Maternity Center at Atrium Health Union

Having a baby is one of life’s most special moments. At Atrium Health Union, we’re here to make your experience everything you hope for – with the expert care you and your baby deserve.

Located in Monroe, NC, our Atrium Health Union Women and Children’s Center offers expert care for both moms and newborns. Our team includes doctors and nurses specialized in labor and delivery, even for high-risk pregnancies, plus advanced newborn care from Atrium Health Levine Children’s providers. We’re proud to have Union County’s only Level III NICU for added peace of mind. 

You’ll never forget the moment you meet your baby. Count on us to make it safe, comfortable and truly special – every step of the way.

Why choose Atrium Health for maternity care?

When you choose to deliver at Atrium Health Union, you’re choosing exceptional care for you and your baby – close to home. You’re also choosing seamless access to the full network of Atrium Health, the only health system in the region recognized by U.S. News & World Report for both women’s and pediatric care.

Beyond the expert care you’ll receive on-site, you can feel confident knowing your team is connected to every specialist you might need. This includes fertility and high-risk pregnancy experts with leading outcomes, as well as Levine Children’s Hospital – the region’s only children’s hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report. 

Services and amenities

Atrium Health Union has everything you need for a healthy, safe delivery.

Care and support

No matter how routine or high-risk, our maternity center is fully equipped for every birth experience. This includes:

• Labor and delivery care
• C-section delivery operating room
• Postpartum services
• Atrium Health Levine Children’s neonatal and pediatric providers
• Breastfeeding support from board-certified lactation consultants
• Newborn security system

Level III NICU

Atrium Health Union is home to Union County’s only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This special unit provides 24-hour care for babies born as early as 32 weeks gestation and older, including those who are premature or have complex medical needs.

Our NICU is staffed by board-certified Atrium Health Levine Children’s neonatologists, neonatal advanced practice providers, nurses and respiratory therapists – highly trained experts dedicated to caring for babies who need extra support after birth. 

We support your baby and your family with:

• Advanced breathing machines for babies whose lungs aren’t fully developed
• Special beds called ‘isolettes’ that create a safe, controlled environment
• Supportive services, including child life, lactation counseling, speech therapy and occupational therapy
• Seamless coordination with the women’s center
• 24/7 access for parents
• Free, convenient parking just outside the NICU
• Access to an on-site café and a comfortable waiting lounge for visitors 
  
   

Plus, as part of Atrium Health Levine Children’s, we offer seamless coordination to a comprehensive network of pediatric specialists. This ensures your newborn gets expert care at every step and helps you focus on what matters most – your baby.   

Birthing suites

You and your family will feel comfortable, cared for and completely at home in our private, spacious birthing suites. Each room is designed so your baby can stay with you after birth and has:

• Medical equipment, hidden to appear as a hotel room
• Storage for personal items
• Complimentary toiletries
• A mini-fridge stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks
• A foldout couch
• A flat-screen TV
• Light therapy to promote relaxation
• Back massage jets in the shower
• Complimentary concierge services upon request, like spa towels and tea cart
• Labor and delivery tools, like birthing balls and delivery mirrors
• Wireless fetal monitoring

Dining, shopping and more

You and your family will enjoy the conveniences of our:

• Café
• Free parking, with separate entrance to maternity center
• Complimentary newborn photos upon request
• Family-style waiting lounge for visitors
• Areas of relaxation for patients and families

Maternity classes

From preparing for childbirth to postpartum care, Atrium Health Union has maternity classes that help your whole family get ready.