Pregnancy and Birth Services
At Mount Sinai, our state-of-the-art facilities ensures high-quality, compassionate care for you and your newborn. We offer advanced childbirth technologies and a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Our doctors, nurses, and support staff are committed to providing the best possible personalized care. Whether your experience is routine or complicated, we are here for you.
Prenatal care at Mount Sinai provides comprehensive medical support throughout pregnancy, including routine checkups, ultrasounds, lab testing, and ongoing monitoring to support the health of both mom and baby. Our obstetric teams coordinate personalized prenatal care plans for low- and high-risk pregnancies across the New York tri-state area.
Prenatal Care Services
Our prenatal care services include routine pregnancy visits, ultrasound imaging, genetic screening, nutrition guidance, and monitoring for high-risk pregnancies. Patients receive coordinated care from obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and nurses throughout pregnancy.
Childbirth Education
We offer a range of childbirth education courses to help you prepare for the big day. Our classes cover:
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Pain management, breathing, and relaxation techniques
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Cesarean birth
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Nutritional needs during pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Caring for a newborn
Labor and Birth at The Mount Sinai Hospital
At The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Center for Labor and Birth, we provide exceptional care. Our 15,000-square-foot facility is on the second floor of the Klingenstein Pavilion within The Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder Center for Maternity Care. We have an advanced command center and central hub for monitoring and assistance. These upgrades enhance both patient care and hospital efficiency.
The center features 16 spacious birthing rooms. Each birthing room has a nurse call system, electronic fetal-monitoring machines, comfortable recliners for birthing partners, and a flat-screen TV. Advanced technology such as wireless fetal monitoring and nitrous oxide is available if you need it. For security, your baby will wear ID bands that match yours and your support person’s. Your baby will also have an ankle bracelet that will alert us if your baby leaves the postpartum unit. Our care includes a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit and four private antepartum fetal surveillance rooms, ensuring comprehensive care for both you and your baby.
We also have peanut balls—especially if you’ve had an epidural, using these peanut-shaped exercise balls has been known to speed labor. The center offers lovely views of Central Park. This combines our modern amenities with a soothing environment to make your birthing experience as pleasant and memorable as possible. We want you to feel comfortable and supported every step of the way.
Labor and Birth at Mount Sinai West
At Mount Sinai West, we tailor your birth experience to you — safely, compassionately, and with the expertise you expect from Mount Sinai. From preconception planning through your baby’s first days at home, our obstetricians and midwives partner with you and your support person to understand your preferences, create a clear birth plan, and adjust as your needs evolve; when needed, Maternal–Fetal Medicine specialists are part of your care. When you arrive in labor, we begin with a thorough assessment and transition you to our 12th-floor Labor and Delivery unit—equipped with the latest technology and designed for comfort—with board-certified physicians on the unit around the clock. After delivery, you recover in a private postpartum room on the 11th or 12th floor, with lactation support and coordinated newborn care, and have access to our on-site neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) if specialized care is needed.
Items to Bring for Your Hospital Stay
When you pack for your hospital stay, you may want to bring these items:
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For you:
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ID
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Insurance card and hospital paperwork
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Comfortable, loose clothing
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Additional snacks and drinks for yourself and your partner
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Comfort items such as a pillow, book, or relaxation aid
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Nursing bras and breast pads
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Additional toiletries for yourself and your partner
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Cell phone and charger
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For baby:
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Onesies, hat, socks, going-home outfit
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Soft baby blankets
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Car seat, preferably already installed in the car
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Other:
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Insurance information
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Birth plan
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Cash or credit card
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Postpartum Care at The Mount Sinai Hospital
Our compassionate and advanced care continues after childbirth. The Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder Center for Maternity Care is a state-of-the-art facility. Our high-quality, hospital-based postpartum care is geared to you personally. Our Guest Services team can help with any questions or concerns. We offer a variety of amenities and services.
We offer a variety of amenities and services:
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Hygiene kits feature high-quality personal care items. Our upgraded rooms offer extra luxury amenities and advanced-technology hair dryers.
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Sleep kits provide earplugs and an eye mask.
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Neonatal intensive unit mom kits include essential items such as pads, underwear, and hand sanitizer.
Our facilities are designed for your comfort. Our family lounge areas offer a welcoming space for visitors to relax. Our interactive whiteboards provide real-time health updates. And we have free Wi-Fi throughout the hospital.
We also offer a variety of helpful services:
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Complimentary parking on day of discharge
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Assistance to guide you through completing and submitting your child’s birth certificate
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Lactation services, including expert support from certified lactation consultants. We offer portable Haakaa Breast Pumps to help with milk collection. We also provide hospital-grade breast pumps during your stay. We can help arrange rentals or purchases for after discharge.
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Upgraded rooms and suites
Food options include:
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24/7 grab-and-go options are available in our fridge. Located on the postpartum floor, it is stocked with breakfast foods, sandwiches, salads, and snacks.
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The Relax and Refresh Program delivers beverages and snacks to your room daily. You can request kosher options.
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Meal ordering is easy with the MyMountSinai app or InstaEat.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask. At Mount Sinai, we are committed to ensuring your experience is pleasant, stress-free, and tailored to your needs.
Midwifery Services
At Mount Sinai, our midwifery team offers personal care during pregnancy and childbirth. Our midwives join your prenatal visits, attend vaginal births, and help with postpartum care after your baby is born. Our midwives strive to empower you to make informed decisions about your own health care.
Many people think midwives only care for people who want “natural childbirth.” But our midwives can also help induce labor if needed. Midwives can also help you choose a pain-management plan, such as an epidural or nitrous oxide.
Our midwives help ease the transition into parenthood. Midwives are not surgeons or specialists in high-risk obstetrics. But all midwives at Mount Sinai work with our obstetricians and gynecologists, should you need advanced care.
Midwives provide:
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Prenatal care through routine appointments and monitoring
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Care during labor and birth
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Education on lactation, nutrition, reproductive health, and family planning
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Health screenings for cervical cancer, vaginal infections, and sexually transmitted infections
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Contraception, including prescriptions for contraceptives and long-acting reversible contraception placement
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Postpartum care
We offer midwifery services at The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, and at Mount Sinai Doctors– 108 Delancey Street.