LP-Background-Image-Bariatrics-MULTI-CentralTX-woman-meeting-with-doctor
A mother having her daughter touch and feel her baby belly

Delivering Comfort, Expertise and Compassion

Whether you prefer minimal intervention or a very hands-on approach, our Birth Center offers high-quality health care in a safe, soothing environment. Our outstanding physicians and dedicated nursing staff are passionate about creating an empowering, personalized birth experience for every new mom.

We designed our Birth Center with your needs in mind, especially when it comes to our suites, which allow labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care to all occur in the same spacious room. These include private bathrooms, laboring tubs and showers, flatscreen TVs, personal mini-fridges and a full-size sleeper sofa for your support person. We’ll do everything we can to help you welcome your little one safely and comfortably.

Download Guide Womens OB Birth Center KS

We’ll Be Your Guide

If you’re pregnant or hope to get pregnant soon, you probably have a lot of questions about what’s to come. Our medical experts and maternity care navigators have created this guide to help you understand our services and patient-focused facilities.

Download the Maternity Services Guide

Maternity Care That Goes Above and Beyond

Your maternity journey is so much more than just delivery day. We’re passionate about providing truly comprehensive care for moms and babies — and we’re here for you long before and after you meet your little one. Learn more about some of the specialized support services that set our Birth Center apart.

  • Nurse helping baby in nicu

    Level II NICU

    When extra medical care is needed to support your newborn, we’re ready with a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) onsite, staffed with compassionate Children’s Mercy providers. This special neonatal care for sick and premature infants (33 weeks or older) is designed to provide additional support for premature babies.

  • A pregnant couple at home.

    Education Classes and Support Groups

    Our team has created classes based on years of clinical excellence and experience with all kinds of pregnancies and deliveries, so we can educate expectant mothers and their families and help them feel more comfortable. We also encourage mothers and families to participate in support groups led by experts.

    We offer classes for grandparents, siblings, CPR, breastfeeding and birthing. All classes and groups are offered at our AdventHealth Shawnee Mission campus and are open to expectant mothers and families delivering at our South Overland Park hospital.

  • A new mom breastfeeding her infant.

    Breastfeeding Clinic

    While breastfeeding is a healthy way for mothers to bond with their infants, it doesn’t always come easily. Our lactation consultants provide guidance for mothers learning to breastfeed for the first time, as well as moms who struggle with nursing after leaving the hospital. This support includes both one-on-one consultation and an invitation to our weekly breastfeeding support group, which meets every Tuesday at 10 am.

  • A mom to be eating healthy.

    Family-Centered Care

    Welcoming a baby into the world is an extraordinary occasion for the entire family. Our teams work to ensure families meet their new family member as soon as the mother and baby are strong enough to greet their supporters.

    On some occasions, newborns require immediate medical attention that can make life after birth difficult for family members. Our teams take great care to provide support to parents of newborns admitted to the NICU, which includes counseling and screening for depression (including for new fathers).

  • mother kisses a baby's hands peek-a-boo adventhealth gordon

    Personalized Birth Plan

    Every mother’s needs are unique. That’s why we’ll help you choose your labor and delivery team and listen closely to your hopes for delivery day. From deliveries with medical intervention and C-sections to all-natural birthing experiences, we’ll work with you to create a plan that feels just right for you — physically, mentally and spiritually.

  • A nurse holding a patient's hand to comfort.

    Perinatal Bereavement Plan

    There are no words or programs that can fill the emptiness left by miscarriage or the passing of your baby. But there are medical experts who are skilled in understanding grief and brimming with compassion to help families mourn this tremendous loss. Our Perinatal Bereavement Program is an essential part of our Birth Center, lending all the support each family needs to weather this challenging time.

Meet Our Team

Emily M. Clark, MD

Emily Clark, MD

Women's Care

OBGYN

Sherebanu Gaslightwala, MD

Sherebanu Gaslightwala, MD

Women's Care

OBGYN

Malorie Howe, DO

Malorie Howe, DO

Women's Care

OBGYN

Michael Magee, MD

Michael Magee, MD

Women's Care

OBGYN

Julie A Martin, MD

Julie Martin, MD

Women's Care

OBGYN

Brendan B Mitchell, MD

Brendan Mitchell, MD

Women's Care

OBGYN

Angela L Piquard, MD

Angela Piquard, MD

Women's Care

OBGYN

Cynthia Eckert, MD

Cynthia Eckert, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County

OBGYN

Carrie Grounds, MD

Carrie Grounds, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County

OBGYN

Phaedra Lombard, MD

Phaedra Lombard, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County

OBGYN

Sharon Maturo, MD

Sharon Maturo, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County

OBGYN

Sharla Shipman, MD

Sharla Shipman, MD

Women's Clinic of Johnson County

OBGYN

Crystal Taylor, DO

Crystal Taylor, DO

Women's Clinic of Johnson County

OBGYN

Take a Birth Center Tour

We welcome you to come tour our Birth Center at AdventHealth South Overland Park. Tours are held on Tuesdays at 4 pm and Thursdays at 8 am (or by appointment) and last about 30 minutes. Meet in the main lobby of the hospital after checking in at the front desk. Call 913-346-6860 to schedule a tour appointment.

A Smiling Pregnant Woman Sits on Her Bed, in Her Home, Using a Laptop

Pre-Register Now for Your Delivery Day

On delivery day, you shouldn’t have to stress about the details. By pre-registering before you go into labor, your hospital care team will have your personal information ahead of time, expediting your time checking in and getting to your birthing room more quickly.

Pre-Register Now

Connect With Your Maternity Navigator

Every expectant mom at AdventHealth South Overland Park has access to her own maternity care navigator. These registered nurses are specially trained in pregnancy, delivery and postpartum recovery and will be accessible throughout your journey. Reach out today and find out how we can support you at every exciting step.

Or call us at 913-831-5116.