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Maternity & Pregnancy Care

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Having a baby is an amazing and life changing experience. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we are pleased to be a part of this joyous occasion. We believe in a family centered approach to care for and foster the process of becoming a new family. Our staff offers a soothing environment that nurtures the entire family, and balances high tech with a soft touch. Parents and families-to-be can count on our medical and nursing expertise, comprehensive resources, and compassionate care.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is fully equipped to provide both well baby and special care in our Level II Care Nursery.We have the specialized technology and monitoring capabilities to care for newborns who require extra support, including phototherapy for jaundice, IV therapy, antibiotics, oxygen support, and heart and respiratory monitoring.

photo of mom and baby with perinatal nurseWe invite you meet our providers who include both male and female Board Certified Obstetricians who offer a choice in philosophies and approaches to childbirth. This means you can select a practice that best fits your needs and reflects your values.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we believe the best parents are those who are best informed. We welcome your questions about this information or any other concerns you may have at any time. After all, we feel privileged to share this experience with you!

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Locations

  • Harbour Women's Health<br>

    Harbour Women's Health
    155 Griffin Road
    Portsmouth, NH 3801

  • Women's Health Associates<br>

    Women's Health Associates
    Orchard Park
    875 Greenland Road, Building A-1
    Portsmouth, NH 03201

  • Wendy McLaughlin, MD<br>

    Wendy McLaughlin, MD
    1245 Washington Road
    Rye, NH 3870

  • Women's Health Associates of Portsmouth<br>

    Women's Health Associates of Portsmouth
    875 Greenland Road
    Building A, Suite B11
    Portsmouth, NH 3801

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