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Finding an OB/GYN in the Bronx: Public Hospitals, Midwives and Spanish-Language Care

By the Find Her Doctor editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026 · 5 min read

The Bronx has a strong mix of public hospitals, academic medical centers and midwifery practices, so finding pregnancy and gynecology care close to home is easier than a lot of people expect. As of November 2026, our directory lists 297 OB/GYNs and 135 midwives and certified nurse midwives with a Bronx practice location, among about 520 women's health providers in the borough.

If you're uninsured, newly arrived, or more comfortable in Spanish, you have real options here. Here's the lay of the land.

Who's practicing in the Bronx

Some providers have more than one specialty, so a few are counted twice, and the numbers change as listings are added. Browse the full list on the Bronx page, or start with your area, like Fordham and Bedford Park or Mott Haven and Hunts Point.

The public hospitals

Three Bronx hospitals are run by NYC Health + Hospitals, the city's public system:

• Jacobi (Morris Park area)
• North Central Bronx (Norwood)
• Lincoln (South Bronx)

They care for patients regardless of ability to pay or immigration status, and they have financial counselors who help you apply for Medicaid or other coverage. A common worry is that applying for Medicaid during pregnancy will cause immigration trouble. Ask the counselor; they field this question every day and can explain what applies to your situation.

The borough also has large academic and nonprofit hospitals with labor and delivery units, including Montefiore's Bronx campuses. BronxCare Health System is a separate nonprofit, not part of NYC Health + Hospitals.

Your obstetrician usually delivers where they have privileges, so ask any new provider where they deliver before your first prenatal visit.

Midwives: a Bronx strength

Our directory shows one of its largest groups of midwives in the Bronx, and the borough has a long midwifery tradition. At North Central Bronx and Jacobi, midwives attend most vaginal births, with obstetricians stepping in when complications come up. North Central Bronx has had a dedicated midwifery service since the late 1970s.

Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) do prenatal care, attend births, and handle gynecology visits like annual exams and birth control. Most attend births in hospitals and work closely with OB/GYNs, so your care can shift to a physician if you need it. A common question: "Can I still get an epidural with a midwife?" In a hospital, yes.

Browse Bronx midwives or certified nurse midwives.

High-risk pregnancy care

Our directory lists 33 maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists in the Bronx. You might see one if you have:

• High blood pressure or preeclampsia in a past pregnancy
• Diabetes before or during pregnancy
• Twins or more
• A prior preterm birth
• An ultrasound finding that needs a closer look

Your regular OB/GYN or midwife usually stays involved. Browse Bronx maternal-fetal medicine.

Spanish-language and other language access

Many Bronx families speak Spanish at home, and many practices have Spanish-speaking clinicians and staff. The borough also has large West African, Caribbean and South Asian communities.

• When you call, ask whether the provider, not just the front desk, speaks your language.
• New York hospitals must offer free interpreter services. Ask for one at any visit, including ultrasounds and labor. You shouldn't have to rely on a family member, and you never have to use your kids to interpret.
• Ask whether visit summaries and the patient portal come in your language.

Insurance and cost

Many Bronx patients use Medicaid or a Medicaid managed care plan. In New York, pregnancy Medicaid has a higher income limit than regular adult Medicaid, covers pregnant people regardless of immigration status if they meet the income rules, and continues for 12 months after the pregnancy ends. Our guide to NY Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus for pregnancy has the details, and our OB/GYNs that take Medicaid in NYC guide explains how to confirm a practice is in your plan.

The exact question to ask when you call: "Do you take my plan for prenatal care and delivery?" Network status can differ between the doctor's office and the hospital.

Getting there

• The 2, 4, 5, 6, B and D trains reach most hospital areas, but a lot of the Bronx runs on buses. Check the route before you commit to a practice.
• Metro-North stops in the Bronx (Fordham, Williams Bridge, Riverdale and others) help if you live near one.
• Plan your ride to the hospital for labor ahead of time, especially at night. Save a car service number in your phone and know who's watching your other kids.

Gynecology and specialist care

Not just pregnancy:

• Routine care. Annual exams, Pap and HPV tests, birth control and STI testing from OB/GYNs, midwives and 54 nurse practitioners in our Bronx listings.
• Gynecologic cancer. 23 gynecologic oncologists with a Bronx location.
• Pelvic floor care. 10 urogynecologists for bladder leakage and prolapse.
• Complex family planning. 6 subspecialists, more than any borough except Manhattan.

Before your first appointment

A checklist that makes the first visit count:

• Write down your history. Past pregnancies, surgeries, chronic conditions, medicines, and the first day of your last period. It's the first thing they'll ask.
• Request old records. If you saw someone before, including in another country, bring what you have: recent Pap results, ultrasound reports, vaccination records.
• Bring your insurance card and ID. Ask ahead whether there's a copay for the first visit.
• List your questions. Delivery hospital, after-hours coverage, how to reach the office. Our questions to ask a new OB/GYN has a starter list.
• Ask for financial counseling if you're uninsured or your coverage is changing.

After the baby

ACOG recommends contact with your OB/GYN or midwife within the first three weeks after birth and a full postpartum visit by 12 weeks. With Medicaid, coverage continues for 12 months after the pregnancy ends, so you can keep getting care the whole first year. Before you deliver, ask who will see you afterward, where, and who to call about bleeding, pain, feeding or mood.

When to call your provider

Call your provider, go to an emergency room, or call 911 if you have:

• Heavy bleeding or severe pain in your belly or pelvis
• In pregnancy: bleeding, leaking fluid, a severe headache, blurry vision, sudden swelling of the face or hands, fewer baby movements, or contractions before 37 weeks
• After birth: heavy bleeding, chest pain, trouble breathing, a severe headache, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
• Fever with pelvic pain or unusual discharge

If you're pregnant and don't have a provider yet, try to start prenatal care in the first trimester. A public hospital clinic or community health center can usually see you quickly while you find a long-term provider.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) — provider taxonomy and practice locations
• NYC Health + Hospitals — Hospitals directory
• NYC Health + Hospitals — North Central Bronx midwifery service
• NY State Department of Health — Medicaid for pregnant individuals
• American College of Nurse-Midwives — Essential Facts about Midwives

This article is for general education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation by a licensed clinician who knows your history. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911.