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Obstetrics at Pennsylvania Hospital

Coronavirus Information from Penn Obstetrics

Obstetrical providers across the health system have been working from the beginning of the epidemic to make sure that we are able to continue to provide care to our patients that is personal, based on good science, and meets the high standards we have for care at Penn. We have many processes in place to make sure the birth of your child is safe and special.

Read our message to Penn Obstetrics patients

Appointments and Procedures: How We're Keeping You Safe

At Penn Medicine, our highest priority is making sure you get the care you need, when you need it, in the safest way possible.

We've implemented new safety protocols for in-person appointments and procedures. We are continually evaluating patient care to improve treatment and reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

We also have answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and how you can help keep your baby safe.

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Joint Commission seal for perinatal careAt Pennsylvania Hospital, we offer advanced obstetric care for women of every age with the warmth and personal touch of a community hospital. We offer prenatal care at Penn Medicine Washington Square, Penn Medicine Valley Forge and Cherry Hill. Prenatal care is also available at the Ludmir Center for Women.

With over 5,000 births a year, we have a wide array of specialized treatments and services to ensure healthy babies, healthy mothers and happy families. Each birth is a wondrous event and every woman receives individualized care for her unique needs. Our team of highly skilled professionals includes obstetricians, certified nurse-midwives, perinatologists (for high-risk pregnancies), pediatricians specializing in newborn care, neonatologists, genetic counselors, nurses and social workers.

We are the first in the region and one of only 58 hospitals in the country to have received Perinatal Care Certification from the Joint Commission. This certification recognizes our commitment to integrated, coordinated, patient-centered care that supports and maintains the health of mothers and newborns. You can learn more about it, here.

Learn more about our obstetric services at PAH

  • Birth and Baby Classes

    Classes offered at Pennsylvania Hospital to prepare you for childbirth, parenting and beyond.

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    Hall-Mercer Child and Parent Center

    For almost 50 years, the Hall-Mercer Child and Parent Center has been a leader in providing supportive, nurturing experiences for families with young children in the Philadelphia region.

  • The Birthing Suite

    Expectant couples seeking a homelike atmosphere for their birth experience have an excellent delivery alternative at Pennsylvania Hospital's Birthing Suite.

  • Childbirth Facilities

    Pennsylvania Hospital has different types of rooms and amenities for your labor and delivery.

  • Antepartum Unit

    Pennsylvania Hospital has a Antepartum Unit to provide specialized care to women experiencing complications during pregnancy.

  • Perinatal Evaluation and Treatment Unit

    The Perinatal Evaluation and Treatment Unit (PETU) at Pennsylvania Hospital offers a centralized location to evaluate pregnancy concerns.

  • Postpartum Recovery

    After your baby is born, you will transition to Pennsylvania Hospital's postpartum maternity unit.

  • Private Maternity Suites

    Pennsylvania Hospital is the first hospital in the city of Philadelphia where all of the maternity suites are private.

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