Birth Care Center

A welcoming place for your growing family

Enjoy all the comforts of home and exceptional, family-centered care from St. Luke's experienced staff. It all happens in the most advanced facilities to care for newborns in the region. It's easy to see why more families choose St. Luke's for this special occasion.

The same private suite for your entire stay

When you choose St. Luke's you'll stay in a beautifully appointed private suite. Each suite was designed with everything you need for a safe and comfortable labor and delivery. To schedule your personal tour, register online or call (319) 369-8129.

Features to help you have a happy birth day include:

• Snacks & Beverages available 24/7
• In-suite refrigerator
• Whirlpool tubs
• Queen-sized bed available after delivery
• TV, CD, and DVD player in your suite
• Wireless access 

Family-centered Care

Having a baby involves your entire family, and St. Luke's makes it possible for them to be present. We make room for all the family members you want to involve and we'll follow your lead throughout the birth process. Our family-centered approach also means you and your baby will share the same nurse and your baby will be in your room with you as much as you want.

Sibling-attended births

Your older children are welcome to attend your baby's birth. They'll simply need to be educated about the process beforehand. Please call (319) 369-7580 to schedule an interview and necessary classes.

Families in the NICU

We're proud that our NICU was chosen as Iowa's first and only site to house the March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program. Our private NICU suites and family accommodations keep parents close to their babies during their NICU stay.

Eastern Iowa's First Ronald McDonald Family Room^®

The Ronald McDonald Family Room provides our families with a comfortable respite area. A place to recharge and rest. A place that allows families to be together, throughout one of the most difficult times of their lives. St. Luke's and Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois partnered to offer Eastern Iowa's first Ronald McDonald Family Room^® at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital. This Family Room is located on the second floor of the Helen G. Nassif Center for Women's and Children's Health.