The birth of your baby is a blessed, special event. You wait a long time imagining what the moment will finally be like. At Mercy, we want to make sure you're fully prepared for that day and help you get the most out of your birth experience.
Our compassionate, committed staff at Mercy Hospital Joplin are ready to meet your family's needs. The soothing decor and special comforts of our labor and birth suites offer an inviting atmosphere. Plus, for peace of mind, your suite is just steps away from the most advanced Level III NICU in Joplin.
The Mercy Birthing Center at Mercy Hospital Joplin offers 15 suites designed for labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum periods. From check in to check out, you'll remain in the same room throughout your entire stay. Your baby will even stay with you until it's time to go home.
Our spacious, private birth suites offer:
Two fully equipped operating rooms within the birthing center are also available for potentially complicated deliveries, like C-sections.
Our unique approach to care is rooted in faith and family. After your delivery, you're welcome to invite family, friends and loved ones to come and visit with your new baby.
Your health care plan is an important part of your delivery. That's why we're committed to fulfilling as many of your wishes as possible.
Our caring team of nurses will provide you with essential information to care for your newborn and yourself. If you need help with breastfeeding, we have lactation specialists on staff ready to offer useful tips and advice.
The Mercy Hospital Joplin Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers the region's best care for premature or critically ill infants. Our NICU is staffed by neonatologists and licensed neonatal nurse practitioners who work together to coordinate expert care for your new baby.
Each room in our NICU is fully equipped with advanced medical technology to help little ones who need extra attention. Plus, it's staffed round the clock, so you can rest assured we're ready to spring into action if anything happens.
The Ronald McDonald Family Room offers new parents and family members of NICU patients a dedicated place to rest and regroup during your stay.
For a personal tour or more info about our birthing center at Mercy Hospital Joplin, call 417-556-BABY.
The birth of a child is a miraculous, life-changing experience. Here at Mercy, we're excited to care for you and your new family, so you can relax and experience all of life's new joys and emotions.
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