Our OB/GYN team is built around you
Your health matters at every stage of life. Whether you’re planning for pregnancy, expecting a baby, or managing gynecologic health, our team of doctors and other health professionals is here for you.
We take a patient-centered approach, tailoring your care to your unique needs. OB/GYN specialists, nurses, and support staff take great care to respect each family’s preferences, experiences, and cultural background. We ensure you receive the highest level of care, from routine checkups to specialized treatments.
Our team also includes urogynecologists, who specialize in diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders, incontinence, and other gynecologic conditions that can affect women after childbirth or later in life.
Complete OB/GYN care in Brooklyn
Our expert team provides:
- Complete pregnancy and birth care – from prenatal visits to postpartum support
- Gynecologic care for all ages – including well-woman exams and treatment for gynecologic conditions
- Advanced specialty services – high-risk pregnancy care, pelvic floor therapy, and more
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A team dedicated to your care
The Maimonides OB/GYN team includes doctors, midwives, nurses, and many other healthcare professionals who work together to provide expert care. We have a wide range of providers available to meet different patient needs.
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Types of doctors
- Obstetricians (OB) — OBs specialize in pregnancy, labor, and delivery, as well as postpartum care. They manage routine and high-risk pregnancies and perform deliveries, including Cesarean sections (C-sections).
- Gynecologists (GYN) — GYNs specialize in reproductive health, menstrual concerns, and menopause management.
- Urogynecologists — Board-certified urogynecologists treat pelvic floor disorders like incontinence and prolapse, which can be common conditions after pregnancy.
- Maternal–fetal medicine (MFM) specialists — MFM specialists are high-risk pregnancy OB/GYNs. They provide specialized care for complications affecting the mother, baby, or both.
- Anesthesiologists — Anesthesiologists help manage pain during labor and delivery, administering epidurals, IV pain medication, and anesthesia.
- Neonatologists — If your baby is premature or needs medical support after birth, they may spend time in the Maimonides Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A neonatologist will care for them and coordinate with other pediatric specialists as needed.
- Pediatricians — Pediatricians specialize in caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Selecting a pediatrician before your baby is born is an important decision that will ensure your child receives the best possible medical care from the very beginning.
Other healthcare professionals
- Certified nurse-midwives — Provide complete healthcare for women, including prenatal care, childbirth assistance, and postpartum care, often focusing on low-risk pregnancies.
- Doulas — Are nonmedical professionals who support moms and dads during labor and delivery, enhancing the birth experience.
- Lactation specialists — Offer breastfeeding consultations during and after your hospital stay. They can help with concerns about latching on, milk supply, and other breastfeeding challenges.
- Maternal mental health specialists — Provide support and treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and postpartum mood disorders.
- Nurses — Provide vital care and support during labor, delivery, and postpartum. They monitor your vital signs, assist with pain management, and provide patient education and medical and emotional support.
- Pelvic floor physical therapists — Help you heal by providing an evaluation and personalized treatment plan
- Physician assistants — Provide prenatal care, assist with labor and delivery, and support postpartum care.
- Social workers — Offer emotional support and connect you to community resources before and after your baby’s birth.
Complete women’s healthcare at every life stage
Our OB/GYN team provides care beyond pregnancy and childbirth. We offer:
- Annual well-woman exams
- Birth control counseling and reproductive health services
- Menopause care and hormone therapy
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries
Certified nurse-midwives offer whole-person care for women
Certified nurse-midwives provide primary care for women at all stages of life, including pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. They see patients at many of our offices in Brooklyn.
Certified nurse-midwives have extensive training in managing prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care for most pregnancies. They typically work within a medical practice and consult with or refer patients to an obstetrician/gynecologist when necessary. They might do so when the mother experiences gestational diabetes or hypertension, for example.
These providers are known for their holistic approach, emphasizing education and personal care. They deliver babies at hospitals, birth centers, and homes. They can prescribe pain medication during labor, induce labor when needed, and order epidural anesthesia for moms who want it.
Certified nurse-midwives have advanced training and are certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives to care for patients.
Volunteer doulas offer coaching and extra support
Maimonides is Brooklyn’s only hospital with 24/7 doulas. Working alongside doctors, midwives, nurses, and childbirth specialists, doulas provide nonmedical support, including emotional support and pain relief strategies. They are trained to provide well-rounded coaching for moms and dads during childbirth and can answer many questions during the birthing process.
Maimonides doulas volunteer their time, so there is no cost to you. C.A.R.E.S., a division of Agudah Women of America, runs the doula program in cooperation with the Maimonides Department of Volunteer and Student Services.
Doulas offer care that is culturally sensitive to your needs. If you’d like a doula, ask your OB during pregnancy or request one when you arrive at Maimonides to give birth.