Mother & Baby

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Having a baby is both an exciting and eye-opening experience. As a newly expectant parent, now is the perfect time to prepare for you and your baby’s care.

Stormont Vail Health’s Mother & Baby Department offers high quality and comprehensive care throughout your journey. From appointments and checkups to delivery and post-natal care, our team will be with you every step of your journey.

Having Your Baby
at Stormont Vail

Whether you’re still in your second trimester or approaching your delivery date, it’s never too early to make your delivery plan at the Birthplace.

High-Risk
Pregnancy Care

Cotton O’Neil Maternal Fetal Medicine acts as a consultative service to help manage your care in conjunction with your primary OB provider.

Newborn
Intensive Care Unit

Stormont Vail’s Neonatal Intensive Care team provides special care that helps premature or sick newborns get the best possible start to life.

Breastfeeding
Support

Our Breastfeeding Center includes board-certified lactation consultants, certified educators and nurses who have received additional education and training in the area of breastfeeding.

Childbirth & Parenting
Classes & Events

Why Choose Stormont Vail Health?

Our experienced labor and delivery team puts you first by providing high-quality, personalized care the way you want it – whether you want an unmedicated birth, are considering an epidural, or have a planned c-section. We specialize in caring for newborns and new parents, too. Our care doesn’t stop after the baby is born. We have been here for generations and for all of life’s next steps.

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Postpartum depression

OverviewThe birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression. Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues…

Placental abruption

Overview × The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before birth. Placental abruption can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients and cause heavy bleeding in the mother. In some cases, early delivery is needed. Placental…

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