Maternity - Labor and Delivery at Palisades Medical Center
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Maternity Care in Hackensack, New Jersey
The Maternity Center at Palisades Medical Center is committed to providing the highest-quality care for both mother and baby. Palisades Medical Center has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by the U.S. News & World Report. We specialize in both routine and high-risk pregnancies, ensuring that every mother and baby receives the expert care they need.
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Our Hospital Experience
We are dedicated to providing personalized care that is tailored to the unique needs of each mother and family. Our comprehensive services and amenities include:
- Modern Emergency Care: For unscheduled patient visits requiring triage, our emergency department has 8 private rooms and 15 flexible treatment spaces.
- Private recovery rooms: Recovery rooms offer your own bathroom and shower.
- Expert lactation consultants: Receive support and guidance on your breastfeeding journey.
- New parent educational resources: Prepare for your new arrival with classes on topics like parenting, breastfeeding techniques, and "tummy time".
- Support for high-risk pregnancies: Our team of maternal-fetal medicine specialists provides expert care for complex pregnancies.
- Family-centered environment: We welcome over 1,400 new babies each year. Our goal is to create a warm and supportive atmosphere for every family.
Your Birthing Experience
- Birthing Suites: Maternity rooms are available in both private and shared options. Each space includes comfortable accommodations for your support person to remain by your side.
- Cultural Sensitivities: 24/7 Translation services are available throughout the entire delivery process, including Spanish-speaking team members to support your delivery directly.
- Our Available Nursery: For moments when you need to rest and recover, our 24/7 newborn nursery is available.
- Wireless Monitoring: Our advanced wireless fetal monitoring allows you to move freely without being tethered to cords, while we continuously and safely monitor your baby.
- Aromatherapy & Birth Support Tools: We offer aromatherapy options to help promote relaxation, reduce anxiety and foster a sense of calm throughout your labor. Birthing balls and bars are also available to ease discomfort and provide extra support.
- Comfort and Pain Management: We offer a comprehensive range of pain management options, from epidurals provided by our 24/7 anesthesia team to non-medical alternatives. We partner with you to create a pain management plan that fits your personal preferences.
Your Care Team
- Board-Certified OB/GYNs: Your personal physician who leads your care and delivery.
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists: On-site experts who provide advanced care for high-risk pregnancies.
- Magnet®-Recognized Nurses: Our award-winning nurses offer continuous, compassionate support through labor, delivery, and recovery.
- Board-Certified Anesthesiologists: A 24/7 team dedicated to your comfort and pain management needs.
- Certified Lactation Consultants: Provide expert breastfeeding support and education.
- Expert Pediatricians: Examine your newborn after birth and provide expert pediatric care.
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