Maternity Care
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Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a woman's life, and ShorePoint Baby Place is dedicated to providing expectant mothers and newborns with the finest care during this special time. Our maternity services are provided by obstetricians, labor and delivery specialists, nurses and other caring professionals in a welcoming, comfortable environment.
You'll find a range of care, from prenatal to postpartum, including high-risk pregnancy care and advanced labor and delivery services. Our care extends beyond delivery, with many educational resources for new parents.
Prenatal Care
ShorePoint Baby Place's care begins in the earliest stages of 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, choose a pediatrician and get properly prepared.
High-Risk Pregnancy Care
Perinatologists (doctors who specialize in high-risk pregnancy care) are available to manage pregnancy-related conditions such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, as well as provide specialized care for those with existing medical conditions.
Labor and Delivery
Delivery rooms provide everything doctors, nurses and other maternal specialists need to provide you with excellent care. Experienced labor and delivery staff utilize advanced medical technology and manage C-section (cesarean) births and other surgical procedures.
ShorePoint Baby Place provides comforts for mom, newborn and dad or coach. New parents have the opportunity to experience this wonderful event with the privacy necessary to labor, deliver and recover, while specialized physicians and nurses tend to every need.
Well Baby Nursery
The well baby nursery, located adjacent to ShorePoint Baby Place, provides care for healthy, full-term newborns and newborns who are born at 35 weeks to 37 weeks gestation and are physiologically stable. The nursery can also temporarily care for newborns who are in need of a higher, more specialized level of care until they can be transferred to the appropriate facility. Learn more.
Playing it Safe: Kids and Cars
Safe Kids Southwest Florida and the Charlotte County Florida Health Department offer monthly day and evening child passenger safety classes. This free class is open to all parents, grandparents and child care providers. Learn about car seat safety and get your seat inspected if you want to add a little one to the family, put in a new seat, switch from rear facing to forward facing or upgrade to a booster.
You are encouraged to schedule your class before your sixth month of pregnancy. For more information, call (941) 624-7273.
Find A Doctor
Click here to find a member of the team who specializes in maternity or neonatal care.
Lactation Services
ShorePoint Baby Place is home to Charlotte County's first Milk Depot - a controlled collection point where women can donate their breast milk for premature babies. To learn more, visit the lactation services page.
Patient Stories
Read some stories from previous patients at ShorePoint Baby Place. Visit the patient stories page.
ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda offers education and wellness programs for its patients and community members. To learn more about community outreach events, or to register, click here.