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Family Birth Center at Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center
Obstetric and Gynecologic Services in Merced
Family Birth Center at Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center provides obstetric and gynecologic care to residents of Merced and surrounding communities. The practice offers a full spectrum of women’s health services, ranging from routine gynecologic exams and family planning to prenatal care and labor and delivery services. As part of a larger health system, the center maintains access to hospital-based resources and specialists, ensuring continuity of care across multiple settings.
Labor and Delivery with On-Site Hospital Support
The facility functions as a birth center with direct integration to hospital capabilities, allowing patients to receive obstetric care and deliver in a single location. This structure combines the benefits of specialized obstetric attention with the reassurance of immediate access to surgical and neonatal services if needed. Staff members maintain relationships with patients throughout pregnancy and delivery, supporting informed decision-making at each stage of care.
Family Birth Center operates as part of Dignity Health’s regional network in California’s Central Valley. The practice serves the obstetric and gynecologic needs of women across age groups and health profiles in Merced County.






