Maternity Care
A COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO LABOR AND DELIVERY
Women are compassionate and courageous. That's why, at St. Joseph’s Health, we provide birth options that suit your needs and delivery plan. Our Labor and Delivery Unit is partnered with our nationally recognized Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ranked in the top 10% of NICUs in the country, according to Press Ganey® in 2018), providing peace of mind that your infant's needs will be met.
We offer the only hospital-based birthing center in the region, which gives the entire family a more private atmosphere. Our dedication to dynamic birth plans results in better patient outcomes, and our dedication to breastfeeding education has earned us the only Baby Friendly® designation in Central New York.
We exceed best practices in promoting the health and well-being of mothers and infants by focusing on the physical, social and emotional aspects of the entire process — with a perfect balance of cutting-edge technology and compassionate approach.
A COMFORTING BIRTH EXPERIENCE
Caring, family centered environment
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Expert care from a nationally recognized team of physicians, neonatal nurse practitioners, obstetrical technicians and Certified Nurse Midwives
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Nationally recognized Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Choice of birth settings
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Private postpartum rooms
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Award winning breastfeeding program
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Childbirth and New-Family Classes
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Personalized postpartum education plans
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Spiritual Care Services
BETTER CARE, GREATER PEACE OF MIND
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is one of only six hospitals in the U.S. and the only hospital in NY State to receive the 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award by Press Ganey® for Neonatal Intensive Care Patient Experience. What does that mean for your care? On the rare occasions when things don't go as planned in your pregnancy, you can rest assured knowing that the best possible medical care is available for you and for your infant.
RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENT PREGNANCY CARE AND BIRTH CARE
We've placed the most advanced pregnancy and birthing technologies in the expert hands of our physicians and nurses. We further excel through our unmatched quality and compassionate care. Such recognition serves as further motivation to always strive for higher-quality maternity care.
Five Stars in Vaginal Delivery
Healthgrades has awarded us 5 stars for superior clinical outcomes in vaginal delivery.
Women's Choice Award® for Obstetrics
St. Joseph's Health Hospital is the only hospital in Central New York to be named one of America's Best Hospitals for Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Bariatrics and Heart Care.
Baby Friendly® designation
We are the only hospital in Central New York recognized for consistently practicing the gold standard guidelines for breastfeeding education and support established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
BlueCross BlueShield Blue Distinction® Center
Recognized for delivering quality specialty care safely and effectively.
Guardian of Excellence Award®
We have been recognized for consistently sustained performance in Neonatal Intensive Care Patient Experience by Press Ganey®.
Cribs for Kids’ National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification
St. Joseph’s Health is committed to modeling and teaching infant safe sleep according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) best practices as outlined in the resources below.