A Caring Start for You and Your Baby
Welcoming a baby is one of life's most meaningful moments. At AdventHealth Port Charlotte, we're here to care for you with compassion, experience and attention to what matters most to your family.
Our team provides support before, during and after delivery, helping you feel prepared and confident at every step. From personalized birth planning to recovery and newborn care, we focus on creating a safe, calming environment where you can focus on your baby and your well-being.
At AdventHealth Port Charlotte, our team cares for the whole you, supporting your physical recovery while also offering reassurance, encouragement, comfort and peace of mind.
We’re here to help you find the right OB/GYN or a location that’s convenient for you.
Maternity Care That Goes Beyond Baby’s Big Day
- Prenatal Care
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Our expert obstetrics care begins in the earliest stages of your pregnancy, with prenatal checkups and services tailored to your specific needs. You'll learn about proper nutrition and work with your obstetrician to develop a birth plan and choose a pediatrician so you're properly prepared.
To find the closest AdventHealth provider to you, click here.
- Pregnancy Care
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Families trust AdventHealth Port Charlotte to provide compassionate, attentive care during one of life’s most important moments. Our doctors are available to manage pregnancy-related conditions, like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as well as provide specialized care for those with existing medical conditions.
- Labor and Delivery
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The Baby Place labor and delivery rooms have everything needed to provide you with exceptional care when it’s time for the big day. New parents can experience this wonderful, lifetime milestone event with the following touches of care to help make your time as comfortable, safe and memorable as possible.
- Advanced monitoring to support a safe delivery for you and your child
- An experienced care team that stays by your side and answers your questions
- Private, comfortable rooms so you can rest and bond with your baby
Additionally, our specialized labor and delivery physicians, nurses and 24-hour anesthesia team tend to your every need.
- Playing it Safe: Kids and Cars
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Safe Kids Southwest Florida and the Charlotte County Florida Health Department offer monthly child passenger safety classes during daytime and evening hours. This free class is open to all parents, grandparents and childcare providers.
If you are adding a little one to the family, putting in a new seat or switching from rear-facing to forward-facing, come learn about car seat safety and get your car seat inspected.
You are encouraged to schedule your class before your sixth month of pregnancy. For more information, call Call941-624-7273.
Look Forward to Your Birth Day
Becoming a mother can be exhilarating and daunting whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro. So, let us take care of the little details that make a big difference. At AdventHealth Port Charlotte, we've personalized the birthing experience to make it a one-of-a-kind celebration, The Birth Day Experience®.
You can expect:
- Private birthing and postpartum rooms
- Celebration meal for two
- Overnight accommodation for one support person
- 24/7 anesthesia services
Michelle England, BSN, RNC-OB, IBCLC brings more than 25 years of nursing experience to her role as a lactation consultant. She is deeply committed to supporting families throughout their birth journey, ensuring they feel informed, empowered and cared for every step of the way.
Email Michelle at Michelle.England@AdventHealth.com.
Call the Birth Designer at 941-766-4430
There is a lot to learn when it comes to parenthood, and we know you have a lot of questions. But you can count on us for answers. We offer resources on everything from lactation assistance to childbirth education classes to baby care courses like practicing safe sleep and even lessons on adjusting to life with a newborn — whether it’s about being a new parent or introducing your newest little one to their big sibling.
We offer price estimates through our Patient Financial Services department to empower you to make the best possible choice in your healthcare provider.
Please contact a member of our Patient Financial Services team at 844-866-8093 or get price estimates below.
Special-Care Nursery for Our Tiniest Patients
Our AdventHealth Port Charlotte special-care nursery, located adjacent to The Baby Place®, provides care for newborns born at 35-weeks’ gestation or later who are stable, yet in need of some level of extra care after birth.
Additionally, the nursery can temporarily care for newborns who need a higher, more specialized level of care until they can be transferred to the appropriate facility.
Skin-to-Skin With Babies
Our nurses and OB/GYNs at The Baby Place encourage family members to visit our special care nursery and participate in caring for their baby. During your visits, a neonatal nurse will help you learn how to care for your baby, so you are comfortable caring for your newborn at home.
We understand the importance of soothing skin-to-skin contact between babies and their parents. Skin-to-skin contact promotes healing, comfort and bonding. Sometimes called "kangaroo care," skin-to-skin contact is important for all babies.
Benefits of skin-to-skin with babies can include the following:
- Allows babies to feel safe when they hear their moms' familiar heartbeats
- Encourages breastfeeding
- Stabilizes body temperature, blood sugar and breathing
Dedicated to Sleep Safety for Every Baby
Rest assured that your child will be safe and sound as they sleep at our hospital. We’re committed to best practices while your baby is with us, and we teach every new parent the ABCs of infant sleep safety so they can sleep soundly at home:
A is for alone time: It’s safest for babies to sleep alone
B is for back: Babies should always sleep on their backs
C is for cribs: Cribs and bassinets are safest for sleep
Get more details on each of these letters and how they form the building blocks for safe sleep.
Obstetrics Care at Every Pregnancy Milestone
Our expert OB/GYNs and maternity care specialists are here for all your women's health and maternity needs, from preconception planning and prenatal visits to delivery, postpartum care and beyond.
Take a Virtual Tour of The Baby Place
Watch this video to see how we make The Birth Day Experience® — and your entire pregnancy journey — extra special at The Baby Place.
Caring for Moms and Babies in Body, Mind and Spirit
QuoteAfter being hospitalized with a kidney infection in her third trimester, Danielle decided to change her birth plan to deliver with us.
Danielle says her OB/GYN and the nursing staff were attentive, kind and made for an overall great experience. She encourages moms-to-be to “look for a physician that you feel understands, supports and respects your birthing plan. If you’re not sure what birthing plan is right for you, find a physician that you feel comfortable voicing your thoughts and concerns with, one that listens to you.”
Author name Danielle
Caring for Moms and Babies in Body, Mind and Spirit
QuoteWhen her big day came, Sarah was ready. “This is my first child, so having a natural labor and birth was important to me so that I could be an active participant the entire time. [My doctor] was supportive from our first meeting through the delivery of my son at [AdventHealth] Baby Place. He coached me every step of the way.”
Author name Sarah
Caring for Moms and Babies in Body, Mind and Spirit
QuoteReturning to the same hospital where she and her husband were born three decades earlier, Charleen said the nurses and staff made her and her husband feel at ease.
“They coached us through labor, were at our side the entire delivery, and after she was born, made sure everything was going well and that we were adjusting comfortably to the baby and her needs.”
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A Lifetime of Care for Life's Memorable Moments
Babies aren't the only ones who need personalized care as they grow. Women do, too, and our multidisciplinary women's health care team is here to connect you with the resources to help you live your healthiest life every day.
We're here to support you as you prepare to welcome your baby. Let us be your biggest cheerleader as you enjoy a life of greater health, joy and wholeness. Learn more about our whole-person women's care or connect with our team to request an appointment today.