Important Information
COVID-19 and Pregnancy - An Update for our Patients
We would like to take this opportunity to update you about your maternity care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and assure you that our dedicated team of expert nurses, physicians and midwives are committed to providing safe and effective care to every patient who walks through our doors.
Proud to be a multi-year winner as one of Kansas City's favorite places to have a baby.

Every pregnancy is unique. Your experience should be too. Design your birthing experience with Menorah Medical Center. From spacious maternity and birthing suites to gourmet meals to music playlists, we keep moms comfortable and relaxed while they await baby's birth.
Fun Stuff for Mom
When you decide to add a new member to your family, Menorah Medical Center can help you along the way. We provide step-by-step advice and instructions for any issues or concerns such as:
- Dilation and curettage (D&C)
- Ectopic/tubal pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Inappropriate lactation
- Miscarriage
- Persistent vomiting
- Placenta previa
- Placental abruption
- Postpartum depression
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Pre-eclampsia/toxemia
- Premature birth
Take a virtual tour
The boutique and spa like atmosphere at The Women’s Center at Menorah Medical Center are the perfect place to get individualized care for your, your newborn and your family.
No matter how far along you are, Menorah Medical Center provides the best care for you and your unborn child. Learn about some of the services we offer for expectant parents and watch our Family Birthing Center video below. Also take a look at the testing and screening section to find out more about your child before he or she is even born. Some of our other services include:
- Baby warmers
- Dedicated surgical suites
- Group tours
- Lactation consultants
- Prenatal education classes
- Specialized birthing suites
Diagnosis and Testing
Menorah Medical Center uses advanced testing to precisely indicate any issues or problems. These tests could include:
Prenatal screenings for the mother
- Blood pressure
- Blood tests for type and Rh factor
- Microbiological examinations for infections
- Psychological Aspects of Screening
- Urine tests
Prenatal screenings for the baby
- Amniocentesis
- Chorionic Villi Screening (CVS)
- Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP)
- Non-stress Test (NST)/Biophysical Profile (BPP)
- Nucha Translucency (NT)
- Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling
- Ultrasound
Ultrasound screenings are used to detect
- Number of babies
- Age of the baby
- Size and rate of growth
- Heart rate, breathing, position and movement
- Location of the placenta
- Amount of amniotic fluid present
- Certain types of birth defects (heart, head, chest, spine, limbs)
- Blood flow
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Causes of bleeding or pain