Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - May 2021

8 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | M a y 2 0 2 1 When You Are Expecting, the Florence A. De George Children’s & Women’s Services Obstetrics Unit at Jupiter Medical Center Is More Than Expected! By Jupiter Medical Center Bringing a new family member into the world is a joyous occasion, but it’s also serious business, which is why mothers count Jupiter Medical Center’s renowned team of obstetrics professionals more than 1,700 times a year. At the Florence A. De George Children’s & Women’s Services Obstetrics Unit, the region’s leading maternity care is provided in a state-of-the-art facility with all the comfort of home. The unit contains eight labor rooms, two state-of- the art operating suites, 17 post-delivery rooms and offers comfortable overnight accommodations for delivery partners. World-class, compassionate care, support services before, during and after delivery, and luxurious accommodations are just some of the reason why Jupiter Medical Center is where moms choose to have their babies. Consensus among Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast expectant mothers about the top facility in the region to deliver a baby is overwhelming, and includes readers of the Palm Beach Post in both 2019 and 2020 voting Jupiter Medical Center as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Palm Beach County. When Your New Baby Needs Extra Care Planning for your baby’s arrival is an exciting time. Even when you’ve planned every detail, your little bundle of joy may decide to make a debut before your due date. Maternity expertise at the Florence A. De George Children’s & Women’s Services Obstetrics Unit includes high-risk deliveries and providing treatment to infants who require a higher level of specialized care. With advanced monitoring, imaging and respiratory technologies, the 16-bed, Level II De George Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is equipped to care for babies delivered as early as 32 weeks. In addition, in-house Level II NICU care means that in the event of premature delivery where close sophisticated monitoring and medical intervention become necessary, there is often no need for newborns to be transferred, helping to ensure the best outcome. Services and amenities at Jupiter Medical Center’s De George Level II NICU include: • 16 beds in spacious pods • Two private nesting rooms to foster bonding and prepare for discharge • Family lounge EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR