Nacogdoches Medical Center sets new Hospital Record for Monthly Deliveries

NACOGDOCHES – With 117 babies born in the month of May, it’s time to celebrate at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

The 117 new bundles of joy mark the first time NMC has ever delivered more than 100 babies in one month and sets a new record for deliveries in a month since the medical center opened its doors nearly a half century ago.

“We’ve been busy before, but certainly nothing like we experienced in May,” said Jamie Lee, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services at NMC. “We are so very proud that so many mothers have chosen us to be a part of their child’s birth story.”

Melanie Miller, who has spent 29 years caring for the community’s mothers and newborns, said the work of delivering so many babies carries a special feeling of pride for her and her team of nurses.

“NMC has been serving our community for nearly 50 years, and it is an honor and a privilege for us to be there at what can be considered the most special time for these mothers and their babies,” Miller said. “This is their journey and their birth experience, and they have given us the special opportunity to ensure a safe outcome for mom and baby. We are truly humbled by the opportunity.”

The NMC labor and delivery team commemorated the milestone with the rest of their NMC family during a hospital wide celebration on Tuesday, June 4. Jeff Patterson, CEO, said the celebration was an opportunity to highlight the steadfast collaboration and incredible hard work of the many clinicians who contributed to the milestone and continue to provide safe and compassionate care to the region’s mothers each and every day.

“These remarkable nurses, midwives, and physicians deserve all of the credit for their outstanding teamwork and the care they provide day in and day out,” said Patterson.

This level of exceptional care comes with a unique set of challenges that require commitment and dedication to overcome. From promoting an “all hands on deck” culture in labor & delivery to making sure patient care space is properly utilized to keep mothers and babies comfortable during their stay, Lee said NMC’s specialized team of maternity care professionals works hard to provide a safe, high-quality experience for every patient.

“Our jobs certainly can require some creativity at times,” Lee said. “Labor can often be very unpredictable, so it also requires flexibility of the staff and leadership as well when it comes to scheduling. Staff throughout the entire hospital staff has played a role in caring for our mothers and their babies in some fashion during our baby boom, and it has truly been very heartwarming to see everyone come together for our community.”

Lee said the Labor & Delivery team at NMC will continue to treat each mother’s delivery as a uniquely special experience.

“What sets us apart is our couplet care model. We strive to keep mom and baby together as much as possible,” Lee said. “We also approach every delivery with an open mind and collaborate with our physicians to make sure that each mother’s delivery wishes are accommodated within reason and as safely as we can with the safety of mom and baby in mind. We most definitely want everyone’s birth experience to be as memorable as possible, and we strive to make those cherished memories. I look forward to maintaining the trust of our community and deliver upon our promise to provide a safe and memorable birth experience.”