Care for every detail, so you can focus on baby
Whether this will be your first birth or your fourth, at The Baby Place in AdventHealth Hendersonville, we know that in life and in labor, it’s the small things that matter most. That’s why our personalized birth experience is one of the most inclusive in western North Carolina, with all the mom-focused amenities you deserve to help ease your body, mind, and spirit.
Our mother and baby center offers a comprehensive, whole-person approach to maternity care. Trust our board-certified OB/GYN physicians, expert pediatric providers, and specialty-trained nursing staff to help guide and support you through your labor and delivery experience. Trust that when your new little star arrives, AdventHealth Hendersonville will roll out the red carpet.
Growing Our Team to Support Growing Families
Welcome, Jasmeet Kataria‑Hale, MD, FAAP, Medical Director and Chief Neonatologist of our Level II NICU - Special Care Nursery at The Baby Place. Dr. Kataria-Hale is a board‑certified neonatologist specializing in the care of premature and critically ill newborns. She is committed to compassionate, family‑centered care, combining clear communication and evidence‑based medicine to support infants and their families during critical moments.
Dr. Kataria‑Hale has extensive experience caring for infants with complex medical needs, including those requiring advanced neonatal intensive care, and has contributed to numerous research efforts focused on neonatal nutrition, congenital heart disease, and improving outcomes for the smallest patients.
Expert Maternity Care
We offer a comprehensive, whole-person approach to maternity care. Trust our board-certified OB/GYN physicians, expert neonatologists and specialty-trained nursing team to help guide you through your prenatal and delivery experience.
With convenient locations in Asheville, Brevard, and Hendersonville offering OB/GYN services, you can experience comprehensive maternity care close to home.
OB Emergency Care
A health emergency during pregnancy requires a special level of care. That’s why we now have an Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED) equipped to treat expectant moms and their babies. Located at The Baby Place at AdventHealth Hendersonville, the OBED is staffed with experienced OB hospitalists who specialize in obstetric medicine and offer immediate access 24/7.
Some of the pregnancy concerns the OBED treats include:
- Abdominal pain
- Preterm labor
- Preeclampsia
- Ruptured membranes
- Labor checks
- Bladder infections
- Decreased fetal movement
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Increased blood pressure
Our OB ED is located at The Baby Place, AdventHealth Hendersonville, and is open 24/7 for obstetric related emergency care.
100 Hospital Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes at The Baby Place
Our team is here to help you feel confident and informed throughout your pregnancy. Join us for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care classes—available both in person and online—to fit your schedule.
Expert and Compassionate Care for Our Tiniest Patients
When it comes to infant care, you want the very best for your new baby from the very beginning. If your little one should need extra care, rest easy knowing there’s an incredible team of specialists dedicated to them. Our Level II NICU Special Care Nursery offers highly specialized newborn care to our tiniest patients.
This dedicated team specializes in delivering advanced care for premature infants as low as 32-weeks’ gestation, twins, triplets and full-term babies who may need extra care.
Our NICU team is led by Jasmeet Kataria-Hale, MD, Medical Director and Chief Neonatologist for our Level II NICU - Special Care Nursery at The Baby Place. Dr. Kataria-Hale is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for premature and medically complex newborns while supporting families every step of the way.
The Baby Place at AdventHealth Hendersonville
Whether you’re a first-time mom or adding to your family, at The Baby Place, we know that in life and in labor, it’s the small things that matter most. That’s why our personalized birth experience is one of the most inclusive in western North Carolina, with all the mom-focused amenities you deserve to help ease your body, mind, and spirit. The Baby Place offers a comprehensive, whole-person approach to maternity care. Trust our board-certified OB/GYN physicians, expert pediatric providers, and specialty-trained nursing staff to help guide and support you through your labor and delivery.
100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville NC 28792
Because They Matter to You They Matter to Us
- Experts You and Your Baby Can Count On
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No matter the need, big or small, our award-winning team of board-certified obstetricians, pediatric specialists, and certified midwives offer some of the most advanced maternity care in all of Henderson County. From low intervention births to scheduled C-sections and everything in between, we want to help support you at your baby’s debut. And with our secure monitoring bracelet system, we’ll make sure you and your infant are always safe in our hospital. At our childbirth center, The Baby Place, we want you to spend more time resting and nurturing, and less time worrying. Let us help.
- Luxurious Amenities and Personalized Care
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During your stay at The Baby Place, you’ll only need to focus on one thing: your little bundle of joy. You will be brought into one of our spacious family suites where The Baby Place team will help you get settled and prepare for the arrival of your baby. You want nothing but the healthiest of deliveries, and we want to help you have one. At The Baby Place, we've made it our business to think of all the small things that might help you have a more comforting labor and deliver experience, including:
- Private labor, delivery and recovery suites
- Our rooms are LDRP so moms can conveniently labor, deliver, recover and postpartum all in one room
- Birthing balls and peanut balls available for laboring
- Beds built for bonding
- Mothers and babies room together to promote bonding during those precious first hours as a family
- Lactation counselors to assist new breastfeeding mothers
- Wireless fetal monitors that allow you to get out of bed and move around your suite during labor
- Convenient and Flexible Visiting Hours
- Flat-Screen TVs, Cable, and Free WiFi
- Pull-Out Couches for Overnight Guests
At AdventHealth Hendersonville we want you to feel as comfortable and supported as possible on this memorable day.
