Specialties and Services

Newborn Care

BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine physicians provide care for all newborns—both healthy babies and those with complex needs—supporting you and your family with compassion and expertise every step of the way, wherever you are.

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Types of newborn care offered

Our experienced neonatology teams deliver exceptional care for newborns, including premature babies and those with complex medical needs.

Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Compassionate, world-class care for premature babies and newborns facing health challenges.

Neonatology

Neonatologists provide advanced care for newborns, including those with complex medical needs. For conditions identified before birth, WashU Medicine specialists at the Fetal Care Center and Fetal Heart Center offer coordinated care throughout pregnancy, delivery, and the transition to postnatal treatment. Neonatology services are also available at multiple locations, ensuring ongoing specialized care after birth.

Newborn screenings

Newborn screenings are required tests that check for genetic, metabolic, hormonal, blood, and hearing disorders at birth.

Transitioning home resources

Education, resources, and ongoing support for families when they leave the hospital.

Special care nursery

Care for small, fragile premature babies without major health issues.

Infant feeding

Our occupational therapists, trained in neonatal care and lactation support, are available to help with feeding needs after discharge and at home.

Comprehensive care for every stage of maternity

Our maternity services are designed to care for you and your baby at every stage of the journey, with personalized support before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Family Planning

We help you meet your reproductive goals. Our BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine experts provide counseling, education, and contraception in a judgment-free environment.

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Pregnancy and Prenatal

BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine delivers expert, personalized pregnancy care—from routine to high‑risk—through compassionate providers, advanced services, and coordinated support, helping you feel informed, confident, and cared for every step of your pregnancy journey.

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Labor and Delivery

Our goal is to make your delivery a comfortable, and personalized experience. BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine providers—including nurses, midwives, and obstetricians—guide you at every step.

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Postpartum and Recovery

BJC supports your postpartum journey with compassionate care for body and mind, offering lactation guidance, physical recovery services, and mental health support—helping you feel confident, cared for, and ready for life with your baby.

What is a milk bank? 

Breast milk is a lifesaving medicine for medically fragile infants. It supports the immune system, brain and organ development, and reduces the risk of serious infections and complications. When additional feeding support is needed, donor breast milk can offer babies safe, nutritious support for growth and development. BJC works with OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank to make donating easy and free, helping generous moms supply thousands of ounces of milk to newborn intensive care units each year.

For more information about becoming a breast milk donor, email OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank or call 614-566-0630. 