Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital has partnered with the Florida Department of Health to help reduce pregnancy and postpartum complications for the women of Pinellas County and Pasco County. Our free Maternal Telehealth Program is designed to decrease health inequalities, increase access to care and improve birth outcomes to enhance the health and quality of life for the mothers and babies in our community.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must live in Pinellas County and Pasco County, and be pregnant or in the postpartum period. Postpartum is defined as up to one year after delivery.

You also must meet one or more of the following conditions with your current pregnancy:

Any hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (high blood pressure)
A secondary chronic illness or disease
A cesarean delivery (i.e., C-section) with your most recent delivery
Postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding)

High Risk Perinatal Care

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Center for Women and Babies offers a full range of perinatal services to pregnant women with high-risk diagnoses and obstetric concerns. Our team of perinatologists and neonatologists and full support staff work collaboratively to ensure the best outcome for mom and baby. As a Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, we provide expertise in special care for women with a high-risk pregnancy. We understand the anxiety that can come with receiving a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis. No matter what condition you may be facing, we are here to help you feel at ease and walk with you each step of the way. We are fully committed to a successful, healthy pregnancy and delivery for you, your baby and your family.

Enrollment

Getting started is simple. Patients can enroll directly or be referred by a healthcare provider to participate in the Maternal Telehealth Program. Once a referral or enrollment request is received, our care team will review eligibility and reach out to guide you through the next steps. Whether you’re a provider coordinating care or a patient seeking additional support during pregnancy or the postpartum period, our team is here to ensure a smooth, timely enrollment process so you can begin receiving care as soon as possible.

Provider ReferralsPatient Enrollment

Appointment Schedule

You will have an appointment schedule with a program telecare nurse, which includes:

Telehealth visits starting the first week after enrollment
Virtual meetings at least once a month (more often at first)
Follow-up visits at least once a month for a full year after your delivery experience

During the telehealth visits, the nurse will help monitor your progress and check for potential complications. This will involve asking some personal questions about your circumstances to better support you throughout your pregnancy, as well as your healing and recovery after delivery. You will be asked about:

Physical symptoms (for example: Are you experiencing any limitations? Is there any bleeding?)
Mental, emotional and psychological symptoms (for example: Are you experiencing mood swings? Do you have a history of anxiety, depression, eating disorders or other mental health conditions?)
Social determinants of health – These are non-medical factors that affect your daily living conditions (for example: limited access to adequate food, housing instability or unreliable transportation).

Note: Identifying needs or concerns during an appointment is okay. To provide you with the best possible support, this may result in more frequent telehealth visits.