Mercy Hospital South
St. Louis
,
MO
Public and Published Information
Public data last checked on
May 28, 2026
Clinical rates
Cesarean rate
23.3%
Includes planned and unplanned C-sections. National average is ~32%.
Episiotomy rate
1.8%
Surgical cut during delivery. Lower rates reflect more current clinical practice.
Policies & support
Doula friendly
Yes
Whether the facility allows and supports doulas during labor and birth.
Baby-Friendly USA designation
No
A WHO/UNICEF-based certification recognizing hospitals that meet specific standards for lactation support.
A “No” does not necessarily mean poor care — only that the hospital does not hold this specific designation.
Racial disparity data available publicly
Not confirmed
Whether the facility publicly shares data on racial disparities in maternity care outcomes.
Clinical capabilities
NICU level
Level II
Level II NICUs care for moderately premature babies and newborns with common medical needs, but more complex cases may require transfer.
Obstetric Care Level
Level II (Specialty Care)
A classification showing how equipped a hospital is to care for pregnant patients with higher-risk or more medically complex pregnancies.
Level II hospitals can care for some higher-risk pregnancies and manage a broader range of complications on-site.
Medical services
Wireless monitoring (mobile telemetry)
Epidural
Anesthesiologist on-site 24/7
Lactation consultant available
Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists available
TOLAC/VBAC supported
In-room amenities
Private tub
Private shower
Birthing ball
Partner sleep space
Private postpartum room
Baby rooms in
Location
Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Road
St. Louis
,
MO
63128
Anna Sutkowski
Birth Doula
St. Louis
,
Missouri
Ibura DeHaan
Postpartum Doula
Birth Doula
St. Louis
,
Missouri
Carolyn Jenkins
Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
Full Spectrum Doula
St. Louis
,
Missouri
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Public Data Sources
- https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-birthplace-south/
- https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-south/
- https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-maternal-and-fetal-health-center-south/
- https://www.mercy.net/content/dam/mercy/en/pdf/obgyn-pdfs/mercy-south-maternity-info-book.pdf
- https://neonatologysolutions.com/missouri-nicus/
- https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/for-parents/baby-friendly-facilities-by-state/
- https://www.mercy.net/newsroom/mercy-hospital-south-quick-facts/