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Roxanne Vargas, host of NBC's "6 in the Mix"

Pregnant TV anchors share their journeys with viewers

BY JOHNNY DIAZ, SUN SENTINEL Oh, mama, how times have changed.

Pregnancy used to be taboo on television.

Remember the 1952 “I Love Lucy’’ episode when even using the word “pregnant’’ on screen was deemed controversial?

Well, these days, TV news personalities are all about the sharing when it comes to their journeys into motherhood. Using the small screen, as well as social media, the latest crop of moms-to-be who are on the airwaves – Roxanne Vargas, host of WTVJ-Ch. 6’s lifestyle morning show “6 in the Mix” and meteorologists Julie Durda of WPLG-Ch. 10 and Lissette Gonzalez of WFOR-Ch. 4 – are giving audiences a peek into their personal lives.

Vargas announced her pregnancy on the air during the Halloween episode of “6 in the Mix.” And she had the perfect costume for the occasion.

“I’m an oven – with a bun baking for another 5 months!” she said during the October broadcast. “So excited to share with you all, we are expecting our second baby!”

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Armando, Vargas is expecting another boy in April.

“My belly is hard to miss, which is great and part of the process,” said Vargas, who is married to Danny Rodriguez, a senior designer at WTVJ-Ch. 6 in Miramar.

“The other day, we were closing the show, and I had to apologize to viewers because my stomach growled so loudly. I am so sorry, this child is hungry.”

Her pregnancies have even inspired news stories. During her first pregnancy, the Miami Lakes resident did a piece on a prenatal yoga class. More recently, she reported a feature on a company that makes colorful hospital gowns for moms.

“If you look good, you will feel good, even if you’re pushing a baby out of your body,” said Vargas. “It’s a beautiful way of owning your own labor.”

The viewer interaction has been great, she said. When she Tweeted a photo she took with NBC “Telenovela” star Eva Longoria in January, “all the comments were about the baby bump, and that is so kind and humbling and really sweet...

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Over at Channel 4, when she wasn’t delivering the day’s weather news, Gonzalez was busy sharing the news of her pregnancy via social media. Each week, she posted photos or videos of her belly.

Gonzalez’s second daughter with husband Antonio Chinchilla, a financial analyst, was expected in March.

When she shared a Facebook update that her first daughter, Sofia, was getting up in the middle of the night as Gonzalez prepared to go to work, fellow mothers chimed in with advice.

Wrote one Miami mom, Melissa Neyor: “It happens all the time. Especially around this age. ... Just rock her or pat her back inside her crib, and she will fall back asleep.”

This is the first child for Channel 10’s Durda, of Miramar, and her husband, David Radliff, national TV sales manager for CBS Television and MY33.

To keep viewers in the loop, Durda dressed in blue to reveal the baby’s gender during the morning newscast on Feb. 4.

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Preparation, support important for breastfeeding success

BY JESSICA LAMAR In 2012, despite the fact that she covered herself, mega superstar Beyonce was ridiculed for breastfeeding her daughter, Blue Ivy, in a public restaurant.

And in 2015, Kristie Quinones was asked to leave Aventura Mall for breastfeeding publicly.

Shortly afterward, breastfeeding moms rallied at the mall to show their support for Quinones.

Despite the controversy breastfeeding can generate, many moms embrace it.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 77 percent of new mothers are breastfeeding their babies, an increase from 71 percent a decade ago.

Not only are they breastfeeding, they are also breastfeeding for at least six months.

But while breastfeeding is a natural way to feed our babies, it is not always easy to get started.

Many mothers face challenges such as low milk production, babies latching on properly, sore nipples, anxiety and the like.

One solution for such concerns is a lactation consultant, a profes-

sional who teaches and trains mothers how to breastfeed their babies. Lactation consultants can be found at hospitals, clinics and private offices. Many of them also teach classes during pregnancy.

Pamela Mazzella Dibosco, of Davie, is a 20-year lactation consultant who serves mothers throughout South Florida.

Besides working with mothers, she breastfed seven of her own children.

She strongly believes that other forms of feeding should be an alternative to breastfeeding, and she enjoys helping mothers learn to breastfeed their babies.

With breastfeeding, preparation is important. Women who are interested in breastfeeding should watch other mothers who breastfeed and attend classes before the baby arrives, Dibosco said.

She said the most common issues mothers face are pain while breastfeeding and low milk production. It is a myth that all women can make enough milk, Dibosco said. Considering the medical history or genetics of a mother, the mother might face difficulties beyond her control, and a professional can help her find a solution.

Some mothers may try to increase their milk supply by avoiding certain things or adding certain things to their diet, but Dibosco said that can sometimes make the situation worse.

One way to pinpoint milk supply issues is to track the baby’s weight, she said.

The baby should regain birth weight by the second week.

Steady weight gain is a sure sign that the baby is getting enough milk, she said, so it is important for moms to make their routine pediatrician visits.

Another myth is that breastfeeding should be easy. Although it is natural, “we do not grow up in a breastfeeding culture, nor do we spend our lives with other women breastfeeding and caring for babies,” Dibosco said. “These behaviors are natural and also learned. While there are many reasons why breastfeeding may not be easy, the idea that it is always natural does not fit with our current way of life.

“Most of what we know about feeding babies is about how babies drink bottles.

Our experience from the time we are very young is of bottles being given to dolls.

We also have smaller families than in the past. We don’t see our mothers and aunts all with their babies breastfeeding. We lose the knowledge that comes with living the experience because our society’s way of caring for babies is different,” she said.

“We cannot expect to find something easy and natural when we never saw it, never experienced it, and are just learning it for the first time.”

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Feeling Blue?

Get checked out if symptoms extend beyond a few weeks

BY CHRISSIE FERGUSON Becoming a mother is one of life’s greatest blessings. It’s a time of great joy and excitement. But this isn’t the case for all new moms.

In fact, a large majority of women experience feelings of sadness and anxiety after giving birth.

While symptoms may simply be the result of “the baby blues,” some suffer from postpartum depression – a more serious mood disorder that affects 1-2 out of 10 women, according to experts.

Trying to differentiate between the two can sometimes be difficult. After all, doesn’t a lack of sleep make everyone feel weepy and irritable?

The postpartum blues, otherwise known as “the baby blues,” occur in about 85 percent of women, says Dr. Dikea RoussosRoss, director of Women’s Health at the Shands Medical Plaza in Gainesville.

Symptoms of tearfulness, lack of sleep, irritability and poor appetite occur a few days after delivery. The good thing about postpartum blues is that it is usually limited and resolves itself in the first two weeks after delivery, says Roussos-Ross, who is also the director of the Healthy Start Psychosocial Program at UF Health and a University of Florida College of Medicine faculty member.

Postpartum depression (PPD), on the other hand, occurs when depressed mood and loss of interest or pleasure in activities occurs for at least two weeks and continues for up to six to 12 months after delivery.

“A woman might be able to recognize [PPD] herself if she starts experiencing feelings of inadequacy with appetite disturbance since delivery, difficulty breastfeeding and bonding with the baby, as well as hostility toward the baby,” says Dr. Yocoima Plaza, an Ob-Gyn with The Institute of Women’s Health and Body in West Palm Beach.

Good nutrition and social support help keep PPD symptoms at bay.

Additionally, studies have shown that women who breastfeed have a decreased risk of suffering postpartum depression.

“If diagnosed with postpartum depression,” says Plaza, “women should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding, not only because of the benefits to the baby,

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but also to the mother, such as the maintenance of bonding.”

However, women should not blame themselves for the feelings they might experience after the birth of their child.

It’s important to remember that depression is a psychiatric disorder. “It can be genetic, so (some women) may be more at risk,” says Roussos-Ross. “It’s not that they’ve done something wrong; it’s just something that they have.”

Women who believe they are suffering from postpartum depression should not only seek social support from their spouse or family members, but they should immediately contact their Ob-Gyn or primary care physician – someone who can evaluate the severity of their symptoms.

Being proactive about treatment is important. Not only will PPD continue to affect the patient if left untreated, but untreated postpartum depression can also have adverse implications for the baby, such as increased crying, colic and heightened arousal. “Long-term effects on the baby may be medical and psychiatric illness,” Plaza says.

With patients experiencing milder symptoms, exercise, therapy or acupuncture may be suggested. Dietary recommendations may include soy and vitamin B. While a more holistic approach could be helpful, this should not preclude the patient from seeking help from others who can make sure they are OK, says RoussosRoss.

