Maternity Program
Your baby will be here before you know it! Make sure you get things started on the right foot by enrolling in Tiny Toes, offered exclusively by Longview Regional Medical Center.
Tiny Toes was developed to help make your childbirth experience an even more cherished lifetime event. And, when you become a Tiny Toes member, we will provide you with the following member benefits:
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Skilled and experienced staff – We take pride in our experience and the skill of our team in helping you bring your bundle of joy into the world.
- A tour of our OB Unit - For your peace of mind, you are welcome to schedule a tour, meet with our staff and ask any questions you have related to your day of delivery.
- Information via our website through our Health Resources link - When you visit www.longviewregional.com and click on the Health Resources link, you have access to a wealth of current information on pregnancy and childbirth.
- The well-known book titled “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”- Our hospital provides you with this book free of charge to help guide you through your pregnancy. We also provide to you “What To Expect the First Year.” Both books are filled with helpful tips and information about your changing body, developing baby and what you can do to fully enjoy pregnancy, the birth of your child, and the first year. These books are a “must have.”
- Birthing Classes –We offer birthing classes to new moms or those who would like a refresher. Call 903-232-3780 or for more information on topics, times and dates.
- A special collection of keepsakes to help celebrate the birth of your child - When your baby finally arrives, Tiny Toes will make sure you have a few memorable keepsakes from our staff including:
- An attractive certificate featuring your baby’s height, weight and time of birth.
- A tote bag filled with discounts and perks from area merchants.
- A special Tiny Toes onezie or bib.
- A Tiny Toes spoon.
- A digital photo of your baby posted on our Tiny Toes internet web site. (Parental consent required.
- Discounts from local merchants (participation varies) – We have partnered with many local merchants to provide you with some extra perks after your delivery. These special offers will be provided to you, along with your hospital keepsakes, as you leave the hospital.
It’s easy to enroll in Tiny Toes. Just fill out the form and submit. Once you’re a member, we’ll contact you and get you started!
Click here for the online registration form or print a copy of our Tiny Toes brochure and mail in the membership application.
Tiny Toes moms, we have additional resources for you!!
Longview Regional is a designated Texas Ten Step facility. We are privileged to provide evidence-based breastfeeding resources and classes to get you and your baby off to the right start. Texas Ten Step facilities are located actoss the State and adhere to 10 specific steps to ensure and protect breastfeeding in new mothers and infants. The program, which is endorsed by the Texas Medical Association, and developed by the Texas Hospital Association (THA) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), required breastfeeding training to all staff that work with pregnant moms, newborns and infants. The Texas Ten Step Program, which requires an annual recertification, is based on the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and their Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, which ensures improvement in maternity care practices through policy revision and staff training. Breastfeeding is importnat in that it provides protection for both the mother and baby. Breastmilk is the best nutrition you can give your baby. It protects your baby from illness and infection and promotes brain development. It is very easily digested and changes in daily to meet your baby's nutritional needs. Many of the ingredients in breastmilk are not found in artificial baby milk. This is a vital resource and we are proud to be a part of the promotion and support for our community. For more information on breastfeeding, lactation support or other inquiries, please call our Nursery (903)232-3760 or visit: www.breastmilkcounts.com. For more information on the Texas Ten Step Program, pleas visit www.texastenstep.org
Longview Regional has additional resources available on our Health Resources page.
To schedule a birthing class, or other educational class, please check dates and availability on our Calendar of Events.
Text4baby
To help more pregnant women and new moms get information about caring for their health and giving their babies the best possible start in life, the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) launched text4baby, the first free health text messaging service in the U.S.
Text4baby supports moms by providing accurate, text-length health information and resources in a format that is personal and timely, using a channel she knows and uses. Click here for more information or to sign up for this program.