Mission Statement

The professional staff of The Centre for Family Beginnings at Wellington recognizes the importance of the family unit for the growth, development and wellbeing of each of its members.

Healthcare during the time surrounding childbirth must support and promote family unity.

Healthcare providers must be sensitive to the specific physical, psychological, emotional, social, cultural, economic and educational needs of each childbearing family.

Maternity Services at Wellington Regional

We've Come A Long Way, Baby!

At The Centre for Family Beginnings at Wellington, our goal is your goal—to make the profound experience of delivering your baby a meaningful, satisfying and successful one, filled with love, joy and wonder. Whether you're thinking about becoming pregnant, or already are, you're about to embark on one of life's greatest experiences.

The Centre for Family Beginnings at Wellington continues to earn its well-deserved reputation for providing high-quality medical care and personalized attention. Every one of the nearly 3,000 babies delivered annually is special to us.

Using a family-centered approach, we recognize the importance of the family unit for the growth, development and well-being of each of its members. That's why we strive to provide the most supportive, nurturing environment possible.

At the Centre for Family Beginnings, we know what it takes:

• Beautifully decorated private birthing suites designed with your comfort in mind. The advanced medical equipment does not detract from the homelike environment.
• Designated postpartum unit with 19 private rooms designed for the comfort of the mother and baby.
• Units secured with a technologically advanced infant security system.
• Advanced critical care should the need arise.
• Some of the finest nurses and ancillary staff and an excellent medical staff of obstetricians, perinatologists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists and pediatricians, who are trained to provide safe, individualized care that is sensitive to the specific physical, psychological, emotional, social, cultural, economic and educational needs of each family.
• The expertise of international board-certified lactation consultants, who provide individualized breastfeeding education and assistance seven days a week.
• A lactation center providing outpatient consults, breast pump sales/rentals and breastfeeding products.
• Breastfeeding support groups, including La Leche League of Palm Beach County and the Lactation Tea and Support Group.
• Obstetrical nurses provide personalized instruction for baby care and home safety issues, including the "Back to Sleep" program.
• An array of prenatal classes are offered including: the ABCs of Breastfeeding, Baby Care, Sibling Class, Infant CPR and Childbirth Education/Lamaze, taught by certified and/or licensed instructors and healthcare professionals. 
• A 25-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) designed to provide family-centered care and encourage parent bonding. 
• Tours of the Maternity Department are offered during the week and on Sundays.

The Professional Staff
The professional staff of The Centre for Family Beginnings recognizes the importance of the family unit for the growth, development and wellbeing of each of its members. Healthcare during the time surrounding childbirth must support and promote family unity. Healthcare providers must be sensitive to the specific physical, psychological, emotional, social, cultural, economic and educational needs of each childbearing family.

Using a family-centered approach, we strive to meet these needs in the most supportive, nurturing environment possible. It is within this environment that safe, individualized care shall be provided to all families. A focus of this care shall be to empower family members to make optimal choices based on their personal needs. This can best be accomplished through a joint decision-making process between the family and healthcare providers.

We believe that the birth of a child is an intensely personal and natural experience and that this experience can occur within a satisfying emotional atmosphere that is consistent with safe and preventive care. Meet the pediatricians on staff.

Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of the hospital.