Newport Women's Health Services
Midwifery • Portsmouth, RI • Since 1994 • 3 planned (Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown) locations
About
The webpage describes Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan), a nonprofit Rhode Island health system formed in 1994. It comprises multiple teaching and community hospitals affiliated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, including: - Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital - The Miriam Hospital - Bradley Hospital (psychiatric hospital for children) - Newport Hospital - Saint Anne’s Hospital - Morton Hospital - Gateway Healthcare (community behavioral health) - Brown Health Medical Group (multi-specialty practice) Key facts: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care - Type: Nonprofit - Headquarters: Providence, RI - Alias: Lifespan, Brown University Health - Website: brownhealth.org - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/brownuniversityhealth Note: The excerpt mentions various facilities and services under the Brown University Health umbrella but does not provide specific information about "Newport Women's Health Services" or a dedicated Newport-based women's health program. For Newport-specific women's health services, consider visiting brownhealth.org or contacting Brown Health Medical Group, Newport Hospital, or The Miriam Hospital for obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine offerings.
Clinic Type
Midwifery
Address
Newport Hospital, 20 Powel Avenue, Newport, RI 02840; Portsmouth location: 77 Turnpike Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871; Middletown location planned fall 2026
Phone
401-848-5556
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Opening Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Services Offered
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Current Offers
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FAQs
What services are offered at Newport Women’s Health?
Complete spectrum of obstetric and gynecological care; prenatal and postnatal care; ultrasound; birthing center services; lactation support; etc.
What are the hours for Newport Women’s Health?
Practice hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How can I schedule an appointment?
New patients can request an appointment online. Call 401-848-5556 for an appointment.
Where are the Newport Women’s Health offices located?
Newport Women’s Health primary office is on the ground floor of Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. An off-campus location is in Portsmouth, RI, with a third location opening in Middletown, RI in fall 2026.
What services are provided at the Newport Women’s Health practice?
Obstetricians and certified nurse midwives support natural childbirth, pain management options, ultrasound services, lactation consultants, and related maternal-fetal medicine care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: Provider ratings shown (e.g., ~3.8 to 4.5 range by provider) (Not clearly stated (page indicates no reviews yet for some providers))
- Healthgrades: Ratings count shown but no explicit numeric average captured in snippet (13 and 14 ratings shown in page snippet)
- LocalityBiz (user reviews): Multiple star ratings shown (including ★★★★★ and ★☆☆☆☆) (Multiple reviews listed; exact total not provided)
- RateMDs: No doctor/facility rating numbers captured in snippet (0 doctors shown on page snippet)
Patients praise
- Warm, organized patient experience reported by some reviewers (e.g., on-time, welcoming, efficient scheduling)
- Quality/competence described by some reviewers (knowledgeable clinicians, comfortable check-ups)
- Professional, supportive front desk/nursing teamwork mentioned in positive reviews
Common complaints
- Customer service/communication complaints mentioned (dreadful experience; desk/phone help described negatively)
- Presence of very low star feedback in user-generated reviews (★☆☆☆☆)
"“She was on time and very warm & welcoming… she was not pushy nor made me feel like a bad person for being anti vax.”"
— localitybiz.com review snippet (Newport Women’s Health - Portsmouth, RI)"“I recently visited… wanted to share my awesome experience! … no wait time at all! … She was thorough… knowledgeable and took her time answering all of my questions.”"
— localitybiz.com review snippet (Newport Women’s Health - Portsmouth, RI)"“My experience was dreadful- the desk help , phone assistance, an internal done by Newport hosp F staff … Was worse than …”"
— Facebook group post (middletownriresidents) mentioning Newport Women’s Health customer service issuesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- With Newport Hospital birthing center at risk, city council is fired up — Jul 15, 2025
- Newport Hospital birthing center saved, but future hinges on funding — Apr 13, 2026
- South County Health | Now in Newport: South County Health’s Center… — Nov 24, 2025
- Brown University Health commits to keeping Newport Hospital Birthing Center open. For now. • Rhode Island Current — Jul 29, 2025
- South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office - What's Up Newp — Dec 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island is a nonprofit teaching hospital in Providence, RI, specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, neonatology, and maternal-fetal medicine. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and is a founding member of Care New England Health System. Key details: - Location: Providence, Rhode Island - Beds: 137 - Founded: 1884 - Services focus: women's health, gynecologic oncology, neonatology, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, fertility, primary care - Contact: main line numbers listed on the site; headquarters at 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI - Affiliation: Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University Note: The page indicates Rhode Island location; there is no separate facility in Portsmouth listed.
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