Centro de nacimiento

Birth Center in Warrensburg, MO

Where 700 Families Begin Each Year

At Western Missouri Medical Center, more than 700 families choose to begin their journey each year. We provide personalized, compassionate care for you and your baby, guiding you before, during, and after birth.

All new patients receive a New Patient Welcome Packet, a comprehensive guide through your pregnancy journey. It includes everything you need to know about your care, lists of important contacts, FAQs, and guidance for a smooth and confident experience.

Why Families Choose WMMC

Why do more women choose to have their babies at WMMC than anywhere else in the region? The answer lies in our commitment to a personalized and pampering experience. Our highly trained, compassionate team and spa-like environment put the comfort of mom, baby, and family first.

Welcoming Marshall-Area Families
WMMC is proud to partner with Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center (MVRMC) to support families in the Marshall area through pregnancy, delivery and recovery. Patients can continue prenatal care in Marshall with Dr. James Kerns through approximately 34 weeks of pregnancy, then transition to WMMC in Warrensburg for the remainder of their pregnancy and delivery. After birth, families can return to Marshall for postpartum and pediatric care.
Our experienced Birth Center team provides personalized, family-centered support to help make your birth experience as comfortable and seamless as possible.

 

 

Labor & Delivery Services

  • Spacious, private, fully equipped labor-delivery suites
  • Comfortable postpartum rooms for bonding and recovery
  • Private antepartum testing and exam rooms
  • State-of-the-art operating rooms for family-centered cesarean sections
  • Unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN) de nivel I
  • TOLAC/VBAC support
  • Servicios de alojamiento conjunto

Support & Comfort Amenities:

  • Soothing whirlpool tubs
  • Large, comfortable waiting areas for family
  • Alojamiento para su cónyuge o persona de apoyo
  • Access to The Stork’s Nest for breastfeeding services
  • Atención pediátrica para recién nacidos.
  • Experienced, high-performing nursing staff
  • Secure environment with 24-hour monitoring
  • Parent education and room service meals

OB/GYN, Midwives & NP

  • Ashley Alumbaugh, MD
  • Ashley Alumbaugh, MD

    Escuela de Medicina:

    Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Louisville Louisville, Kentucky

    Residencia:

    Obstetricia/Ginecología en Mercy Hospital en St. Louis, MO

    Certificación de la Junta:

    Junta Estadounidense de Obstetricia y Ginecología

  • Lynn Birchmier, DO
  • Lynn Birchmier, DO

    Escuela de Medicina: 

    Colegio de Medicina Osteopática de Kirksville Kirksville, MO

    Residencia:

    Obstetricia/Ginecología Northeast Regional Medical Center Kirksville, MO

    Certificación de la Junta: 

    Junta Osteopática Estadounidense de Obstetricia y Ginecología

     

  • Curtis Boyd, DO
  • Curtis Boyd, DO

    Educación:

    Facultad de Medicina Osteopática de la Universidad de Medicina y Biociencias de Kansas City

    Especialidad:

    Obstetricia y Ginecología

    Certificación: 

    Junta Osteopática Estadounidense de Obstetricia y Ginecología

  • Deborah Gregory, DO
  • Deborah Gregory, DO

    Escuela de Medicina: 

    Universidad de Medicina Osteopática y Ciencias de la Salud Des Moines, IA

    Residencia: 

    Obstetricia/Ginecología Henry Ford Health System Bi-County Community Hospital Warren, MI

    Compañerismo: 

    Medicina manipulativa osteopática Universidad de Medicina Osteopática y Ciencias de la Salud Des Moines, IA

    Certificación: 

    Junta Osteopática Estadounidense de Obstetricia y Ginecología

  • Connie Johnson, CNM
  • Connie Johnson, CNM

    Certificación: 

    Enfermera Partera Certificada (CNM)

  • Angela Ramirez, DNP, APRN, CNM
  • Angela Ramirez, DNP, APRN, CNM

    Educación: 

    Doctor en Práctica de Enfermería
    Centro Médico de la Universidad de Kansas
    ciudad de kansas, kansas

