Labor and delivery

This is why we provide care for all of your needs, helping you have a safe pregnancy and birthing experience. In fact, we are able to offer continuity and coordination of care beginning in our prenatal program and continuing all the way through our family-centered services after your baby's birth.

Our high ratings in patient safety and patient satisfaction recognize our commitment to do what’s best for our patients, their families and the communities in which we all live and work.

We are doing Birthplace tours with the OB staff 7 days a week. Please call (772) 398-3540 to schedule this appointment.

We believe you feel more empowered in your pregnancy journey when you feel like you know what to expect. For this reason, we provide childbirth classes to help you prepare for labor, birth, recovery and newborn care.

Our hospital offers the St. Lucie and Martin County communities a designated obstetrics (OB) ER for patients requiring emergency obstetric and pre-term care at any time. The OB ER is staffed by an OB/GYN and is supported by anesthesiology and neonatology providers on the premises. The team is immediately available to address the patient's clinical needs.

If you have a scheduled C-section, or if a C-section becomes necessary as labor progresses, our dedicated operating room is located within the unit. This means we can quickly tailor your care to both your needs and your baby's needs during delivery.

We perform "gentle C-sections," meaning we use a clear drape so moms can feel like they are a part of the delivery experience, even when it needs to be a C-section. We also allow new mothers to practice skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth in the operating room.

In the case of a high-risk pregnancy or if your newborn requires a higher level of care, our hospital has a strong partnership with the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, our sister hospital. Here, the neonatal intensive care team specializes in full-service care for newborns.

This hospital is only a short drive up the coast, and you can expect the same high level of family-centered care as you would at our hospital.

After your baby is born, we provide family-centered postpartum care and support to help you begin bonding with your newborn and recovering from birth. Our team is here to support you however we can, including helping you learn to breastfeed, if you wish.

Postpartum visiting hours

During this time, family and friends are welcome to come visit. We support open visitation hours; however, we ask you to remember that proper rest for you and your baby are essential.

Newborn photography

If you chose to take advantage of our newborn photography service, you may view your newborn's photos here.