Sentara Williamsburg Family Maternity Center

At Sentara, we know you expect more. And we aim to deliver the best birthing experience for you and your family - one that honors your choices and respects your values and wishes. You'll notice the difference in the way our physicians and midwives really listen, and the way our nurses are available throughout your journey, from prenatal classes and tours to the lactation and postpartum support groups after you give birth. You’ll find special touches, like personal phone calls, ongoing lactation support, and a range of birthing options to support your choices. You'll understand quickly why our Family Maternity Center in Williamsburg is the hospital of choice for doulas in the community.

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More choices for your birthing experience

Bringing a life into this world is an unforgettable experience. We help families make it even more special by providing you with many ways to personalize your birthing experience, including:

Hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and birthing balls
24/7 access to a variety of pain management options, including epidural anesthesia and nitrous oxide
Choose who you want to be with you during your child's birth - doulas are welcome

Family-focused birthing suites

Sentara is the only health system in the region to offer LDRP private birthing suites - where mothers stay in the same birthing suite for labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum. Each birthing suite features a private bathroom with walk-in shower, mini-fridge, Amazon Echo device for personalized music, and a modern sleeper sofa that provides a restful retreat for your partner or support person. Our team also practices a family-centered approach to care - our Maternity Center Director is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been caring for women and families for more than 30 years.

High quality clinical care

Our goal is to provide you with the personalized birthing experience you deserve while keeping you and your baby's safety as our first priority.

Below are a few highlights:

Our center has a controlled access entrance to ensure the safety of you and your baby
SWRMC is a Magnet® designated hospital, a marker of nursing excellence
Awarded U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Maternity (2024)

Support throughout your pregnancy and parenting journey

There are many things to consider when having a baby, and we are here to help provide you with the necessary resources, information and guidance you need, including:

Educational classes for families before, during and after pregnancy
Access to our full-time Board-Certified Lactation Specialist, even after you leave the hospital
Dedicated support groups for breastfeeding and post-partum depression

Your OB hospitalist care team

An Extra Layer of Comfort and Safety

At Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, we've partnered with the Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the industry's largest dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider, to ensure board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) physicians are available around-the-clock to help those who are pregnant, in labor, have just given birth, or need urgent gynecologic care.

What is an OB Hospitalist?

An OB Hospitalist is a board-certified OB/GYN physician who only works at the hospital. They are an extended part of your maternity care team, which includes your OB/GYN providers, and the nurses and staff of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.

Will an OB Hospitalist Deliver My Baby?

Throughout your pregnancy, you will work closely with your OB/GYN team on your prenatal care, and to develop your birthing plan and goals. If your OB/GYN physician is not available when you arrive at the hospital, the OB Hospitalist team at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is always on-site and can examine you, evaluate the progress of your labor, review test results and fetal heart rate tracings. They will address any evolving issues and provide you and your baby with a safe delivery.

Due to their primary focus of hospital-based treatment, hospitalists are experts at providing emergency care and are on-site if an emergency occurs. Our hospitalists will be in communication with your physician or CNM and will have access to your medical records.

With an on-site OB/GYN provider who specialize in delivering care to pregnant patients, there is always a provider ready to provide immediate, comprehensive care - delivering an extra layer of comfort and safety to you.