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New Mexico

Pregnancy, birth and the first year in New Mexico, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

Birthing Choices: Birth Settings

Hospitals

Hospitals in New Mexico offer family-centered maternity care with private rooms designed for labor, delivery, and recovery. They provide high-quality, compassionate care, including access to specialized services such as neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) for high-risk pregnancies.

Birth Centers

Birth centers offer a home-like, low-intervention setting with experienced midwives, allowing families a more natural birthing experience. These facilities provides personalized, holistic maternity care in a supportive environment.

Home Births

Licensed midwives provide home birth options for families seeking a private and familiar setting. Home births are a safe choice for low-risk pregnancies, offering a personalized approach to labor and delivery with professional support.

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Hospitals, birth centers, doulas, WIC clinics, milk banks and more are listed by county. Enter a ZIP code or city to see yours.