Prenatal, Labor & Delivery Services
If you're expecting – and particularly if this is your first child – you’re likely feeling a mix of emotions: excitement, joy, gratitude and maybe a touch of anxiety. After all, giving birth is a life-changing moment, and you want only the best for your baby. Rest assured that Mercy will be there every step of the way, caring for you throughout childbirth and helping you with the knowledge and skills you need to give your little one the healthiest start possible.
At Mercy, we consider it a privilege to be a part of this special time. Our labor and delivery services at all of our childbirth centers let you and your family fully embrace the amazing giving-birth experience in warm, comfortable surroundings.
Your Birth Plan
Shape your childbirth experience to meet your needs and preferences by creating a birth plan. This written guide outlines your labor and delivery preferences, such as the type of delivery you want and pain management options like epidural anesthesia or natural birth. You can also include who may be present at birth, what kind of music is playing during delivery, and more. Your Mercy delivery team will make every effort to follow your plan.
Labor & Delivery
The spacious, private labor and delivery rooms at all of our birth centers provide a comfortable, safe and supportive birthing environment. From the moment you arrive, Mercy's experienced registered nurses monitor your progress while delivering high-touch, high-tech care in soothing surroundings. Whether you have a vaginal delivery, cesarean section or vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), we’ll be there to support you. If you need specialist care during labor or delivery, we’ll coordinate your care and make sure you’re in expert hands.
Choosing Your Baby’s Doctor
Did you know your baby’s first doctor visit happens in the hospital? Within the first 24 hours of life, your baby has a complete pediatric exam to make sure they’re born healthy. Choose your baby’s pediatrician or family doctor well in advance of delivery to have pediatric care in place for your baby’s arrival. Some Mercy clinics offer prenatal consults to help you get to know the doctor and their personality. The hospital will ask for your pediatrician’s name when you check in for delivery, and they’ll notify your pediatrician when your baby’s born. While in the hospital, you’ll also call your pediatrician’s office to schedule your baby's first post-hospital visit, which is usually two to five days after discharge.
