Mother and Baby Care in Ocala

Studies show that infants who stay with their mothers cry less, have lower blood pressure, and have more stable temperature, pulse and respiration. In our couplet care program, you and your baby can remain together and receive postpartum support from the same nurse. Couplet care rooms have extra sleeping accommodations for your support person as well so you can both bond with and get to know your baby with caring support and personal attention.

If your baby needs close monitoring and attention, our Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is staffed 24 hours a day with specialized neonatal care nurses, as well as neonatologists within our AdventHealth network. The NICU is designed to care for babies born at or after 30 weeks who weigh more than 2.8 pounds, as well as babies with certain health problems, including the need for short-term ventilator assisted breathing.

Whether you’re a new parent, an adoptive parent, or a grandparent who needs a quick refresher, our baby care basics class will give you the foundation you need to care for a newborn baby.

Infant Safe Sleep- Safe sleep greatly reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep accidents.

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To learn more about classes or to register, call Call352-401-8408 or register directly through our events.

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Breastfeeding is natural and best for your baby — but it does take practice. Our board-certified lactation consultants and counselors work with nurses and physicians to ensure you and your baby’s breastfeeding success. We also offer a prenatal breastfeeding class, as well as a Warm Line at 352-671-2164, in case you have difficulty breastfeeding at home.

If this is your first birth experience, consider taking our pregnancy education and support class for first-time parents. An in-person and virtual options two-day childbirth series class is offered to meet the unique educational needs of our expectant parents. An instructor will share information about what to expect during your last trimester, exercise, labor and delivery, breathing and relaxation techniques, postpartum care, and newborn care. Evening classes are available.

If you’re considering breastfeeding, we highly recommend our preparation for breastfeeding class. You’ll learn about how to get started, latching, breastfeeding challenges, pumping and storing milk, and breastfeeding after returning to work.
Whether you’re a new parent, an adoptive parent, or a grandparent who needs a quick refresher, our baby care basics class will give you the foundation you need to care for a newborn baby.

To learn more about classes or to register, call Call352-401-8408 or register directly through our events.