Obstetrics and maternity care

More parents choose to deliver at our five hospitals than any other in the region. We support you throughout your journey, from family planning and fertility services to prenatal and pregnancy care, childbirth, and postpartum support for you and your baby.

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Comprehensive obstetric services for all expectant parents

Penn Medicine provides complete maternity care by experienced obstetricians for all pregnant people, regardless of insurance status. From prenatal care to labor and delivery to postpartum recovery and beyond, you receive compassionate care from dedicated maternity specialists. In addition, patients can receive bilingual medical support in all of our OB/GYN clinics and hospitals.

Five delivery hospitals providing complete care for you and your baby

We offer comprehensive labor and delivery services at five Penn Medicine hospitals, ensuring you have a choice in where and how you deliver. From private birthing suites to expert support for high-risk pregnancies and premature babies, we prioritize your comfort, health, and safety.

You have access to a full range of pain management options, or we can support you through a natural childbirth. We also offer fully equipped operating rooms for cesarean sections. Our lactation consultants are on hand to help you begin breastfeeding, while our nurses help you recover and learn to care for your baby.

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Certified nurse midwives

We support your choice in pregnancy care. Our midwifery services help enable you to experience childbirth with limited interventions. You’ll work together to create a birth plan that supports your childbirth goals.

Expert medical support for premature and high-risk infants

At Penn Medicine, experienced specialists provide critical neonatal care for newborns who arrive early or need special attention in Level III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Babies can survive and thrive in our facilities that have been recognized for excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Our team supports you and your baby in the hospital and prepares you to care for your infant when they’re ready to go home.

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Fertility services to help you achieve your dream of parenthood

We support every person’s desire to become a parent. Our fertility and reproductive care services include expert diagnosis and advanced treatments for all causes of infertility.

Perinatal palliative care supports your family through loss

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Families experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or newborn are never alone. We support you with perinatal palliative care services and a care team to help you through the grieving process. You receive compassionate, personalized guidance through pregnancy, delivery, and end-of-life care, as well as ongoing support from our bereavement coordinator.

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Reducing maternal morbidity and mortality

Penn Medicine is dedicated to reducing health-care disparities and providing safe, equitable care during and after childbirth. We’re actively addressing the maternal health crisis disproportionately affecting Black birthing parents.

Conditions we treat

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Our doctors

Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.

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Locations

Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.

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