Maternity

Welcoming a new life is no small thing. Our maternity centers offer compassionate, family-centered care tailored to your birth plan — from natural deliveries to gentle C-sections and high-risk pregnancy support.

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Exceptional maternity care, every step of the way

Personalized birth experiences

We’re committed to making your childbirth experience safe, empowering, and deeply personal. Our hospitals offer a warm, family-oriented environment where your preferences are respected and your comfort is prioritized. Whether you choose birthing balls, peanut balls, squatting bars, birthing stools, aromatherapy, music, or epidurals, our team supports a wide range of medically responsible birthing options. We also partner with certified midwives to provide holistic, collaborative care tailored to your birth plan.


Around-the-clock expertise

Our board-certified obstetricians are available 24/7, backed by care teams trained in the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers are certified by The Joint Commission for excellence in advanced perinatal care—recognizing our commitment to meeting the needs of babies before and after birth. With a focus on mother and baby safety, we ensure that every delivery is supported by expert clinical care and compassionate guidance.


Supporting bonding from day one

We believe that the journey to parenthood should be nurturing and connected. That’s why our hospitals have earned Baby-Friendly status from Baby Friendly USA, honoring our dedication to breastfeeding support and parent–baby bonding. From your first prenatal visit to postpartum care, we provide a supportive environment that helps you and your baby thrive—physically, emotionally, and together.


High-risk pregnancy support

If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, our specialists will provide advanced evaluation and care before and during labor. We use the most sophisticated monitoring technology to ensure the best outcomes for you and your baby.

Expert care for your newborn’s first moments

From delivery through early infancy, our team provides safe, nurturing, and specialized care for your baby.

A new Mother sits in  rocking chair shortly after delivery, as she holds her baby tenderly.  She is wearing a hospital gown and the baby is swaddled tightly.

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Breastfeeding support

We offer compassionate, hands-on guidance in the hospital and beyond.

A new Mother sits in rocking chair shortly after delivery, as she holds her baby tenderly. She is wearing a hospital gown and the baby is swaddled tightly.

Childbirth and pregnancy articles

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.

Awards and Designations

Recognized for excellence in maternity care and proud to be a Baby-Friendly designated hospital.

Baby Friendly designation
Certified for perinatal care by the Joint CommissionCertified for Perinatal Care by the Joint Commission
Morristown, Newton & Overlook medical centers