Care for mom and baby during pregnancy
As a woman and an expecting mom, you want the right care for the whole you and your new baby. When you choose Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Birthing Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, you'll find experienced OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives and an entire team dedicated to your care. Whether you're an experienced mom or having your first, you know your body best. And your preferences for your birthing experience and questions are important. Every appointment with your doctor starts with a conversation. You'll be supported by a team providing the care you and your baby need throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and follow-up care. And, if you need more care, you'll be connected to our highly experienced maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Having your baby at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Birthing Center also means you are connected to a network of experienced pediatricians as well as pediatric specialists and pediatric emergency care when you and your family need it most.
Talk with a birth designer about your delivery options
Having a care team that understands you is important. Your birth designer at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown helps you understand your choices and decide on your preferences to personalize your birth experience. Support services are provided at no cost to you and include:
- Classes and support for first-time parents
- Coordinated care and appointments for high-risk pregnancy
- Follow-up communication after delivery to make sure the family is connected to the care they need
- Individual tours of our birthing center
- Support for couples seeking adoption services or surrogacy
To talk to a birth designer, please schedule an appointment or call 615-284-7526.
Personalized care and options during your pregnancy
Your experienced care team is ready to support you from pre-pregnancy planning to during your pregnancy and beyond. No question is too big and no concern is too small. Your care team may include OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives, neonatal nurses and other specialists. We understand that every pregnancy is different and are here to support you with:
24/7 OB emergency care - Breastfeeding support
- Childbirth classes
- Labor, delivery and postpartum care
- Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) and neonatal specialty care
- Midwifery services
- Neonatal intensive care (NICU Level III)
If you or your baby need more care, you'll be connected to the right specialists, close to home.
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Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) care
Sometimes the unexpected happens and your pregnancy becomes high risk. Your OB-GYN may refer you to perinatal care and an MFM specialist at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Birthing Center. During your pregnancy, you'll be surrounded by a highly skilled multispecialty care team. With early and regular prenatal care and monitoring, you'll have ongoing guidance and support. Your MFM specialist listens to understand you and your preferences and concerns and collaborates with you and your OB-GYN as a team. We connect the dots for moms who have received a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis and deliver support at every step. MFM specialists can deliver advanced diagnostic tests and care during your pregnancy that includes:
- Carrying multiples
- Co-management of gestational diabetes
- Coordinating care for babies with congenital abnormalities
- High blood pressure
- Neonatal intensive care (NICU)
- Preventing or managing preeclampsia
- Transabdominal cerclage (TAC) procedure used to help prevent miscarriage
- General high-risk pregnancy care
Find women's healthcare that's built around your life
Choosing Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Birthing Center for your maternity care means you are also connected with a national integrated network of doctors and specialists who have expertise in women's health and pediatric care, including advanced specialty care that you and your family can rely on for a lifetime.
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown offers a package plan for private-paying patients.
Certified safe sleep hospital
Your child's safety is our priority. We are certified as a National Safe Sleep Hospital by Cribs for Kids®, meaning we follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for safe sleep.
If you are experiencing new symptoms or have concerns about your health or the health of your baby, start by calling your doctor or pediatrician. If you or your baby is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.