If a physician or Ob-Gyn finds that symptoms are more severe in a patient, medicine combined with therapy may work best.

“Medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) are effective in the treatment of postpartum depression and can be used when initial treatment of psychotherapy has failed,” says Plaza, “even in breastfeeding women.” Medicine, however, usually takes 4-6 weeks to become effective, so early evaluation in important in getting symptoms treated as soon as possible.

“We always want to be very proactive,” says Roussos-Ross. “It doesn’t have to be medicine, but she needs to be under some sort of treatment.”

HOW TO RECOGNIZE PPD: + You have had a baby in the past 12 months and you are experiencing some of these symptoms: + + Feeling overwhelmed + + Can’t eat; have no appetite + + Having feelings of guilt (that you should be handling motherhood better than this) + + Not feeling a bond with your baby + + Having feelings of irritation, anger, hopelessness or sadness + + Sleeping poorly, lacking interest or energy levels have decreased + + Having thoughts of hurting oneself or someone else + + Experiencing symptoms that do not subside after two weeks past delivery

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LIFE AFTER BABY: Going back to work

BY MELISSA L. TICHAUER One of the most significant moments in a woman’s life is when she becomes a mother.

And with that bundle of joy comes myriad changes, from endless loads of laundry to learning how to function on less than two hours of sleep.

But there’s one subject that many baby books don’t cover: making the difficult decision to go back to work after having a child.

When thinking about re-entering the workforce, there are many things to consider: Who will take care of my newborn?

Will my employer let me work from home? What will it cost to put my child in daycare? Can I afford to stay home?

Many expectant mothers spend their entire pregnancies working with the intention of returning after their maternity leave is over. But there are many variables to think about before making the final determination.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the labor force participation rate of women with children under 6 in 2014 was 64.2 percent. That rate jumped to 74.7 percent for women with children ages 6-17.

When compared with previous decades, both statistics boast a significant increase of mothers in the workplace. But is that best for families with young children?

Many new mothers are likely to be judged whether they return to work or not. But there isn’t a right or a wrong answer. Resources and benefits vary from state to state and employer to employer, making this personal decision even more of a challenge.

In 2015, a study conducted by WalletHub ranked Florida below average in best states for working moms. The study was based on 12 metrics in the categories of child care, professional opportunities and work-life balance. The Sunshine State ranked 30th overall.

“Most employers in Florida follow the federal law, which is FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and only allows 12 weeks of unpaid leave with job guarantee upon return,” said Krissy Mulder, a human

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resources manager at TSF Sportswear.

“Anything outside of the general norm as far as benefits is up to the individual employer.”

Mulder notes that some jobs offer shortterm disability, but often that pays 60 percent of a worker’s salary, leaving a gap in people’s monthly household income.

There are laws to protect breastfeeding moms who return to work. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act amended section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to require employers to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child’s

birth each time the employee has need to express the milk. Employers are also required to provide a place for that mother to express, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion. The break time requirement became effective when the Affordable Care Act was signed in 2010.

“Corporations are trying to promote a healthy work-life balance within the confines of their business, but new moms are still expected to adhere to the same policies as their co-workers,” Mulder said.

“We’re eager to have new moms back after the 12-week leave of absence. Many women continue to have fulfilling careers

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after having children. As employers, we want to help them achieve that goal.”

When Dawn Hassell had her daughter six years ago, she was working in her field as a full-time graphic artist. Unfortunately for Hassell, she was the only artist on staff in her company. Shortly after giving birth, the new mom found herself working parttime during her three-month maternity leave.

“I felt conflicted from every angle; like I wasn’t being fair to my company, my baby or myself,” Hassell said. “I almost felt guilty for having a child. But for financial reasons, it wasn’t an option not to work.”

Besides the financial burden, Hassell also felt like she had to do it all between working and caring for her infant. And while family stepped in to help, the pressure she put on herself made the circumstances more challenging.

“I had time to bond with my daughter, but she was only 3 months old when I returned to work, and I would’ve loved more time with her,” said the Hollywood resident. “I felt I was missing out on things she was doing when I wasn’t there.

It’s more beneficial for the child when their mother is around the first year. I’d advise new moms to prepare to make the really difficult decisions long before you have your baby.”

For Lauren Salus of Sunrise, the need to supplement her household income was also the deciding factor in her decision to return to work when her first child was 9 months old.

“It was a very hard and emotional time,” said Salus, who consulted with her husband when making her decision.

“We needed more than one income could provide, and we thought I could stay out of work longer, but that wasn’t the case, unfortunately.”

According to Salus, who worked in an ophthalmologist’s office before having her son, there were countless pros and cons associated with going back to work. A few of the plusses included having adult interaction, making a financial contribution to her family and getting a break from the rigors of caring for an infant.

“Just being able to have an adult conversation was huge,” Salus said. “But in the end, I felt guilty about being away from my child.”

While the respite was often enjoyable, it wasn’t as important to her as being there for her child.

“Besides missing my child, I was taking a lot of time off for school closures and sick days,” she said. “It became very challenging and caused me never-ending stress. Being a mom is my most important

and rewarding job.”

Salus returned to being a stay-at-home mom shortly after her son turned 2, allowing her to be with her toddler full-time.

After she stopped working, she decided to expand her family and is now mom to two.

Salus said if she’d had a more established career path, she would’ve been more inclined to continue working after having her kids. But the decision to stay home with her children is what has worked best for her and her family.

The best rule of thumb when thinking about going back to work as a new mom is to plan ahead and allow enough time to make important decisions about family and finances. Talk with a spouse, extended family, other moms and your employer to know your options and have contingency plans in case of unexpected changes.

The more information an expectant mom can gather, the more prepared she’ll be for motherhood and the life-changing moments that come with it.

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Dibosco is a firm believer in the science of a mother’s body and the baby’s needs.

“I really like the mothers to know that their babies know how to do it,” she said.

“I balance between doing something and doing nothing.”

Dibosco’s own challenges have contributed to her expertise.

“Seventeen years ago, I was breastfeeding my own set of twins after a cesarean delivery. For the first time, I really understood what it meant to have challenges breastfeeding.

“I had sailed through the first three children with no problems at all,” she said.

“Along came my twins, and I was faced with trying to make breastfeeding work while in pain from surgery and dealing with a delay in milk supply. I was an experienced breastfeeding mother and a lactation consultant. I had helped many mothers and babies, but having my own struggles made me more aware of what a mother feels when she is trying to breastfeed her baby.

“It took me weeks of hard work and determination to provide for my babies, and it was definitely not easy to breastfeed after a cesarean birth, but I had wonderful lactation consultants in my corner helping me when I ran out of ideas to help myself.

“In most cases, ‘Been there, done that’

really is not necessary to be very good at what you do,” she said, “but sometimes, when you have walked that path and know that it is not always easy, it gives you a deeper understanding of another woman’s struggles.

“These were not my first babies. I knew far more than many new mothers know going into breastfeeding for the first time.

If knowing as much as I did, and being as experienced as I was, yet I still had complications and challenges, then anyone can. I joke often that if those babies came first, and I did not have the support I had, I seriously doubt I would have been able to be successful, because I would have doubted my ability to breastfeed. I am always in awe of women who, when faced with challenges, work to breastfeed their babies. It is not always easy.”

As a certified lactation consultant, Dibosco also has experience as a professional labor assistant, supporting women through water births, cesarean births, twin births and vaginal births after a cesarean.

THERE ARE SIGNS A MOTHER CAN LOOK FOR TO DETERMINE IF SHE NEEDS HELP, DIBOSCO SAID: > If the baby is not breastfeeding at least 8 to 10 times a day and resting comfortably between feedings, there might be a problem. > The baby should have at least six wet diapers and three or more stooled diapers every day after day four after birth. > A mother’s breast should feel soft after feeding, and breastfeeding should be comfortable for both mother and baby.

Pain indicates the baby is not latching on properly, and latching on properly means the baby receives more milk easily.

It is important that mothers do not wait to get help. The earlier a mother gets help, the better for herself and her child, Dibosco said.

She focuses on the individual needs of each mother.

“I really believe that every situation is different. What works with one mother may not work with another,” she said.

“My goal is to remove any maternal guilt or pressure a mother may be facing.”

