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4worldlovers: Dr. Abruna is the attending physician and managing partner of Women’s Health Care LLC since January 2019. She graduated from the Ponce School of Medicine in 2009. She trained for the OB/Gyn specialty at Richmond University Medical Center in New York City, part of Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Abruna is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is highly skilled in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Abruna is a Major in the Army Reserve, serving with the 405th Combat Support Hospital in West Hartford, Connecticut. She also serves on several hospital committees, the Resident Review and Promotion Committee, the ACGME Review Committee, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Program, the Bridgeport Hospital committee and the Yale New Haven Health committee. She is fluent in Spanish.

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When new parents want to worry less and enjoy every moment with their new baby, they count on St. Vincent’s for all the peace-of-mind they need — from prenatal care and education to the most advanced ways to ensure the health of both mother and child during and after delivery.

Located on the 5th floor of the Medical Center, St. Vincent's Family Birthing Center features private, hotel-like suites for new mothers to comfortably remain in their own rooms throughout labor, delivery and recovery.

Tours are available upon scheduled appointment by calling the unit directly at 475.210.6080.

Congratulations on your pregnancy and thank you for choosing St. Vincent’s as your baby’s birthplace.

The antenatal testing unit at St. Vincent’s Medical Center includes the latest in screening equipment, yet is designed to inspire a relaxed, at-home feeling.

Who says babies don't come with instruction manuals? Attend one or more of our parent education classes (eLearning and in-person classes available) and you'll be better prepared for that special delivery.

St. Vincent’s Family Birthing Center offers moms the option of using nitrous oxide during labor.

Learn about the benefits and risks to help guide you through choosing an epidural to control pain during labor and delivery.

At St. Vincent’s Medical Center, we are here to answer your questions regarding the operation, which is performed in our operating room under sterile conditions.

In the Family Birthing Center, your skin-to-skin bonding with Baby begins right after birth, regardless of whether your delivery was natural or by Cesarean section.

Our goal at St. Vincent's Medical Center is to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information and to support your choice to breastfeed. To facilitate the breastfeeding process, our lactation consultants are readily available.

Through the Pediatric Care Alliance, St. Vincent’s NICU is staffed with Connecticut Children’s neonatologists around the clock for next-level intensive and pediatric care.

The Family Birthing Center at St. Vincent’s is proud to partner with Bella Baby Photography to offer parents the opportunity to capture their baby’s first photographs. Download our What to Expect from Your Photoshoot guide.

Guaranteed to be a highlight of your stay, the Family Birthing Center celebrates the birth of your baby by offering Mom and her guest a complimentary gourmet dinner.

The Pediatric Care Alliance is a partnership between Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare. Our two health systems have a history of collaboration, from newborn care to care for chronic illnesses and adult congenital heart disease. Now we’re taking it further, helping families navigate the healthcare journey every step of the way, from birth to young adulthood.

4worldlovers: To serve you in the best way possible, we work by appointments. Please let us know of any issues that may necessitate how soon you need to be seen and be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.


At your initial visit, you will be asked to present your insurance card, photo ID, any necessary co-payments and to complete new patient paperwork. You may download and complete our new patient paperwork ahead of time and bring it with you to your first appointment.