South Overland Park Birth Center

Although there’s no single guidebook on how to prepare for childbirth and beyond, we can provide specialized prenatal support and counseling in a variety of ways.

Our teams have designed classes based on years of clinical excellence and experience with all kinds of pregnancies and deliveries, so we can educate expectant mothers and their families and help them feel more comfortable. We also encourage mothers and families to participate in support groups led by experts.

Prepare for your special day with educational classes and support groups* on topics such as:

• Breastfeeding
• Birthing
• CPR for infants and children
• Grandparents
• Lactation
• Siblings

*All classes and groups are offered at our AdventHealth Shawnee Mission campus and are open to all expectant mothers and families delivering at our Overland Park hospital.

Welcoming a baby into the world is an extraordinary occasion for the entire family. Newborns arrive day and night, and our teams work to ensure families meet their new family member as soon as the mother and baby are strong enough to greet their supporters.

On some occasions, newborns require immediate medical attention that can make life after birth difficult for family members. Our teams take great care to provide support to parents of newborns admitted to the NICU, which includes counseling and a screening for depression (including for new fathers).

While breastfeeding is a healthy way to help mothers bond with their infants, it doesn’t always come naturally. Our nurses can assist with breastfeeding during your hospital stay. A lactation consultant can provide guidance for mothers just learning to breastfeed, as well as moms who struggle with breastfeeding after leaving the hospital.

Every mother’s needs are unique. That’s why we’ll help you choose your labor and delivery team and listen closely to your hopes for delivery day. From deliveries with medical intervention and C-sections to all-natural birthing experiences, we’ll work with you to create a plan that feels just right for you — physically, mentally and spiritually.

There are no words or programs that can fill the emptiness left by miscarriage or the passing of your little one. But there are medical experts who are skilled in understanding grief and brimming with compassion to help families mourn this tremendous loss. Our Perinatal Bereavement Program will be an essential part of our Birth Center, lending all the support each family needs to weather this challenging time.

Thank you for choosing AdventHealth for your birthing experience. We know how important family is during this time and want to give you guidance on what to expect for visitors.

Labor:

• Two guests can be in the room during labor
• It is highly recommended guests wear a hospital mask anytime they are outside of the laboring mother’s room

After Delivery:

• Four guests, including siblings, are allowed in the mother’s room at a time
• The responsible adult overseeing siblings cannot leave siblings with mom unaccompanied as she is a patient
• It is highly recommended that all siblings ages two and over wear a hospital mask anytime they are outside of the mother’s room
• One adult may stay the night with the mother, but siblings are not allowed to stay the night
• NICU visitation is limited to the two banded parents/caregivers only

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Our goal is to give you the best experience possible while keeping everyone safe.

*Guidelines may change due to COVID-19 community positivity rates.