Maternity care in Manchester, New Hampshire
Giving birth is a special experience, and we are dedicated to making it a joyous and safe occasion for you and your baby.
At Catholic Medical Center, our obstetricians, nurse-midwives and nurses are dedicated to offering expert and personalized prenatal, labor and delivery care to you and your baby. We encourage you to ask questions, seek support and share your needs before, during and after your birth experience.
Supportive labor and delivery services
Your journey to parenthood begins even before you become pregnant. We offer a range of prenatal services for parents-to-be, including personalized tours of our birthing suites.
The Mom's Place tour
An important part of prenatal care is familiarizing yourself with where you'll give birth. We want you to know what to expect during your stay at The Mom’s Place, so we set aside time to meet with parents-to-be in small groups. We call these welcome visits.
Welcome visits are convenient and free, typically lasting around 90 minutes. We recommend taking the Mom's Place tour when you're 16 to 24 weeks into your pregnancy. To respect all families in attendance, welcome visits are not appropriate for children under 15 years of age.
To find out more about The Mom's Place tour, call us at (603) 663-6667.
St. Mary’s Bank Pregnancy Care Center
Our prenatal center provides supportive prenatal care to all expecting parents and their families, regardless of their ability to pay. We also connect families to community partners for additional support, like social services. Taking part in group prenatal care is part of our commitment to supporting a holistic, family-centered model.
St. Mary’s Bank Pregnancy Care Center office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Telehealth or virtual visits with a midwife or registered nurse are available. For more information, please call: (603) 663-6661.
Labor and delivery
The Mom’s Place is a family-centered birth center where you and your baby receive compassionate care. Our family-centered philosophy means your baby is with you promptly after birth. You can expect skin-to-skin bonding while your baby rooms with you and your support person. The Mom’s Place birthing suites ensure you and your family feel secure in a private and comfortable space before, during and after your baby arrives.
Our state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is designed to meet the distinct needs of newborns born as early as 30 weeks. Families become the primary caregivers of their infants as they collaborate and work alongside our healthcare team. Partnering with a team of Dartmouth Health Children’s neonatologists and advanced practice providers, our high-quality medical expertise allows us to monitor, treat and care for newborns requiring intensive care.
Lactation support
Breastfeeding is an important health decision for mothers and babies. Our lactation support team is available to assist you as you make your decision to breastfeed. A lactation consultant can offer assistance, support and education during your stay with us. You may also seek guidance from our lactation office when you’re home with your baby. Our goal is for all parents to feel supported in feeding their babies, no matter what path you take.
Our lactation support program includes:
- Breastfeeding assessment, assistance, and education during your stay
- Breast pump rentals
- Follow-up phone calls and dedicated lactation line for questions
- Lactation consultants and counselors
- Mom's group for new moms
- Outpatient visits for weight checks and support for breastfeeding difficulties
- Prenatal breastfeeding classes and counseling
- RNs who are trained in lactation
Breastfeeding can be difficult at times, especially in the beginning. But you’re not alone. Our lactation consultants can help make breastfeeding work for you and your baby.
Lactation support is available over the phone or in person by scheduling an appointment. You can call our lactation line at (603) 663-6686. For more information about our lactation program, call (603) 626-2626.
Bottle-feeding support
If you are unable to breastfeed, we provide formula for your baby during your stay with us. Our team offers support, assistance and education about formula feeding and how to prepare to ensure you and your baby have a healthy start.
