Obstetric Hospitalists in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV

OB hospitalists or obstetric hospitalists are specialized doctors who care for pregnant women during labor and delivery at a hospital.

While these doctors do not replace an OB/GYN, an OB hospitalist is available around the clock in many hospitals to deal with pregnancy (obstetric) emergencies, such as premature labor or postpartum hemorrhage, and to handle deliveries until the patient’s regular doctor arrives.

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican offers 24/7 OB hospitalist program in Henderson, NV. Call (702) 616-4900 to find an OB/GYN and learn more about the obstetric hospitalists and Birth Center at Siena Hospital.

 

Reasons for Having an OB Hospitalist

Many hospitals have developed obstetric hospitalist programs to improve the safety of moms-to-be. Because OB hospitalists rarely handle outpatients or elective obstetric surgeries, they are on-hand to dedicate their full attention to pregnant women in the hospital whose regular doctor has not yet arrived or who are in emergency situations.

 

The Benefits of an OB Hospitalist

Ob hospitalists provide many services to pregnant women and their doctors, including:

  • Responding immediately to obstetric emergencies
  • Offering complete care for women during labor, delivery, and postpartum
  • Giving temporary care until a woman’s regular doctor arrives
  • Assisting in the delivery of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)
  • Assisting in C-sections
  • Assisting on-call obstetricians

 

What to Expect for Your Labor & Delivery at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican

Many hospitals around the country employ board-certified OB hospitalists to respond immediately when a woman in labor arrives. While you may not know the doctor who attends to you when you get to the hospital, you will not have to wait for your obstetrician or an on-call doctor to arrive to receive care.

The OB hospitalist can assist with your delivery from beginning to end or just stand in until your regular doctor can take over. If you are in an emergency situation, the OB hospitalist will begin appropriate treatment immediately, without waiting for your doctor.

At Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, you can rest easy knowing a fully trained obstetrician will be on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week to care for you when you arrive to have your baby.

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican offers a dedicated obstetric hospitalist program in southern Nevada, as well as many other labor and delivery services.