AdventHealth donates $250,000 to new clinic for expecting moms in Daytona Beach
Baby Steps Daytona opens to support women in need of prenatal and postpartum care
AdventHealth Daytona Beach has donated $250,000 to Baby Steps Daytona, a new clinic for women who are uninsured or underinsured to get the prenatal and postpartum care they need. The clinic is a collaboration between AdventHealth Daytona Beach, the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, and local OB-GYNs. From left to right: Stephen A. Civitelli, administrator/health officer, Volusia County Health Department; Pamela Carbiener, MD, medical director, Baby Steps Daytona; David Sinclair, MD, president and CEO, AdventHealth Daytona Beach; and David Weis, regional president and CEO for AdventHealth operations in Flagler, St. Johns, and East Volusia counties.
AdventHealth Daytona Beach has donated $250,000 to Baby Steps Daytona, a new clinic that's making it easier for women to get the prenatal and postpartum care they need – without delays, red tape, or judgment.
Located at 421 South Keech Street, the clinic serves pregnant women in Volusia County who are uninsured, underinsured, or struggling to find care. The clinic sees patients quickly, often within a week, and helps them apply for Medicaid, access sliding-scale payments, and get connected with community resources.
“This clinic isn’t just filling a gap, it’s a lifeline and it is bringing much-needed help to women who often feel they have nowhere to turn,” said Dr. David Sinclair, president and CEO of AdventHealth Daytona Beach. "Every pregnant patient should have access to support, and every baby deserves the necessary resources for a healthy start."
Baby Steps is a collaboration between AdventHealth Daytona Beach, the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, and local OB-GYNs. The care team is led by Dr. Pam Carbiener, a longtime Daytona Beach OB-GYN who serves as the clinic’s medical director.
“This public-private partnership was designed to serve pregnant women in Volusia County who are uninsured or underinsured,” said Stephen A. Civitelli, administrator/health officer of the Volusia County Health Department. “We are excited for this collaboration, as this will continue to improve health outcomes for Volusia County families whom we serve.”
The clinic follows The JJ Way®, a nationally recognized care model created by midwife and maternal health advocate Jennie Joseph.
The model focuses on early access, advocacy, and dignity for every patient – approaches shown to reduce early births, emergency C-sections, and the stress that comes with navigating pregnancy.
In addition to prenatal checkups, Baby Steps Daytona offers:
- Weekly mental health and substance use support
- Help navigating food, housing, transportation, and legal needs
- A safe, welcoming space through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum
This comprehensive approach is intentional. Carbiener has seen what happens when women go without care and how quickly things can turn around with the right support.
“I’ve met far too many women who show up in labor with no prenatal visits, no plan, and babies who need intensive care,” said Carbiener. “We’re here to change that, to meet expecting moms early, build trust, and give them and their babies the strong start they deserve.”
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