Childbirth
Services for Expectant Moms Preparing for Birth in St.
Louis
If labor and delivery is in your near future, prepare by browsing the following list of birth support services in St. Louis. Expectant Mother's Guide can help mothers-to-be find maternity hospitals, cord blood banks, homebirth midwives, childbirth education classes, doulas, and other services to help in the birth of a new baby.
Birthing Hospitals
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
The birth of a baby is a sweet beginning, unique to each family. At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital located in the heart of St. Charles County, the care and comfort of mother and baby is our primary concern. Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum occur in the same relaxing and private suite, offering a unique experience to expectant families.
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to making the birth of your baby very special. Tour the Childbirth Center, featuring spacious labor and delivery suites where mother and baby can “room-in” together. Call for more information or visit us online, where you can find everything you need to know about what to expect when you’re expecting.
Serving St. Louis Metro and Surrounding Communities
DePaul Health Center
St. Clare Health Center
St. Joseph Health Center
St. Joseph Hospital West
St. Mary's Health Center
314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627)
SSM Maternity Care
With five hospitals and the expertise of SSM Cardinal Glennon, you can trust SSM Maternity Care to take care of your growing family with experienced, compassionate doctors and nurses, and birthing facilities that make you feel right at home. Learn more about our maternity hospitals throughout the St. Louis area online.
SSM St. Mary's Health Center
High-risk babies get extraordinary care with SSM Maternity Care at SSM St. Mary's Health Center. Staffed by specially trained nurses and pediatric experts from Cardinal Glennon and Saint Louis University, our Special Care Nursery gives high-risk babies and their families a healthy, happy experience.
St. Luke's Hospital
Choosing where to have your baby is one of many big decisions you'll make as a parent. At St. Luke's we make it easier, ensuring moms and babies have the best beginning. Learn more about our family centered maternity care philosophy where mother and baby are cared for as one.
Other Birth Services
Common Ground Midwifery Services
Common Ground Midwifery Services offers homebirth midwifery services to St. Louis area expectant moms wanting to experience a natural childbirth. Dana Albillo, Certified Professional Midwife, will conduct all prenatal care, labor support, newborn and postpartum exams. In-home visits are available at term as well as the days and weeks following the birth.
Sarah F. Coffman, MSW, LCSW
7725 Manchester, 2nd Fl.
St. Louis, MO 63143
314-640-1644
Rite of Passage Psychotherapy
In addition to counseling services, Sarah F. Coffman offers labor doula services to advocate for the mother’s needs, minimize stress, educate about labor positions and comfort measures proven to shorten the length of labor and reduce the need for medical intervention. Contact to learn more about having a doula as a member of your birth team.
St. Louis Cord Blood Bank
St. Louis Cord Blood Bank is one of the largest public cord blood banks in the world. Public cord blood banks make cord blood accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, who needs it. Thousands of children and adults are alive today because mothers like you have donated their baby's cord blood. Find out how easy it is to save someone’s life.
