Pregnancy and Birth Services

Our pregnancy services reflect Mount Sinai’s goal of providing a seamless experience throughout the entirety of your pregnancy to improve the lives of both you and your baby after delivery. 

Midwifery Services

Mount Sinai offers the option of midwifery services during your pregnancy. Certified nurse-midwives provide personalized care during prenatal visits, throughout labor and delivery, and following the birth of your baby. Your midwife will provide the support and care needed to help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy journey.

Midwifery services at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Midwifery services at Mount Sinai West

Obstetric Anesthesia

Each patient copes with labor pain in their own unique way. While non-medication approaches like breathing and relaxation exercises may help, we also offer pain medication and anesthesia options.

You have options, and we are here to help. The most common way to control pain of labor, though, is through an epidural. A labor epidural is a very thin plastic tube that is placed into the lower back. Medication is given through this tube to dull the sensation of pain. You will have a button to self-administer medication through the epidural, allowing you to be in control of your experience. The obstetric team may also offer alternatives to epidurals, such as intravenous pain medications or the inhaled medication, nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas. If the plan is for cesarean delivery, our team will be with you throughout the operating room experience, delivering anesthesia to keep you comfortable while keeping you and your baby safe.

Our Social Services 

Mount Sinai is proud to offer an array of social services to ensure your stay is as seamless as possible.

Social Work and Spiritual Care

A clinical social worker can meet with you if you require hospitalization prior to giving birth. Services include counseling, massage therapy referrals, and relaxation techniques. 

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care at Mount Sinai is happy to provide families and babies with religious blessings and prayers. If unfortunate circumstances arise, our pastoral departments can provide grief counseling and support. 

Women and Children's Services

Our multidisciplinary teams ensure a safe birthing experience and exceptional care for you and your newborn baby. Some of the services we feature include:

• Prenatal genetic testing and counseling
• Preparation for birth classes
• Midwifery