Comprehensive Resources & Support for New Moms
Montefiore Einstein Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health is an internationally recognized leader, offering a full range of resources to support new mothers throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum journey. Our multidisciplinary team of world-renowned experts delivers individualized, research-based care that promotes physical recovery, emotional wellness and a smooth transition into parenthood. From breastfeeding support with certified lactation consultants and perinatal mental health services to parenting education, peer support groups and customized postpartum follow-up, our offerings are tailored to meet the evolving needs of each individual and family—during pregnancy and long after delivery.
We’re ranked in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology and among the highest performing hospitals in the nation for maternity care, according to U.S. News & World Report. We are also proud to have earned both the inaugural Birthing-Friendly Hospital designation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Baby-Friendly® designation from Baby-Friendly USA—demonstrating our commitment to high-quality maternity care and upholding the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
We provide full-service, integrated access to both traditional and holistic care, including clinical services, postpartum counseling, care navigation, wellness programs, social support and community-based resources. We also offer specialized programs focused on mental health, nutrition and family-centered education. This breadth of services enables us to deliver coordinated, high-quality care that supports both mother and baby—enhancing health, improving family well-being and optimizing outcomes.
We are committed to advancing maternal and infant health and ensuring every new mother has the tools, guidance and care needed to feel informed, supported and empowered—throughout pregnancy, postpartum recovery and beyond. Whether recovering from childbirth, learning to care for a newborn or navigating breastfeeding challenges, our team is here to provide expert, compassionate support at every step of the perinatal journey.
Resources & Services We Offer
We offer the full range of resources and services for new moms—including clinical care, education, emotional support and essential social resources—to support a smooth, healthy transition from pregnancy into parenthood. These include:
Specialized Resources for New Moms
At Montefiore Einstein Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health, we recognize that every mother’s needs are unique—shaped by individual health considerations, personal circumstances and the distinct experience of becoming a parent. In addition to routine postpartum care, we offer access to a range of specialized services designed to support physical recovery, emotional wellness and the evolving demands of early parenthood. The following are select featured resources available to new mothers.
Programa Bronx Healthy Start
El Programa Bronx Healthy Start es una iniciativa comunitaria financiada con fondos federales, dedicada a mejorar la salud materno-infantil en el Bronx. El programa está dirigido en colaboración con el Montefiore Health System, la Albert Einstein College of Medicine, organizaciones comunitarias y profesionales de la salud, y cuenta con el apoyo del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE. UU. y la Oficina de Salud Materno-Infantil de la Administración de Recursos y Servicios de Salud. Este programa gratuito y voluntario de visitas domiciliarias ofrece a las futuras madres y a sus familias acceso a atención médica y servicios sociales confidenciales, integrales y de alta calidad, tanto antes como después del parto.
El Programa Bronx Healthy Start ayuda a las embarazadas a acceder a la atención médica y el apoyo que necesitan durante el embarazo, y les ofrece orientación y recursos para afrontar y manejar los numerosos cambios que pueden surgir tras el nacimiento del bebé. El programa busca reducir las tasas de parto prematuro, bajo peso al nacer, complicaciones maternas y mortalidad materna e infantil.
Participants benefit from a broad array of services, including health insurance enrollment, prenatal and primary care coordination, birth control and family planning services, nutrition assistance (WIC and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP), case management, health education, child development screenings, smoking cessation support, risk assessment screenings and breastfeeding education and support. Additional offerings include group prenatal care, childbirth education and newborn care classes, doula support, Centering Pregnancy group visits, stress management workshops and fatherhood programs. Whether supporting a first-time parent or an expanding family, the Bronx Healthy Start Program ensures that families have access to the tools, services and support they need to thrive.
