Birth & Baby

The delivery of a baby is a lifetime memory and it is our goal to make it one that is positive and filled with joy. Anne Arundel Medical Center proudly welcomes more than 5,500 babies into the world each year —  the second most in the state of Maryland. Whether you’re a new mother-to-be or an experienced parent, you’ll get care tailored to the unique needs of your growing family. Our family-centered childbirth model — which keeps you, your baby and family together throughout labor, delivery and postpartum care — promotes bonding and ensures the best possible start for this new chapter of life. 

Maternity Care During COVID-19

While the journey to motherhood can be exciting, we know you may have concerns about your care during this time. We’re here to help answer your questions when it comes to prenatal appointments, labor, delivery and postpartum care. We are safe, ready and open to care for you and your newborn. 

If you are being admitted for delivery, we have universal COVID-19 testing procedures in place, documented here in English and Spanish.

Reach out to your provider should you have any other concerns. 

In order to enhance the safety and security of our patients and visitors, access through the Clatanoff Pavilion front entrance is closed. Please enter through the North Hospital Pavilion lobby via the North Hospital Pavilion patient pickup/drop off or Garage C. Patients will be discharged through the North Hospital Pavilion main entrance at the pickup/drop off area.

Here you'll find a range of services for expectant mothers, new parents and babies, including modern, all-private rooms designed with your needs in mind. The Thomas J. Frank Family Birth Center at the Clatanoff Pavilion features:

• Comfortable family waiting areas
• Enhanced security
• Labor and delivery suites
• Private mother-baby rooms

Our board-certified obstetricians and specially educated nursing team will take care of you and your baby, and keep you both comfortable. Our Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) ensures your baby will have life-supporting care if needed. We also offer the skilled services of our certified nurse-midwives to help with childbirth and board-certified lactation consultants to help you and your baby get a good start breastfeeding.

Together, we’ll make your baby’s birth and first few days of life, a special, family-centered experience.