Dr. Dickens was the first board-certified female African American OB/GYN specialist in Philadelphia and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. The Helen O. Dickens Center for Women, located at HUP, honors her legacy by serving a diverse community in Philadelphia. Our providers offer expert prenatal and gynecology care for everyone. We take a comprehensive approach to your health, emphasizing both physical and emotional well-being.

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.

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.