Your Women's Connection

The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life and a moment that you will cherish and remember always.  You will relate your birth experience with friends, family and even your child as he or she begins their own family.  Your journey will be filled with excitement, joy and an element of fear of the unknown.

The Maternal Family Health Center provides a place for women to share and support other women of all ages in our community.  The more knowledge you have of the process of birth, the more likely you will approach your journey with confidence.

The Center offers a variety of classes to prepare you for childbirth and caring for your baby:

Childbirth Series of 4 Classes

Understand the process of labor and delivery and the process of birthing through discussions on:
*Anatomy and Physiology
*Birth Basics and Comfort Techniques
*Newborn Basics and Baby Care
*Hospital Procedures
*Medical Interventions

Free Tours & Pre-Registration Information Sessions

As the only licensed Obstetric and Pediatric Unit in Charlotte County, as well as home to the only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, we invite you and your labor partner to familiarize yourselves with our facility, rooms, visitor policies, rules and regulations, and completion of your pre-registration paperwork.

Breastfeeding Education

Taught by a Board Certified Lactation consultant, learn important information to prepare for a successful breastfeeding experience.  Our consultants visit with breastfeeding mothers to offer instruction, support and guidance so that they may achieve their personal breastfeeding goals.

Breastfeeding classes are offered to expectant and postpartum mothers and fathers.  Daily instructions for mothers in the hospital are offered individually to assist with proper positioning and latch-on.  Portable electric breast pumps are available for rent upon request.  Additional private consultations are offered in the hospital or as an outpatient.  To arrange for a private consultation, speak with your physician or call (941) 766-4660.

To learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding click here. 

Free Breastfeeding Comfort Line

Speak to Internationally Board Certified Lactation consultants via telephone or outpatient consultation for breastfeeding advice, support, and instruction.  Call: (941) 766-4340.

Infant CPR Education

Learn basic life support and airway obstruction of infants from a Certified CPR instructor.

Free Car Seat Safety Education

Familiarize yourself with the car seat and gain the knowledge needed to select, install and use the correct car seat for your baby.  Learn more by clicking here: Lil' Bits Child Safety Seat Program. 

New Beginnings Boutique

Designed to provide quality, specialty items, for pregnant women and new mothers.  Some of the products available are breast pumps and supplies, nursing bras, and infant necessities.  Call for an appointment.

Learn More & Schedule an Appointment

For more information about the Maternal Family Health Center and our educational classes, or to set up an appointment to visit the New Beginnings Boutique, call us at (941) 766-4660.