Apoyo a la lactancia materna
At Montefiore Einstein Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health, we prioritize breastfeeding support, empowering individuals with the tools, knowledge and guidance they need every step of the way. Breastfeeding can take time, practice and patience. Preparing in advance can make a meaningful difference. Learning about proper latch techniques, establishing a strong milk supply and understanding when and how often to nurse can help individuals feel more confident and increase their chances of breastfeeding success. Nursing early and often is the best way to ensure each baby gets the full health benefits of breastfeeding and breast milk. Montefiore Einstein is proud to have earned the Baby-Friendly® designation from Baby-Friendly USA, reflecting our commitment to upholding the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. After delivery, our experienced lactation specialists and nurses provide hands-on, in-hospital support to help you lay the foundation for successful breastfeeding.
Community Health Worker Institute at Montefiore Einstein
Through the Community Health Worker Institute (CHWI) at Montefiore Einstein, we continue to optimize the integration of community health workers into our clinical care teams to strengthen resources, enhance care coordination and access, and improve health outcomes. The CHWI is embedded within Montefiore Einstein’s clinical service lines, where it serves as a resource for multiple departments. By bridging clinical care and community-based support, CHWI helps address social determinants of health and ensures more inclusive, person-centered care.
Doula Program
We are a doula-friendly hospital, offering doula services to support individuals through labor, delivery and postpartum care—helping to ensure the best possible birth outcomes and patient experience. Doulas can provide emotional, physical and educational support, working alongside our multidisciplinary team to accommodate each patient’s unique preferences and needs. During the postpartum period, doulas can assist with newborn care, breastfeeding and emotional recovery, helping new parents feel more confident, supported and empowered during the early weeks at home.
HealthySteps Program
Our HealthySteps Program, part of the Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) at Montefiore Einstein, is a nationally recognized program designed to ensure that parents and babies get started on the right track and receive support tailored to their individual needs. From birth through age 3, children are seen not only by their pediatrician but also by a HealthySteps specialist, a specially-trained expert in early childhood development and behavior with experience working with infants, toddlers, parents and healthcare professionals.
HealthySteps supports families by monitoring children’s developmental and behavioral needs through integrated services that extend beyond the examination room. During many well-baby checkups, a HealthySteps specialist may be present. Parents have access to a dedicated hotline for questions related to infant and toddler care, as well as educational materials covering a wide range of parenting topics, including toilet training, discipline, sleep routines and managing crying. The Program also offers optional home visits, parent discussion groups and referrals. When additional support is needed, families are connected to children’s specialists in areas such as hearing and speech pathology, and parents may receive on-site treatment for mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety. At HealthySteps, parents of infants and toddlers are not alone—we take extra care to ensure that every baby’s first steps are healthy ones.
Maternal-Child Home Health Program
Our Maternal-Child Home Health Program assists expectant and new mothers, providing a broad range of health services for new mothers and their children. The program is designed to promote wellness, address complex medical needs and support families throughout the perinatal and early childhood period.
Services include prenatal care, with counseling and educational sessions tailored to women with high-risk pregnancies, as well as postnatal care for new mothers and their newborns. We provide ongoing care for children with special needs and chronic illnesses, routine physical exams, weight assessments and condition-specific education. Families receive education sessions on topics such as nutrition, gastrointestinal (GI) feeding and environmental factors that may affect the individual’s health condition. In addition, the program offers access to social work services to help address emotional, social and practical needs.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
Our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program supports the health of low-income women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing free nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to healthcare and social services.
Midwifery
Midwifery at Montefiore Einstein Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health offers comprehensive well-woman care, prenatal services, birth support and postpartum care at multiple locations across the Montefiore Einstein system. Our certified midwives provide evidence-based care that honors the physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs of each person, with a focus on education, empowerment and shared decision-making across every stage of reproductive life.
Our team of midwives cares for individuals with normal pregnancies, supports childbirth and postpartum recovery and manages noncomplex gynecologic concerns. Postpartum care may include physical recovery assessments, breastfeeding education and support, emotional wellness screening and guidance on newborn care and family planning. For individuals with more complex needs, midwives coordinate care through collaboration or referral to specialists as needed. At Montefiore Einstein, midwives work closely with attending physicians to ensure seamless access to advanced care when needed, providing a safe, personalized experience for every patient.
