The Women's Center
Caring for the special needs of women at every stage of life is the focus of The Women's Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Separate from the main hospital. Private and with easily-accessible parking, the center's experienced team of medical professionals coordinate care in areas of obstetrics and gynecology, labor and delivery and urology, with special attention to childbirth and breast care.
The Women's Center includes:
- 12 large LDRP suites (labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum)
- Two operating rooms
- Six medical/surgical beds
- Four exam/triage rooms
Childbirth
The private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suites at The Women's Center are fully equipped with advanced technology and comfortably arranged to provide a pleasant environment for labor and those first days after birth.
While complications are never desired, it is reassuring to know your hospital is equipped to handle any emergency. The obstetrical team has significant experience in managing the difficulties that can arise during childbirth.
New parents whose baby requires special attention can be reassured by the expertise available from our NICU trained nurses and on-staff neonatologists, physicians that specialize in newborn care.
Childbirth services include:
- Labor and Delivery
- Natural Childbirth
- Cesarean Birth
- Epidural
Family-focused Education Classes & Health Screenings
The importance of education is emphasized at The Women's Center. Prenatal classes, childbirth education classes, health screenings and patient education seminars on women's health topics are offered. At The Women's Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, caring professionals, whose focus is you, treat each patient with compassion and dignity.

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Education and support for expectant families before, during and after the birth experience.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center proudly offers complimentary "Baby Bump" portrait sessions.
"Baby Bump" sessions are offered twice a month at Lakewood Ranch. Our365 will photograph you and your family post-birth in your hospital room. Both sessions are free of charge and come with Web Nursery to share your beautiful photos with family and friends.
Call Michelle today to schedule your complimentary "Baby Bump" session: (813) 732-8905.
Preparing for Pregnancy
Take steps now to prepare for pregnancy—schedule a pre-pregnancy exam with your doctor to ensure you are in optimal health.
Now That You're Pregnant
Good prenatal care is essential for a healthy pregnancy. You can see an OB/GYN, a family doctor, a nurse practitioner, or a certified nurse midwife for care.
Your Growing Baby
For a healthy baby, make wise lifestyle choices during pregnancy: No smoking and no alcohol are two of the most important.
Your Changing Body
The hormones of pregnancy bring on a number of changes, from nausea to fatigue. Your growing, developing baby, too, has a profound effect.
Pregnancy Tests & Procedures
A range of tests and procedures is available to help monitor you and your developing child.





