Pregnancy & Childbirth Resources
Overview
At UR Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, our goal is to provide you with compassionate, competent care focused on educating and preventing illness. We want to provide you with options, working to help you make the best decisions for you and your family.
UR Medicine's Approach
A healthy, uneventful pregnancy and birth is our goal for every patient. However, if complications arise, UR Medicine's leading Maternal-Fetal team is prepared to see you and your baby through it. Our collaborative healthcare model ensures that you are being seen by the top experts and technicians in the fields of maternal-fetal medicine, midwifery, genetics, diagnostic testing, and lactation.
Pregnancy Resources
Childbirth Education
Online Resources
- Strong Memorial Hospital Classes & Tours
- Highland Family Maternity Center Classes & Tours
- Thompson Health Birthing Classes
- Jones Memorial Hospital Childbirth Classes
- Noyes Health Birth and Beginnings Education (B.A.B.E.) Classes
- Beautiful Birth Choices
- HealthBirth.net (Bradley Method)
- Healthy Baby Network
- Lamaze.org
- International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
Breastfeeding Resources
Postpartum Resources
PDF Resources
Pregnancy Loss Resources
Online Resources & Local Support Groups
Rochester Region Support Groups
SAIL: A monthly peer-to-peer support group that meets on the third Saturday of each month and supports families through stillbirth, miscarriage, and infant loss.
Contact Liz Conrow at (585) 275-8304 or by email at Elizabeth_Conrow@urmc.rochester.edu for meeting information.
Forget Me Not: A monthly peer-to-peer support group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month and supports families through stillbirth, miscarriage, or infant loss.
Contact Kim Doolittle at (585) 454-9299, or by email at Forgetmenotrochester@gmail.com
Parenting & Safety Resources
Online Resources
- Consumer Product Safety
- EPA.gov (Lead Info)
- Healthy Children (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Birth Control Education
Online Resources
Menopause Resources
Online Resources
Preventative Health Information
Nutrition Resources
Online Resources
PDF Resources
Smoking Cessation Resources
PDF Resources
Domestic Violence Resources
Mental Health Resources
What Sets Us Apart?
UR Medicine is prepared for every aspect of your pregnancy and birthing experience. Advanced technologies, experience in complex pregnancies, and the largest team of board-certified maternal-fetal care specialists make us Upstate New York’s leader in maternal and fetal health.
Our Obstetrics and Gynecology Division is ranked among the top 25 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Our providers are board-certified experts in complex family-planning care. We have all the providers, facilities, and expertise to guide you through any prenatal or post-natal needs.
Patient Education & Support
Disability Information
Most individuals will receive 6 weeks of disability after a vaginal birth and 6-8 weeks following a cesarean section delivery. Please obtain the necessary forms from your employer's human resources department. They should not be completed before your delivery. Please fill out the "claimant information"- Part A and sign the form before giving it to our office. You may download and print a copy of the DB-450 form. If your employer has more than 50 full-time employees, you may also want to inquire about the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act).