Melissa Tichauer is a full-time working mother of one living in Coral Springs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit birthingandbeyondinc.com or call 954-274-5386. Pam Dibosco can also be reached at Pam.birthingandbeyond@gmail.com.

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4,322

$5,850

$12,156

NA

NA

NA

2.45

3

14/0

1,2,3

Private rooms where mom and infant are cared for together (vaginal and c-section deliveries). Two delivery rooms include Jacuzzis. Classes include childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, newborn parenting and infant massage.

Hialeah Hospital 305-693-6100

1,278**

$20,343**

$34,163**

NA

NA

NA

2.5**

2.8**

8/32*

2*

Classes about birthing, breastfeeding, parenting and for siblings available in English and Spanish.*

Homestead Hospital 786-243-8000

1,536

$16,840**

$26,715**

NA

NA

NA

2

2-3

7/0

Sick baby nursery only

Large birthing suites. Rooming-in encouraged. Free prenatal classes offered in collaboration with the Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade County.

Jackson Memorial Hospital 305-585-4MOM (4666)

3,453

$10,521

$19,651

49

49

2.5

3.2

16/0

3

Specialize in high-risk, maternal-fetal care and fetal therapy in utero; high success rates for VBACs; worldrenowned neonatal intensive care unit for the sickest, tiniest newborns; lactation specialist, certified nurse midwives, parent educators, childbirth and newborn education classes; highly specialized physicians 24/7.

Jackson North Medical Center 305-585-4MOM (4666)

1,787

$10,521

$19,651

35

35

2.5

3.1

7/0

2

Family-friendly care, private rooms, overnight accommodation for one guest, complimentary breakfast, monthly tours, three triage, three recovery rooms.

Jackson South Community Hospital 305-585-4MOM (4666)

1,009

$10,521

$19,651

32

30

2.5

3.2

8/0

No NICU

Kendall Regional Medical Center 305-223-3000

1,866**

$21,332**

$20,703**

NA

NA

NA

2.8**

3.5**

12/0*

3*

Classes include the childbirth series, sibling class, breastfeeding, infant safety and CPR; free for moms planning to deliver at the hospital.*

Mercy Hospital 305-854-4400

1,695**

$15,752**

$24,903**

NA

NA

NA

2.6**

3.2**

9/NA*

2*

Private rooms with views of Biscayne Bay. Birthing beds for labor, delivery and recovery in same room with in-beds for fathers.*

Mount Sinai Medical Center 305-674-CARE (2273)

2,697

$18,925**

$23,103**

31

47

2

3

8/4

3

More than 60 years of professional birthing experience; infant security system; state-of-theart Level III NICU; breastfeeding and childbirth preparartion classes; doula/birthing coach.

North Shore Medical Center 305-835-6000

2,405**

$24,099**

$44,887**

NA

NA

NA

2.7**

3.3**

7/0*

3*

Tours; childbirth and breastfeeding classes; support groups for new moms; celebration meal after delivery.*

Palmetto General Hospital 305-823-5000

1,765**

$29,281**

$46,364**

NA

NA

NA

2.2**

2.6**

10/0*

2*

Classes offered in birthing, parenting and breastfeeding. Four recovery rooms.*

South Miami Hospital’s Center for Women and Infants, 786-662-4000

4,067

$27,008**

$19,352**

NA

NA

NA

2

3

14/0

2,3

The comprehensive center specializes in a team approach and includes a Maternal Fetal Special Care Unit for high-risk pregnancies, a Public Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Center, Level II and III NICUs and a Child Development Center. The Center also offers childbirth, CPR, breastfeeding and infant massage classes, as well as specific childbirth classes for dads.

West Kendall Baptist Hospital 786-467-4804

752**

10,387**

27,237**

NA

NA

NA

2.4**

2.8**

NA

NA

80% Success Rate

77% Success Rate

82% Success Rate

88% Success Rate

L&D Suites, OB triage, postpartum. Childbirth classes, Lamaze, prenatal and jacuzzi.

Beautiful Beginnings Family Birthing Suites at West Kendall Baptist Hospital were created with the parents and families in mind. The warm and comfortable environment and specially designed birthing suites will help you relax as you prepare to welcome your newest family member. Neonatologists are available 24 hours a day. To schedule a private tour, please call 786-467-2499. A variety of classes, including childbirth preparation, breastfeeding and Infant CPR, are available. available.*

BROWARD COUNTY Broward Health Medical Center Maternity Place 954-355-4400

3,533**

$5,867**

$14,892**

NA

NA

NA

2.7**

4**

NA

3*

Educational programs for transitioning mothers. Attractive labor/delivery/recovery rooms.

24-hour availability to specialists. State-designated Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.*

Broward Health Coral Springs 954-344-3000

2,296

$6,000

$11,000

40.7

37.2

.5

2

3

8/NA

2

24-hour onsite neonatologist and anesthesiologist; water birth; OB link; doulas; roomingin; family-center care; childbirth classes (English/Spanish); "Baby & Me" classes; Mommy & Me Yoga-Pilates; Pre-natal Yoga and Super Siblings Class. Visit browardhealth.org.

Holy Cross Hospital 954-771-8000

783

$2,100

$3,299

50

52

.5

2

3

12/0

2

Classes: Childbirth Education; Infant Safety & CPR.

Memorial Hospital Miramar 954-538-5176

3,216

$12,520**

$27,384**

NA

45

NA

2.5**

2.9**

18/30*

2

Hypnobirth, Perinatal classes, breastfeeding classes, lactation consultant, Lamaze, grandparent and sibling classes, natural birthing classes and more. During every stage of your pregnancy, professionals can help you through your labor and childbirth journey — coaching you and providing you with the knowledge and support you need to make childbirth a safe experience that you will treasure for a lifetime.

Memorial Hospital West 954-436-5000

4,003

$12,926**

$28,397**

NA

NA

NA

2.5**

3.3**

NA

2

12 Private Birthing Suites. 26 Private Post-Partum Suites. 20 Bed Level II NICU. NICview Cameras for family viewing of newborn from remote international locations. Parents can donate public cord blood for stem cell transplant and research.

Memorial Regional Hospital 954-265-2000

5,104

12,421**

$28,627**

43

41

Less than 1%

2

3

14/0

3

24/7 in-house neonatal and anesthesia services. Delivery includes bedside admission in LDRs. Level 3 OB/neonatal care. Childbirth, sibling and breastfeeding classes. 7 bed triage, 3 OBORs, 5 OBPACU beds. Public cord blood banking program, Maternal Fetal Medicine program, Maternal Addiciton Program.

Northwest Medical Center 954-974-0400

1,845

$18,719**

$30,161**

NA

NA

NA

2.5**

3.3**

6/14*

3

Northwest has a newly renovated maternity floor and the only level III NICU in northern Broward County. We offer free infant CPR & home safety classes, baby care/sibling classes and childbirth prep classes, as well as breastfeeding workshops and a breastfeeding support group.

Visit www.northwestmed.com/maternity to register for a class or sign up for a tour.

Plantation General Hospital 954-321-4099

2,402

$13,946**

$25,549**

NA

43.57

NA

2.3**

3.6**

9/0*

3

9 Birthing Suites, 3 Triage Beds, 3 ORs. We have an anesthesiologist dedicated 24/7 to L&D and a network of pediatric specialists. We offer free Prenatal & breastfeeding classes, Childbirth preparation classes, Baby Care and Baby & Me classes and Prenatal Yoga. Visit plantationgeneral.com/maternity to register for a class or sign up for a tour.

