The Best Beginnings in Our Brand-New Birthing Center

As the health system who cares for more pregnant women than any other hospital in the region, we're committed to helping women feel confident and empowered during their birthing experience.

Designed with expectant mothers and growing families in mind, our Birthing Center will provide all of the same comforts and expertise but with more convenience than ever before, including:

All maternal care on one floor to create a convenient and calm continuum of care
Continued support and research-backed care from the only Baby-Friendly designated hospital in the area
Programs designed to empower moms-to-be, including our unique low intervention suites and gentle C-section options
A full team of experts dedicated to caring for moms with high-risk pregnancies — including cardiac obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine experts

Waiting Room at MU Health Care Birthing Center

Low Intervention Birthing Room at MU Health Care Birthing Center

Delivery Room at MU Health Care Birthing Center

Sitting Area at MU Health Care Birthing Center

Empowering Moms-to-Be

Giving birth is one of the most memorable moments of a person's life, and having the right support from your health care team can make all the difference. Because no two pregnancies are alike, our new space will allow us to continue offering women more choices and expertise than any other provider in mid-Missouri, including:

Group Prenatal Care

In addition to our traditional one-on-one prenatal care option, we offer a modern take that allows women to build a support system through group-based discussions and education.

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Low-Intervention Birthing Suite

Designed to provide a home-like atmosphere, our low-intervention birthing suites offer a safe way to have a natural birthing experience where moms can choose the level of medical intervention they want.

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Gentle C-Section

For women whose birth plan calls for a caesarian section, we offer a gentle, calming environment that allows mom to feel more connected and involved in the birth experience.

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Baby-Friendly

As one of only eight hospitals in Missouri with the Baby-Friendly designation, our care ensures moms and babies have the highest level of support for bonding and feeding.

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Extra Peace of Mind for the Expected and Unexpected

With our Birthing Center part of our larger hospital campus, a full range of care for mom and baby is always within reach. Families can take comfort knowing:

Our highly specialized NICU —complete with private rooms for each family — is located one floor below our Birthing Center.
Moms with complex pregnancies or unexpected complications have access to a variety of experts including our maternal fetal medicine and cardiac obstetrics teams.
Families have access to Children’s Hospital’s more than 25 pediatric specialty teams.