Maternity Care
Providing full-service, coordinated maternity care.
Whether you’re planning to get pregnant or expecting a baby, the maternity team at SSM Health is excited to partner with you. Pregnancy can be demanding. That’s why our team of specialists are here to take the pressure off, allowing you to focus on your future. From prenatal care to childbirth classes to labor and delivery, our team will be with you every step of the way.
SSM Health doctors and nurses offer personal, one-on-one attention for every mom-to-be and their baby while providing individualized care plans tailored to your birthing wishes.
Educate yourself about your delibery options for low intervention childbirth and create the birth plan right for you.
Why should I pick SSM Health for maternity care?
At SSM Health we understand no two pregnancies are alike. We take the time to understand your individual health history and any issues concerning your pregnancy. From there, we help you develop a birthing plan that nurtures both you and your baby's health.
SSM Health offers full-service care for moms and moms-to be.
- Childbirth education and preparation
- Doula support (where available)
- In-house physician coverage
- Genetic testing/counseling
- Infertility services
- Maternity telemedicine (where available)
- Midwifery care (where available)
- Natural family planning
- Preconception counseling
- Maternal/fetal medicine experts
The trademark of SSM Health maternity care is individualized care for you and your baby. Our doctors and nurses offer personal, one-on-one attention for every mom-to-be and their baby.
What medications can I take while pregnant?
You should avoid taking medications you have not been prescribed during your first trimester. Sometimes you might need to. Thankfully, several medications are safe to take during pregnancy.
Finding peace of mind with a high-risk pregnancy.
SSM Health maternal-fetal medicine experts offer specialized care for you and your baby in the event you experience complications during your pregnancy.
Labor and delivery services centered around you:
One of the first decisions you'll want to make for your growing family is where to deliver your baby. At every stage of your labor and delivery experience, you will receive high-quality care. Our state-of-the-art facilities are supported 24/7 by highly-trained OB physicians and providers who put the safety of you and your baby front and center. Should any high-risk concerns develop during your pregnancy, we partner with maternal fetal medicine experts and neonatologists to ensure you and your baby receive exceptional care.
Please note, not all services may be avaialbe at your chosen location.
Where to deliver at SSM Health:
One of the first decisions you'll want to make for your growing family is where to deliver your baby. We provide a safe, comfortable home-like environment for your delivery at our hospitals. We support these amenities with the best in obstetrical and pediatric care. At some locations, you'll also find maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists should a delivery become complicated and require more specialized care.
You can learn more about the maternity services available at each of the SSM Health hospitals below.
Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area
- SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
- SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
- SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake St. Louis
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Jefferson City
Monroe
Baraboo, Janesville, and Madison
- SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Greater Fond du Lac