Labor and Delivery Care
Personalized care when you need it most
We know having a baby is a time when you’ll appreciate the support of a staff that understands your individual needs. Our team of nurses and specialists work with you, your support person and birth plan providing as comfortable of a delivery as possible.
Your Personal Team
Nurses
Each St. Mary’s personal care nurse at St. Mary’s has received extensive training in the care of mothers and babies. Your specially trained personal care maternity nurse will be with you every step of the way, from labor through postpartum, to make sure you and your baby receive the best possible care throughout your stay.
Midwives
Provide a holistic, natural approach. Search here for a midwife that is the right fit for you.
Anesthesiologists
Experienced and trained anesthesiologists can help reduce the labor pain with epidurals or other pain medications.
Breastfeeding Specialists
Lactation specialists are available during you duration in the hospital and after you leave. For more information on HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center’s extensive and comprehensive breastfeeding support services visit Breastfeeding Support.
Ammenities for Labor and Delivery
- Latest technology including ultrasound and fetal monitoring
- Birthing balls and water therapy for holistic pain management
- Skin-to-skin with baby immediately following delivery to help baby make a comfortable transition