Maternity at Putnam Hospital: Why Choose Us?

Where you choose to give birth can shape your birth experience. At Putnam Hospital, the specialists in the maternity center offer individualized, family-centered care. You have access to a range of specialized birthing classes, holistic birth options and resources for your whole family. Highlights of the maternity services at Putnam Hospital include:

• Midwifery services:
  Certified nurse midwives support and care for women throughout labor and delivery. Many women who want a more natural birth experience choose to partner with the certified nurse midwives in our birth center.
• Individualized attention:
  Many of the nurses at our birthing center have been at Putnam Hospital for 20 years or more. They have rich experience in caring for maternity patients and newborn babies. A one-to-one nurse-to-patient ratio means you experience individualized care and build a relationship with your care team.
• Family-centered care:
  We have a private operating suite for cesarean births and provide space for your support person to stay overnight. Some of our specialized prenatal classes include education for siblings and grandparents.
• Specialized breastfeeding support:
  Through our partnership with the New York State Department of Health, we offer specialized breastfeeding classes and instructors.