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2,854**

$11,982**

$23,705**

NA

NA

NA

2.7**

3.6**

Boca Raton Regional Hospital 561-955-3340

2,271**

$14,906**

$17,337**

NA

NA

NA

2.5**

3.5**

Lakeside Medical Center 561-996-6571

430**

$12,572**

$17,461**

NA

NA

NA

2.4**

Good Samaritan Medical Center 561-650-6023

1,053**

$13,391**

$26,497**

NA

NA

NA

Jupiter Medical Center 561-263-2234

1,357

$8,315**

$15,585**

NA

39

Palms West Hospital 561-798-3300

1,424**

$14,392**

$31,865**

NA

St. Mary’s Medical Center 561-844-6300

3,159

$21,943**

$35,003**

39

Wellington Regional Medical 561-798-8689

2,045**

$21,844**

$30,236**

NA

NA

NA

2.5**

3.1**

West Boca Medical Center 561-488-8000

2,072

$15,416**

$21,944**

NA

44

NA

2

3

3*

Renovated maternity center with 10-bed OB triage unit for mommies-to-be, perinatologists, menotalogists and maternal-fetal medicine nurses. Online registration for tours and classes. Breastfeeding assistance provided by certified lactation consultants.*

0/12*

2*

Private rooms; rooming-in; hydrotherapy; in-house neonatologist; free lactation support program with pump sales and rentals; pre/postnatal education programs.*

2.3**

6*

1*

Features all private patient rooms and The Birthplace with a private lactation room, neonatal nursery, infant CPR classes.*

2.5**

3.1**

2/19*

2*

17 private suites; water view available; board-certified lactation consultant; classes in newborn care, boot camp for new dads, infant CPR, infant massage, breastfeeding, sibling class and expectant/new mom tea available; two lactation consultants, one educator antipartum/postpartum.*

NA

2.4**

2.9**

0/12*

1

New maternity unit featuring two operating rooms and 14 postpartum rooms. Maternity Suites offer families a comfortable, home-like atmosphere with the latest technology and a variety of classes.

NA

NA

2.5**

2.9**

8/7*

1*

Complimentary classes and online resources available. On-site tours and special amenities, including birthing suites, keep family and loved ones close.*

NA

NA

2.7

3.5

52*

2,3*

Specially trained doctors, nurses and technicians, advanced technology, OBs, midwives, anesthesiologists and neonatologists on staff 24/7/365; Level III NICU, 24/7 neonatal transport team, lactation consultants, all private rooms, expanded visiting hours and specialized birthing and breastfeeding classes. Birthplace Suite is now available offering high-end amenities and a room-service menu.

18/19*

3*

Family-centered couplet care with all private rooms; full service lactation center with certified lactation consultants on staff available seven days a week; maternity education programs include childbirth preparation/Lamaze classes, baby care, preparation for breastfeeding, sibling classes and Dad’s Boot Camp; tours available weekly.*

0/18

3

Running top 5 percent in U.S. per HealthGrades for Maternity and NICU. Private LDRPs and semi-private/private postpartum rooms.

13 /NA*

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• Average length of total stay includes labor, delivery & postpartum.

• Most centers accept insurance and offer a sliding-fee scale based on individual circumstances.

• Charges generally include prenatal care, basic labs, provider fee, facility fee, childbirth and breast-feeding classes, labor & delivery, newborn exam, postpartum care (1-2 visits).

• Charges are adjusted for intrapartum transfers based on services rendered prior to and during labor and delivery.

• NA indicates that figures were not available or not provided to South Florida Parenting.

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BIRTHING CENTERS Birthing Center of South Florida 646 W. Palm Drive, Suite 300, Florida City 305-245-3730

NA

NA

Miami Maternity Center 140 NE 119th St., Miami 305-754-BABY (2229), miamimaternitycenter.net

181

9

Hollywood Birth Center 2316 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 954-925-4499, hollywoodbirthcenter.com

ADDITIONAL BIRTHING CENTERS

A Birth Center 3001 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale 954-456-4682, abirthcenter.com

The Palms Birth House 353 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 561-455-2703, palmsbirthhouse.com

Women's Health/Natural Care 12944 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami 305-895-4900 (Provided by FloridaHealth.gov)

NA

NA

NA

$2,500*

2003

Mainly a prenatal care center. Well-woman and STD testing available. 1 Jacuzzi tub. Cost for uninsured client visit is $30. No one turned away for inability to pay. Home births and water births available. Midwife has more than 35 years experience and speaks English, Spanish and Creole.

Childbirth education and patient advocacy are strongly supported and encouraged.*

13 hours

5 hours

$4,000

1995

Offers natural birth in and out of the water. Childbirth classes, coaching, breastfeeding help, and one-on-one prenatal and postpartum care. Our clients come from all over the world and represent many nationalities and cultures.

NA

NA

$4,900 (Selfpay)*

1993 Hollywood Birth Center offers an excellent, cost-saving choice for families who view pregnancy

NA

and birth as a normal process rather than a medical event. Our philosophy is to provide personalized, supportive care that allows each mother to trust in her body’s ability to give birth while providing the information she needs to make informed choices for mom and her baby.*

ABOUT HOSPITAL CHARTS, LEFT AND TOP OF PAGE • The charges listed do not represent fees for obstetrician, pediatrician, lab tests, anesthesiologist and any other specialist required at birth. These are average charges, regardless of complications, and do not necessarily represent the amount you or your insurance company would pay. Be sure to discuss charges with your hospital.

• The C-section rate represents the number of cesarean deliveries divided by the total number of deliveries.

The same formula is used by the state of Florida to determine overall c-section rates.

• Neonatal intensive care unit ratings (NICU) are determined by the level of specialization and facilities. Level 3 is the most advanced.

• Most hospitals accept registered nurse midwives who are affiliated with a physician group and certified to deliver in that hospital.

Check with your midwife and the hospital for details and information.

• Most hospitals have a neonatologist on premise 24 hours a day. A few have the neonatologist on-call for emergencies. Check with your hospital. * Figures from last year's Baby and Maternity Guide ** Figures from FloridaHealthFinder.gov • NA indicates that figures were not available or not provided to South Florida Parenting.

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any South Florida hospitals and birthing centers offer classes to prepare parents and families for their new arrival. Check out your resources for everything from infant massage and prenatal yoga to Daddy Boot Camps and sibling support.

PALM BEACH HOSPITALS Bethesda Hospital East 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, 561737-7733, bethesdaweb.com/prenatal-classesand-tours Childbirth Education Class - $75-$75 Infant Safety - $25 Boot Camp for New Dads - $20 TEACUP Preemie Program - NICU Parent Support Group, La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group, and Creole and Spanish Childbirth Classes - Free Race to the Finish - One day, 4-hour “condensed” childbirth class. $50 Boca Raton Regional Hospital Toppel Family Place 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, 561-955-7100

brrh.com/maternity Basics of Baby Care - $40 Boot Camp For New Dads - $20 One-Day Childbirth Workshop - $99 One-Day Childbirth Preparation - $125 Outpatient Lactation Services, Breastfeeding Education & Support Groups, Infant Massage Class, Mommy And Me and Prenatal Yoga – call for prices Good Samaritan Medical Center 1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 561655-5511 goodsamaritanmc.com/our-services/mother-baby Breastfeeding and Newborn Care Combo Class - $20 per couple Childbirth Education (3-Week Class) - $50 Sibling Class - $10 per child Hypnobirthing - 5 week class. $325 Comfort Measures - Incorporate positioning, relaxation, visualization, massage, breathing, aromatherapy, acupressure and hydrotherapy, and birth experience. Call for prices.

Jupiter Medical Center 1210 S. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, 561-263-2234, jupitermed.com/OB Birthing Suites Tour Childbirth Classes - $80 per couple Saturday Childbirth Class - $80 per couple Newborn Care Class - $40 per couple Sibling Class - $20 for 1 child or $30 for 2 Boot Camp for New Dads - $20 Palms West Hospital 13001 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee, 561-798-3300, palmswesthospital.com Childbirth Class, Newborn Care, Siblings Class Teenage Pregnancy Class, “Lactation Corner” St. Mary’s Medical Center 901 45th St., West Palm Beach, 561-8829100, stmarysmc.com/our-services/mother-baby Daddy Boot Camp - $20 Breastfeeding (Off to a Good Start), Childbirth Education, Newborn Baby Care, and TEACUP Preemie Program (NICU Parent Support) - free Wellington Regional Medical Center

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10101 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-798-9880, wellingtonregional.com/hospital-services/maternity-services Lamaze Childbirth Education, Baby Care, Sibling Class, Postpartum Support Group TEACUP Preemie Program for NICU families All classes are free for parents who pre-register to have their baby at Wellington Regional Boot Camp For Dads - $20 West Boca Medical Center 9970 S. Central Park Blvd., Boca Raton, 866904-9262 westbocamedctr.com/our-services/mother-baby Journey of Motherhood Preparation - $75

