Maternity Department - Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Gilbert

At Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, we provide complete maternity care to meet your individual needs, with comfortable and private labor, delivery and recovery suites. We also offer:

• Birth center tours 

• Childbirth classes

• Genetic testing

• Lactation consultants and breastfeeding support 

• Newborn screening

• Prenatal diagnosis 

• Safety education

The most important item to bring is an approved infant car seat. We offer free car seat checks and installation during your stay. You may also want to pack a going-home outfit for your baby and a receiving blanket. We provide all other necessary items for you and your baby during your hospital stay, including diapers and blankets, as well as some postpartum supplies for you.

You are welcome to bring anything that will make your stay more comfortable, including: 

• Comfortable clothes to wear home (maternity clothes)

• Driver's license or ID card, insurance card, pediatrician and OB/GYN contact information

• Flip flops

• Lip balm

• Nightgowns

• Nursing bras and nursing pads

• Personal electronics and chargers

• Personal toiletries

• Snacks

• Swimsuit and change of clothes for partner

Yes, we welcome your chosen support people to be present during labor and delivery. After birth, visitors can also see you and your baby in your hospital room. We encourage discussing your visitor preferences with your care team to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for everyone.

Yes, our hospital staff is well-trained to help you get started with breastfeeding if you choose this option. Our board-certified lactation consultants are also available to provide expert support during your hospital stay.

Your doctor may recommend a cesarean section (C-section) if your baby is too big for your pelvis or if you’re carrying multiples. A C-section may also be recommended if your contractions are not strong enough to fully dilate your cervix or your baby does not tolerate labor.

Our nurses offer personalized support for your birth experience, providing various pain management options. These include comfort measures like tubs and in-room showers, guidance on breathing techniques, and pharmacological methods such as nitrous oxide. Additionally, anesthesia services are available 24 hours a day, and an anesthesiologist can discuss pain relief options with you at any point during your labor.

Yes. At Mercy Gilbert Regional Medical Center, your baby is placed on your chest right after birth. Skin-to-skin bonding has many benefits and often::

• Causes your uterus to contract and bleed less

• Gives baby better oxygenation and blood sugar levels

• Promotes feelings of closeness and protectiveness

• Provides a quiet time for your new family to connect

• Provides the best opportunity to get breastfeeding off to a good start

• Soothes and comforts baby

• Stabilizes baby’s temperature and vital signs

• Stimulates milk production

You can choose a pediatrician by asking your obstetrics and gynecology doctor or asking family and friends. You can also use our Find a Doctor tool.