MercyOne Clinton Birth Center

Having a baby is one of life’s greatest journeys. That's why at MercyOne, we commit to giving you the highest level of care and comfort as you welcome your new bundle of joy into your family. Our commitment to care is recognized with a Baby-Friendly designation by Baby-Friendly USA.

Our expert care team is equipped to assist with conditions that may arise with pregnancy. These can include breastfeeding challenges, gestational diabetes, miscarriage, postpartum depression, preterm labor, preeclampsia and stillbirth.

Services and specialties:

• Access to free MercyOne maternity app
• Birth tour
• Certified breastfeeding counselor and childbirth educators available
• Certified staff in neonatal resuscitation
• Electronic medical charting and state-of-the-art central fetal monitors
• Free birth certificate and hearing screen
• Home care visits, if recommended by your physician
• Level I Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Milk collection depot
• Operating room suite on the labor and delivery unit
• One-on-one staffing during active labor
• Relationships with regional medical centers if your infant should need specialized care after birth
• Spacious labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum (LDRP) suites with relaxing whirlpool tubs and sleeping accommodations for partner

Practices and interventions:

• Baby’s first bath
• Baby’s first health exam
• Blood sugar monitoring during labor for women with gestational diabetes
• Depression screening
• Emergency c-section
• Epidural for pain control during labor
• External cephalic version (to turn baby from breech to head down)
• Labor induction
• Lactation consultation  
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Oxygen support
• Skin-to-skin bonding

Amenities:

• High-tech infant security system    
• In-room baby bathtub sink with temperature-sensitive sprayer
• Nursery    
• Room service dining for new parents    
• Televisions with DVD player
• Whirlpool tubs in LDRP suites
• Wi-Fi