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Maternity care

Henry Community Health’s comprehensive Women and Children’s Unit is an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital.

Our highly skilled OB/GYNs, nurses, and support specialists provide patient-focused care every step of the way, providing prenatal education, options for your birthing plan, labor and delivery, and specialized pediatric care of your baby’s health. While we’re providing excellent healthcare, we also want your pregnancy to be a joyful experience.

Designations

  • Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
  • CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Awards, Acute & Ambulatory, 2020–2024
  • Accredited Baby-Friendly USA, 2016-2027
  • INspire Hospital of Distinction, 2020-2024
healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award 2025
CHIME digital health most wired survey 2024
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By the numbers

Source: HCH 2024 data

61.3% of HCH mothers breastfeed
11.9% of first time mothers are in need of a C-section
88 years of combined pediatric hospitalist experience

Maternity conditions

Every pregnancy is a unique medical case. If you or any family members have a history of the following challenges, let us recommend an HCH provider with experience and training in those areas.

  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Gestational, Type 1, and Type 2 diabetes
  • High-risk pregnancy
  • History of C-sections
  • Hypertension
  • Infertility
  • Miscarriage
  • Pregnancy
  • Preeclampsia
  • RH disease
  • Seizure disorders
  • Thyroid disorders

Maternity care services

HCH’s extensive maternity resources set you up for success at every stage of your pregnancy, recovery, and transition into parenthood.

  • Child birthing classes
  • Genetic testing
  • Iron infusions
  • Labor & delivery
  • Lactation support
  • Low-intervention delivery (midwifery)
  • Non-stress test (NST)
  • Prenatal care and counseling
  • Postpartum support
  • Special care nursery
  • Ultrasound

Your maternity team

They say it takes a village to raise a child. At HCH, the same concept applies to your pregnancy. These care providers coordinate to deliver an outstanding level of specialized care with warmth and compassion.

OB/GYNs

You’ll meet with each board-certified provider throughout your pregnancy journey, so you will be comfortable with anyone you may encounter during your delivery. We are committed to helping you find an OB/GYN you connect with and trust during this special journey.

Registered nurses

The backbone of our maternity team truly cares about every parent and new baby as more than patients. We can’t wait to meet the newest members of our community and watch them grow.

Pediatric hospitalists

Your baby’s health is the primary focus of NICU-trained pediatric hospitalists, who are trained in newborn and specialty care and available 24/7. They attend deliveries and collaborate closely with high-level NICU’s in the surrounding area to arrange a transfer for babies with critical needs.

Midwife

Our Certified Nursing Midwife is available to help patients explore the option of a natural birth, create a birthing plan, and be there during labor and delivery.

Maternity navigator

Our full-time Maternity Navigator helps guide you through our pregnancy journey starting with prenatal and breastfeeding classes. Once your baby is born, she is there to provide lactation counseling during your stay and after you leave the hospital.

Education

Prenatal classes

Sufficient prenatal education is proven to increase the likelihood of a healthy birth weight and optimal wellness in newborns, as well as the health of the mother postpartum. Our prenatal class prepares you for labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Check out our events calendar for the latest information about upcoming maternity events for new moms and moms-to-be.

View Upcoming Maternity Events

Breastfeeding support

Breastfeeding is recommended to allow your baby to receive the best nutrients in the first six months. Our comprehensive class covers techniques, benefits, and insurance coverage for pumps. A feeding support group meets twice a month.

View Upcoming Breastfeeding Classes

FAQs about maternity care

Maternity Care physicians

  • Patient voices

    Dr Antolin

    "We love Dr. Antolin, his office staff, and HCH as a whole!! We were so impressed with all the staff the entire time we were there. We never felt rushed, they were always kind and helpful, and made sure we prepared with everything we needed before going home! I was impressed by how well all the staff worked as a team and just jumped in to help each other!"

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  • Patient voices

    "She was very friendly and down to earth. Also very attentive to my concerns and informative to my questions and upcoming things that I was going to have to get done in the coming weeks."

    View Dr. Jones' Profile

  • Patient voices

    Dr Carls

    "Dr. Carls took time to listen to my concerns from the very beginning. He also took steps to ensure the health and safety of me as well as my baby."

    View Dr. Carls' Profile

  • Patient voices

    Elles Niessen

    "Excellent experience with Elles! Both visits to see her were so helpful. She is so kind, thoughtful and took her time with me. I so appreciate her!"

    View Elles' Profile

  • Patient voices

    Dr. Benninger

    "Always willing to listen to what you are saying, helps to find the reason and solutions to get you better! Couldn’t ask for a better doctor!"

    View Dr. Benninger's Profile

  • Patient voices

    "She made the experience absolutely amazing! If I ever have another baby would definitely go back to her!"

    View Chrissy's Profile

Locations

Call to schedule an appointment at which location is closest to you.

Main entrance of HCH Hospital

Henry Community Health OB/GYN

1000 North 16th Street
Suite 250
New Castle, IN 47362
765-521-1217
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