About the UTMB Perinatal Residence

The Regional Perinatal Residence, located one block from the University of Texas Medical Branch, is a home-away-from-home for high-risk pregnant women.  Here, pregnant women are given both the medical and emotional support they need to help them have a healthier baby.  Pregnant women may stay in the Residence as long as medically necessary or until they deliver their baby at UTMB.  There is no cost to stay at the Residence, which is operated by the UTMB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). 

The services provided to these women include the following:

• Private room, which includes a private bathroom and shower, refrigerator, microwave oven, cable TV, and telephone
• Three meals per day
• Daily visits by nurses
• Childbirth and family planning classes taught by nurses
• Transportation between the Residence and UTMB when needed

Since Hurricane Ike,  The Residence has sustained extensive mold damage in six private rooms and cut-backs in staff.  Despite these losses, The Residence has been an integral part in the delivery of over 1000 babies since the storm.

As an organization dedicated to the enrichment of women’s health, the American Medical Women’s Association regards the Perinatal Residence to be both a worthy and necessary cause.  Therefore, we are proud to be able to aid the Residence in its services to women. 

We would be honored to count you among our contributors who work with us in helping the UTMB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provide the vital  support for these women and babies in need.  If you would like to contribute to this cause or have any questions about the Charity Ball, please contact AMWA social chairs, Natali Garza and Elizabeth Rodriguez, at social@amwautmb.com, or see our Donations page.