Five Reasons to Deliver Your Baby at Women and Infants Hospital

At Women & Infants Hospital, we’ve always delivered top-quality care. Now, we’ve taken that care to the next level with our brand-new, state-of-the-art Brown University Labor and Delivery Center. This newly opened space is modern, warm, and designed with you and your family in mind. 

Here are five reasons why more families - both in Rhode Island and across New England - are choosing to deliver here.

1. Personalized, High-Quality Care 

   Our renowned providers are not only experts in obstetrics - but they’re also compassionate partners in your birthing journey. We offer educational support and empower you with the information you need to make confident decisions. The new labor and delivery center features expanded, 400-square-foot private rooms designed to support personalized birthing experiences, including space for doulas, multiple support people, and your full care team.
   
   Rooms now include labor tubs, birthing slings, personalized lighting, and calming digital artwork to support breathing exercises and meditation. It’s all part of a holistic, patient-centered approach to care that respects your values, culture, and goals.

2. Support That Continues After Delivery 

   We know the journey doesn’t end once your baby is born. That’s why we offer ongoing support through programs like our Warm Line - a free resource staffed by professional nurses who can help with everything from breastfeeding to postpartum concerns.

   We also offer innovative follow-up services, like our Neonatal Follow-Up Program and the ROSE Program (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials), which focuses on mental wellness and preventing perinatal depression. Whether it’s your first baby or you’re growing your family, our team is here for you every step of the way.

3. A Space Built Around You 

   The new labor and delivery center was designed for today’s families. Every detail was created to enhance comfort, safety, and connection. From private bathrooms and showers to USB charging ports at the bedside, every room is equipped with the amenities that matter most.
   
   Natural light pours into the expanded rooms through large windows. In-room technology allows you to personalize your birthing experience with music, photos, and calming visuals. Outside, a walking path with resting benches offers a peaceful way to stay active during labor.

4. Trust and Communication with Your Care Team 

   We believe that your birth experience should be shaped by you. Our team works closely with you to create a Birth Partnership Agreement - a plan that honors your preferences, cultural needs, and personal values.
   
   This collaborative approach builds trust, promotes clear communication, and ensures your delivery is as safe and comfortable as possible. From the moment you arrive to the moment you meet your baby, we’re here to listen, support, and guide you.

5. Advanced Care for Every Need 

   With approximately 8,700 deliveries a year, Women & Infants Hospital is the largest obstetrical service in New England. Our expert staff - including board-certified obstetricians, midwives, and maternal-fetal medicine specialists - is ready to care for routine and high-risk pregnancies alike.
   
   For babies who need additional support, we operate one of the nation’s largest and most advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). Single-family NICU rooms allow parents to stay close to their babies, while our full-time staff - including social workers, therapists, and advocates - provide compassionate, round-the-clock care.

The Bottom Line

Find out why families from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and beyond are choosing Women & Infants Hospital. Learn more about our labor and delivery services here.