- OB Hospitalist Care
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An experienced OB hospitalist is on-site 24 hours a day to provide consistent, comprehensive, quality medical care to women who are pregnant or have just given birth. In addition to handling deliveries, OB hospitalists are there to assist with any issues and emergencies that may arise. This includes anything from elevated blood pressure to more serious issues that may require immediate surgery. We partner with OB Hospitalist Group, the industry’s largest, dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider, so our clinicians are trained in best practices specific to OB hospitalist medicine.
Benefits of an OB Hospitalist Program:
- Our board-certified OB Hospitals are on-site 24 hours a day. If your obstetrician is unavailable or delayed in reaching the hospital, there is always an experienced OB/GYN physician available to offer medical expertise and provide optimal patient care.
- Our team of OB hospitalists are partners with your regular OB/GYN physician, so they will review your medical record and birth plan with your physician to accommodate your delivery wishes, depending on your medical circumstances.
- When it comes to emergencies, OB hospitalists are highly skilled in providing emergent care, and they are always on-site if an unexpected emergency occurs.
- Every expectant mother is evaluated and treated by a physician regardless of time, location, complication or circumstance.
- There are fewer perinatal safety events and less cesarean deliveries at hospitals with an OB hospitalist program.
- What to Expect When You Visit
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During your stay at The Baby Place, you'll need to focus on one thing: your little bundle of joy. You may want to familiarize yourself with what to expect ahead of time so you can be prepared for your big day.
What to Bring
- Camera
- Infant Car Seat
- Loose, Comfortable Clothing for You and Your Baby
- Nightgown or Pajamas
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothbrush, and Toothpaste
- Snacks
Where to Park
Monday Through Friday, your driver may park at the front entrance and leave the car there until you are settled. Then he or she should park the car in one of our parking lots.
Weekends: Your driver may park at the emergency room entrance and accompany you inside before parking in one of our parking lots.
Where to Check In
If you arrive before 7 pm on any weekday, you will need to check in at the main hospital lobby before coming to The Baby Place. If you arrive after 7 pm or on the weekend, please check in with the emergency room clerk. You will then be taken to The Baby Place.
Visiting Guidelines
Your family and friends are welcome to visit anytime between 8 am to 8 pm. For your comfort and your baby's health, one support person is allowed to stay with you throughout your stay. You may have up to three additional visitors, for a total of four people in your room at a time during hospital visiting hours. If you feel the need to catch up on some sleep, simply let us know. We'll post a sign on your door letting visitors know you're napping, and that they should come back later. We're dedicated to helping you and your baby in any and every way possible.
- Maternity Resources for Every Stage of Your Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
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There's a lot to take in when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. As your belly grows, so does your list of questions. Count on our Celebrate Pregnancy and Childbirth three-day class to help prepare you for pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. This free pregnancy education and support class is available monthly at AdventHealth Hendersonville. If you feel prepared for childbirth but are interested in learning more about breastfeeding, you're welcome to attend only the third class session, which covers breastfeeding. To learn more or to register for the Celebrate Pregnancy and Childbirth class, visit our events page.
You can feel more confident when you know what to expect. We invite you to come and tour The Baby Place before your delivery, to help you feel more comfortable and at ease during your hospital stay. If you're taking our Celebrate Pregnancy and Childbirth class, a tour is included. Otherwise, you can sign up for a free tour by visiting our events page.
During labor and delivery, baby center will provide you with everything you and your baby need for wellness and maximum comfort. If you need a caesarean section, you can feel well taken care of in our fully equipped operating room suite, which is the first in Henderson County.
After your delivery, we're still here to take care of you. Board-certified lactation consultants are available to support breastfeeding moms, even after you leave the hospital. You can consult with a lactation consultant via phone or request a personal consultation on an outpatient basis.
With a firm commitment to whole-person wellness, we’re ready to help you prepare, relax, and get ready for all of motherhood's next steps.
- Easing Grief and Instilling Hope
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If you’ve suffered a loss, we're here to support you and help you process your emotions. Count on us to provide guidance and insight, while working to heal your body, mind, and spirit.
Baby-Friendly Designation
The Baby Place at AdventHealth Hendersonville is proud to have the international Baby-Friendly designation. This designation is awarded after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA.
The Baby-Friendly designation demonstrates that AdventHealth Hendersonville is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards are built on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for optimal infant feeding support in the precious first days of a newborn’s life. This designation means that our team at The Baby Place is prepared to help you and your new baby get off to the best start.
As a designated Baby-Friendly hospital and birth center, AdventHealth Hendersonville provides an environment that supports breastfeeding while respecting every woman’s right to make the best decision for herself and her family.
