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Expert Care Team + Modern Comfort =

The perfect birthing plan.

Welcome to the new Brown University Labor and Delivery Center at Women & Infants Hospital

For generations, Women & Infants Hospital has been the trusted choice for welcoming new life into the world – delivering more than 80% of Rhode Island’s babies. Now, thanks to a generous gift from Brown University, our new labor and delivery center combines our world-class care with a state-of-the-art facility designed for modern, patient-centered birthing experiences. Thoughtfully designed with the needs of birthing patients, families, and care teams in mind, this new state-of-the-art facility is warm, welcoming, and built for personalization.
 

The Brown University Labor and Delivery Center at Women & Infants Hospital is more than a new space – it’s a commitment to providing the best possible birthing experience for families across Rhode Island and beyond.

Your Story Starts Here

Our labor and delivery center has a new look, but the exceptional care remains the same. Women & Infants Hospital has long led in maternal and newborn health—now, our updated space reflects that proud legacy and the future we're creating together.

Women & Infants Hospital delivers over 80% of Rhode Island’s babies.
Women & Infants provides 100% of NICU care for Rhode Island.
The new Brown University Labor and Delivery Center features labor rooms that are nearly 100% larger than previous ones.

A Space Designed with You in Mind

From cutting-edge technology to personalized amenities, we’re redefining labor and delivery care.

This 18,000-square-foot facility was designed with collaboration between our dedicated medical teams and patients, ensuring a space that is both functional and welcoming. Each of our 20 birthing suites has been expanded to 400 square feet, providing ample space for laboring individuals, support partners, doulas, and medical staff. With features like private bathrooms, birthing slings, digital artwork, and a peaceful walking path, we are making every birth experience as comfortable and personalized as possible.

Take a Step Into Our New Experience

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Bringing Your Birth Plan to Life

We’ve created an environment that prioritizes, comfort, and personal choice. From larger labor rooms to peaceful walking paths, every detail designed to make your experience as individual as you are.

  • Birthing Tubs - Support comfort, mobility, and natural pain management.
  • Expanded Space - For the birthing person, support person, doula, and care team.
  • Birthing Slings - Aid in movement and positioning during labor.
  • Private Bathroom and Shower - Enhance privacy, dignity, and convenience.
  • Walking Path - Encouraging movement, reflection, and relaxation during labor.
  • Electronic Artwork - To help synchronize breathing and promote relaxation.

 

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  • Light and Bright Design - Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Bedside Tablet – Provides interpreter services, calming content, and room controls
  • USB Charging at Bedside - Ensures patients stay connected and powered.

All the Expertise, All in One Place

National Recognition

  • Designated Baby-Friendly® USA hospital
  • Ranked as one of America's Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek
  • One of Money’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025
 

Leading Medical Specialty

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology ranked 11th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Medical Schools specialty rankings.

Neonatal Expertise

Women & Infants hosts one of the nation’s largest single-family room NICUs, providing advanced care for premature or sick babies. Our dedicated team is here 24/7, supporting each baby's unique journey alongside families.

 

Having a Baby?

Whether you're welcoming your first baby or expanding your family, you're in the best hands. At Women & Infants Hospital, your birth plan, your choices, and your comfort come first. It’s why families from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and beyond continue to choose us.

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