Skip to Content

View Additional Section Content

COVID-19 VISITATION GUIDELINES - These guidelines will remain in effect for the duration of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Our Maternity Services Really Deliver

Abington Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit

Explore our maternity facilities including our private birthing suites.

Take a virtual tour.

When you’re expecting, you’ll want to be sure you have access to experienced, respected maternity care. At Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, there’s a reason we deliver nearly 4,500 babies a year and are third in the state of Pennsylvania for number of births. Our expertise — and the skill of our obstetricians and maternal–fetal specialists — is the choice of most women. Every birth is a one-of–a–kind event. Our doctors, nurses and staff are sensitive to your needs and those of your newborn and your family. Access the care, safety and amenities you want for you and your baby by becoming a patient of one of our obstetricians today.

We also offer educational programs to help families prepare for pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting and more. On your journey to parenthood, we are here for you every step of the way.

Maternity Services

Educational Classes

  • Expectant Parent Orientation and Tour
  • Childbirth Preparation Class
  • Breastfeeding Class

See all Pregnancy and Childbirth classes

Our team of experts include:

  • Board-certified obstetricians
  • Certified registered nurse practitioners
  • Highly-skilled registered nurses
  • Perinatologists (specializing in high risk pregnancies)
  • Reproductive endocrinologists (specializing in infertility)
  • Genetic counselors
  • Lactation consultants and more

Our dedicated and compassionate staff work together to ensure a safe, healthy pregnancy and delivery. After delivery, our board-certified pediatricians and family practitioners are here to care for your child and ensure healthy growth. We also partner with the nationally ranked Nemours Children’s Health System to provide pediatric services for our inpatient unit, Emergency Trauma Center and for specialty care. Learn more about our pediatric specialties.

Recognized as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek

Abington Hospital was named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of “Best Maternity Care Hospitals.” The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families. Abington is one of fewer than 250 hospitals to receive the prestigious honor. Read more about Abington and why it is a Best Maternity Care Hospital.

Blue Distinction Center+ for MaternityAbington Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity® by Independence Blue Cross.