Find an Obstetrician, Gynecolgist or Midwife

From routine gynecology for preventative care to family planning, our experts are here for you at every stage of your life:

• Routine gynecological exams (wellness visits and pap smears)

• Birth control and family planning needs

• Treatment of sexually transmitted infections

• Pelvic health

• Diagnosis and treatment for a full range of gynecologic conditions, such as:

• Endometriosis

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome

• Heavy or painful menstrual cycles

Doctors who specializes in women’s overall healthcare needs including gynecologic and pregnancy care. They have completed four years of medical school and a residency program providing focused training in reproductive health care and the primary healthcare needs of women. They are trained for any birth situation, including c-sections.

Doctors who have similar training as an Ob/Gyn but have chosen to focus solely on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect the female reproductive organs.

Doctors trained in primary, maternal and pediatric care. Continually invested in all aspects of your health and your families. Some family medicine specialists are also trained as OBs, so they can perform c-sections or provide more care when complications arise.

Registered nurses who have a master’s degree in Nurse-Midwifery. They care for women who are low-risk providing general women’s health care throughout the lifespan, including preventative screenings, pregnancy and birth. They take a more holistic and natural approach to care, rarely using technological intervention and scheduling more time with the patient during appointments for education and to better understand the person.

Ob/Gyn doctors who have advance training to understand the unique issues that affect the development and anatomy of growing girls and young women. They offer age-appropriate care for children and teens, and some even see babies.

Offering care for both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, BJC-affiliated obstetricians, family medicine physicians and midwives will work with you to provide the birth experience you have imagined. With access to top specialists in their fields - like fertility or fetal care – and our integrated care approach, we are prepared to care for the wellbeing of your entire family on this special journey to parenthood.

Prenatal care is available many convenient office locations across Missouri and Illinois and when it come times to deliver BJC Healthcare has seven different hospitals offering exceptional childbirth centers. Together, we deliver the most babies than any other healthcare system in the St. Louis region.

Doctors who specializes in women’s overall healthcare needs including gynecologic and pregnancy care. They have completed four years of medical school and a residency program providing focused training in reproductive health care and the primary healthcare needs of women. They are trained for any birth situation, including c-sections.

Doctors trained in primary, maternal and pediatric care. Continually invested in all aspects of your health and your families. Some family medicine specialists are also trained as OBs, so they can perform c-sections or provide more care when complications arise.

Registered nurses who have a master’s degree in Nurse-Midwifery. They care for women who are low-risk providing general women’s health care throughout the lifespan, including preventative screenings, pregnancy and birth. They take a more holistic and natural approach to care, rarely using technological intervention and scheduling more time with the patient during appointments for education and to better understand the person.

Ob/Gyns who have specialized training in high-risk or complicated pregnancies and fetal anomalies. You may need the care of a maternal-fetal specialist if you have a pre-existing condition prior to pregnancy, if you or your baby develop a medical condition during pregnancy, or if you experience issues during the delivery.

Doulas, who are not necessarily trained in medicine, are hired by the birthing person to provide physical, emotional, and informative support from pregnancy, delivery, and beyond to ensure you have a happy and healthy birth experience. At BJC, you are welcome to have a doula be part of your care team.

Our Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Center was the first IVF program in the state of Missouri. Since then, we have continuously delivered expert, compassionate, innovative and effective fertility care to the St. Louis region and beyond, with solid success rates, that are consistently higher than the national average.

If you are having multiple babies, have diabetes, placenta problems or an autoimmune disease, your pregnancy may be considered high-risk. Experienced care teams with access to the most advanced monitoring technology will make sure you and your baby are safe and healthy throughout your pregnancy and during childbirth.

The Fetal Care Center with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University Physicians is a leader in providing medical care for pregnant women whose unborn babies have health problems or fetal conditions. We are the only center in the St. Louis region offering specialized surgeries to treat conditions like spina bifida or twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome before birth.

All our newborn ICUs and special care nurseries are staffed by specially trained nurses and Washington University neonatologists and pediatric specialists from St. Louis Children’s Hospital, providing expert, world-class care for premature and sick newborns in need of highly specialized care.

In case of an emergency situation, our 24/7 maternal-fetal transport team is ready and equipped to get you and your baby to the right BJC hospital for the care you need. Whether in flight or in a moving ground vehicle, you will be with a specially trained high-risk pregnancy nurse, a neonatal nurse and a paramedic on every trip to get you to your destination safely.

We believe there are four trimesters to pregnancy and that care for you needs to continue after the baby is born. Our focus on lactation support, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders like postpartum depression, and monitoring for post-birth complications provides the care and advice you need so you can focus on your baby and growing family

For low-risk birthing patients, there are several reasons why one may choose to have their pregnancy care provided by one of our midwives. As certified nurse midwives, they:

• have extensive medical training in women’s health, providing pregnancy care and delivering babies

• encourage you to be an active participant in your care. They will consider your needs and goals throughout conception, pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period.

• practice a holistic approach to your care, focusing on natural processes, mental wellness, education and preparation

• schedule more time for appointments so you can connect, ask questions and learn. Often prenatal appointments provide:

• advice on proper nutrition and exercise

• emotional and mental support

• education about the prenatal period, labor process and beyond

• give you control over your birth plan, providing more options for your birthing experience

• stay by your side throughout the process providing emotional and physical support

• deliver in a hospital setting but support a more natural birth experience with low intervention and natural techniques for pain relief and care. Medical intervention or the use of medications are only considered when necessary or requested by the birthing person.

• work closely with BJC-affiliated Ob/Gyns in case complications arise during pregnancy or childbirth