Maternity and Childbirth

Supporting You and Your Child

Becoming a mom is one of the most rewarding milestones in many women's lives. Baptist understands not only the importance of your prenatal care, but also the benefits of a comfortable labor and delivery hospital setting.

Prenatal Care & Childbirth Services

From your first pregnancy test to creating a birth plan, our maternity specialists are with you every step of the way, providing individualized care for all moms-to-be. Baptist doctors and nurses have been delivering babies for a century, and we've developed a unique program to make your experience as easy and convenient as possible.

Start with our Beautiful Beginnings program by meeting with us sometime between the 15th and 20th week of your pregnancy. Baptist also provides special programs and services after your baby arrives. To schedule a tour, attend classes or find out more information, please contact one of the hospitals below.

Labor and Delivery Experience

Every woman has a unique birth experience. With this in mind, our labor and delivery units are designed to support women and babies throughout labor and delivery and provide them with touches of comfort. From comfortable couches to in-suite showers and more, we take pride in helping to make our patients and their families feel at home.

Labor and Delivery Hospitals

Ready to find a birthing center near you? Baptist’s regional labor and delivery hospitals ensure you receive the maternity services and care you need, close to home. Explore our various locations now.

Tennessee

• Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women (Memphis, TN)
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton (Covington, TN)

Arkansas

• NEA Baptist Hospital (Jonesboro, AR)

Mississippi

• Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto (Southaven, MS)
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle (Columbus)
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi (Oxford, MS)
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (New Albany, MS)
• Mississippi Baptist Medical Center (Jackson, MS)

Breastfeeding Counseling and Assistance

Those who choose to breastfeed will have access to Baptist lactation consultants that can help them get started with breastfeeding and address any concerns or problems they may experience.

After Delivery Care and Services

Highly trained and specialized registered nurses care for each mother and baby throughout the postpartum stay. Overall lengths of hospital stays may vary. While you rest, you will be encouraged to recover with your newborn and get to know your new baby.