Comfort and Safety
We want your birth experience to be as comfortable as possible. Your pain will be monitored closely, and options for pain control will be available to you.
Memorial Hospital’s and Mercy Hospital Southwest’s award-winning birth centers are well-known for outstanding care of mothers and their newborns. We believe that bringing a new life into the world means supporting you every step of the way. If you’re planning for a new arrival, you’ve come to the right place.
To find an OB/GYN, please call: (661) 324-7070
Both Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Southwest are Baby-Friendly® Hospitals. These designations, received from Baby-Friendly USA, mark the highest accreditation for birth centers. Baby-Friendly hospitals are recognized worldwide for their superb infant bonding and breastfeeding practices in their birthing units.
We want your birth experience to be as comfortable as possible. Your pain will be monitored closely, and options for pain control will be available to you.
Our hospitals feature large, modern birthing suites where state-of-the-art equipment is balanced with home-like features.
If your baby is born prematurely or with a serious illness, our NICUs are steps away. Our NICU doctors and nurses use state-of-the-art equipment to care for your newborn’s every need.
The Lactation Support Center at Mercy Hospital Southwest offers a full scope of resources for breastfeeding women including breast pump rentals and personalized support.
We offer parenting and childbirth classes for moms-to-be and their partners so you can confidently care for your baby..
Our childbirth classes will help you prepare for the new addition to your family, starting with the experience of giving birth.
Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Southwest received seven national awards in 2017 from Healthgrades, including 5-star achievement for performance in OB/GYN Care.
Pregnancy is a new phase in your life and you have questions. Our maternity experts can help.
From pain relief techniques to lactation support and postpartum care, you can count on our obstetrics team.
Most fetal conditions develop within the first three months of pregnancy and your baby may need prompt treatment.
Any health condition that may affect your baby or complicate your pregnancy is a maternal condition.
Obstetrical (OB) physicians are onsite 24/7 to manage emergencies and consult with a physician on your behalf in your absence.