Maternity Care
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.
For valuable information on preparing for your baby, download our prenatal packet and our guide for pregnancy.
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
Our 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.
Tours
We have temporarily suspended all tours. This is an extraordinary time in our community and we are taking this step out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our patients, staff and community.
Located on the second floor, the Baby Place has a dedicated family waiting area.
Private and comfortable delivery suites.
Private recovery rooms for mothers and their babies, with extra room for your care partner to stay overnight.
Large family waiting area for our littlest of patients.
7-bed Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for high-risk deliveries and babies who need special attention.
Each labor and delivery room, Mother/Baby suite, and our NICU are all locked and have video cameras. We also have advanced technology that automatically locks these doors if a baby gets too close to them without prior authorization.
Join us on our Baby-Friendly journey and receive education on the benefits of breastfeeding from our Certified Lactation Counselor.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
For premature babies and others who need more support, our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is located adjacent to ShorePoint Baby Place. Here, we are able to care for babies who weigh 2 lbs. 4 oz. or more, (usually about 32 weeks gestation). Our neonatologists from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and our specialized neonatal nurses deliver intensive care to these babies at the first sign of need. To learn more, click here.
Support Services and Education
Focused on patient safety, ShorePoint Health continues to take steps to create safe care environments and is now offering virtual childbirth education classes.
Now mothers and families can prepare for the birth of a child from anywhere through real-times classes using the Google Meet platform. These classes are intended to allow for flexibility and support while minimizing the need for travel and social interaction. And, all classes are free. Click the name of a class below to learn more and to register.
Education Anytime, Anywhere
ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte offers anytime, anywhere parent education designed to give you convenient access to valuable information.
You will have access to:
- Evidence-based information on prenatal care, labor & birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and newborn care including lots of videos
- Information specific to your arrival and stay at ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte
- Kick counter, contraction timer, personal journal, feeding log, immunization log, and other tools
This education is available on any device with an internet connection and also as a mobile app called myYoMingo. It is available in multiple languages.
Register Now
Once you have registered, you will receive an email invitation from noreply@myyomingo.com where you can create a unique password and login. Then, you can also download the mobile app version by searching your app store for “myYoMingo”.
Disclaimer: The information in YoMingo® is NOT intended to take the place of a healthcare provider or any information that your healthcare provider has discussed with you about your own personal health. It is imperative and advised that you find care and work with your healthcare provider to keep yourself healthy and safe. Always call your healthcare provider with any questions you may have. By creating an account in YoMingo, you have verified that you have read and agree to this disclaimer.
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 our 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 our 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.