Maternity care

Maternity care teams at Ascension Via Christi are here for you. From OB-GYN care and pregnancy, to birthing and beyond.

Get personalized pregnancy care in Kansas

Maternity care teams at Ascension Via Christi are here for you. From OB-GYN care and pregnancy, to birthing and beyond.

What sets Ascension Via Christi apart

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to having a baby. And no one knows your body better than you do. Your preferences are important. That’s why the conversation between you and your OB-GYN, midwife and nurse navigator matters. Your care team at Ascension Via Christi in Kansas starts by listening to you. As you share your questions, concerns and expectations, we listen to understand you. We take this partnership seriously. And we want you to feel comfortable.

From the very beginning, we talk through the choices that are right for you and your baby. You’ll be supported by a team that will provide the care you need — from childbirth classes to breastfeeding support and more.

Pregnancy and birthing care

Pregnancy is a special time for you and your family. Your care team works together to provide specialized care before, during and after your delivery. And, if you need advanced care for a high-risk pregnancy, we’ll help connect you to the right specialists.

Get all the care you need, including:

  • Breastfeeding support
  • Childbirth classes
  • High-risk pregnancy care (Wichita)
  • Labor, delivery and postpartum care
  • Level II special care newborn nursery (Manhattan)
  • Level III NICU (Wichita)
  • Maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal specialty care (Wichita)
  • OB-GYN and prenatal care (Wichita)
  • Mom-and-baby post-delivery suites with queen-sized beds for family bonding

High-risk pregnancy

Not everyone will need more care during their pregnancy, labor or delivery. But if you do, we’re ready to provide you and your baby with extra care. Our maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists in Wichita work with your OB-GYN to deliver care for high-risk pregnancies and other health concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems and genetic disorders. Your care team will also work with you to help manage your condition after delivery.

Classes and tours

At Ascension Via Christi, we’re here to answer your questions and provide support throughout and after your pregnancy. During your first prenatal check-up, your OB-GYN will tell you about support services and childbirth classes that are available to you. By taking childbirth classes, you can learn more about your birthing options and what to expect.

Choose one of the locations below to take a tour and view our in-person and online class options:

Take a tour/class - Wichita

Take a tour/Online class - Manhattan

Our pregnancy and childbirth locations in Kansas

Ascension Via Christi NewLife Center

Ascension Via Christi Birth and Women’s Center

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