BJC HealthCare works with Washington University physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary care. Having a baby with a serious health condition can be scary and overwhelming. But it’s not something you have to face alone. We have the experts and resources to provide your newborn the highest level of care. From state-of-the-art NICUs to teleconsults to comprehensive family support services, we’re here at every step for you, your family and your baby, wherever you are.

At designated BJC Healthcare hospitals, you’ll find: 

• Nationally recognized expertise: St. Louis Children’s Hospital is consistently recognized as one of the top programs in the nation for newborn care. NICUs across the BJC HealthCare system are staffed by St. Louis Children's Hospital neonatologists and newborn specialists for babies born with special medical needs. This provides a depth and breadth of expertise to begin care before your baby is born. 

• Specialized team: Neonatologists (doctors specializing in newborn medicine) work alongside pediatric cardiologists, neurologists, surgeons, kidney specialists, therapists, pharmacists and other providers. We ensure your baby gets complete care. 

• Advanced care: The Level IV NICU at St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides the highest level of newborn care possible. No other NICU in the St. Louis region offers more comprehensive care. In addition, our NICUs are located within our childbirth centers. By providing medical care for moms and newborns in the same location, we keep mom and baby close. 

• Focus on family: At our hospitals, we provide a range of programs and support services to help you and your family through this challenging time. We encourage parents and siblings to ask questions, make requests and learn all they can about their baby’s care and treatment.