Expert care for mothers and babies
At First Impressions Maternity Center at Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, our team is committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care for mothers and babies, with the highest level of clinical expertise and skill. Our prenatal care, women’s health and newborn specialists are ready to support you at every step of your pregnancy journey.
We’re here to deliver for you
- Our OBGYNs —If you’re pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you can feel confident knowing our board-certified OBGYNs work closely with an experienced team to deliver excellent care.
- Health pregnancy resources — From navigating your pregnancy to safely managing your birth experience and caring for new mothers and babies, our First Impressions team offers all the resources you need.
- Labor and delivery support — Your hospital stay begins in labor and delivery, where you’ll prepare for birth and deliver your baby in a private, comfortable birthing suite. Skilled physicians and Magnet®-recognized nurses will support you through labor, delivery and recovery.
- Special care nursery — Some babies require extra care and support, which is why our team of highly skilled neonatologists and nurses are available to care for your little one in our Level II NICU.
Take a tour
View our video tour of the maternity center.
Visitor information
To further aid in the healing process for our patients, our medical centers offer patient-centered visitation - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hours may vary for certain locations or departments, so please call ahead for clarity and review our guidelines.
Gifts
Specialty Script Pharmacy located in the main lobby offers a beautiful selection of flowers, balloons, keepsakes and more.
Awards and designations
First Impressions Maternity Center is proud to be designated Baby Friendly, a testament to our support of breastfeeding parents.
Pregnancy articles
Women's HealthAre cramps normal in early pregnancy?Learn more about first trimester cramps, what they feel like and when to seek care if you’re concerned with advice from an expert at Atlantic Health.
Newborn CareHow to choose your baby’s pediatricianChoosing a pediatrician is a big decision: Atlantic Health can help you find the right doctor for your newborn child.
Mental WellnessPostpartum depression: 4 ways to protect your mental health after pregnancyIf you or a loved one is struggling with postpartum depression, you’re not alone. An Atlantic Health specialist explains how to gain control of this common perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
Pregnancy8 myths about breastfeeding If you’re deciding how to best feed your baby, you may find the advice confusing and conflicting. An Atlantic Health expert helps set the record straight.
Pregnancy First-time mom survives life-threatening health complicationsFor Rachelle, pregnancy brought on serious health challenges. But under the watchful eyes of maternal health experts at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers, Rachelle became a mom.
PregnancyHow patients and providers can support black maternal health Find ways to support Black maternal health from a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Atlantic Health System who treats pregnancy complications.
Women's HealthIs it the baby blues or something more serious?Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are common, emerging during and/or in the first year after pregnancy. Learn the signs and how to get help.
Patient StoriesHeart experts help nurse beat preeclampsiaWhen preeclampsia struck nurse Jennifer Tavares, heart experts at Atlantic Health System helped her manage the condition and safely deliver her baby.
Women's Health8 Truths About Midwives and Pregnancy If you’re expecting a baby and have thought about working with a midwife, here are some common misperceptions that just might surprise you. Certified nurse midwives can give you an intimate experience throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and even postpartum care.
Healthy LivingHigh blood pressure during pregnancy: what you need to knowFor some moms-to-be, a serious type of high blood pressure called preeclampsia can develop, which, if not properly managed, can become life-threatening for both mother and baby.
Women's HealthFibroids and fertilityAn Atlantic Health System physician explains the fibroid symptoms and the connection between fibroids and fertility.
Women's HealthOvercoming Disparities in Black Maternal HealthBlack women are more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women. Learn how education and access to care can make a difference.