Mother and Baby Care

Top-notch maternity care is what you expect. Let us provide you with everything you need in our leading birthing center. Because we know it's the little details that will make your day special and memorable. At AdventHealth Manchester, formerly Manchester Memorial Hospital, our Women's Care has been designed exclusively with moms in mind. Our comforting birthing center amenities include:

• A Warm, Soothing Atmosphere
• Flat-Screen TVs and Free WiFi
• Flexible Visiting Hours
• In-Room Sleepers
• Private In-Room Showers
• Special Birth Day Celebration With Cake
• Your Time Meal Room Service

These are just a few of the ways we hope to treat you and your family like guests while you’re with us. Let your Birth Advocate explain these and all of our other services, schedule your appointments, and fully coordinate your maternity care.

Giving you that extra special treatment may be our specialty, but safety and innovation are always our top priority. At our Women's Care, we’re prepared and equipped with all the latest advancements in maternity care including:

• Hugs® Infant and Mother Protection Security Technology — Keeping everyone safe in our ward
• Mobile Fetal Monitoring System — So you can move around while laboring
• Telehealth Line — We bring the doctor to you when you're too far away
• Weekend ExpressCare Center — For non-emergency questions and concerns
• 3D and 4D Ultrasonic Imaging — To get to know your baby even before he or she is born

When new parents are expecting, we know you’re doing all you can to prepare for this next adventure. You’ve checked out birthing books, downloaded baby apps, and pored through product reviews to find the right gear. But we also know that no matter how many parenting podcasts you’ve listened to, you still have lots of questions about your maternity care. Let Women's Care fill in the gaps, with all the pregnancy educational and support resources you need to feel more prepared before, during, and after your baby arrives. Our offerings include:

• Breathe Free Smoking Cessation Program
• Certified Trained Instructors
• Childbirth Education Classes
• Clay County’s Only Annual Mommy and Baby Fair
• eFlash Parenting Newsletter
• Lactation Workshops
• Mental Health Screenings
• New Mother Support Group
• Welcoming Orientation for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

Lean on your Birth Advocate for more information about registration, pregnancy education and support programs, and on how to stay connected to our community of support. No matter what comes up, we’ll help you get ready for what’s to come.

As an expectant mother, the joy and love you feel has no limits. But already, you’re starting to experience the concern of being a parent, too. For example, you may be worried about miscarriage, genetic disorders, or birth defects. At AdventHealth Manchester, you’ll get more clarity with our expert prenatal care. We’ll evaluate your health history and that of your family, highlighting any specific risks. You may undergo a screening or two. Then, we’ll offer information and insights so you can be as prepared, proactive, and informed as possible.

If you or your baby should ever need extra attention, our emergency-trained staff and neonatologists are on hand 24/7 with our Level II neonatal intensive care unit, transport services, and world-class medical team. Best of all, the AdventHealth network of care means you’re never far from the specialty maternal-fetal, neonatal, or pediatric services you expect under our care.

Even before you make the decision to have a baby, we want to provide you with the best resources and whole-person care possible. At our comprehensive Women's Care, we have obstetric and gynecological care for women at any age, in any stage. You'll find us well-equipped with an expert team of OB/GYNs and other specialists, plus diagnostics, treatments, and information to help you stay in control and proactive about your wellness. We'll help you get and stay healthy so you can be the best mom you can be, should parenting be the path you choose.

If the unexpected happens, know that we’re always there. At times of loss due to a miscarriage, stillbirth, or sudden infant death, lean on us for whatever you need. Our hospital chaplain is available 24/7 for prayer, counsel, and support. When you’re ready, your Birth Advocate will work to connect you with families who are facing the same challenges that you are. Let us help guide, heal, and nurture your spirits back to a more bright and reassuring future.

Being a new mother is deeply rewarding, but it can also be deeply challenging. Every year, we hold the Mommy and Baby Fair — the only one in Clay County — to support you and your new arrival. New and expectant mothers can receive free health screenings and massages, participate in question-and-answer sessions, and enjoy refreshments, photo sessions, and shopping.

In addition, specialists from a number of community organizations will be available to answer questions, conduct free health screenings, and provide information on topics like nutrition, gestational diabetes, and more. Community groups in attendance typically include:

• HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services)
• Helping Hand Adoption Agency
• Wellcare
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
• Primary Care Clinic - Women's Care

Physicians from our Pediatric Care will also be available to answer questions and provide information. We're here to guide and support you through this wonderful new journey, from prenatal and pregnancy care, to labor and deliver, to postpartum support and beyond.