Expectant moms will be thrilled to know that The Family Birthplace at St. Joseph Health Center offers a newly renovated first-class facility. Each spacious spa-like, private suite features the comforts of home a large bathroom and shower, flat-screen television, rocker, and pull-out couch.
In addition, all rooms are now Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum, which means you can enjoy the convenience of being in one room during your entire stay.
SSM St. Joseph has been delivering babies since before the turn of the century, and our obstetricians and nurses have decades of experience, a high level of insight and understanding. This experience allows them to detect even the smalled of things, whether pertaining to you or your baby's safety and comfort. Our staff is ready to handle any situation.
Services offered at St. Joseph Health Center include:
Childbirth Options
- A house obstetrician and an anesthesia professional dedicated to meeting the needs of obstetric patients on-site 24/7.
- For non-medicated births, we offer techniques to make you as comfortable as possible through the birth. Doulas are welcome.
- Dedicated surgical suites on the same floor if a Cesarean section (C-section) is necessary.
- For mothers with a previous C-section, we can perform Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section (VBACs) if you and your doctor determine it is appropriate and safe.
High Risk Pregnancies
- Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are available to care for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
- Level II Newborn Nursery with four semi-private bays for babies needing specialized attention, supported by neonatologists from SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center.
- Pediatricians from SSM Cardinal Glennon are available 24/7 to assist your obstetrician.
Advanced Testing And Care
- Advanced continous fetal montioring.
- Regular and advanced Level II ultrasound.
- Amniocentesis.
- External cephalic version (a procedure to try and turn the baby if it's in breech or "feet first" position).
Preparing for Childbirth
- Diabetes eduction in pregnancy.
- Genetic counseling.
- Lamaze Childbirth preparation classes (traditional 4-week series).
- "Fast track" Lamaze Childbirth preparation class (meets for 8 hours on a Saturday).
- Our lactation consultant can discuss breast feeding with you and answer questions. She also will visit you in the hospital to assist you after you have had your baby.
Added Features
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High-tech security system to ensure your baby’s safety.
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A family nourishment area with complimentary coffee, tea, and slushies for visitors.
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SKYPE capabilities for families with members in the military, with hearing impairments, or who are otherwise out of town. Now everyone may share in the joy of their newest family member’s arrival.
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Patients are pampered with robes and slippers to take home with them.