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SSM Health DePaul Hospital

Bridgeton
,
MO
12303 De Paul Drive
Bridgeton
,
MO
63044
314-344-6000
Main Website
Maternity Website
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Public and Published Information

Public data last checked on
June 1, 2026

Clinical rates

Cesarean rate
35.1%
Includes planned and unplanned C-sections. National average is ~32%.
Episiotomy rate
2.9%
Surgical cut during delivery. Lower rates reflect more current clinical practice.
Induction rate
Not confirmed
How often labor is started medically before it begins on its own.

Policies & support

Doula friendly
Yes
Whether the facility allows and supports doulas during labor and birth.
Baby-Friendly USA designation
Yes
A WHO/UNICEF-based certification recognizing hospitals that meet specific standards for lactation support.
AWHONN staffing standards met
Not confirmed
National nursing guidelines for how labor, birth, postpartum, and newborn units should be staffed to support safe, high-quality care. Staffing depends on patients’ medical needs and level of monitoring — for example, AWHONN includes one-to-one nursing for some labor situations and up to one nurse for every three patients in postpartum care.
Level II hospitals can care for some higher-risk pregnancies and manage a broader range of complications on-site.
Racial disparity data available publicly
Yes
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.
Black maternal safety
Not confirmed
Available information about outcomes, safety, and equity in care for Black patients at this facility.

Medical services

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TOLAC/VBAC supported
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Epidural
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Anesthesiologist on-site 24/7
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Operating room on-site
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External cephalic version (ECV) offered
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Lactation consultant available
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Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists available

In-room amenities

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Private tub
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Birthing ball
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Private postpartum room
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Baby rooms in

Location

SSM Health DePaul Hospital
12303 De Paul Drive
Bridgeton
,
MO
63044
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Main Website
Maternity Website

Providers connected to SSM Health DePaul Hospital

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Ibura DeHaan
Postpartum Doula
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St. Louis
,
Missouri
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Carolyn Jenkins
Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
Full Spectrum Doula
St. Louis
,
Missouri
Has worked here
Aminah Williams
Full Spectrum Doula
Wentzville
,
Missouri
Open to working here
Anna Sutkowski
Birth Doula
St. Louis
,
Missouri

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Public Data Sources

- https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/st-louis/depaul-hospital-st-louis/labor-delivery-at-depaul-hospital-st-louis - https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/st-louis/depaul-hospital-st-louis - https://www.ssmhealth.com/cardinal-glennon/services/neonatal-intensive-care-unit - https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/maternity-care/expecting-a-baby/doula-support - https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/maternity-care/expecting-a-baby/low-intervention-childbirth-options - https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/location-details/ob-care-center - https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/location-details/maternal-fetal-care-bridgeton - https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/maternity-care - https://www.virtually-anywhere.net/tours/ssm/depaul/maternity/vtour/ada.html - https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/for-parents/baby-friendly-facilities-by-state/ - https://health.mo.gov/living/families/womenshealth/riskappropriatecare/levels-of-care.php - https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/breastfeeding/healthcare/showme5/ - https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/2025/3/ssm-health-depaul-hospital-st-louis-and-bkm-4-life-foundation-host-5k-run-for-black-maternity - https://www.stlamerican.com/your-health-matters/health-news/ssm-health-provides-doula-support-to-area-hospitals/