Women's Care Services | Women & Infants Hospital in Rhode Island
Midwifery • Portsmouth, RI • Since 1884
About
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. If you’re specifically seeking Women’s Care Services in Portsmouth, you may want to verify if they operate any programs or clinics there or consider outreach clinics associated with the Providence campus.
Clinic Type
Midwifery
Address
101 Dudley Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02905, US
Phone
+1%20(401)%20274-1100
tsheff@wihri.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.7/5 stars (86 reviews)
- MedicalRecords.com: 3.1/5 stars (114 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 87% (Willingness to recommend)
Patients praise
- Generally positive feedback for clinical care from doctors and nurses during deliveries
- Staff often praised for being knowledgeable and helpful during labor and postpartum care
- Cleanliness of facilities generally viewed as acceptable
- High patient willingness to recommend for maternity services
Common complaints
- Inconsistent staff responsiveness and help accessibility
- Concerns regarding communication with staff, particularly regarding medications
- Instances of negative bedside manner or rude interactions reported by some patients
- Noise levels at night in hospital rooms rated below national average
"I just gave birth via csection, I was petrified due to some of the reviews. ...I have to say that the staff are amazing at this hospital, I was taken care of very well... I would definitely recommend this hospital to anyone who is giving birth."
— MedicalRecords.com"Arrived excruciating lower left abdomen pain. The first contact was made by security guards yelling … lack of care and..."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Improving postpartum care with mobile Women & Infants Hospital — Jan 21, 2026
- Women & Infants Hospital's Community Mobile Health unit hits the road — Oct 15, 2025
- A new lifeline for postpartum care: Women & Infants debuts community mobile health clinic - Ocean State Media — Dec 11, 2025
- Women & Infants Hospital Teams Up with Scholars Network to Launch Program to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce — Feb 3, 2026
- South County Health | Now in Newport: South County Health’s Center… — Nov 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Providence Business News primarily covers Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts business news. While the provided highlights do not specifically mention midwives or home births in hospitals, the publication focuses on local economic and community issues, including healthcare developments. For detailed information on midwives working in hospitals or related healthcare topics in the Portsmouth area, additional specific sources may be needed.
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.
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