Patients

ATTN: February 2025- It is legal to plan to have a baby in the United States. The current presidential administration has not changed any laws.  
As of this time, any baby born in the Unites States is an American by birthright.

For our patients who live outside the United States, we have a lot of processes in place to make the transition smooth.

You can come to Sabella Women's Health for gynecologic care, surgery, hormone replacement, and to have your baby!  

All of our staff members speak Spanish, and we welcome families who want to have their babies in San Antonio.

STEP 1:

After you have your baby at Methodist Hospital, the hospital will electronically send the birth information to the State of Texas to create the Birth Certificate.

You are able to pick up the birth certificate in person in Austin or in San Antonio, or online.

Online (3-10 business days):  https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/texas/austin-vital-statistics

More information for San Antonio:   https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/OCC/Birth-Death-Records/Birth-Certificate

Address:  George Whitfield Municipal Archives & Records Center, 719 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78204

More information for Austin:   https://www.austintexas.gov/services/get-birth-or-death-certificate

Address: 7201 Levander Loop, Building C, Austin TX 78702

STEP 2:

Once you have the physical paper copy of the birth certificate, you can apply for the US passport. The fastest way to obtain a passport is to go to Houston and get it in person. If you are able to wait a few weeks, you can get it by mail.

In person:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies/houston.html

**Read the website for all information needed!!**

You can online and schedule a passport appointment for “Urgent Travel”:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html

You must bring proof of international travel plans within 14 days (airline itinerary / receipt, bus ticket) 

Address: George Thomas "Mickey" Leland Federal Building, 1919 Smith Street, 4th Floor, Houston TX 77002

Required Documentation for Passport Appointment

  • Form DS-11, completed but not signed

  • Evidence of child's U.S. citizenship

  • Photocopy of child's evidence of U.S. citizenship

  • Evidence of parental relationshipParents'/guardians' photo ID

  • Photocopies of those photo IDs

  • Evidence of parental consent

  • Passport photo