Maternity and childbirth services
Every baby is unique, and so is every delivery.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, our obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) believe that you know your body better than anyone and we respect your instincts. Our team is committed to helping you design a personalized birth plan that reflects your preferences and supports your health.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Our labor and delivery services
We are here to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy and plan the best possible experience for your delivery. We use advanced technology to help you and your baby feel safe, as well as integrative and holistic services to support your mind, body and spirit.
Features of our maternity care
We strive to balance your vision for childbirth with the best practices for a healthy and safe delivery. If a low-intervention or unmedicated birth is safe for you and your baby, we will work with you to align your wishes with your experience. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, our maternal-fetal medicine doctors provide attentive care throughout labor and delivery.
When it's time to give birth, you'll welcome your baby in a calm, soothing environment. We offer:
- Advanced medical technology — Our team is equipped with the latest obstetric technology and resources, including wireless fetal monitoring, on-site anesthesiologist and a dedicated operating room for unplanned or emergency cesarean sections. We also offer a variety of alternative pain management techniques.
- Family-centered setting — With snacks available in our family kitchen and overnight sleeping accommodations for your partner, your family will feel at home throughout your labor and delivery.
- Level II Neonatal Care Unit (NICU) — A Level II NICU — also known as a special care nursery — provides specialized care for babies born at or after 34 weeks, or those with moderate medical issues. If your baby requires more advanced care, we offer seamless access to higher-level NICUs.
- Private and peaceful experience — Our newly renovated birthing suites allow you to labor your way with support from your caregiver and support person. Enjoy tranquil accommodations featuring tubs for hydrotherapy, low lighting, aromatherapy, massage and private bathrooms.
Doula care
Our birth doulas provide compassionate, holistic support throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery and the postpartum period. We are here to help you feel confident and cared for with guidance, comfort techniques or emotional support. To learn more about our learn more about our doula services or to attend a doula tea, please call (603) 559-4172. We also welcome and support private doula care.
Postpartum care
After your baby is born, we provide the postpartum care and support you need for a healthy recovery and smooth transition into life with your newborn. Our postpartum care team is here for you during your hospital stay and in the weeks after you return home. Couplet care, or rooming in, is offered to you and your partner or support person, so you can get to know your baby in a private setting. We also offer screening for postpartum depression and counseling resources to support your emotional well-being.
Newborn photography
Multidisciplinary care team
Our skilled and compassionate caregivers include OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, specialized and certified nurses and doulas. Your team will work together to help your delivery progress.
Perinatal nurse navigators
At our hospital, you have the support of a perinatal nurse navigator. Our expertise in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period will help your perinatal journey be personalized, well-informed and as stress free as possible.
Our perinatal nurse looks forward to working with you and empowering your family to feel confident in your journey to becoming new parents. We offer private tours for your convenience. Start your journey by calling (603) 559-4163.
Birthing classes and maternity tour
As part of our comprehensive maternity services, we offer prenatal care and maternity classes to help you prepare for labor, delivery, breastfeeding and more. We offer:
- Baby basics
- Breastfeeding basics
- Childbirth education
- Mindful birth and comfort measures
Our Level II NICU
Our special care nursery is equipped to support babies born prematurely, as early as 34 weeks. We also treat babies with related medical conditions, such as low birth weight and feeding difficulties.
While our hope your newborn won’t need these additional services, we also hope that knowing we are able to provide will bring you a sense of peace. If your baby needs a higher level of care, we work with advanced tertiary care NICUs to see that your baby receives the support they need.