Category: Pregnancy + Childbirth

Building Confidence in Families that are in Pre, During or Post Adoption Phases through Connection + Communication + Community. Family-centered, Sensory-Based, Trauma-Informed Group that Empowers Families to Thrive. No Membership Fees! Perks:Private FB Page, Monthly Child + Parent Meet Ups, Family Friendly Events, Local Resource Guidance, and More! – All Adoptive + Family type welcome! –

At AdventHealth Heart of Florida Davenport, we’re proud to offer exceptional care as the nearest hospital for many of our families, friends and neighbors. AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a licensed 202-bed acute care hospital that delivers outstanding inpatient care to our community every day. Patients and families also take advantage of our trusted outpatient services, including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care.

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator serving Lakeland and the surrounding areas. Please contact me to learn more!

Offering 2D/3D/4D Ultrasounds, Gender Reveal Ultrasounds, SneakPeek Gender Blood Test, and more.

Bellies-2-Babies Boutique is a small, locally owned baby shop located in historic downtown Winter Haven, Florida. they also offer support services for families preparing for the birth of their baby. Whether you need a personal guide, help with a birth plan, Birth Classes or Doula Services, Bellies-2-Babies welcomes the opportunity to serve you.

My name is Ashley and I am now booking birth doula clients in and around Winter Haven and surrounding areas. My service include emotional and physical support for you and your family. I am here to ensure that you have a positive birthing experience and journey. Call today for your free consultation!

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula serving Lakeland, Auburndale, Winter Haven, Poinciana and the surrounding areas. Please contact me to learn more!

Polk County’s only free-standing birth center, providing family-centered midwifery care during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. Clients can choose to have a natural birth either at the center or in the comfort of their own home, or they can choose to see us for prenatal and postpartum care but deliver in the hospital of their choice. Also available: waterbirth, massage therapy, lactation support, and classes.

Central Florida Health Care, Inc., is a private, non-profit health corporation. CFHC’s accredited health centers are one-stop shops for children and families with a myriad of needs. Services include: Primary Adult Care, Dental, Physical Exams: Annual, Work, Sports and School
Preventive Health Maintenance, Family Planning, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Prenatal Care, Full Service In-house Laboratory

DayDreams Day & Med Spa is the ultimate spa for relaxation, revitalization, and repose. We pride ourselves on delivering unique therapies that are sensory and results driven. We invite you into our spa to escape everyday stresses, soothe the spirit, rejuvenate the body and rediscover relaxation.

Ultrasound clinic/spa, 3-D/4-D baby bonding, and early gender determination.

GROW Lakeland provides lactation, formula feeding, and pumping support to families in and around Polk County. GROW also has a free help text line so text your breast friend today to get the support you need. 863-354-3332

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers calming and relaxing massages, facials, hair removal treatments, and more to get you feeling restored and rejuvenated.

Healthy Families is a free, voluntary program that gives families useful information on parenting and child development. Healthy Families offers parenting classes for parents, expectant parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Classes are open to the community and focus on children from birth to age 12.

Cost: $25 per person, or $40 per couple and all class materials are included in this fee. If you are a Healthy Families Polk participant, there is no charge.

Fee Includes: Six week course, Class materials, Certificate of completion (given at last class for those who participate in all classes)
To register, call (863) 534-5344. Advanced registration is required.

Healthy Start is a free home visiting program that provides education and care coordination to pregnant women and families of children under the age of three. They are a helpful contact for finding local resources – 863-534-9224.

Heartland for Children is a comprehensive child welfare service provider network that includes protective services, foster care, adoptions, independent living, prevention, family preservation, family support services and other related services. Read our article to learn more about becoming a Foster Caregiver in Central Florida.

We provide our loyal shoppers with a broad assortment of ever-changing inventory. We will also help to ensure that your donation, sales or consignment process is satisfactory. Every sale helps rebuild the lives of women and children that have been faced with domestic violence/abuse. We have proudly teamed up Hand’s Across The Bay that will ensure the building blocks for a better life.

Children’s & Maternity Consignment Event held twice each year. Save 50-90% off everything you need for kids of all ages. Maternity, clothes, shoes, books, games, toys, baby equipment, furniture, and SO much more! Anyone call sell their items with JBF. Consignors make up to 70% on their sales and get to shop the exclusive presale for the best deals.