PALM BEACH BIRTH CENTERS The Orchid Nest @ The Palms Birth House 353 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-8655692, orchidnest.com Private Childbirth Class - $175-$250 Infant Massage Series - $70 per couple HypnoBirthing Series - $325 Sacred Pregnancy/ Sacred Birth Journey Classes and workshops - $40 per couple: ArOMatherapy for Motherhood, Comfort Measures for Labor, Immunization Lecture, Milk Talk & Tea, I’m Pregnant Now What?, I’ve had my baby now what?, Newborn Care Grandparent Refresher Amazing Births 4838 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton, 561-8655791, amazingbirths.com Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapy Prenatal, Labor and Postpartum Doulas Acupuncture For Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth Hypnosis For Labor (Blissborn Birth Hypnosis) Natural Baby Care Classes, Childbirth Classes, Natural Baby and Pregnancy Boutique, Prenatal Yoga, Pregnancy Workshops, Pregnancy Guided Meditation Midwife 360 4838 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton, 561-705-1022,midwife360.com Cord Blood Stem Cell Collection, Baby Care Preconception, Pregnancy and Prenatal Care Labor, Birth and Postpartum Wellness Postpartum Depression support groups La Leche League International Family Planning, “Baby Talk” Session After Birth Survival Gift Set - $30 Peaceful Postpartum Massage - $75 Postpartum Acupuncture Session - $75 Placental Encapsulation and Tincture - $400

BROWARD HOSPITALS Memorial Hospital System Baby Care - $20 per couple Babysitting Basics -$20 per student Cesarean Childbirth - $20 per couple Childbirth Preparation - $50 per couple Childbirth Prep Refresher - $20 per couple Grandparents Class - $20 per couple Siblings Class - $20 per family Labor rehearsal review for those who have completed a Memorial childbirth class - free Mommy and Me Baby Cakes Tea Party, Nursing Moms Support Group - free Memorial Regional Hospital 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood, 954-987-2000 memorialregional.com/services/familybirthplace Baby Calming - $20 per couple

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Boot Camp for New Dads -$20 per dad Car Seat Safety - free Dancing For Birth - $10 per class Doula/Professional Labor Support Healthy Pregnancy - $20 per couple Infant Massage - $30 per family Prenatal Infant Massage Class - $10 per couple Popcorn and a Movie - $5 per couple A Night to Remember - dinner, networking and educational presentations - $20 per couple Memorial Hospital West 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 954436-5000 memorialwest.com/services/familybirthplace Coping With Your New Addition - $20 a couple Infant Massage - $10 Child Passenger Safety - free Memorial Hospital Miramar 1901 SW 172nd Ave., Miramar, 954-538-5000,

memorialmiramar.com/services/familybirthplace A Grandmother’s Shower - $10 Coping with Your New Addition - $20 Healthy Pregnancy - $20 Infant Massage - $50 per couple Parenting Counts Program - $20 per couple Prenatal Infant Massage Class - $10 per couple Prenatal Yoga – call for prices Holy Cross Hospital 4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-771-8000, maternity.holy-cross.com Prepared Childbirth (3-Week Class) - $90 per couple Breastfeeding Essentials - $20 per couple Broward Health Coral Springs 3000 NW 96th Ave., Coral Springs, 954-3443000, browardhealth.org/maternityplace Lamaze -$50 per couple Your Baby and You - Baby Care Workshop for New Parents - $20 Broward Health Medical Center/ Chris Evert Children’s Hospital 1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954355-4400, browardhealth.org/maternityplace Lamaze -$50 per couple Northwest Medical Center 2801 N. State Road 7, Margate, 954-974-0400

northwestmed.com/service/maternity-services Childbirth Preparation Series - $40 Baby Care and Siblings Class - $20 Meet The Expert - Maternity Series and Breastfriends Breastfeeding Support Group - free Plantation General Hospital 401 NW 42nd Ave., Plantation, 954- 5875010, plantationgeneral.com/service/maternityeducation Baby And Me - For Parents And Newborns - $5 Prenatal Yoga - $40 Childbirth Preparation - 2-Day Class - $40 Combined Breastfeeding / Baby Care - $20

BROWARD BIRTH CENTERS Hollywood Birth Center 2316 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 954-9254499, hollywoodbirthcenter.com Call for prices: Childbirth Education, Home Births, Hospital Doula Support, Massage Therapy, Mother’s Helpers Services, Newborn Care Classes, Childbirth Education Classes, HypnoBirthing Classes, Cloth Diaper Workshop, Water Births, Vaccine Lecture, Pregnancy Massage, Placenta Encapsulation

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connect & Amazing Births and Beyond 2316 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 954-6109754, amazingbirthsandbeyond.com Miami-Dade County location opening 2016 HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education - $350 Aromatherapy for Motherhood - $40 Understanding Water Birth - $20 Comfort Measures for Labor - $80 Private Childbirth Class - $175- $250 Infant Massage Series - $70 Immunization Lecture featured class $40 Prenatal massage $85-$120 H.U.G. - Help, Understanding & Guidance for the newborn - $35 Bringing Baby Home - $25 Move and Groove Baby 519 NE 26 St., Wilton Manors, 954-564-1577 moveandgroovebaby.com Lactation Support - $50-$175 Natural BirthWorks 513 Melaleuca Drive, Margate, 954-960-3213 naturalbirthworks.com and p3birth.com Childbirth Classes - $100 (free sample class) Placenta Encapsulation - $200 (price varies) Placenta Smoothie - $45 Placenta Tincture - $35 Belly Binding - $100 (includes Batik wrap) Sacred Blessings (Yoni steam) - $65 Mayan Abdominal Massage - $65 Babywearing Class, Meet-ups, Support Groups, Natural Baby Boutique, Cloth Diaper Workshop Mother’s Care 2114 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 1261, Pembroke Pines, 954-433-2273 1951 SW 172nd Ave., Suite 300, Miramar, 954-438-0275 3801 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 250, Hollywood, 954-438-0275 mothersdoula.com Birth Doula Services - Starting at $800 Postpartum Doula - Starting at $20 per hour Lactation Specialist - $150-250 per hour Prenatal / Postpartum, Labor Encouragement, and Infant Massage - $75-105 Childbirth Classes (Lamaze) - $195-450 HypnoBirthing Classes - $395- $495 Newborn Care Class - $95-$195 HydroDoula Labor and/or Birth Pool Rental $250-350

MIAMI-DADE HOSPITALS Baptist Health System Childbirth Preparation - $140 E-Learning Childbirth Class - $80 Labor In A Day - $125 Abbreviated Childbirth - $65 Infant Massage - $50 Baby Basics: Understanding Newborns - $50 Nursing Mothers Support Group, New Mom’s Group, Baby’s First Year Homestead Hospital 975 Baptist Way, Homestead, 786-243-8000 baptisthealth.net/childbirtheducation Baptist Hospital of Miami 8900 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, 786-596-1960 baptisthealth.net/childbirtheducation West Kendall Baptist Hospital 9555 SW 162nd Ave., Miami, 786-467-2000 baptisthealth.net South Miami Hospital: Center for Women & Infants 6200 SW 73rd St., South Miami, 786-662-

8585, baptisthealth.net Great Expectations Prepared Childbirth - $95 Fast-Track Childbirth - $65 Preparing for Baby’s Arrival - $40 Cesarean Section Preparation - $40 Mommy Duties 101/ Daddy Duties 101 - $25 New Brother/New Sister Class - $25 Infant Massage Class - $65 Pregnancy Massage Therapy - $85-$350 Daddy and Me Infant Massage - $20 Baby Signs - $60 Palmetto General Hospital 2001 W. 68th St., Hialeah, 305-823-5000 palmettogeneral.com Childbirth Preparation - $30 Newborn Care Hialeah Hospital 651 E. 25th St, Hialeah, 305-693-6100 hialeahhosp.com/our-location/classes-events Lamaze - $25 Expectant Mom’s Tour, English and Spanish North Shore Medical Center 1100 NW 95th St., Miami, 305-835-6000

