Family Birthplace: Labor & Delivery
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA Inc. and proud recipient of the Crib for Kid's National Safe Sleep Hospital Gold Certificate, offers expert maternity services in south St. Louis County.
Our Labor and Delivery unit combines a relaxing, family-oriented setting with innovative technology and the highest level of obstetrical care. We strive to make being in the hospital feel less like “being in a hospital." And we’re proud that 95% of moms who have their babies at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton say they would recommend us to a friend!
Why choose SSM Health for your birthing experience?
You're having a baby! SSM Health supports many options for childbirth. We always keep your wishes and plans in mind first and will always work with your personal and family goals should the situation remain safe to do so.
Our birthing suites are designed for maxium comfort.
Our mother-baby suites are carefully designed to promote safety and a faster recovery. Your medication is bar-coded and stored in your suite for efficiency and safety. A quiet, private room offers a peaceful environment, which allows you to bond with your newest family member and get plenty of rest.
We designed our birthing suites with mother-baby bonding in mind.
After delivery, your baby is bathed at your bedside and will remain in your room for the duration of your stay. This allows important mother-baby bonding as you get to know each other. If you need a rest, your baby can be looked after in the nursery. Sign up for a tour of our maternity suites.
Birth Plan
Your wishes and the safety of both you and your baby are our top priority.
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If you need it, we have a Level II Special Care Nursery.
Our Level II Special Care Nursery, for babies born at 32 weeks or greater, is supported by neonatologists from SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and staffed by in-house neonatal nurse practitioners and specialized neonatal registered nurses. Our staff of expertly trained professionals work together to ensure your baby eats, sleeps, and grows safely and comfortably. Learn more about neonatal care.
Individualized Maternity Care
The trademark of SSM Health's maternity care is individualized care for you and your baby. Our doctors and nurses offer personal, one-on-one attention. It’s like having extended family members helping you bring new life into this world.
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SSM Health provides some of the most experienced and compassionate OBGYN providers in your area. We are dedicated to listening to your concerns, answering your questions, and supporting you during labor and beyond.
We take the safety and comfort of you and your baby seriously.
- An anesthesiologist and in-house obstetrician is on-site at all times.
- For non-medicated births, we offer techniques to make you as comfortable as possible through the birth.
- Doulas are always welcome at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital!
- Dedicated surgical suites are on the same floor if a Cesarean section (C-section) is necessary.
- For mothers with a previous C-section, we can perform Vaginal Births After Cesarean section (VBACs) if you and your doctor determine it is appropriate and safe.
- Continuous fetal monitoring
- 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)
- Pediatricians from SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital are available 24/7 to assist your obstetrician
- Maternal-fetal medicine specialists on-site from Saint Louis University are available 24/7 to care for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
