Pregnancy & Birth

World-Class Pregnancy Care

Ranked as a top 5 hospital in the nation for Obstetrics and Gynecology in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides the world-class, personalized pregnancy care you deserve. Also recognized for high performance in maternity care, our team of specialists is here to support you through every stage of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond.

At BIDMC, our obstetricians (pregnancy doctors) work with you and your partner to address a broad range of maternity care needs, from preconception to post-delivery. We care for routine and high-risk pregnancies.

Our providers offer you patient-focused care ranging from natural childbirth with minimal medical intervention to the management of high-risk pregnancies. High-risk pregnancies include pregnant patients living with diabetes, hypertension, or multiple-birth pregnancies.

Inpatient and Outpatient Care

Our team cares for you and your baby in inpatient (hospital) and outpatient (clinic) settings. We have an on-site blood bank and dedicated antepartum unit for those who need care in the hospital during pregnancy. We provide care for complex placental conditions and have full surgical capabilities.

We also offer specialized counseling, education and emotional support specific to pregnancy and parenting through our OB/GYN social work team.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine for High-Risk Pregnancies

If you, or your baby, have or develop a health condition, our maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) team is here to provide specialized care. We offer several specialty MFM programs:

Expert Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

We provide ongoing care for you and your baby in the hospital after birth. If your baby needs special care after birth, rest assured that we have a world-class neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) right here. Our neonatologists are standing by to help your baby have the safest, healthiest start possible.