The Experience of a Lifetime
The first heartbeat.
The first picture.
The first movement that makes it real.
The first breath.
The first cry.
The first moment you hold your newborn in your arms. Each a treasured moment that adds up to the experience of a lifetime, an experience we’d like to share.
Our Nursing Staff
- Experienced, compassionate registered obstetrical nurses.
- All are certified and dedicated, and most have been with us for more than a decade.
- Certifications include inpatient maternal nursing and newborns, providing the competent, family-focused care that you expect from Gateway Regional Medical Center.
- Offers nursing mothers expertise from our lactation consultant. Call for an appointment at 618-798-3040 or Contact Us.
Childbirth Classes
Our educational program prepares you and your family for life with your new baby.
Details about our classes can be found in
Health Calendar & Events and include the following.
- Preconception, for future expectant mothers and partners on how to prepare for pregnancy, physically and emotionally.
- First Trimester, for parents on what to expect during the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Prepared Childbirth, for mothers and partners to discuss expectations and practice techniques during pregnancy, labor and delivery.
- Breast-feeding Your Baby, for parents who have chosen breast-feeding for their baby.
- Parenting and Infant Care, for anyone, not just parents, who will be caring for the newborn.
- Sibling Class, for expectant siblings ages three to ten.
Birthing Suites
- State-of-the art Labor and Delivery birthing suites allow you to celebrate the entire birthing experience in one room
- Just like home…each of the suites features warm décor and a spacious atmosphere, including soft lighting, a TV/VCR and CD player, and a comfortable sleeper for your birthing partner.
Call 618-798-3040 to schedule a tour and feel the special touch of Women & Newborn Services. For the experience of a lifetime, trust Gateway Regional Medical Center’s Women & Newborn Services.