Labor and delivery

Our labor and delivery unit offers:

• Anesthesiologists skilled in childbirth pain management and available 24/7
• Board-certified obstetricians (OBs), including an OB hospitalist on-site 24/7
• Breastfeeding support from lactation consultants and access to our lactation center
• Family-centered labor, delivery and postpartum care
• Flexibility with labor choices
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with neonatologists and neonatal nurses
• Maternity classes to help prepare the whole family for your new baby
• Nurses certified by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
• Open visitation policy
• State-of-the-art infant security system and locked OB unit
• Surgical suite for planned and unplanned cesarean sections (C-sections) located on the unit

We offer a comprehensive group of childbirth education classes to help you learn what to expect with labor, birth, recovery and newborn care. Support persons are welcome at these classes and groups. Our classes include:

• Breastfeeding class — This class is intended to help you gain the skills and confidence for a rewarding and successful breastfeeding experience. We discuss latch-on and positioning techniques, helpful tips for the first few days at home, nutrition while breastfeeding and returning to work.
• Childbirth class — Expectant couples will learn about the entire childbirth process. We discuss natural childbirth, augmented labor, inductions, basic breathing techniques, labor positions and postpartum and newborn care.
• Infant CPR class — Parents, grandparents and caregivers can learn hands-on CPR techniques.
• Newborn care — This class is designed for first-time parents and others who desire a preparation course for the care of their newborn. We discuss topics such as bathing, umbilical cord and circumcision care, diaper changing and when to call the pediatrician.

We offer tours of the maternity unit so you and your family can get acquainted with the hospital and our birthing center. Your tour guide will provide information on what to expect during your hospital stay as well as newborn procedures, infant safety and security measures and amenities we offer.

If you would like a tour of our facility, please sign up for a tour online.

If your baby requires special care at birth, we provide 24-hour neonatology coverage. The skilled doctors and nurses in our Level III NICU provide highly specialized, family-centered care for ill and premature babies.

Our maternity services don't end after your baby is delivered. Following the birth of your baby, you will be transferred to another private suite for postpartum care for the remainder of your hospital stay. There is plenty of space in this suite for your support partner and baby to room-in with you.

Here, you will receive specialized care from professionals who are experienced at caring for newborns and new moms. For first-time parents, we understand this is a learning experience. We are here to help you learn to care for your baby and answer any questions you may have, so you can leave the hospital feeling confident about parenthood.

Postpartum and pediatric support

As your baby grows, so will your relationship with us. We offer a full range of children’s services to care for your child from birth through adolescence.

To ensure you also have access to the care you need after your baby is born, our hospital provides comprehensive women's services.

Postpartum depression support

Pregnancy and birth are wondrous and lifechanging experiences. Even so, many women experience the "baby blues" after birth, which may be described as feelings of sadness and fatigue. However, if these feelings last for more than a short time, it could be postpartum depression.

If you feel you may have postpartum depression, you're not alone. Postpartum depression is common. In fact, about one in eight women report having postpartum depression symptoms.

We recommend talking with your OB/GYN or nurse if you experience postpartum depression symptoms. Our team prioritizes helping you get the support and resources you need to feel better. Seeking help is the first step to feeling like yourself again.

Our lactation center offers all the help and support you need in learning to breastfeed. We provide personalized care to you and your baby, including:

• An individualized plan for employed breastfeeding moms
• Breast pumps and supplies for sale or rent
• Educational materials
• Follow-up telephone calls after your delivery
• In-hospital visits and support
• Outpatient appointments if you experience breastfeeding challenges
• Telephone helpline to answer any questions

You may also speak to a lactation consultant directly at (561) 753-4259.

The photography team at Bella Baby Photography will be happy to take pictures of multiple poses of your baby, with you and any other family members you wish to include. Please speak to the photography team about ordering and pricing.