Maternity Care
Complete Care for Your Pregnancy, Delivery and Recovery
Our maternity program provides complete maternity care to support you and your family through pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery. With expert teams and services throughout New Jersey for both routine and high-risk pregnancies, we offer nationally recognized care for families, close to home.
Your and your baby’s health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus on providing the safest possible care is why Hackensack University Medical Center was the first hospital in the nation to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care. In addition, seven of our hospitals are recognized as "High Performing" for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting our commitment to providing a safe, high-quality experience for families across North, Central and South Jersey.
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.
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
Maternity Tours
For inquiries about maternity tours: In-person tours are now being conducted at select hospital sites across the network. Please call your local hospital to learn more about availability. Virtual video tours are offered for many of our hospitals and can be accessed by scrolling down the page.
In Hospital Newborn Photography
Many of our hospitals partner with Bella Baby Photography to offer you the opportunity to capture your baby’s first photographs in a professional, artistic style that can easily be shared with family and friends.
Bella Baby brings experienced, professional photographers to the hospital to capture your first moments with your baby in the comfort of your hospital room.
Though you don’t need to bring anything to have beautiful and natural photos, many choose to bring a special blanket, hat or souvenir from home to make their session special.
Hackensack Meridian hospitals that offer Bella Baby photography can be found on Bella Baby’s pre-register link.
Parent Education and Resources
We offer a full range of classes to help you feel confident and prepared for childbirth, breastfeeding, and caring for your new baby. To fit your schedule, classes are available both virtually and in-person, with day and evening sessions.
Topics include:
- Childbirth Preparation
- Breastfeeding Basics
- Infant Care and Safety
- And more
View our class schedule and register today to join our community of expectant parents.
Our expert lactation consultants are here to help you meet your feeding goals. We provide support while you are in the hospital and after you return home.
Help is available through:
- In-person consultations
- Telehealth (virtual) appointments
- Community support groups
Many of our hospitals now offer virtual or in-person tours. Visit your hospital’s location page to review upcoming tour dates and site-specific classes.
In partnership with the New Jersey State Police, we offer a free program to ensure your child is safe on the road. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will provide hands-on guidance to make sure your car seat is installed correctly.
This service ensures your child's seat is appropriate for their:
- Age
- Size
- Developmental needs
Car seat checks are available throughout the state through Hackensack Meridian Health. Find a car seat check near you.
Doula Support
Learn mrore about our perspectives on Doula care within the network.
