 Welcome to the Maternity Center at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Whether you are currently expecting or planning on having a baby, the time leading up to your delivery is full of many important decisions. We provide comprehensive maternal fetal medicine and obstetric experts who provide you with compassionate and personal care and an advanced level of specialty care for high risk pregnancies. For babies requiring extra care at birth, Jersey Shore is home to one of the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Mammoth and Ocean Counties. Upon arrival, our expected mothers are greeted by our warm and welcoming team and are ushered to one of our private birthing suites. We also offer a midwifery program that offers an alternative childbirth experience in addition to more personalized delivery experience. After you deliver, your baby will be seen by a board-certified pediatrician. The Childbirth Center also boasts a team of magnet-recognized nurses and lactation consultants to help guide you every step of the way. You are offered an option called the Magic Hour that gives you, your partner, and baby private time where you can be alone together and embrace skin-to-skin contact to support bonding and help adjust baby to life outside the womb. Jersey Shore is a designated baby-friendly hospital recognized by UNICEF and the World Health Organization. In addition to providing a high level of medical care, Jersey Shore offers on-site concierge service which can assist with personal errands, information requests, spa services, and even room service from local restaurants. We also offer a 15-minute photography session courtesy of Bella Baby Photography to capture the most precious first moments with your new baby. We can accommodate special requests and religious accommodations, don't hesitate to ask. At Jersey Shore University Medical Center, you can expect the best experience and medical care in a nurturing environment for mom, baby, partner, and loved ones. This is an important moment in your life and we would be proud to be part of it. We hope you enjoyed the tour.