Maternity Care

The Best Maternity Care Out There

Few events in life generate as much excitement for a family as the birth of a child.

Having your baby at Rome Health means you will have the reassurance of an experienced and caring staff with you every step of the way during labor and delivery.

In 2025, U.S. News & World Report names Rome Health as a High Performing hospital for maternity Care. Our C-section rate is among the lowest in the region, and our team is committed to giving healthy moms and babies the time and support required for a natural birth.

Our maternity team also received a Blue Distinction Center+ from Excellus which is awarded to facilities that meet objective, quality-of-care clinical measures for vaginal and cesarean-section deliveries as well as cost-efficiency requirements.

Our Providers Deliver the Best

Rome Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

C. Nicole Pineau, MD | Casey Kilborne, NP | Alexandra Jarrett, NP

1614 N. James Street, Rome, NY 13440

(315) 338-7284

Mohawk Valley Women's Health Associates

Lauren Giustra, MD | Ankur Desai, MD | Kathryn Chillufo, CNM, MS

107 E Chestnut St, Rome, NY 13440

(315) 334-9663

1 Paris Rd, New Hartford, NY 13440

(315) 797-8661

Rome Health Prenatal Care Center

C. Nicole Pineau, MD | Megan Dean, FNP

1819 Black River Blvd., Rome, NY 13440

(315) 338-7057

Personalized Care

Our cozy birthing suites have birthing beds with state-of-the-art medical equipment that is easily accessible but concealed from view. Our maternity team supports you throughout labor by encouraging movement, comfort, and positioning that works best for you.

Birthing balls and peanut balls are available to help you find comfortable positions and support labor progress. Whenever appropriate, you are encouraged to change positions, walk, and spend time out of bed during labor. Wireless fetal monitoring may also be available, allowing you greater freedom to move while your baby’s well-being is monitored.

Our nursing team will provide guidance, encouragement, and individualized support to help you feel comfortable and confident throughout your birthing experience. If you choose to receive it, pain control is available.

You have several options for pain control during labor including epidurals, nitrous oxide or other medications available through injection. With an epidural, the pain is virtually blocked during labor, but you still maintain muscle control for the baby's delivery. After your delivery, we encourage you and your newborn to stay together in the same room for a better bonding experience. Rooming in has multiple benefits for you and your newborn including facilitating breastfeeding and providing you with the opportunity to learn to care for your baby’s needs while staff is around to help.

The Maternity Unit is equipped with a state-of-the-art security system with surveillance cameras to keep you and your baby safe. For their own comfort during a mother's labor, fathers, partners and labor coaches may request a reclining lounge chair that opens into a bed. Fathers, partners and labor coaches are encouraged to be an active participant in the birthing experience.