Mercy Medical Center (Aurora)

Name: Mercy Medical Center (Aurora)
Address: 1325 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, IL, 60506, United States
Telephone: (630) 859-2222

Address:

1325 N. Highland Ave.

Aurora, IL 60506

(630) 859-2222

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Water birth

Breech trial of labor

VBAC trial of labor

VBA2+C trial of labor

Vacuum or forceps delivery on site

C-section available on site

C-section team on site 24/7

In-unit C-sections

Family-centered/gentle c-section

Family-centered c-section: clear drape available

Family-centered c-section: delayed cord clamping

Family-centered c-section: unhurried delivery from incision

Family-centered c-section: dedicated 1-to-1 nursing support

LABOR OPTIONS

Moving throughout labor (e.g. wireless telemetry)

Intermittent electronic fetal monitoring

Intermittent auscultation

IV not required

IV not routine

Eating throughout labor - clear tray only

Eating throughout labor - unrestricted

Drinking throughout labor

Showering during labor

Laboring in a tub

Aromatherapy

BIRTHING EQUIPMENT

Bean bag pillow

Birthing stool

Birth Balls

Peanut ball

Reclining chair

Rocking chair

Support rope, sling or bar

PAIN RELIEF

Epidural

Patient controlled epidural

Dedicated L&D anesthesiology team

Narcotics

Nitrous-oxide

TENS unit

SUPPORT

Partner/support person policies

allowed in triage

allowed in labor room

allowed in OR for C-section

allowed in postpartum

allowed in NICU

Bed available for support person

Doula policies

allowed in triage

allowed in labor room

allowed in OR for C-section

allowed in postpartum

allowed in NICU

Siblings allowed in labor

NEWBORN & POSTPARTUM CARE

After routine delivery...

Suctioning only if needed

Delayed cord clamping (at least 1 minute)

Delayed cord clamping (at least 3 minutes)

Delayed baby bath

Uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact until first feed

Baby rooming-in

Non-emergent nursery care available

All routine newborn exams at mother's bedside

Early discharge - 24 hours or less

Home postpartum visit

BREASTFEEDING

Baby-friendly designation

Lactation consultants (IBCLC) available for consultation on site

24/7 lactation support on site

No formula given to breastfeeding babies in first 48 hours

Donor milk available

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Lactation support from dedicated nursing staff with 20 years of experience.

High Risk & Emergency Options

Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists

24/7 Neonatalogist or Pediatric Hospitalist on site

Perinatal Level IIE

Perinatal Level III

Obstetrical Emergency Department

NICU OPTIONS

Bed provided for parent

Kangaroo care supported

ROOM OPTIONS

One room for labor, birth, recovery & postpartum (LDRP)

One room for labor, birth & recovery (LDR)

Private post-partum rooms

In-room shower

In-room labor tub

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Whirlpool tub in every room.

ROOM AMENITIES

Dimmable lighting

CD player

DVD player

Music speakers (phone or IPod)

Television

WIFI

Free WIFI

Refrigerator

Microwave

INSURANCE

Accepts Medicaid : No

See Insurance comments for details

Hospital | Doctor-attended birth

Small (fewer than 900 births per year)

Perinatal

Level II

Outcomes:

Overall C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 30.8%

As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:

Low

Medium low

Medium high

High

Primary C-Section Rate (Risk Adjusted) – 17.0

As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:

Low

Medium low

Medium high

High

VBAC Rate (Risk adjusted ) – 2.5

As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:

High

Medium high

Medium low

Low

Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate – 24.0

As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:

High

Medium high

Medium low

Low

Number of VBAC deliveries per year -
Epidural Rate -
Overall Induction Rate -
Early Elective Deliveries -
Episiotomy Rate -

MATERNITY CARE OVERVIEW

Mercy’s compassionate and highly skilled obstetricians partner with you before, during and after pregnancy to ensure that you and your baby have the best experience possible.

In the hospital’s Family Birth Center, you and your loved ones will enjoy all the comforts of home within a large birthing suite. Each suite provides a warm environment that fosters early family bonding while still being outfitted with all the medical equipment necessary to ensure a safe, personalized experience. You will also be able to access the full resources of the medical center, should you need specialized care. Free testing and benefits consultations are available for uninsured patients.”

INSURANCE

Click here to see Insurance Accepted.

MATERNITY SERVICE TOURS

To schedule an in-person tour of the Family Birth Center, call 630.801.2767.

EXTERNAL REVIEWS

IDPH Hospital Report Card

LeapFrog

Leapfrog Review

Last Updated:

February, 10 2026

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