Baptist Maternity Care

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 setting for labor and delivery.

Prenatal Care 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 has 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, classes or for more information, please contact one of the hospitals below.

Labor and Delivery

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

Labor and Delivery Centers

Tennessee

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

Arkansas

• NEA Baptist Hospital (Jonesboro)

Mississippi

• Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto (Southaven)
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi (Oxford)
• Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (New Albany)

Breastfeeding Counseling and Assistance

Moms 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 be having.

After Delivery Care and Services

Highly trained and specialized registered nurses care for each mother and baby throughout the postpartum stay.