RI Hospitals
Knowing a facility's and a care provider's rates of medical intervention such as Cesarean section and instrumental delivery, as well as understanding any policies that could potentially limit you from laboring according to your own individual needs, are important factors to consider when deciding on a care provider and a facility.
Your baby's birth is an investment and deserves careful consideration. Do all you can to ensure the best outcomes for both of you by asking the right questions and exploring all your available options. You can determine for yourself whether your physician or midwife utilizes evidence-based maternity care practices simply by asking questions. See our Resources page for additional resources and tips for gentle birth support. For information on local birthing facilities, RIBN has the answers you are looking for!
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Landmark Medical Center
Precious Beginnings @ Landmark
1 birth ball, 1 peanut, squat bars
$20 Childbirth Education classes for patients
Memorial Hospital
Birthing Center @ Memorial
3 Birth Balls, 3 sized peanuts, large showers, squat bars
Mother-Friendly Designation
VBAC and High-Risk Delivery Supportive
Birthing tubs permitted for waterbirth
Birthing Center @ Newport
Baby-Friendly Certified
1 birth ball, 10 jacuzzi tubs, 1 birth stool, squat bars
Waterbirth Supported
South County Hospital
Maternity Services & Birthing Center @
South County
Baby-Friendly Certified
Lactation Support Recognition of Excellence
3 sized birth balls, individual lg showers w/jets, squat bars
Women's Health Center/ Maternity Services @ Westerly
Baby-Friendly Certified
2 birth balls, individual lg showers, squat bars
Women and Infants
Alternative Birthing Center/ W&I (ABC)
located on far end of Labor and
Delivery Floor
1 birth ball, 1 peanut, 2 birth stools, Jacuzzi, squat bars
Labor and Delivery 2nd Floor
showers, jacuzzi, tools from ABC