The mission of La Leche League is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother to mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

We are a group of parents based in Lakeland, Florida who share a love of babywearing. It is our goal as a group to promote safe babywearing. We invite you to join our group if you are interested in wearing your baby and meeting fellow moms!

Lakeland Midwifery Care is a team of Florida Licensed Midwives providing holistic pregnancy, birth, and prenatal and postpartum care to families throughout the Lakeland, Tampa Bay, and Central Florida areas. At our office just South of Downtown Lakeland and Dixieland we serve clients seeking both homebirth and hospital birth with the same compassionate care.

Lakeland Regional Health is Lakeland’s hospital and also offers many other services for your family’s health.

Some specific services for children + families include:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lakeland Regional Health is more than just a hospital. The LRH Physician Group provides care in over 20 specialties at convenient locations throughout Polk County. LRH is home to highly skilled OB-Gyn physicians, certified nurse midwives and a compassionate care team offering expert obstetric and gynecologic care in a comfortable, nurturing environment, located right at the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children.  They provide complete prenatal and birthing care from your pregnancy all the way through delivery.

Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children
With approximately 3,100 deliveries each year, Lakeland Regional Health is experienced in welcoming babies into the world. The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children with its contemporary design and state-of-the-art technology, is why Lakeland Regional Health is your ideal childbirth destination. Take a virtual tour of the Pavilion or sign up for a free Labor & Delivery Tour to take a closer look at their rooms and services.

Children’s Emergency Department + Pediatric ICU
You’ll also find a dedicated Children’s Emergency Department and Pediatric ICU at the hospital. They also offer classes for childbirth, nursing, and caring for a newborn.

Pediatricians
LRH is home to multiple board-certified pediatricians and board-certified nurse practitioners (APRN) who provide care in Lakeland and Winter Haven. LRH partners with Nemours Children’s Health System pediatric specialists.

Center for Fetal Care
For women with a high-risk pregnancy or other underlying conditions, the Center for Fetal Care provides specialized evaluations and consultations. They use advanced technology and testing to give you peace of mind and to achieve the best possible outcome for both you and your baby.

Classes for New Parents
LRH offers a variety of classes for soon-to-be parents and those planning to become pregnant. Class topics include: Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Prepared Childbirth, and New Parent 101. Click here to see upcoming classes.

See our articles about Lakeland Regional Health.

Massage Envy is a nationwide wellness franchise providing massage and skin care services. We believe that regular massages and facials are an integral part of total body wellness.

We’re more than just a day spa. Supervised by Watson Clinic’s expert team of Facial Plastic Surgeons, the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic offers a range of anti-aging treatments and stress reduction therapies that are both medically sound and overwhelmingly effective.

Katie began Motherhood 66:13 Doula Services to help mothers and families navigate their unique birth experiences. With a master’s in family advocacy, background in trauma care, and doula certification, Katie brings a unique set of skills to help each family. She is always open to free interviews to see if she is your perfect fit! Katie does not accept insurance at this time.

The Nurse-Family Partnership is a free, voluntary program that partners first-time moms with nurse home visitors. When moms enroll in the program, a specially trained nurse will visit them throughout their pregnancy and until their baby turns two years old. During these visits, the nurse will offer the knowledge and support needed to confidently create a better life for baby and mom.

At “Picture Me Perfect” Imaging Center, you can spend time with your developing baby. See her move. Watch him play. Offering 2D, 3D, and 4D Ultrasounds, as well as Sneak Peek DNA Gender Testing.

The Polk County Health Department provides a range of services to children and adults including preventative care, comprehensive screenings, family planning, dental care, and more. If you do not have insurance, care is provided on a sliding fee scale.

Satnam Wellness’ providers are passionate about helping people feel their best, and use their unique expertise to create a truly holistic experience. They understand that true wellness is more than physical health – balancing mind, body, and spirit. Offering Massage Therapy, Channeling, Guided Meditation, Trauma/ Grief, Somatic Breathwork, Vibrational Sound Therapy, Shamanic Reiki, and more.