Expecting a Baby
Specialized Care To Help You Prepare For Baby
Congratulations - you’re expecting a baby! Like many expectant mothers, you might feel a healthy mix of excitement and anxiety. Preparing for your new baby and adjusting to the rapid changes in your body can make pregnancy one of the most exhilarating and exhausting times in your life. As you embark on this journey, we are committed to answering your questions and helping you have the best pregnancy and delivery possible.
Right now, it’s best to take a breath and take care of yourself. A healthy mom is key to having a healthy baby, and we’re here to help. At SSM Health, we partner closely with expecting moms. From your first prenatal appointment to your baby’s first cry, we provide the specialized care you and your family need to give you peace of mind as you plan for the future. Find an OB/GYN near you to get started.
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Learn the benefits of breastfeeding and how our team will help you get started.
Find out what medications are safe to take during pregnancy.
What is maternal and fetal medicine telehealth?
How SSM Health brings maternal and fetal medicine to everyone.
SSM Health is committed to providing quality and accessible Maternal and Fetal Medicine services to all our patients. Our telehealth services connect patients to our physicians through the use of high-quality video, audio and file transfers in real time - meaning you get access to high-quality care without having to travel outside of your community.
Services offered via maternal and fetal medicine telehealth include:
- Consultation Services
- Diabetes Education
- Genetic Counseling
- Level II Ultrasound
Learn more about telehealth services and how they work at SSM Health.
Where to Deliver
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
Pregnancy Handbook
Answers to some of the biggest questions about your pregnancy journey.