New Family Center (Maternity)

1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433
985-898-4436

Hours of Operation

24 hours | 7 days a week At St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center – which has received the coveted “Baby-Friendly” designation, among numerous other honors – our team of caregivers are well-trained and well-practiced in making sure all of our new parents and new babies feel as comfortable, coddled and cared for as possible on their family’s big day.

Maternity - New Family Center

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

As an expectant parent, you’re about to embark on one of life’s most magical journeys.

 

St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center

 

It’s not at all unusual for new parents to be excited, and perhaps a little anxious, about their new arrivals. But at St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center – which has received the coveted “Baby-Friendly” designation, among numerous other honors – our team of caregivers are well-trained and well-practiced in making sure all of our new parents and new babies feel as comfortable, coddled and cared for as possible on their family’s big day.

 

Even before that day arrives, our experienced and highly trained maternity staff will be there to guide you through every step of the process to ensure your birth experience is everything you want it to be. 

 

Among the services and amenities that make the New Family Center the place of choice for new mothers in St. Tammany Parish:

    • Spacious and homelike patient rooms
    • Two surgical suites for those needing a C-section
    • A 14-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
    • Board-certified neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners on staff
    • Breastfeeding coaching available
    • Certified lactation consultants on staff
    • Additional classes and resources offered at the STHS Parenting Center

Congratulations on choosing St. Tammany Health System for your birthing experience – and welcome to the family.


New Family Center Tour

Let us take you on a video tour of all that our New Family Center has to offer, from neonatal care to a look at our homelike birthing suites to how to make sure your baby’s car seat is properly installed for the trip home.

 

Congratulations on choosing St. Tammany Health System for your birthing experience – and welcome to the family.


Need-to-know info

Being a new parent can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you on your journey.

 

New Parent's Guide

A closer look

Want to know more? Click the link below for an overview of what to expect when you come to St. Tammany Health System's New Family Center to welcome your little one, along with tips on what you'll want to do to prepare. (Ask for a physical copy at your doctor's office.) 

First Steps e-Newsletter

First Steps e-Newsletter

Designed to serve as a sort of weekly roadmap for new parents, our free e-mailed First Steps newsletter covers the regular changes you’ll experience from conception to 2 years old, including news, resources and advice from our staff. Subscribe via the link below.

Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates

St. Tammany Health System is happy to provide copies of a patient’s medical records – including birth certificates for children born in our New Family Center – upon request. Click the button below to find out the steps you need to take to get the process started.


Additional resources

A collection of useful links for new parents and caregivers

 


We are here.

Whether you’ve got a question to ask or an appointment to keep, getting in touch with us is a cinch. Here’s everything you need to know:

 

St. Tammany Health System
New Family Center

St. Tammany Parish Hospital

 

3rd floor

1202 S. Tyler St.
Covington LA 

 

 

Ph: 985-898-4436 

24 hours |  7 days a week

 


Awards and Accreditations

St. Tammany Health System's Women’s and Children’s Care programs have earned recognition from groups including:

 

Orthopedics America’s Best Breast Center Baby Friendly Birth Facility International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards Certified Autism Center (CAC)