Servicios de orientación y apoyo en la atención médica
Whether you are recovering from childbirth, learning to care for your newborn or navigating the emotional and physical changes of early parenthood, our world-renowned team at Montefiore Einstein Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health is here to provide exceptional support, care and resources tailored to your needs.
Our full-service Center offers a comprehensive range of traditional and holistic care before, during and after pregnancy—spanning preconception counseling, screening and prenatal testing through treatment and postpartum recovery. We offer integrated services, including social and support programs, genetic counseling and education, care navigation, mental health and wellness support and personalized programs designed to meet each individual’s unique needs.
We are a doula-friendly hospital, offering doula services to support individuals through labor, delivery, and postpartum care, helping to ensure the best possible birth outcomes and patient experience. Our Department offers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program to support the health of low-income women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing free nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to healthcare and social services.
We also offer a wide range of community-based maternal and child health programs—including Bronx Healthy Start, HealthySteps and the Nurse-Family Partnership, among others—to support families with comprehensive care, education and resources from pregnancy through early childhood, delivered through integrated services that extend beyond the exam room.
Gracias a nuestra amplia gama de recursos, podemos ofrecer una atención médica altamente especializada y coordinada para la madre y el bebé, mejorar la salud fetal, contribuir al bienestar materno, optimizar los resultados y garantizar un embarazo saludable y un parto lo más seguro posible. Nuestro equipo de médicos, enfermeros, especialistas y personal cualificado y compasivo se dedica a guiarla en cada paso de su proceso de atención perinatal.
Programas e iniciativas comunitarias transformadoras
Our Program is recognized for its collaborative approach and comprehensive clinical care, which extends beyond the walls of Montefiore Einstein into the community through outreach programs aimed at reducing obstetric risks among vulnerable populations. Specific initiatives include community education on prenatal care and high-risk pregnancy management, collaboration with local hospitals to improve continuity of care for high-risk mothers, and participation in policy-making efforts related to maternal health issues. We continue to expand healthcare access to improve maternal and infant health, preserve continuity of care and reduce disparities for women, children and families.
Colaboramos con una red de organizaciones comunitarias para mejorar los resultados perinatales, reducir la morbilidad y la mortalidad materna e infantil y fortalecer la infraestructura de atención médica en nuestra comunidad. A través del Instituto de Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud (CHWI, por sus siglas en inglés) de Montefiore Einstein, seguimos optimizando la integración de los trabajadores comunitarios de la salud en nuestros equipos clínicos para fortalecer los recursos, mejorar la coordinación de la atención y el acceso, así como los resultados en salud.
One of the unique programs we’ve spearheaded is the Bronx Healthy Start Program—a federally-funded initiative of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal & Child Health Bureau. This program helps pregnant women access the healthcare and support they need during pregnancy and after childbirth. Mothers and families are connected to free, voluntary and confidential services, including screenings and referrals for medical services, voluntary home visitation and a range of other resources.
We also offer numerous other community-based maternal and child health programs. HealthySteps supports families by addressing children’s developmental and behavioral needs through integrated, team-based care within the pediatric setting. The Nurse-Family Partnership is a program for low-income, first-time parents that provides home visits and ongoing support from registered nurses during pregnancy until the child turns 2 years old. The program is designed to improve prenatal, maternal and child health, birth outcomes and early childhood development.
The God’s Love We Deliver Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Program supports high-risk pregnant individuals with gestational or pre-existing diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy through medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and counseling and nutritious, medically tailored meals delivered throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period to promote positive health outcomes for both parent and child.
Estos son solo algunos de los muchos programas innovadores que ofrecemos para acompañar a las familias durante el embarazo y la primera infancia.