Maternity care in Manchester, New Hampshire
Your journey to parenthood starts here.
At Catholic Medical Center, we offer high-quality, holistic support to help you bring your baby into the world. Experience matters — and our labor and delivery team is here to support you every step of the way.
Our maternity services
Our obstetricians, certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and nurses are dedicated to providing expert, individualized care throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery. We encourage you to ask questions, seek support and share your needs — before, during and after your birth experience.
Our birthing center
The Mom's Place is a family-centered birth center where you and your baby receive personalized care. Your baby stays with you from the moment they're born, encouraging immediate skin-to-skin bonding and rooming-in with you and your support person. Our birthing suites are thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind, offering a private, welcoming space.
Midwifery care
We partner with New England Midwifery to provide prenatal, labor, delivery and postpartum support. Guided by our values of shared decision-making, compassion and accountability, our CNMs are committed to delivering exceptional care with quality outcomes for you and your newborn.
Maternity services
Our CNMs deliver personalized maternity care – including prenatal care, labor, birth and postpartum recovery.
We work closely with a collaborative team of attending physicians, neonatal specialists and anesthesia professionals to provide seamless, individualized care.
Our services include:
- Advanced fetal heart monitoring
- Antepartum care
- Birth planning
- Breastfeeding support
- Family planning
- Intrapartum care
- Labor and delivery support
- Newborn wellness education
- Postpartum care
- Preconception and prenatal care
- Pregnancy
- Treatment of substance use disorders during pregnancy
- Ultrasounds
To schedule an appointment with our midwives, call (603) 663-6661.
Neonatal care unit (NICU) and Family Suites
Our NICU and Family Suites provide expert care for newborns as early as 30 weeks in a warm, family-centered environment. Designed to meet the unique needs of premature infants, the NICU follows a family integrated care model, allowing you to room with your baby 24/7 and take an active role in care from day one. This approach fosters bonding and attachment, beginning immediately after birth and continuing through your NICU stay and transition home.
Lactation support and infant feeding services
Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle-feed, our team supports you every step of the way. Our lactation support team offers helpful advice and guidance so you feel confident feeding your baby — whatever path you take.
Our services include:
- Breast pump rentals and a support group for new moms
- Follow-up calls and a dedicated lactation support line
- In-hospital education, assistance and breastfeeding assessments
- Lactation consultants, counselors and RNs trained in lactation
- Outpatient visits for weight checks and feeding concerns
- Prenatal breastfeeding classes and one-on-one counseling
Our team of international board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) are here to support your feeding journey. We offer in-person appointments and have a warm line for ongoing support or questions by calling (603) 663-6686.
Bottle-feeding support
If you are unable to breastfeed or choose not to, we provide formula for your baby during your stay with us. Our team offers support, assistance and education about formula feeding and how to prepare to ensure you and your baby have a healthy start.
Mothers support group
We bring you and your baby together with other moms for compassionate support. Our free groups are led by registered nurses and lactation consults. We meet every Wednesday at 10:30am. Call (603) 663-6686 to register.
Visit our maternity unit
Whether you'd like to tour our facilities or speak with someone about your care options, we look forward to connecting with you. Please complete the form below, including the best time for a call back, and we will reach out to you.
If you'd prefer to call and leave a voicemail for a call back, please call (603) 663-5285.