Prenatal Care
Pregnancy is one of the most memorable experiences of your life. You’ll receive compassionate prenatal care from a highly skilled team. We take the time to hear your concerns, answer questions and help you feel informed and confident during this special time.
BJC HealthCare works with Washington University physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary care. Helping you have a safe, healthy pregnancy is our top priority. At BJC HealthCare, you’ll find dedicated Ob/Gyns and midwives who guide you through every aspect of prenatal care.
We offer:
Highly skilled Ob/Gyn doctors: Our team includes board-certified and fellowship-trained obstetrician-gynecologists and high-risk pregnancy doctors. They have the depth and breadth of expertise to care for you and your unborn baby, even if you have complex medical concerns.
Specialized diagnostic expertise: We have a team of highly trained ultrasound and genetics specialists dedicated exclusively to providing prenatal obstetric and gynecological evaluations and prenatal genetic diagnosis. They meet or exceed national standards for knowledge, experience and skills in providing high-quality care for you and your baby.
Compassionate care: Pregnancy is a joyful time, but it can also be overwhelming. You likely have a lot of questions and concerns. We take the time to help you feel prepared, informed and confident about your pregnancy so that you can focus on the road ahead.
Comfortable childbirth centers: No matter which Childbirth Center you select, you’ll experience the highest level of care before, during and after your child’s birth. Each Center features spacious, private birthing suites, accommodations for an overnight guest, in-room dining options and other services and amenities to help you feel at home.
Prenatal care is the care you receive throughout your pregnancy, before your baby’s birth. Prenatal check-ups are an opportunity for your provider to make sure you and your baby are as healthy as possible. Regular visits to your doctor or midwife can help us spot problems before they become serious complications.
You and your provider will review your medical history at your first prenatal appointment. Your provider will identify risk factors that could affect your pregnancy or your baby. You’ll also have a physical exam and lab tests and your provider will calculate your due date.
Our midwives believe in empowering you to take an active role in your own healthcare. We treat you as a whole person, with a more natural process.
Certified nurse midwives can take care of your pregnancy care needs. They offer fertility, nutrition and exercise counseling. They also provide expert care during labor and delivery and care after birth.
Our midwives deliver in a hospital setting. So if a concern arises during your birth, they have immediate access to consult with or get assistance from our board-certified obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists. The safety of you and your baby is our top priority.
Prenatal testing is an essential part of complete pregnancy care. At BJC HealthCare, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality prenatal tests in a comforting, nurturing environment. From routine prenatal ultrasounds and genetic testing to specialized testing for high-risk pregnancies, we offer guidance and support at every stage of this exciting journey.
Each year, our sonographers, genetic counselors and obstetricians perform thousands of prenatal tests, such as pregnancy ultrasounds and genetic testing. This experience helps us make safe and accurate evaluations of the most complex pregnancy and fetal conditions.
Common prenatal tests include:
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- BJC Outpatient Center at Chesterfield
- BJC Outpatient Center at Edwardsville
- BJC Outpatient Center at Wentzville
- Memorial Hospital Shiloh
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
- Parkland Health Center
- Progress West Hospital
- Resource
Schedule your appointment
Call (314) 362-9355 or (800) 392-0936 to schedule your appointment with an obstetrician.