Their biggest moment deserves the gentlest of care.
Labor and Delivery at Mahaska Health
Our trusted maternity team is here when you want to start a family or raise the healthiest one. From women’s health to prenatal and newborn care, we deliver exceptional personalized care—even to those without a name yet.
Maternity care for every stage of your journey.
Every pregnancy is different, and every stage brings new questions. Wherever you are right now, we’ll meet you there with maternity care that fits your needs.
Planning and preconception
Thinking about getting pregnant? Talk with our OB/GYN and women’s health providers about your health, medications, fertility options, and goals so you can feel ready for what’s ahead.
Prenatal checkups and monitoring
From your first positive test to your third trimester, prenatal visits, labs, and ultrasounds help us check on you and your baby.
Labor, delivery and your birth plan
When it’s time to deliver, you’ll have a private birthing suite, pain relief options, and a team committed to explaining each step clearly so you feel reassured and supported in your birth plan.
Support after baby arrives
Following birth, we continue caring for you and your newborn with recovery care, health checks, breastfeeding assistance, and postpartum support.
See where your baby’s story begins.
Get a look inside the comforting Mahaska Health Labor and Delivery Center. Or, schedule a tour by calling 641.672.3360.
Mahaska Health has been awarded both the Iowa Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care with expertise in delivering exceptional specialty care for our patients and their families.
What you can expect at each stage
Pregnancy and birth can feel overwhelming. Breaking it down into simple, clear steps can help you feel more in control and prepared.
- Meet with a provider to discuss your health, family history, and pregnancy goals.
- Review medications, chronic conditions, and supplements that may affect pregnancy.
- Get guidance on nutrition, prenatal vitamins, and healthy habits that support fertility and pregnancy.
- Learn more about fertility options, when to seek additional support, and what your next steps may look like.
- Attend regular prenatal visits to monitor your health and your baby’s growth.
- Complete recommended labs, screenings, and ultrasounds throughout pregnancy.
- Get guidance on what to expect, when to call with concerns, and what resources can help along the way.
- Build or update a birth plan with your provider.
- Feel more prepared with prenatal classes and hands-on guidance for breastfeeding, diapering, and early newborn care.
- Call if you’re having contractions, your water breaks, you notice less movement, or something doesn’t feel right.
- When you arrive, we check on you and your baby and help you settle into your private suite.
- We review your birth plan, answer questions, and discuss pain relief options.
- We monitor you and your baby closely and keep you informed throughout labor.
- We follow your birth plan as closely as possible while providing expert care.
- Enjoy skin-to-skin contact and bonding with your baby.
- Your newborn receives exams and screenings while you get guidance on feeding, diapering, and newborn care.
- We monitor your recovery, support your postpartum care, and talk through pain control, mood changes, and warning signs.
- Enjoy a celebration dinner with your baby and support person.
Why families choose Mahaska Health for maternity care
You have choices about where to deliver. These are some of the reasons families trust us with their birth stories.
Expertise and safety
- Experienced maternity and birthing team focused on mom and baby safety
- OB/GYN and Family Medicine providers who deliver locally
- Integrated Pediatrics and Family Medicine support for your newborn
- Evidence‑based care that follows current maternity guidelines
Comfort and support
- Private rooms built for comfort, privacy, and family bonding
- 24/7 availability for labor, delivery, and maternity emergencies
- Lactation support and postpartum follow‑up to guide you after discharge
- Care that honors your preferences while keeping you and your baby safe
Meet your maternity and OB care team
Through pregnancy and delivery, you want compassionate experts by your side. Meet your Mahaska Health maternity care team.
Ready to connect with our maternity care team?
Call to Schedule an appointment or schedule a tour: 641.672.3360
Recognized for Excellence
Mahaska Health is the first Iowa Critical Access Hospital awarded four designated Centers of Excellence.
Cardiology | General Surgery | Maternity Care | Surgical and Medical Oncology