Hypnosis for Expecting Mothers The Gathering Place 5810 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786- 953-6417 theplacewegather.com HypnoBirthing - $385 Prenatal Yoga - $20 Your Amazing Newborn: Basic Baby Care - $49 Giving Birth With Confidence - $199 Eat, Sleep, Nurse - $199 Infant/Child CPR & First Aid - $49 Art of Babywearing - $29 Empty Arms pregnancy & infant loss group Footsteps moms group, Breastfeeding group Go to SouthFloridaParenting.com for more, including Infant CPR and breastfeeding classes

northshoremedical.com/our-services/mother-baby

Prepared Childbirth Class, English and Spanish Newborn Care, English and Spanish Mount Sinai Medical Center 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 305-6742121, msmc.com/childbirth-community-classes Childbirth Preparedness - $80 w“Shalom Baby!” – 6-week series taught by a nurse-midwife and Jewish professionals - $120 Mercy Hospital 3663 S Miami Ave., Miami, 305-854-4400 mercymiami.com Evening Childbirth Preparation - $150 Saturday Childbirth Preparation - $75 Preparation for Planned Cesarean Birth - $150 Home with Baby Classes - $5 per class Infant Massage - $80 Kendall Regional Medical Center 11750 SW 40th St., Miami, 305-223-3000 kendallmed.com/service/maternity-suites Childbirth Education – free for patients Baby Care, Car Seat Safety Jackson Healthcare System Miami-Dade County “Baby Stroller Parking Permit” - $35 Baby Care and Safety - English and Spanish Baby Shower - educational seminars, fun, games, free food, giveaways, prizes Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 NW 12th Ave., Miami, 305-585-1111 jacksonhealth.org Jackson North Medical Center 160 NW 170th St., North Miami Beach, 305651-1100, jacksonhealth.org Jackson South Community Hospital 9333 SW 152nd St., Miami, 305-251-2500

MIAMI-DADE BIRTH CENTERS Miami Maternity Center 140 NE 119th St., Miami, 305-754-2229 miamimaternitycenter.net Breastfeeding Counseling and Support Free Childbirth Classes Blissful Mommy 19300 W. Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Aventura, 305-975-7997, blissfulmommy.com Birth Companion Workshop - $85 Mommy Support Groups

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Kendall Regional Medical Center

Parents-to-be have a lot of decisions to make —

11750 SW 40th St., Miami kendallmed.com, 305-223-3000

Mercy Hospital

3663 S. Miami Ave., Miami mercymiami.com, 305-854-4400

Mount Sinai Medical Center 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach msmc.com, 305-674-CARE (2273)

North Shore Medical Center 1100 NW 95th St., Miami northshoremedical.com, 305-835-6000

Our listing of support, services and shopping for expectant families can help you with some of those choices.

Palmetto General Hospital 2001 W. 68th St., Hialeah palmettogeneral.com, 305-823-5000

South Miami Hospital’s Center For Women And Infants

6200 SW 73rd St., South Miami baptisthealth.net/babies, 786-662-4000 Maternity, Gynecology, Infertility treatment, Reproductive medicine, NICU Level II and III & Neonatal surgery, Special fetal care, Fibroid treatment, Childbirth and Education classes.

Support Doulas & Midwives A Loving Start

UHealth Fertility Center

alovingstart.com, 305-215-8763, 954-456-0850

uhealthfertility.com Miami: 305-243-8642 Plantation: 954-210-1078

Amazing Births

4838 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton amazingbirths.com, 561-865-5791

Vita-Health Medical

Amazing Births & Beyond

6840 Dykes Road, Southwest Ranches vitafertility.com, 954-880-0090

Coastal Midwifery

Children's Hospitals Baptist Children’s Hospital

10200 State Road 84, Suite 230, Davie coastalmidwifery.com, 954-648-4990

8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami baptisthealth.net/kids, 786-596-5437

Holistic South Pregnancy & Birth Center

Chris Evert Children’s Hospital

2316 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood amazingbirthsandbeyond.com, 954-610-9754

9275 SW 152nd St., First floor, Miami hspbirthcenter.com, 305-238-7873 A Healthy, safe place to birth your child! Located directly across from a hospital, Holistic care with certified midwives.

HypnoBirthing Miami Inc.

Serving Miami and surrounding areas hypnobirthingmiami.com, 305-297-4955 HypnoBirthing and breast-feeding classes. Birth doula services, lactation consultants, hypnosis for turning breech baby, weight loss and more!

1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale browardhealth.org, 954-355-4400

Holtz Children’s Hospital

1611 NW 12th Ave., East Tower, Miami jacksonhealth.org, 305-585-KIDS

Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood jdch.com, 954-265-JDCH (5324)

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital - Main Campus 3100 SW 62nd Ave., Miami nicklauschildrens.org, 305-666-6511

Natural BirthWorks

7630 Wiles Road, Coral Springs naturalbirthworks.com, 954-960-3213

Palm Beach Children's Hospital At St. Mary's Medical Center

P3 Birth

p3birth.com, 954-780-9033

901 45th St., West Palm Beach palmbeachchildrenshospital.com, 561-844-6300

Placenta Tree Midwifery placentatree.com, 305-771-4944

Maternity Hospitals

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Prenatal Plus Yoga, Inc.

401 Miracle Mile, Suite 405, Coral Gables prenatalyogamiami.com, 305-498-6722

Baptist Hospital Of Miami

8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami baptisthealth.net/babies, 786-596-1960 Maternity, Gynecology, Infertility treatment, Reproductive medicine, NICU Level II and III, Neonatal surgery, Special fetal care, Fibroid treatment, Childbirth and Education classes.

The Gathering Place

5810 Biscayne Blvd., Miami theplacewegather.com, 786-953-6417

The Orchid Nest

Hialeah Hospital

353 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach orchidnest.com, 561-865-5692

651 E. 25th St., Hialeah hialeahhosp.com, 305-693-6100

The Wise Women's Sanctuary

Homestead Hospital

7950 S. Military Trail, Suite 103, Lake Worth thewisewomenssanctuary.com, 561-951-0404

975 Baptist Way, Homestead baptisthealth.net, 786-243-8000 Maternity, Gynecology, Special care nursery and Prenatal classes.

The Woman Way

thewomanway.com, 305-299-7826

Jackson Memorial Hospital

Infertility Boca Fertility

875 Meadows Road, Suite 334, Boca Raton bocafertility.com, 561-368-5500

1611 NW 12th Ave., Miami jacksonmaternity.org, 305-585-4MOM (4666) Full suite of maternity services, Level III NICU on-site, Luxurious suites, VIP upgrade, Educational classes.

IVF Florida

Jackson North Medical Center

Multiple locations in the tri-county area, ivfflorida.com

South Florida Institute For Reproductive Medicine (IVFMD) ivfmd.com South Miami: 305-662-7901 Kendall: 786-517-5270 Boca Raton: 561-549-9010 Cooper City: 954-433-7060

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160 NW 170th St., North Miami Beach jacksonmaternity.org, 305-585-4MOM (4666) Full suite of maternity services, Level II NICU, VBAC option, Educational classes.

Jackson South Community Hospital

9333 SW 152nd St., Miami jacksonmaternity.org, 305-585-4MOM (4666) Full suite of maternity services, All-private rooms, VBAC option, Helipad for air transfer, Educational classes.

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

9555 SW 162nd Ave., Miami baptisthealth.net, 786-467-2000 The 1st Baby-Friendly Designated Hospital in South Florida, Family-centered maternity care, Gynecology, Neonatal services, 24-hour open visitation, Educational classes.

» Broward Broward Health Coral Springs

3000 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs browardhealth.org/bhcs, 954-344-3000 Family centered maternity care and couplet care.

Childbirth classes & free maternity tours.

24-hour on-site anesthesia. Level II NICU.

Broward Health Medical Center

1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale browardhealth.org/bhmc, 954-355-4400 Maternity Place provides highly specialized obstetric and pediatric care. We are a state designated Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center.

Our comprehensive perinatal education program provides a variety of classes. Newly renovated maternity unit with private rooms fully equipped with the “comforts of home.”

Holy Cross Hospital

4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale holy-cross.com, 954-771-8000

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood jdch.com, 954-265-JDCH (5324)

Memorial Hospital Miramar

1901 SW 172nd Ave., Miramar memorialmiramar.com, 954-538-5180 During every stage of your pregnancy, professionals can help you through your labor and childbirth journey — coaching you and providing you with the knowledge and support you need to make childbirth a safe experience that you will treasure for a lifetime.

Memorial Hospital West

703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines memorialwest.com, 954-844-7248 Parents can donate their baby’s umbilical cord blood to the National Marrow Donor Program. Childbirth and breastfeeding classes offered in both English and Spanish. Classes for siblings and grandparents, car seat safety, baby care, infant safety and CPR, and infant massage.

