Birth Center

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Babies have been arriving regularly at MeritCare Hospitals since 1909. Over the years, we've remained on the leading edge of neonatal care. The Family Birth Center offers doctor expertise from obstetrics/gynecology, in addition to the numerous specialties practiced at MeritCare. Doctors at MeritCare Family Birth Center provide care for women before, during and after pregnancy. Find out why you'd want to choose us.

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BassiNet

BassiNet

Do you know someone who recently had a baby at MeritCare Hospital? Whether a friend or family member, see the new baby on BassiNet.

 
e-newsletter

e-newsletter

Something miraculous is happening everyday of your pregnancy — learn more about your baby's development and your own by signing up for our free, weekly pregnancy e-mail newsletter, Mother's Heart.

 
Lactation Consultants

Lactation Consultants

MeritCare offers lactation consultants for moms who breastfeed. Learn more about lactation.

 
Reproductive Medicine

Reproductive Medicine

MeritCare Reproductive Medicine offers the kinds of results that renew hope for couples throughout the region who are dealing with fertility issues. Learn more about MeritCare Reproductive Medicine.

 
NICU

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Down the hall from MeritCare Family Birth Center is the state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which cares for premature or sick babies. Learn more about MeritCare Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

 
Children's Hospital

Children's Hospital

Following the birth of your baby, selecting a primary care doctor for your child is important for his/her health. MeritCare Children's Clinics and Hospital specialize in caring for little ones. Learn more about MeritCare Children's Hospital.

 
LifeFlight Air Ambulance

LifeFlight Air Ambulance

If a woman has a high-risk pregnancy or baby born with serious health problems, LifeFlight helicopter or airplane can rush them from anywhere in the tri-state area to MeritCare. The flight team includes specially-trained birthing and neonatal nurses to ensure advanced care en route. Learn more about MeritCare LifeFlight.

 

EDUCATION

Pregnancy & Newborn Center Library

Whether you've just found out that you're expecting, or your newborn has just arrived, you probably have lots of questions. Learn more in the Pregnancy & Newborn Center.

 

Your Pregnancy Experience

Whether you are trying to conceive, just found out that you're pregnant, are in the process of selecting a doctor, about to give birth or ready to take your newborn home, you have questions. No matter where you are in your pregnancy experience, let us help answer questions and define the steps to a healthy pregnancy.

 

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For over two decades, MeritCare has been a leader in clinical research. Visit our online guide to learn more about our current research and clinical trials.

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Every day, MeritCare is committed to quality health care and continuous improvements. Learn more in our online quality guide.