For expectant mothers in New Jersey seeking a more natural and personalized birthing experience, St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ offers an exceptional option: The Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center. Designed for women with low-risk pregnancies, this unique birth center provides a comfortable, home-like setting while being integrated within the renowned St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ system.
The Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center at St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ distinguishes itself with a private street entrance and thoughtfully designed birthing suites. These suites are intentionally created to feel less like a hospital room and more like a tranquil bedroom. Each suite features a queen-size bed to promote relaxation and bonding, a spacious Jacuzzi tub for water birth or labor comfort, and a private shower. The décor is carefully selected to foster a calming and supportive atmosphere, allowing mothers to feel at ease during their labor and delivery.
Personalized Midwifery Services at St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ
At St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ, certified nurse midwives are at the heart of the birthing experience at The Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center. These skilled professionals offer comprehensive women’s health services throughout all stages of life, with a special focus on pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. Beyond pregnancy and birth, their services include annual wellness exams and menopausal care, ensuring women’s health needs are met across their lifespan.
The midwifery services at St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ are characterized by a personalized and natural approach. Midwives empower women to have active roles in their birth experience. They provide guidance and support for natural labor techniques, including the use of birthing tools like birthing balls, and water immersion for pain relief. While respecting the natural process of birth, these certified nurse midwives also provide essential medical care and monitoring, ensuring the safety of both mother and baby. They act as coaches and advocates, offering continuous emotional and informational support throughout pregnancy and delivery, aligning with each woman’s individual birth preferences.
St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ is committed to enhancing the quality of patient care through innovative programs like TeamBirth. This structured communication method ensures seamless collaboration between the laboring mother and her entire birth team. TeamBirth facilitates open discussions about the mother’s birth plan, preferences, and any concerns, ensuring that the birthing process at St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ is truly patient-centered and respectful of her wishes.
Midwives from St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ see patients at two convenient locations. You can find them at The Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center within St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, and at Saint Peter’s Specialty Physicians in Lakewood. Notably, patients seen at the Lakewood location have the option to deliver at St. Peter’s University Hospital or specifically at the Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center in New Brunswick, providing flexibility and choice. When scheduling your initial appointment in Lakewood, simply express your preference to be seen by a certified nurse-midwife.
Choosing St. Peter’s University Hospital NJ and The Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center means opting for a birth experience that blends the comfort of a home-like environment with the expertise and security of a leading hospital system. It’s about personalized care, natural birthing options, and a supportive team dedicated to making your birth journey a positive and empowering one.
