tour of the UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Birth Center, a state-of-the-art center designed for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet our staff and providers and learn more about our unique capabilities. We encourage you and a support person to attend a tour prior to delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tours of the UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Birth Center last approximately 45 minutes. Our OB navigator will meet you in the main lobby of the hospital on the first level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To schedule a tour<\/strong>, connect with one of our Birth Center nurse navigators by calling <a href=\"tel:720-516-3008\">720.516.3008<\/a> or emailing <a href=\"mailto:HRHBirthCenter@uchealth.org\">HRHBirthCenter@uchealth.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"womens-health-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women&#039;s health information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth offers an extensive pregnancy and childbirth health library as well as other information specific to women\u2019s care.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"\/services\/womens-care\/pregnancy-childbirth-newborn-care\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Pregnancy<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"\/services\/womens-care\/gynecology\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:50px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:50px;text-shadow:none\"> Gynecology<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"author":2356,"featured_media":7623,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2361","uch_location","type-uch_location","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location\/2361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/uch_location"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}