Mother & Baby
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.
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.
Your Pregnancy Journey
Birthplace Tour
Are you considered High-Risk?
Take a Birthing Class
Pregnancy Support & Resources
Pre-Register
Why it's Good to have a NICU?
COVID + Your Baby
Answering Your Questions
Birthplace Story
Stormont Vail Health Receives Designation as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has designated Stormont Vail Health as a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care. Such centers demonstrate expertise and a commitment to quality care for vaginal and cesarean section deliveries, as well as better overall patient satisfaction and a lower percentage of early elective deliveries.
Alyssa & Phil
Expected, or unexpected, pregnancy is the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Meet new parents, Alyssa and Phill, who chose Stormont Vail Health as the welcoming place for Devin Juliana to join the world. Hear about their journey from taking an at-home pregnancy test to family trips to the breastfeeding clinic on a regular basis!
Welcome Baby Jubilee
Welcome Baby Jubilee is a special event where new and expecting moms or women considering pregnancy can:
- Meet new families from our community
- Ask questions about pregnancy and parenting
- Learn more about our community's resources and support for parents and infants
- Get to know our team and tour the Birthplace
- Enter prize drawings for diapers, clothes, blankets, and other essentials
Dads, grandparents, partners, and family who will spend time with the baby will also have the opportunity to get their Tdap vaccine. This booster ensures the well-being of infants and everyone around them by preventing whooping cough and other infectious diseases. We encourage those who wish to receive a shot to bring their insurance card to receive this vaccine.
Upcoming Events
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…
