The Woman's Hospital of Texas

Maternity Services

We delivered more babies last year than any other hospital in Houston.

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Multiples need special attention

Providing comprehensive, supportive care to mothers who are expecting twins, triplets, or more.

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Learn why our NICU makes a difference

Specialized care for premature babies.

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I have my life back.

There is no reason to suffer from pelvic floor issues.

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Stay healthy for your baby.

Check out the My 39 Weeks app.

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Your Pregnancy, Your Way

Working to make labor and delivery the experience you want.

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Newborn ICU

Our NICU is ready to care for Houston’s tiniest and sickest babies.

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Our Mission

The Woman's Hospital of Texas opened in 1976 and ever since has remained the state's premier facility dedicated solely to the health of women and newborn infants. Located near the Texas Medical Center, Woman’s offers 397 licensed beds, including a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) and a full range of women’s health services and newborn infants.

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The Woman's Hospital of Texas has written an article
On Jun 30

How to Prevent Whooping Cough

Pertussis, nicknamed “whooping cough” thanks to the whoop-like sound a sufferer makes after a coughing fit, is a highly contagious and potentially serious respiratory infection. While t...
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The Woman's Hospital of Texas has answered a question
On Jan 16, 2019

Can the whooping cough vaccine cause health problems?

Before the 1990s, the pertussis immunization was part of the DTP vaccine, which contained the whole cell pertussis vaccine. The public became really concerned about the side effects of DTP (even th...
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The Woman's Hospital of Texas has answered a question
On Jan 16, 2019

Should I get a booster shot for whooping cough (pertussis)?

Adults should get a tetanus shot, which now includes the pertussis vaccine, every 10 years. There is a lot less immunity against whooping cough in the adult population nowadays because most adults ...
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The Woman's Hospital of Texas has answered a question
On Jan 16, 2019

Can whooping cough (pertussis) cause other illnesses?

Whooping cough (pertussis) may cause other illnesses—especially in babies less than a year old because they haven’t been completely immunized. Half of the babies who get pertussis end u...
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The Woman's Hospital of Texas has answered a question
On Jan 16, 2019

What are the symptoms of whooping cough (pertussis) in children?

Pertussis has three stages of infection. During the first couple of weeks, the symptoms are similar to a cold, such as a cough, runny nose and other symptoms associated with viral respiratory infec...
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The Woman's Hospital of Texas

Maternity Services

Multiples need special attention

Learn why our NICU makes a difference

I have my life back.

Stay healthy for your baby.

Your Pregnancy, Your Way

Newborn ICU

Our Mission

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How to Prevent Whooping Cough

Can the whooping cough vaccine cause health problems?

Should I get a booster shot for whooping cough (pertussis)?

Can whooping cough (pertussis) cause other illnesses?

What are the symptoms of whooping cough (pertussis) in children?

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