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OB/GYN





We make pregnancy and birth an experience the entire family can learn about and share. You'll enjoy comfortable birthing rooms and personalized care during delivery. First-time moms will also benefit from the teaching offered by our experienced nursing staff. Fathers are encouraged to participate in the birth experience.

Our excellent nurses are certified in Fetal Monitoring and Neonatal Resuscitation. We also take special courses in nursing care for labor, postpartum and infant patients.

Feel free to stop by our unit and ask for a free tour!

Amy Lowther
Director of OB/GYN
alowther@avrmc.org
719-383-6300


Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Room

Nursery



Services Available Upon Request:

> Doula Services - A trained doula will coach you through labor and help with comfort techniques.

> Epidural Pain Control - If approved by your physician, our anesthesia department will provide an epidural for pain control.

> Childbirth Classes - AVRMC offers a childbirth class once a month for mothers and their labor coach. Call 719-383-6578 for information or to register.

> Successful Breastfeeding - A complimentary book and consultation service is provided by the Arkansas Valley Breastfeeding Coalition. The coalition is made up of educators that come from a variety of health care settings in the valley.





Local Physicians Providing Obstetric Services:

(Click on a physican for more information.)





Angela K Fryer M.D.

Vui Van Mai, M.D.

M. Lee Schmucker, M.D.

Kathryn L Soudah M.D.

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
1100 Carson Avenue
La Junta, Colorado 81050-2751
Phone: (719) 384-5412