A baby holding one of her mother's fingers

Exceptional Care for Newborns and Mothers

The experience of seeing your little one for the first time is something you’ll never forget. Being a part of it is an honor for us, and we’re committed to supporting your family in every way we can throughout this precious journey.

AdventHealth South Overland Park moms enjoy our comfortable, modern hospital and labor, deliver, rest and recover in one room. We’re dedicated to helping families in our community feel happy, healthy and whole.

Deciding where to deliver?

Call us to schedule a tour at 913-373-6160.

Know you want to deliver at AdventHealth South Overland Park?

Pre-register and a maternity navigator will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Pre-Register

Families choose AdventHealth to deliver their babies because of our dedicated nursing team and outstanding physicians who deliver a safe, personalized birth experience for every new mom.

Take a moment to meet our compassionate team of providers and tour our state-of-the-art rooms that you stay in for delivery and postpartum.

A pregnant couple at home. — We’ll Be **Your Guide**

If you’re expecting a child or hope to get pregnant soon, you likely have a lot of questions about what’s to come. Our team has created this guide to help answer your questions and understand our comprehensive maternity services.

Download Your Guide

Newborns affect their mother’s body, mind and spirit, even before conception. An infant’s arrival also leaves a lasting impact on fathers, siblings and other family members. That’s why we’re developing a robust childbirth program with tools and resources to make your childbearing experience safer, more comfortable and more meaningful.

From family planning and prenatal care to delivery and postpartum support, you can count on our resources to support every aspect of your journey.

Education Classes and Support Groups: 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.
Family-Centered Care: 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).
Outpatient Breastfeeding Clinic: 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.
Personalized Care Plan: 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.
Perinatal Bereavement Program: 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.
Visitation Guide: 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.

Delivering at South Overland Park

Emily Clark, MD

Women's Care
Sherebanu Gaslightwala, MD

Women's Care
Malorie Howe, DO

Women's Care
Maureen King, MD

Women's Care
Michael Magee, MD

Women's Care
Julie Martin, MD

Women's Care
Brendan Mitchell, MD

Women's Care
Angela Piquard, MD

Women's Care
Carrie Grounds, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County
Sharon Maturo, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County
Sharla Shipman, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County
Phaedra Lombard, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County
Cynthia Eckert, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County
Crystal Taylor, DO

Women's Clinic of Johnson County

A Small Boy Laughs as He Gets Off a School Bus with an Apple in Hand. — Pediatric Care

At AdventHealth South Overland Park our team of compassionate pediatricians are providing comprehensive care for our littlest patients.
These experienced and board-certified pediatric care providers make your child’s health our top priority by covering a full suite of services. We’ll design a plan personalized for their specific needs so we can keep them having fun and enjoying their childhood.
Adolescent care (children 15 and under)
Annual checkups
Children’s care
Newborn and infant care
Immunizations
Pediatric in-office procedures
Click below to see a full list of pediatricians who see patients at AdventHealth South Overland Park.

Pediatricians

A pregnant woman at the doctor. — Pre-Register Now for **Your Special Day**

On delivery day, you should be focused on yourself and your baby. By pre-registering, your care team will have your personal information ahead of time, giving you and your team the opportunity to welcome you quickly to your birthing room.

Pre-Register Now

Tour Our Birth Center

We welcome you to come tour our Birth Center at AdventHealth South Overland Park.

Tours will be held on Tuesdays at 4 pm and Thursdays at 8 am or by appointment. Meet in the main lobby of the hospital and check in at the front desk. These tours will last approximately 30 minutes.

Call 913-373-6160 to schedule a tour.

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A new born baby in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Our Level II NICU

Our Birth Center will be staffed by physicians, nurses and other medical professionals — all working together to ensure that every baby is born safely.

When extra medical care is needed, we’re ready with a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on-site, staffed with compassionate Children’s Mercy providers. This special neonatal care for sick and premature infants (33 weeks or older) is designed to provide additional support for premature babies.

In some cases, more intensive care is needed. Our team may recommend moving a newborn to our AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Level III NICU, which is equipped and staffed to treat newborns who have more advanced illnesses or genetic disorders.

Meet Your Maternity Care Team

Maternity Navigators

Our maternity navigators are here to help you create your personal delivery plan and guide you through your labor and delivery care.
Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurses

Our neonatologists and neonatal nurses specialize in identifying and treating complications in newborns.
Obstetrician-Gynecologists (OB/GYNs)

Our OB/GYNs are advanced physicians who guide your baby’s delivery. These specialists can induce labor, perform C-sections and help guide you and your baby through a natural delivery.
Obstetrician (OB) Hospitalists

Our community-based OB hospitalists are hospital physicians specializing in obstetrics, who are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help with all obstetrician-related needs.

South Overland Park Birth Center

Exceptional Care for Newborns and Mothers

Deciding where to deliver?

Know you want to deliver at AdventHealth South Overland Park?

Your Birth Center Close to Home

We’ll Be Your Guide

Maternity Care That Goes Beyond

Labor:

After Delivery:

Delivering at South Overland Park

Emily Clark, MD

Sherebanu Gaslightwala, MD

Malorie Howe, DO

Maureen King, MD

Michael Magee, MD

Julie Martin, MD

Brendan Mitchell, MD

Angela Piquard, MD

Carrie Grounds, MD

Sharon Maturo, MD

Sharla Shipman, MD

Phaedra Lombard, MD

Cynthia Eckert, MD

Crystal Taylor, DO

Pediatric Care

Pre-Register Now for Your Special Day

Tour Our Birth Center

Call 913-373-6160 to schedule a tour.

About Our Level II NICU

Meet Your Maternity Care Team

Maternity Navigators

Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurses

Obstetrician-Gynecologists (OB/GYNs)

Obstetrician (OB) Hospitalists

Every Mother Deserves a Helper