MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center

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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 expert team of physicians, nurses, surgeons and lactation consultants provide compassionate, personalized care for your maternal health care needs.

MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center has 24/7 coverage by Neonatal Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. These neonatal specialists are available to every baby in our birth center, including our high-functioning Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The birth center is also recognized with a Birthing-Friendly designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), acknowledging our dedication to providing high-quality maternity care.

Both MercyOne Dubuque OB/GYN and Medical Associates physicians deliver at the birth center. Our labor and delivery specialists are focused on you and your baby’s safety and comfort throughout the birthing process. We work closely with your support system, doulas or midwives to ensure your experience is centered on your needs.

Our expert care team is prepared 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:

• 7 comfortable, private labor and delivery suites
• 11 spacious, private postpartum suites
• Accepts twin deliveries
• Donor breastmilk available for infants
• Doulas available
• Free access to the MercyOne maternity app
• International board-certified lactation consultants
• Level II NICU located on the same unit should your newborn need additional observation
• Mothers’ Milk Bank of Iowa depot collection site
• One-on-one nursing support by certified nursing staff
• Secure entrances safeguarded by the HUGs and KISSES security system
• Wireless fetal monitoring

Practices and interventions:

• Baby’s first health exam with our Neonatal Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• Demonstrate and assist with baby’s first bath
• Epidural and nitrous oxide 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
• State-of-the-art c-section birth surgical suite
• Whirlpool therapy

Amenities:

• Access to hospital-grade breast pumps
• Convenient parking garage
• High-tech infant security system
• In-suite baby bathtub sink with temperature-sensitive sprayer
• Large screen TVs
• New baby bassinets for newborns with spacious drawers
• Newborn nursery
• Pull-out couch for support person
• Room service dining for new parents
• Televisions
• Whirlpool tubs within spacious bathrooms
• Wireless internet