Maternity Care
You need a maternity team that takes the time to understand your unique pregnancy and childbirth preferences. At Hackensack Meridian Health, you can feel confident knowing your safe pregnancy is our priority. Your baby will be delivered by caring experts who are passionate about what they do.Our Childbirth Centers
Hackensack Meridian Health’s childbirth centers are designed for the comfort of you and your family. We offer:
- Comfortable reclining sleeper chair for other parent/support person
- Complimentary dining
- Labor and delivery rooms with amenities such as peanut balls, rocking chairs, aromatherapy
- Magic Hour when parents and/or support person and baby can be alone together, allowing time for skin-to-skin contact to encourage bonding
- Private recovery rooms with private bathrooms and showers
We’ve taken every step to ensure the safest delivery possible. Our childbirth centers are staffed 24-7 with experts specially trained in labor and delivery, including:
- Anesthesiologists offering an array of pain relief options
- Board-certified obstetricians and pediatricians conveniently located near you
- Magnet®-recognized labor and delivery nurses, who will be with you every step of the way
- Maternal-fetal medicine physicians who specialize in high-risk pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancy and Newborns
You’ll find the highest level of care at our two children’s hospitals - K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune and Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital in Hackensack. Our children’s hospitals are equipped with a Level III Regional Perinatal Center. We provide the highest level of care for high-risk mothers and acutely ill newborns using the most advanced technology and highly trained staff.
Learn How We Keep Getting Better
Hackensack Meridian Health delivers award-winning maternity care. We’re recognized among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and Healthgrades for delivering excellent outcomes for mothers and their babies. Learn more on How We Keep Getting Better.