Maternity Care in Brooklyn

Expert maternity services in Brooklyn

Our world-class OB/GYNs in Brooklyn, including doctors from Weill Cornell Medicine, provide expert pregnancy care tailored to you and your baby. At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, you’ll have support from a highly skilled team of physicians, nurses, neonatologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and anesthesiologists who are equipped to handle even the most high-risk pregnancies. From prenatal care and screening to breastfeeding and postpartum support, we’re here to help throughout your entire pregnancy journey.

Personalized care for expectant mothers

When you choose to give birth at our NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, we’ll work closely with you to develop a delivery plan that matches your needs, preferences, and cultural values. Our OB/GYNs collaborate with midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, and other specialists to ensure the healthiest labor and delivery—building a community around you while respecting your choices. It's why thousands of Brooklyn families have chosen to deliver their babies with us.

Labor & delivery

Your comfort and safety — before, during, and after delivery — is our priority. NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital provides a range of services and amenities at our modern maternity center. We offer:

Spacious labor and delivery rooms with showers, wireless monitoring, and comfortable beds for partners
A Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
An onsite staff available 24/7 to respond to emergencies or treat complications
Midwife services from Park Slope Midwives
Education on breastfeeding and/or formula feeding
Well-baby care for your infant, including physical exams and screenings
24-hour anesthesiologist service for pain management during labor

High-risk pregnancy care

The maternal-fetal medicine specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist and our Center for Community Health (located right across from the hospital) have extensive experience in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies.

We provide screening, monitoring, and treatment for maternal, fetal, or placental conditions that may increase your risk of complications during pregnancy. Our services and specialties include:

Managing chronic conditions
Preterm labor
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
Placenta related issues
Genetic counseling and testing
Preeclampsia
Ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of the uterus)
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Ultrasound & fetal monitoring
Fetal anomalies
Gestational diabetes

Childbirth at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital: FAQs

What should I expect during my birth experience?

View our "Guide to Your Birth Experience" video, which will show you the step-by-step process from arrival to departure when giving birth at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist.

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What should I bring to the hospital?

DO bring:

Photo ID and health insurance card
Eyeglasses/contacts and care items
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm, deodorant, hairbrush, hair-tie
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist provides soap and shampoo, but you may prefer to bring your own
Birthing ball
Bathrobe, nightgown, slippers, socks, comfy change of clothes
Loose, comfortable clothes for postpartum that you don’t mind getting dirty
We provide hospital gowns, disposable underwear, and pads
Cord blood kit if using private donation (make sure to tell the nurse drawing your admission labs that you have this so they can draw the maternal blood portion of the kit)
Pillow, music, and/or tablet and headphones
Reading materials if you are being induced
Clothes for your baby to go home in
For your support person: camera, charger/batteries, toiletries, comfortable shoes, a change of clothes and pajamas if staying overnight, snacks, reading material, money for parking, food and vending machines

Note: While at the hospital, please place all of your bags in the closet provided to keep the floors clear of hazards.

DO NOT bring:

Jewelry/valuables
Breast pump
Hair dryer
Appliances
Candles
Diapers
Pads
Car seat — you do not need this until you are being discharged (and it is not a necessity for discharge i.e. if you do not have a car)

Note: No flowers or balloons are permitted on Labor & Delivery at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital; you may have them in your room on postpartum.

How long will I stay in the hospital after giving birth?

The average length of stay at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist for a patient with a vaginal delivery is approximately 2 nights, 3 days. The average length of stay for a patient with a cesarean delivery is approximately 3 nights, 4 days.

Does my baby need to leave the hospital in a car seat?

If you are going home in your own car, yes. If you do not have a car, your baby does not need to leave the hospital in a car seat. We recommend bringing a stroller before discharge.

Can my baby be with me in my room at all times?

At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist, we encourage “rooming-in” to keep your baby with you during your stay as a way for you to bond with your baby, learn your baby’s hunger cues, and feed on demand. Babies typically feed more than 8 times each 24-hour day for the first several weeks, and rooming in lets you respond easily and quickly when your baby shows hunger cues.

When are circumcisions done (if desired)?

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital offers circumcision after the baby is cleared by a pediatrician and prior to discharge.

How many people can I have with me in my labor room?

You may have one adult with you at your bedside (this includes spouses/significant others/doulas).

Designated “Baby-Friendly” in Brooklyn

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has been designated “Baby-Friendly” by Baby-Friendly USA—a joint initiative of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund—for its support of mothers who choose to breastfeed their babies.