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Pregnancy and childbirth

Having a baby is one of life's most exciting and memorable moments. It can also be overwhelming. At Great Plains Health, our compassionate and expert physician and nursing team will help create an environment where you are not only cared for, but cared about.

Here are some of the reasons to choose us as your partner in this exciting event.

A birth center that feels like home

Designed to optimize the birthing experience, our beautiful and spacious labor and delivery unit features private rooms centered on mothers, babies and their families. It is our goal to make your birthing experience safe and stress-free.

An experienced maternity team

Whether you’re making your first prenatal care appointment or your baby is almost due, our team is here to support you. We provide personalized care that supports your preferences for labor and delivery.

Our maternity team is the most experienced in our area. They stay up to date on the latest practices to bring you extraordinary care with knowledge, skill and compassion. We love what we do in our labor and delivery unit. We think it’s the best job around. We’re here to support you.

Our team includes:

  • Doctors to manage your pregnancy and deliver your baby. You can choose from obstetrician-gynecologists and family medicine doctors who provide prenatal care and deliver babies.
  • Certified labor and delivery nurses. Our nurses have special training in fetal monitoring, and they know how to help you feel comfortable when you are in labor and giving birth. Our entire nursing staff has completed and passed the neonatal resuscitation program examination. Many of our labor and delivery nurses have additional specialized certifications.
  • International board-certified lactation consultants. Our lactation consultants and lactation counselors offer breastfeeding support throughout your pregnancy journey.

A level II NICU to care for vulnerable babies close to home

Most babies are born healthy and on time. But if a baby arrives ahead of schedule or with an illness, the team in our state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is ready.

Learn more about the NICU

Learn more about pregnancy and childbirth services

For more information about maternity care at Great Plains Health, call 308.568.7373.

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