Welcoming a new baby is among life's most significant milestones, and Duke does all we can to make the event as safe, comfortable, and joyous as possible for you, your baby, and your loved ones.

We strive to help families create the personalized birth experience they desire. As part of the acclaimed Duke University Health System, our labor and delivery providers are equipped to care for the healthiest moms and babies, as well as those who require the most advanced multidisciplinary care.

Duke provides expert family-centered labor and delivery care at two Durham, NC, locations:

• Duke Birthing Center at Duke University Hospital
• The Birth Place at Durham Regional Hospital

We also offer a number of specialized programs and services for expectant and new parents, including:

• Duke Midwifery Service
• Lactation expertise
• Educational sessions and support groups