Maternity Care

The Best Maternity Care Out There

Few events in life generate as much excitement for a family as the birth of a child.

Having your baby at Rome Health means you will have the reassurance of an experienced and caring staff with you every step of the way during labor and delivery.

In 2021, we were one of only two hospitals in New York State to be rated a "Best maternity Hospital" by Newsweek and Leapfrog. U.S. News & World Report names Rome Health as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for maternity Care. Our C-section rate is among the lowest in the region, and our team is committed to giving healthy moms and babies the time and support required for a natural birth.

Our Providers Deliver the Best

Rome Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

1614 N. James Street, Rome, NY 13440

(315) 338-7284

Mohawk Valley Women's Health Associates

Lauren Giustra, MD | Ankur Desai, MD

107 E Chestnut St, Rome, NY 13440

(315) 334-9663

1 Paris Rd, New Hartford, NY 13440

(315) 797-8661

Rome Health Prenatal Care Center

C. Nicole Pineau, MD | John Lovier, MD | Megan Dean, FNP

155 W. Dominick St., Rome, NY 13440

(315) 338-7057

Personalized Care

Our cozy birthing suites have birthing beds with state-of-the-art medical equipment that is easily accessible but concealed from view.

Innovative birthing techniques are available to help you through labor. You can sit on a birthing ball or stool to foster the labor process through natural positioning. The ball is particularly effective in reducing tension in the back, allowing you to sway side to side, forward and back, and round and round to aid in making you more comfortable.

If you choose to receive it, pain control is available. You have several options for pain control during labor including epidurals, nitrous oxide or other medications available through injection. With an epidural, the pain is virtually blocked during labor, but you still maintain muscle control for the baby's delivery.

After your delivery, we encourage you and your newborn to stay together in the same room for a better bonding experience. Rooming in has multiple benefits for you and your newborn including facilitating breastfeeding and providing you with the opportunity to learn to care for your baby’s needs while staff is around to help. The Maternity Unit is equipped with a state-of-the-art security system with surveillance cameras to keep you and your baby safe.

For their own comfort during a mother's labor, fathers, partners and labor coaches may request a reclining lounge chair that opens into a bed. Fathers, partners and labor coaches are encouraged to be an active participant in the birthing experience.