    Certificación: 

    Enfermera Partera Certificada (CNM)

  • Atsuki Mori, FNP-BC
  • Atsuki Mori, FNP-BC
  • Krysta Ramírez-Henry, CNM
  • Krysta Ramírez-Henry, CNM

    Escuela de posgrado:

    Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería: Partera de Enfermería Certificada
    Centro Médico de la Universidad de Kansas
    Kansas City, Misuri

    Certificación:

    Junta Estadounidense de Certificación de Partería

  • James Kerns, MD
  • James Kerns, MD

    Educación:

    Master of Business Administration in Health Care, St Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa 

    Doctor of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 

    Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Chemistry, Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois

    Especialidad:

    Obstetricia y Ginecología

    Certificación: 

    Junta Osteopática Estadounidense de Obstetricia y Ginecología

Primary Care Providers Who Also Offer Obstetrics:

  • Kevin Martin, DO
  • Kevin Martin, DO

    Educación:

    Bachelor of Science
    Universidad Estatal de Misuri
    Springfield, MO

    Doctor en Medicina Osteopática
    En la Universidad Still
    Kirksville, MO


    Residencia:

    Cox Family Medicine Residency
    Springfield, MO


    Certificación:

    Junta Estadounidense de Medicina Familiar 

  • Jason Snowden, MD
  • Jason Snowden, MD

    Escuela de Medicina:

    Universidad de Missouri - Escuela de Medicina de Kansas City
    Kansas City, MO

    Residencia:

    Medicina Familiar
    Via Christi Medicina familiar
    Wichita, Kansas

    Certificación: 

    Junta Estadounidense de Medicina Familiar

Maternity Navigation

Nuestro Maternity Navigator provides one-on-one guidance throughout your pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. Whether you’re a first-time parent or expanding your family, our goal is to help you feel prepared and supported.

What We Offer:

  • Personalized pregnancy education and support
  • Guidance during labor and delivery
  • Postpartum care and recovery resources
  • Help with scheduling prenatal and follow-up appointments
  • Connections to breastfeeding support, parenting classes, and community programs
Social Services Support

Pregnancy and parenthood can bring big changes—and sometimes big questions. Our Social Services team is here to provide support, answer your questions, and connect you with valuable resources tailored to your needs.

How We Can Help:

  • Support with discharge planning and postpartum resources
  • Assistance with financial aid, insurance, and Medicaid applications
  • Access to local maternal and infant care programs
  • Referrals for emotional and mental health support
  • Guidance on advance directives and healthcare planning
  • Lists of community resources and local support groups for growing families

For more information, contact Social Services at [email protected] o (660) 262-7367.

Breastfeeding Support

Our on-staff Consultores de lactancia certificados por la Junta Internacional (IBCLC) provide personalized, one-on-one support during pregnancy, at delivery, and after discharge. They can help with latching difficulties, painful nursing, low milk production, and more.

Services Include:

  • Inpatient and outpatient lactation consultations
  • Clases de educación sobre lactancia
  • Breast pump rentals, parts, and accessories
  • Maternity/nursing bras and support belts
  • Cojines y fundas Boppy
  • Support group resources and specialty feeding tools
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At WMMC, we are proud to support families throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care. Our Birth Center provides expert care, personalized support, and easy access for Johnson County and beyond.

For more information about comprehensive care for women at all stages of life or to learn about caring for your baby and establishing a pediatrician, visit our Salud de la mujer y Pediatría pages.

Considering Delivering at WMMC?

Every birth story is unique, and Western Missouri Medical Center is here to support families through every moment. From welcoming a first baby to navigating unexpected complications, our Women’s Health and Birth Center provides compassionate, personalized care for mom and baby.

Hear from families who have experienced WMMC’s care firsthand. Read Yanna and Tony Elion’s story, A Life-Saving Journey for Mother and Baby, y the Miller family’s story, A Joyful Beginning: The Miller Family’s Birth Story, on our Patient Testimonials & Success Stories page.

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