• 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.
• Level II Special Care Nursery supported by neonatologists from Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital for babies born at 32 weeks gestation or greater. 

• In our fresh, comfortable setting, we provide personal one-on-one attention for Mother and Baby that includes care and instruction from highly trained nurses.
• A quiet, private room offers a peaceful environment, which allows you to bond with your newest family member and get plenty of rest.
• 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.
• 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. An in-room computer securely stores medical records for real-time physician and care team updates.

Virtual and in-person guided tours* of our hospitals are available. These visits are a wonderful opportunity to learn about everything we offer moms and babies and ask any questions about labor and delivery and postpartum care.

*COVID-19 restrictions may require us to only offer virtual tours for a period of time. Please call to learn more.

• From birthing classes to sibling classes and everything in between, SSM Health has you covered on things you need to know to prepare for baby. Sign up for a class today.