Mercy Family Birth Center
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The Mercy Family Birth Center provides family-centered maternal and newborn services in a home-like setting.
Choosing a hospital to deliver your baby is an important decision for you and your family. The Mercy Family Birth Center is an exceptional place for your family to begin. As a family-centered care hospital with specially trained staff, we are flexible in meeting every mother's personal wishes.
Labor and Delivery
At the birth center, you experience labor and deliver your child in the same private room. Each room has a television, audio cassette player, CD player and VCR. Family members and visitors are welcome to join you, and you are encouraged to rest and learn about your new baby.
Postpartum
After recovery, you are transferred to a private room in the Family Centered Care Unit.
Nursery
You are welcome to keep your new baby with you as much as you like. However, if you would like some private time, the nursery is available to care for your baby.
Special Care Nursery - Level II
For newborns requiring special care, physicians with The Minnesota Neonatal Physicians, P.A. at Minneapolis Children's Hospital are available in the special care nursery at Mercy Hospital. They collaborate with our neonatal nurse practitioners who are available 24 hours a day and provide care or consulting for many of the babies admitted to the special care nursery.
Lactation (Breastfeeding)
For pregnant women or new moms seeking information and services pertaining to breastfeeding, we offer comprehensive lactation services, including an outpatient appointment with a lactation nurse. Although breastfeeding consultation begins while you're still in the hospital, our nurses and the lactation staff are available to answer questions, provide education and offer support. To schedule an appointment, call 763-236-3420.
Breastfeeding supplies are also available to purchase at Mercy. Supplies include breast pumps, milk collection and storage supplies, positioning pillows, nursing bras, gowns and clothing.
For answers to questions regarding supplies or any breastfeeding issues, please call the Mercy breastfeeding "warmline", 763-236-7430.
The doctors, nurses and caregivers at the Mercy Family Birth Center are your partners in your exciting journey of pregnancy and birth. We're committed to helping make your birth experience positive and meaningful.
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