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Women's Health Services — Hoboken University Hospital

Where Your Birth Story Begins On Your Terms.

Comprehensive women's health at Hoboken University Hospital. OB/GYN care, private Labor & Delivery suites, and compassionate maternity support all under one roof.

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Private LDR rooms 1:1 nursing Labor tub Midwife-affiliated On-site lactation + post-discharge follow-up Free classes in EN & ES
Our Services

OB/GYN · Labor & Delivery · Maternity

Expert care across every stage of a woman's life — all under one roof at Hoboken University Hospital.

Comprehensive care for every stage of a woman's life

Our board-certified OB/GYN physicians provide care from routine annual wellness through complex obstetric and gynecologic conditions.

  • Annual wellness exams & preventive screenings
  • Prenatal care & high-risk obstetric management
  • Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
  • Management of fibroids, endometriosis & PCOS
  • Menopause management & hormone therapy
  • Family planning & contraception counseling
  • Fertility evaluation & referral
Meet Our OB/GYN Team
OB/GYN physician consulting with a patient

Supported labor, your way

Our Labor & Delivery team blends advanced clinical care with a calm, private setting so you can labor and deliver with confidence.

  • Private labor, delivery & recovery suites
  • 1:1 nursing throughout labor
  • Hydrotherapy tubs for natural pain relief
  • Epidural & pain management options
  • Certified nurse-midwife & OB/GYN collaborative care
  • Emergency cesarean capability on-site
  • Skin-to-skin & delayed cord clamping supported
Tour Our L&D Suites
Labor and delivery suite

Care that continues after delivery

From your first night to your follow-up visit, our maternity team supports your recovery and your baby's first days.

  • Rooming-in with your newborn
  • On-site lactation consultants
  • Newborn hearing & metabolic screening
  • Postpartum recovery support
  • 45-minute lactation follow-up after discharge
  • Car seat safety check before discharge
  • Pediatric coordination for newborn follow-up
Explore Maternity Care
Maternity care and newborn support
Why Choose Us

Why families choose Hoboken University Hospital

We believe birth is a milestone, not just a procedure.

Private labor and delivery suite
Private Rooms

Start to finish — all in one room

Labor, deliver, and recover all in one private suite. No transfers, no shared spaces, no interruptions.

1:1 nursing during labor

Your dedicated nurse is focused solely on you throughout labor and delivery.

Hydrotherapy labor tub

A calming, natural option for pain relief. Warm water eases discomfort.

Midwife-affiliated care

Choose your provider — OB/GYN, certified nurse midwife, or a collaborative team.

On-Site Lactation Support

Support that follows you home

A certified lactation consultant is available in-hospital throughout your stay. We also include a complimentary 45-minute follow-up session after discharge.

Free Community Classes

Preparation is part of the care

Childbirth prep, breastfeeding, newborn care & safety, infant CPR, Expected Moms Meet & Mingle, Dads Training Camp — six programs, all free, in English and Spanish.

Your Care Journey

Five steps to a supported birth

From your first appointment to your first moment home — every step, covered.

1

Schedule

Book your first visit online or call (201) 392-3100

2

Meet Your Team

Your OB/GYN or midwife reviews your birth plan

3

Prepare

Free classes, tours, and lactation support before your due date

4

Deliver

Private suite. Your nurse. Your plan.

5

Thrive

Post-discharge lactation follow-up, pediatric coordination, and ongoing care

New Service

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Specialized care for complex and high-risk pregnancies — when you and your baby need extra expertise.

Our board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists work closely with your OB/GYN to provide comprehensive evaluation, monitoring, and management for pregnancies that require advanced oversight.

"When Pregnancy Requires Extra Care."

  • Advanced prenatal imaging including detailed fetal anatomy ultrasounds
  • Expert management of high-risk pregnancies — maternal conditions, multiple gestations, fetal growth concerns
  • Early identification of complications to support timely intervention
  • Genetic counseling coordination and prenatal diagnostic procedures when indicated
  • Collaborative team approach with your OB/GYN, neonatologists, and pediatric specialists
  • Personalized care plans tailored to each mother and baby
  • Continuity of care with ongoing monitoring throughout your pregnancy
MFM at Hoboken University Hospital

Led by Dr. David Principe, MD FACOG

Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Our MFM program is directed by Dr. David Principe, a board-certified MFM specialist dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for complex pregnancies — working alongside our full Women's Health team to support the best possible outcomes for mothers and babies.

When to ask for an MFM referral
  • High-risk pregnancy or prior pregnancy complications
  • Multiple gestation (twins, triplets)
  • Maternal medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune)
  • Fetal growth concerns or abnormal prenatal screening
  • Need for advanced prenatal imaging or genetic evaluation
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Free Community Classes

Prepare for every moment

Six free programs for expecting families — in English and Spanish.

Expected moms meeting and connecting
Weekly · Every Thursday · 6:30–7:30 PM

Expected Moms Meet & Mingle

Connect with other moms-to-be. Share experiences and build lasting friendships.

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Expecting dads training class
Monthly · 3rd Thursday · 6:30–7:30 PM

Dads Training Camp

New and expecting dads connect, share experiences, and prepare for fatherhood together.

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Infant CPR training class
Bi-weekly · Wednesdays · 5:00–6:30 or 6:30–8:00 PM

Family & Friends Infant CPR

Hands-on infant CPR using the American Heart Association curriculum.

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Childbirth preparation series class
5-Session Series · Mon & Tue · 6:30–8:30 PM · Virtual available

Childbirth Preparation Series

Everything you need for labor, birth, and recovery. In-person or virtual.

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Newborn care and safety class
Monthly · Mondays · 6:00–9:00 PM

Newborn Care & Safety

Newborn care basics, feeding, soothing, safe sleep education. Leave feeling prepared.

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Prenatal breastfeeding class
Monthly · 3rd Monday · 6:00–9:00 PM

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Taught by postpartum nurses. Covers latch, positioning, pumping, milk storage, feeding cues.

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Our Facilities

See your suite before you arrive

Our Labor & Delivery suites are private, calm, and designed to feel like yours.

Partner supporting patient in labor and delivery room Infant warmer station in delivery suite Private family seating area Labor and delivery room bed Hydrotherapy labor tub room Recovery suite bed
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Our Team

Meet our Women's Health team

Our physicians, MFM specialists, and certified nurse midwives are here to support you at every stage — from routine wellness to complex pregnancy care.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine
David Principe, MD FACOG
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
MFM Specialist
OB/GYN Physicians
Neal Gressock, MD
Chief, OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Michael Ahn, DO
OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Jose Chavez-Cacho, MD FACOG
OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Osbert Fernandez, MD FACOG
OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Francine Hyman, MD FACOG
OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Taonei Mushayandebvu, MD FACOG
OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Rakhee Patel, MD FACOG
OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Certified Nurse Midwives
Lisa Lederer
Certified Nurse Midwife
CNM
Jacqueline Candido
Certified Nurse Midwife
CNM
Ilona De Santis
Certified Nurse Midwife
CNM
Elisa Weatherbee
Certified Nurse Midwife
CNM

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