Memorial Regional Hospital

3501 Johnson St., Hollywood memorialregional.com/services/familybirthplace, 954-265-4484 High-risk obstetrical care is offered through the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Neonatology Program, including our Level ll and lll WASIE Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,(largest in Broward County), Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital with the most diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region and the recognized Excellence in Health Care awarded, Maternal Addiction Treatment Program.

Northwest Medical Center

2801 N. State Road 7, Margate northwestmed.com, 954-974-0400 Northwest has a newly renovated maternity floor and the only level III NICU in northern Broward County. We offer free infant CPR & home safety classes, baby care/sibling classes and childbirth prep classes, as well as, breast-feeding workshops and a breast-feeding support group. Visit northwestmed.com/maternity to register for a class or sign up for a tour.

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401 NW 42nd Ave., Plantation plantationgeneral.com, 954-321-4099 We offer free Prenatal & breast-feeding classes, Childbirth preparation classes, Baby Care and Baby & Me classes and Prenatal Yoga. Visit plantationgeneral.com/maternity to register for a class or sign up for a tour.

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Pediatricians Advanced Pediatrics Of Boca

9970 Central Park Blvd., Suite #203, Boca Raton 561-487-1616

Baptist Health Primary Care Family Medicine Center at West Kendall Baptist Hospital

2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach bethesdaweb.com, 561-369-BABY (2229) Prenatal classes and tours. Family-centered care.

Level III Neonatal Intensive care.

15955 SW 96th St., Suite 200, Miami BaptistHealth.net/PrimaryCare, 786-596-2464 Baptist Health Primary Care makes healthcare convenient, with same-day or next-day appointments with an available physician or advanced practitioner, extended night and weekend hours, plus a best-in-class care team dedicated to you and your family. Experience a higher standard of primary care.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Care Resource

Bethesda Center For Women & Children

800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton brrh.com, 561-955-7100

Good Samaritan Medical Center 1309 N. Flagler, West Palm Beach goodsamaritanmc.com, 561-650-6023

JFK Medical Center

5301 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis, Fl 33462 jfkmc.com, 561-548-1000 The brand new Birthplace at JFK Medical Center is committed to providing a family-focused environment with the best team, best care and the best outcomes possible.

Jupiter Medical Center

1210 S. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter jupitermed.com, 561-263-2234

Lakeside Medical Center 39200 Hooker Highway, Belle Glade lakesidemedical.org, 561-996-6571

Palms West Hospital

13001 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee palmswesthospital.com, 561-798-3300

St. Mary’s Medical Center 901 45th St., West Palm Beach stmarysmc.com, 561-882-9100

Wellington Regional Medical 10101 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington wellingtonregional.com, 561-798-8689

West Boca Medical Center 21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton westbocamedctr.com, 866-904-9262

Obstetrics & Gynecology Advanced Women’s OB/Gyn 603 Village Blvd., Suite 201, West Palm Beach advancedwomensobgyn.com, 561-683-1331

All Female Health Care

8890 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 102, Sunrise allfemalehealthcare.com, 954-742-3536

All Woman’s Healthcare Of West Broward 140 SW 84th Ave., Suite D, Plantation, 954-452-5850

Comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynecology obgyndoctorflorida.com Boca Raton: 561-394-4473 East Boynton Beach: 954-742-3929 West Boynton Beach: 561-742-8446

FEMCARE OB/Gyn

201 NW 82nd Ave., Suite 104, Plantation browardobgyn.net, 954-472-2201

Miami Center Of Excellence For Obstetrics & Gynecology 8700 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 208, Miami miamiobgyns.com, 305-615-6147

Miami OB-Gyn

3659 S. Miami Ave., Suites 5001, 5002 & 5005, Miami miami-ob-gyn.com, 305-854-2899

Palm Beach Obstetrics & Gynecology obgynpalmbeach.com Lake Worth: 561-434-0111 Palm Beach Gardens: 561-434-0111 West Palm Beach: 561-434-0111

Careresource.org 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-576-1234 1901 SW 1st St., 3rd floor, Miami, 305-203-5230 1701 Meridian Ave., Suite 400, Miami Beach, 305-673-3555 871 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-567-7141 With offices conveniently located throughout South Florida, where your family lives, works and plays, our Pediatric services are right for you. At Care Resource, our locations are staffed with board certified pediatric staff. Services include well child care; pediatric hearing, vision and dental care; immunizations; routine health screenings; and adolescent care.

Children's Medical Center

childrensmedicalctr.com 4651 Sheridan St., Suite 270, Hollywood, 954-989-6000 12251 Taft St., Pembroke Pines, 954-435-7000 20170 Pines Blvd., Suite 203, Pembroke Pines, 954-378-1500

Leon Pediatric Center 5640 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate drjoseleon.com, 954-974-4414

Palm Beach Pediatrics pbpediatrics.com Boynton Beach: 561-509-5009 West Palm Beach: 561-471-1144 Royal Palm Beach: 561-798-2468

Pediatric Associates

Multiple locations in the tri-county area pediatricassociates.com, 855-KIDZDOC (543-9362)

Pediatric Partners pediatricpartners.com Palm Beach: 561-741-0000 Jupiter: 561-741-0000 Boca Raton: 561-393-8555

Rub Pediatrics

rubpediatrics.com 21110 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 308, Aventura, 305-932-1007 1190 NW 95th St., Suite 409, Miami, 305-696-9490 601 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 103, Pembroke Pines, 305-932-1007 Rub Pediatrics MD PA is a full service pediatric office dedicated to providing a better quality of life for its patients.

Royal Palm Pediatrics

11903 Southern Blvd., Suite 118, Royal Palm Beach royalpalmpediatrics.net, 561-429-5898

Pediatric Specialties Pediatric Center of Excellence

4425 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 115, Coral Gables pediatricexcellence.com, 305-667-3152 We take a family-focused approach to pediatric sub-specialty care.

Our goal is to keep our patients healthy and our families happy.

Grand Health Institute

1717 N. Bayshore Dr., Suite 217, Miami grandhealthinst.com, 305-728-0505 The Grand Health Institute Pediatric Sleep Center is based in Miami’s Grand Hotel Condominium right on Bayshore Drive. It is the most recent & up and coming pediatric clinic to be in our local Miami-Dade area.

Pediatric Urgent Care After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care

afterhourspediatrics.com 6250 Lantana Road, Suite 12, Lake Worth, 561-963-4874 5067 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, 954-267-1621

Baptist Health Medical Plaza (Country Walk)

South Miami Ob-Gyn Associates

13500 SW 152nd St., Miami, 786-596-4333 Board-certified pediatricians and registered nurses are always available from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Wagner Obstetrics & Gynecology

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital – Emergency Department

7300 SW 62nd Place, 3rd Floor, South Miami southmiamiobgyn.com, 305-665-1133 4330 Sheridan St., Suite 101, Hollywood wagnerobgyn.com, 954-962-9802

1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood jdch.com, 954-265-JDCH (5324)

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MedExpress

Multiple locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties medexpress.com

Nicklaus Children’s Outpatient Centers

nicklauschildrens.org/Urgentcare • Nicklaus Children’s Doral Urgent Care Center, 3601 NW 107th Ave., Doral, 786-624-3672 • Nicklaus Children’s Miami Lakes Urgent Care Center, 15025 NW 77th Ave., Miami Lakes, 786-313-7800 • Nicklaus Children’s Midtown Urgent Care Center, 3915 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-624-6000 • Nicklaus Children’s Miramar Urgent Care Center, at Miramar Square, 12246 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, 954-442-0809 • Nicklaus Children’s Palm Beach Gardens Urgent Care Center, at Legacy Place, 11310 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, 561-624-9188 • Nicklaus Children’s Palmetto Bay Urgent Care Center, 17615 SW 97th Ave. (Franjo Road), Palmetto Bay, 786-268-1777 • Nicklaus Children’s West Kendall Urgent Care Center, at London Square, 13400 SW 120th St., Suite 100 & 200, Miami, 786-624-5363

RiteCare Medical Center

Multiple locations in Miami-Dade County, ritecaremc.com

West Boynton Urgent Care

8756 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach westboyntoncare.com, 561-740-2273

Resources & Support 4KIDS Of South Florida

4kidsofsfl.org; Broward: 954-979-7911; Palm Beach: 561-869-5770

Bright Steps Forward

2233 N. Commerce Parkway, #1, Weston 10261 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 1750 N. University Drive, #105, Coral Springs 218 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables brightstepsforward.org, therapies4kids.com, 954-356-2878 Bright Steps Forward is an organization with the mission to ensure that all children with neurological disorders such as autism and cerebral palsy have access to top quality physical, occupational, speech and ABA therapy.

