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Birth Planning at Baptist Health

Create your hospital birth experience

Birth Planning at Baptist Health

Create your hospital birth experience

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At Baptist Health, we want to help you deliver your baby the way you want. Delivering personalized care is about supporting your individual birth preferences while also providing the benefits of modern medicine, especially if things don’t go according to plan.

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Customizing Your Birth Experience with Us

Communicate with your provider and with hospital staff to create the birth experience you desire. Talk to your team about:

  • Diverse labor support options

    • Pain management
    • Labor positions
    • Low-intervention options
    • Types of delivery
  • Comprehensive postpartum care

    • Lactaction consulting
    • Skin-to-skin
    • In-room bonding
    • Mental health resources
  • Team of Specialists

    • Labor & Delivery nurses
    • Anesthesiologists
    • Hospitalists
    • Pediatricians

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Our Labor Support Options

From epidurals to low-intervention methods, we offer a range of options to help accommodate your preferred approach to childbirth.

Low Intervention Birth

Bring in your breathing techniques and we’ll provide wireless monitoring options to allow for movement during labor. You are welcome to bring your own birthing ball. We also have a limited number of peanut balls and CUB available.

While we do not have birth tubs, speak with your OB/GYN team beforehand about hydrotherapy in the maternity showers. Some nurses and providers are willing to include this technique on a case by case basis.

Epidurals and Medical Pain Relief Options

As a hospital, we’re able to offer medical pain relief options, including epidurals, anesthesia and IV pain medication.

monitoring and birthing ball

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Your Labor & Delivery Team

Our labor and delivery team is there for you throughout your time at Baptist to offer care and support. From our nurses to hospitalists, they go above and beyond for moms and babies.

We provide access to:

  • Labor & Delivery nurses

    Our Labor & Delivery nurses are by your side throughout your childbirth journey, offering comfort, guidance, and expert support. They’re here to help you feel empowered, safe, and cared for, ensuring that you and your baby have the best possible experience.

  • Anesthesiologists

    We have a team of anesthesiologists at the ready for your comfort during delivery. Whether you choose an epidural or another form of pain relief, they’ll work closely with you, helping to make your birthing experience as smooth as possible.

  • OB Hospitalists*

    With an onsite OB/GYN specialized in delivering care to pregnant patients, there is always a physician ready to provide immediate, comprehensive care – delivering an extra layer of safety.

  • Pediatricians

    We have access to a network of caring pediatricians. They’ll make sure your little one is healthy and answer any questions you have about your baby’s care. Reach out before delivery so they can be there on day one.

Bring additional support

You are also welcome to bring in your own midwife or doula to support you during labor, delivery and postpartum.

*Available at Baptist Jacksonville and Baptist South.

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Personalized birth environment

Delivering at a hospital doesn’t have to feel cold. While each of our campuses is unique, all of our labor and delivery centers are equipped with high-level of care and comfort for mom, baby and family.

Our comforting birthing suites provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere — inspired by moms like you.

Some moms choose to bring their own items to make their delivery experience more like home. You can bring:

  • Bluetooth speaker and music during delivery
  • Aroma therapy oil diffuser
  • Soft lighting lamp or twinkle lights
More about our birthing suites
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Types of Deliveries

After Delivery

We support new moms with recovery after delivery, including lactation help, maternal mental health resources, support groups and heart health clinic, for both mom and baby's well-being. We have resources both while you are recovering in the hospital and after you go home.

Postpartum Care