Obstetrics and Women's Health Services at the Gruppuso Family Women & Newborn Center

We’ve reimagined the labor & delivery experience at Staten Island University Hospital. Our all-new Gruppuso Family Women & Newborn Center adds 50,000 square feet to our facility and is equipped with advanced medical technology to ensure the safety of you and your baby. This premier experience is powered by the team that cares for the most moms and babies in New York. Behind it all, our team is constantly working to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Comprehensive Maternity and Pregnancy Services

We offer a range of services such as routine prenatal care and education, high-risk pregnancy management, obstetric anesthesia consultations and neonatal care. Specialized clinical departments include:

• Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM): specializes in high-risk pregnancies like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple births and fetal abnormalities. We use advanced tools such as ultrasound and fetal monitoring to create personalized care plans for both mother and fetus.
• Obstetric anesthesia: manages pain relief during labor and delivery, ensuring the comfort and safety of both mother and baby. Northwell’s Staten Island University Hospital has been designated a Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) Center of Excellence since 2022.
• Neonatal care unit: Our neonatology specialists offer round-the-clock, compassionate care and unwavering support for your newborn. Our neonatal care unit blends advanced expertise with a deeply family-focused approach.

Award-Winning Clinical Excellence

Staten Island University Hospital provides award-winning maternity care and has received several prestigious designations:

• Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology: One of only 38 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious designation.
• Healthgrades five-star recipient for Vaginal Delivery: Recognized for superior clinical outcomes in vaginal delivery.
• Surgical Review Corporation Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology: Setting a standard of excellence in patient care and safety.

Key Clinical Statistics and Benchmarks

Our facility is proud to maintain SIUH lower c-section rates (22.6%) than national averages (32.3%) based on 2023 SPARCS data for SIUH inpatient discharges for obstetrics deliveries, and the CDC's National Vital Statistics Reports (Births: Final Data for 2023). These metrics reflect our commitment to superior clinical outcomes.

State-of-the-Art Care and Facilities

The new Gruppuso Family Women & Newborn Center boasts spacious and private rooms for you to give birth in a comfortable, private area. Amenities and facility features include:

• New private and spacious single-bed labor & delivery rooms, equipped with birthing props and your own restroom.
• Dedicated C-section operating rooms with the latest technology and round-the-clock staffing for cesarean deliveries.
• 24/7 labor & delivery experts who are part of New York’s most experienced OB team.
• New private and spacious single-bed postpartum rooms with your own restroom.
• Expert postpartum care, including lactation services (tele-lactation also available).
• Overnight accommodations including a comfortable sleeper couch for your loved one.
• Infant security system for total peace of mind.

Midwifery and Alternative Care Options

The vast majority of pregnancies are considered low-risk (an estimated 80%) and an additional 10-15% are considered moderate-risk. For these populations, we offer midwifery care that is responsive, compassionate, and provides unparalleled maternity support. Midwives and OB GYNs work together to ensure that you and your baby are surrounded by a team of experts who are ready to meet your care needs in every scenario. We share clinical protocols and a common patient record, facilitating a seamless transition from pregnancy to delivery and postpartum care.