Cadenza Center

450 N. Park Road, Suite 400, Hollywood cadenzacenter.com, 954-925-3191 The team of clinicians at Cadenza Center serves children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, emotional, cognitive, physical, academic and behavioral interventions.

Child Find

FDLRS Child Find Services, 1211 NW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 754-321-7200

Florida Department Of Children And Families myflfamilies.com, 866-762-2237 Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873

Florida Pregnancy Support Services Multiple centers in the tri-county area floridapregnancysupportservices.com, 866-404-6823

Healthy Start Coalition Of Miami-Dade

7205 NW 19th St., Suite 500, Miami, hscmd.org, 305-541-0210

Nicklaus Children’s Outpatient Centers

nicklauschildrens.org/outpatientcenters • Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center, 2900 S. Commerce Parkway, Weston, 954-385-6200 • Nicklaus Children’s Aventura Care Center, 20295 NE 29th Place, Suite 300, Aventura, 786-624-2800

The Breastfeeding Center of Boca Raton

7100 W. Camino Real, Suite 122, Boca Raton bocabfc.com, 561-409-3144 The Breastfeeding Center of Boca Raton offers private lactation consults. We also offer prenatal baby basics, prenatal breastfeeding & CPR, given by our experienced instructors. Breastfeeding Support Group: Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

The Glee Center

301 Yamato Road, Suite 1240, Boca Raton 7000 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 210, Boca Raton gleecenter.com, 561-210-4417

University Pavilion Behavioral Health Services 7425 N. University Drive, Tamarac uhmchealth.com, 954-724-6502

Services Childcare Babysitter's Club Of The Palm Beaches flbabysitters.com, 561-401-7994

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3316 Virgina St., Coconut Grove pilatesinthegrove.net, 305-446-6899

Class Act Nannies

classactnannies.com, 305-761-0001, 305-302-9777

Nanny Poppinz

nannypoppinz.com, 877-262-6694

The Babysitting Company

thebabysittingcompany.com, 888-407-7822

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Prenatal Plus Yoga, Inc.

401 Miracle Mile, Suite 405, Coral Gables prenatalyogamiami.com, 305-498-6722 Miami’s specialty center for pregnancy, birth & beyond.

Prenatal & postnatal w/baby yoga-fitness.

Childbirth education, parenting classes, doula care and more.

8785 SW 165th Ave., Suite 101, Miami genecell.com, 305-382-6737

Rooms For A Prince & Princess 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton rppkids.com, 561-206-6173

Tutti Bambini Maternity & Newborn Kids

Yoga Connection

Baby Gear & Accessories Babies "R" Us

Yoga Institute Of Broward

New England Cord Blood Bank Florida

niniandloli.com 20335 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-936-9959 2300 Salzedo St., Coral Gables, 786-534-7766

7400 SW 57th Court, South Miami tutti-bambini.com, 305-669-1400

6555 Nova Drive, Suite 302, Davie theyogaconnection.com, 954-577-5777

GeneCell International

Nini & Loli

Shri Life Yoga

4550 PGA Blvd., Suite 201, Palm Beach Gardens shrilifeyoga.com, 561-249-3705

1095 Broken Sound Parkway, Boca Raton assureimmune.com, 561-750-6030

10400 Griffin Road, Suite 205, Cooper City yogabroward.com, 954-452-4424

Multiple locations in the tri-county area; babiesrus.com

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buybuybaby.com Royal Palm Beach: 561-790-0726 Coral Springs: 954-575-7449 Pembroke Pines: 954-450-6257 Miami: 305-266-5324

1000 5th St., Suite 200, Miami Beach cordbloodbank.com, 305-704-3270 NECBB is a pioneer in cryogenics. Our parent company, New England Cryogenic Center, has been in business since 1971. Spanning three generations, providing high quality cryogenic services.

Since 1995, we have been successfully processing and storing cord blood stem cells.

Yoga Path Palm Beach

2499 Glades Road, Suite 305A, Boca Raton zenerationsofboca.com, 561-367-8898

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Diaper Services MotherEarth Diaper Service

Swim Instruction Bubbles Swim School

The Stroller Doctor

Serving the tri-county area motherearthdiapers.com, 305-791-3642 Right for Baby, Earth & Wallet.

We are committed to improving the health of babies, improving the lives of families and assisting in making a significant change in the way we do things; a change in how we treat our planet and how we raise our children to respect it.

Financial/College Planning College Funding Specialists 1825 Main St., Weston collegefundingspecialists.net, 954-659-1234

Cosio Financial Services

11020 N. Kendall Drive, #100, Miami cosiofinancialservices.com, 786-275-1333

4514 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach yogapathpalmbeach.com, 561-557-4026

Zenerations Of Boca

20350 NE 26th Ave., Aventura bubbles-swimschool.com, 305-961-1800 “Learn to swim in 10 months” from 4 months to adults.

Ultrasound 4D Picture Perfect

1001 Cypress Creek Road, Suite 407, Fort Lauderdale 4dpictureperfect.com, 954-771-5552

A Peek In The Pod 4D Imaging

1560 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 212, Coral Gables apeekinthepod4d.com, 786-953-7633 Prenatal ultrasound in South Florida.

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Florida 529 Savings Plan & Florida Prepaid College Plan

Email: customerservice@florida529plans.com myfloridaprepaid.com, 1-800-552-GRAD (4723)

International College Counselors

Serving Miami-Dade County, babysfirstpic.com Baby's First Pic provides expectant mothers with a first look into their baby. We use the latest in technology to provide the clearest, sharpest images possible. Our staff is well trained and experienced in 2D, 3D and 4D imaging. At Baby's First Pic, we are sure you will have a wonderful bonding experience with your little one.

3107 Stirling Road, Suite 208, Fort Lauderdale internationalcollegecounselors.com, 954-414-9986

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Multiple locations in the tri-county area massageenvy.com

1400 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 208-23, Miami prenatalmassagemiami.com, 305-401-2876

6016 Old Congress Road, Lake Worth babyandkidsfurnitureonline.com, 561-439-8039 bellini.com 2980 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-392-7444 50 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-460-9898

Touch Of Class Day Spa

3000 N. University Drive, Suite A, Coral Springs touchofclassdayspa.com, 954-346-0666

2550 S. Bayshore Drive, #206A, Coconut Grove bodybellybaby.com, 305-456-9448

idealbaby.com 1143 W. Flagler St., Miami, 305-548-3296 1170 W. 49th St., Hialeah, 305-826-2021 10613 NW 12th St., Doral, 305-716-1140 We are a family-owned and operated children's specialty store with over 40 years of experience. We carry a wide selection of baby furniture, clothing, footwear and baby gear from brand names moms know and trust. We also carry christening and first communion clothing and accessories as well as many fine imported clothing for babies and kids.

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Miracles

Delivered.

When it’s time to deliver your little miracle, you deserve a special place to spend your first days together. That’s why, at all three of our full-service hospitals, you’ll find innovative medical care and state-of-the-art facilities with private rooms.

What’s more, expectant parents can take childbirth and parenting classes, gain access to lactation consultants, and even explore our VIP upgrade options.*

Find out how we ensure a healthy, happy start for you and your family at JacksonMaternity.org.

A private patient room at Jackson North.

Jackson Memorial’s VIP package includes luxury toiletries.

A view of modern, spacious Jackson South.

*VIP upgrades available at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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BELIEVE IN MAKING MOTHERHOOD A JOY.

Few moments matter more than the birth of your baby. And few hospitals match the maternity care you’ll receive from Baptist Health South Florida. We believe in making your special moment as wonderful as possible. Our homelike birthing suites put families at ease, while ensuring the safest setting for you and your newborn. At Baptist Health, you achieve a beautiful balance – family-centered care backed by an expert medical team, advanced technology and caring support. With four hospitals ready to assist you before, during and after childbirth, you’re never far from excellent maternity care.

Baptist Hospital • Homestead Hospital • South Miami Hospital • West Kendall Baptist Hospital

For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Babies A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence

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