MercyOne Des Moines Birth Center is a leading maternity care facility in Des Moines, Iowa, offering comprehensive, family-centered care for expectant mothers and newborns. The center provides services for both low- and high-risk pregnancies, with a dedicated team of obstetricians, midwives, neonatologists, nurses, and support staff. The Birth Center is recognized for its advanced technology, personalized care, and commitment to safety and comfort for mothers and babies. It features a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and specialized maternal and neonatal transport teams, ensuring expert care for even the most complex cases

• Comprehensive maternity care for low- and high-risk pregnancies

• Level III NICU for critically ill or premature newborns

• Maternal and neonatal transport services

• Dedicated OB Emergency Department and Antepartum Unit

• Lactation support and education

• Family-centered care with private labor, delivery, and recovery suite

• Accredited by The Joint Commission

• Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care

• Focus on patient safety, evidence-based practices, and family-centered care

• High standards for staff training and patient education (including safe sleep and breastfeeding)

Mission: Serve with fidelity to the Gospel as a compassionate, healing ministry of Jesus Christ to transform the health of our communities.

Vision: Set the standard for personalized and radically convenient health services.

Be the most trusted health partner for life.

• Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care (Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield)

• Birthing-Friendly Designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

• Nationally Certified Safe Sleep Hospital (American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines)

• Recognized for higher quality, cost-effective maternity care by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield