St. Francis Medical Center

For over a century, St. Francis Medical Center has been the birthplace of babies in Northeast Louisiana. Our patient-focused, family-centered approach to healthcare for women and children helped us become one of the largest birthing hospitals in the region, with thousands of babies born here since we opened our doors in July of 1913. Our goal of providing you and your loved ones with the highest level of healthcare available in the area remains steadfast. We offer the area’s only Level III OB unit, OB-ED, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic and Level III NICU.

Congratulations!

You’re going to be a new mom. It’s exciting news, but what can follow is worry, anxiety and all those “what ifs.” We get it. Thankfully, your healthcare team has years of experience doing one thing—delivering babies.

Maternal and Newborn Specialists.

The team at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe has the proven expertise to care for situations that may arise before, during, and after your pregnancy and childbirth. We have a team of healthcare professionals onsite 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure care can take place right here for both mom and baby.

High-Risk Pregnancies.

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at St. Francis Medical Center is here to address the unique challenges of high-risk births. Our maternal-fetal experts are highly trained OB/GYNs themselves, but with additional formal education and clinical experience. You’ll be in the caring hands of physicians, nurses, and sonographers who understand you may need to make tough decisions. They’ll walk you through options and help you weigh the risks to yourself and your baby.

Home to Northeast Louisiana’s Only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

St. Francis offers this area’s only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). During your baby’s stay, our highly-skilled team, including our two neonatologists, will work closely with one another in planning appropriate care for development based upon the needs of your baby and family, as well as assisting you in preparation for discharge.

Internationally Certified Breastfeeding Specialists.

We are proud recipients of the Guided Infant Feeding Techniques (Gift®) certification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Our certified, experienced lactation consultants are ready to help you make those important first steps on the road to successful breastfeeding for you and your baby. Speak to one of our experienced, internationally certified breastfeeding specialists at (318) 966-4043, day or night, seven days a week.

Free Prenatal Classes.

We offer a host of free prenatal classes which are available online, as well as the option to tour the maternity floor at St. Francis Medical Center. Click here to sign up for these classes.

Ultimate Pregnancy Resource Guide.

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