Mercy Birthplace - South
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St. Louis, MO 63128
Main Entrance: Hospital main entrance Note: Main Entrance is closed from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. During those hours, please use the Emergency Department entrance.
Phone: (314) 525-1020
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Due to construction on the campus of Mercy Hospital South, traffic detours are in place. Drivers to this location are encouraged to enter the campus from the Kennerly Road entrance. For more information, click here.
Starting to plan for a family or already pregnant? Mercy Birthplace – South offers a full array of services for women and families considering pregnancy or preparing for the birth of a child. From natural family planning to childbirth classes and specialized services for high-risk pregnancies, we offer the skilled, compassionate care you want and the information you need.
Labor and Delivery Unit
When it’s time to give birth, your physician and a team of specially trained health care professionals care for you in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Our nurses monitor your labor progress while providing high-touch and high-tech care as needed. All of our nurses are trained to provide labor support and comfort techniques during labor and birth. The safety of mom and baby is our first priority. Anesthesiologists and certified nurse anesthetists provide 24/7 pain management tailored to meet your individual needs.
Mercy Birthplace South’s new, state-of-the-art suites for labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum needs opened December 2021. Half of the fourth floor of the main hospital tower at Mercy South was gutted and rebuilt to create 15 new LDRP suites. Each spacious suite is larger than previous labor and delivery rooms and is designed to provide a comfortable space for a family’s entire stay from arrival to discharge. The project was funded by a $17 million donation from the Boniface Foundation.
Additional Amenities in Our Labor & Birth Suites:
- Fifteen private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) rooms, allowing you to stay in one room throughout your entire stay; two rooms include soaking bathtubs
- Wireless, waterproof fetal monitors allow you to walk and shower during labor while still monitoring your contractions and your baby’s heart rate
- Birth balls and balance bars to enhance your labor progress
- A generous fold-out couch for your birth partner
- Flat-screen TVs with an auxiliary jack for MP3 players and other electronic devices
- Free Wi-Fi
- Nearby waiting areas, designed with families in mind
- Room service helps you plan meals around your baby’s feeding schedule
- Breastfeeding support is provided by your Mother/Baby nurse, and lactation consultants are available seven days a week when extra help is needed, even after discharge
- Complementary HALO® sleep sacks are provided to all babies, to support a safe sleep environment
Mercy Birthplace South - New Renovations
Learn more about the newly-renovated labor and delivery unit at Mercy Hospital South.
St. Louis Birthplace Classes & Tours
Congratulations! We’re honored to share this important time with you. Our childbirth classes in St. Louis are here to give you the knowledge and confidence you need before, during and after your baby’s birth.
Considering giving birth at Mercy? Learn about our maternity services as you familiarize yourself with the hospital prior to giving birth.
This class is offered for expectant parents with busy schedules. Join us for detailed information about the complete birthing process in a hospital, from admission to delivery. We will learn about the different stages of labor, c-sections, methods for induction, and different ways to cope with the discomforts of labor.
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Mercy Birthplace South is committed to supporting your goals when it comes to feeding your baby. Our Board-Certified Lactation Consultants can meet with you prior to delivery, during your hospital stay and after you go home with your baby.
Classes offered include:
- Breastfeeding Basics: A Successful Start
- Sunday Sips - Breastfeeding with Confidence
- Thirsty Thursdays - Breastfeeding with Confidence
In this one-day class, detailed information about infant care, including feeding options, normal newborn characteristics, reflexes, bathing and more, is covered.
Please join us for a free, twice monthly session to connect with other moms!
- Mothers who have given birth will discuss various topics in a group setting and connect with other parents. Group sessions are free of charge, registration is required due to space restrictions.
- Join mothers who have recently delivered for a chance to meet, share resources, provide support, and connect with one another around the ups and downs of welcoming a new baby.
- Safe, judgement-free zone for moms and babies to connect.
Level II NICU
Many expectant parents find comfort in knowing that if needed, Mercy Birthplace - South has a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ready to address any newborn-related health concerns. The NICU, which is just down the hall from the Labor and Delivery Unit, is staffed by Mercy neonatal nurse practitioners and neonatologists.
Maternal and Fetal Health Center
Just steps away from our Labor and Delivery Unit, our Maternal and Fetal Health Center offers the latest technology and advanced care to women who have high-risk conditions or complications during pregnancy.
The Maternal and Fetal Health Center is staffed by board-certified maternal-fetal specialists (also known as perinatologists), who work together with your obstetrician to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy and birth. Services offered include:
- 4D diagnostic ultrasound
- Diabetes management
- Non-stress tests
- Genetic counseling
- Amniocentesis
- Fetal echocardiogram
Sleep Safety
Mercy Birthplace - South is a nationally certified Safe Sleep Hospital. We are committed to educating new parents and caregivers about safe sleep habits. We’ll also send you home with a complimentary Halo® Sleep Sack for your baby. The Sleep Sack should be used instead of any blankets or bedding in your baby’s crib to ensure safe sleep.
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Mercy’s perinatal nurse navigators are here to help you throughout your motherhood journey.
Becoming a mom is both an exciting and overwhelming time.
As mothers themselves, the navigators understand the joys, anxieties, issues and challenges you may be facing as a first-time mom. Our team is here to help you navigate through questions and decisions you may have during pregnancy and the first months of life as a new mom.
Your navigator will provide personalized recommendations and support, building a lasting relationship with you throughout your journey.
To learn more about the program or to enroll, please call 405-936-5833.