Pregnancy Care

Pregnancy and childbirth is a special time in your life. We are here for you with prenatal care for a healthy pregnancy and a warm and welcoming space for your baby’s birth.

Care for Babies and Mothers

From prenatal care to a family-friendly hospital experience, Trinity Health Of New England has everything you need as you welcome your baby to the world.

Prenatal Care: Start prenatal care as soon as you know you are pregnant. Regular visits allow your health care provider to check for any issues and make sure you are healthy. We can often treat or even prevent many of the issues that come up during pregnancy.
Birth plans: We encourage you to create a birth plan and share it with your health care provider. We will honor your requests whenever possible. Sometimes, plans can change quickly during labor and delivery. We prioritize your and your baby’s health and safety, and we take the necessary steps to give everyone the best outcome possible.

Labor and Delivery

Birth is one of the most joyous and exciting times that a family will share. We do all that we can to ensure your birth experience reflects your desires.

We know every mother has unique needs and a different support system. We encourage you to let our team know what you need.

Your labor and delivery team: You and your baby are in good hands at Trinity Health Of New England. Our staff includes:
- Board-certified obstetricians
- Certified nurse midwives
- Obstetrical nurses
- Lactation consultants
- In-house anesthesiologists and neonatologists/pediatricians available 24/7***
Your Birth Experience: When it’s time to have your baby, our family-friendly labor and delivery units offer a homelike atmosphere dedicated to your comfort and well-being. At our birthing center, which is one of our birthing units, you have the option of a midwife-assisted birth with minimal medical intervention and technology.

After Your Baby Is Born

We help you and your baby adjust to your new way of life while you stay in one of our hospitals or our birthing center.

Skin-to-skin contact: We help you and your baby bond right after birth with skin-to-skin contact, placing the baby on your chest. Our lactation consultants encourage and support you as you and your baby try breastfeeding after delivery.
Family-friendly environment: We want your whole family to feel welcome and to join in caring for your new addition. We incorporate families into the birth experience and teach family members — not just mothers — how to care for baby. A welcoming visitor policy helps loved ones share this special time together. Your baby stays with you in your room whenever possible. Rooming-in:
- Leads to better success with breastfeeding
- Helps mothers understand their babies needs more quickly
- Results in better quality sleep for mothers and babies
Postpartum pain relief: Our postpartum massage therapist* can help you feel more relaxed and decrease your pain. We also promote opioid-free pain relief after childbirth with the use of local anesthetics and medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

High-Risk Pregnancies

We believe pregnancy is a normal condition, not an illness. But no matter how healthy you are, the unexpected can happen. We are here for you with expert care and advanced diagnostics and facilities if you or your baby needs it.

Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists (MFM) care for women with high-risk pregnancies, including***:

Chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure
Gestational diabetes
History of preterm birth or miscarriage
Multiples (twins, triplets or more)
Advanced maternal age

Care for premature and sick babies

Our specialized care for premature and sick newborns includes a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). We care for babies born before 32 weeks and any babies who need special care. Our NICU provides***:

On-site neonatologists and neonatal nurses available 24/7
Respiratory support for babies whose lungs haven’t fully developed
Advanced imaging, including MRI and echocardiography
Pediatric specialty care

Childbirth and New Parent Classes

There’s a lot to learn — even if you’ve done this before. We offer childbirth education classes, support groups for new mothers and more.

Find out about our prenatal classes

Breastfeeding Support

The right support can help new mothers breastfeed successfully. Even before your baby is born, you can receive a breastfeeding consultation. Support continues while you’re in the hospital and after you go home. Learn more about our breastfeeding support services.

Learn about our breastfeeding support services

Focused on Safety

A comprehensive safety program helps Trinity Health Of New England improve health care services and prevent problems before they occur, resulting in healthier mothers and babies.

We focus on seamless communication and following evidence-based care. We also continuously improve our approaches to care and emphasize the importance of following standard procedures to ensure safety.