Navy family in Pensacola safely deliver twin boys after an emergency C-section

Moms and dads like Lauren and Stefen in Pensacola, Florida, trust Ascension Sacred Heart Maternity and Women's Centerfor comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine and the highest level of neonatal care for their newborns. Lauren found support and personalized care when her twin pregnancy became high risk. 

Lauren's world changed in an instant when she went into unexpected labor at just 25 weeks. Her husband, Stefen, was stationed in Pensacola, Florida, with the Navy, and she had no idea that severe back pain would lead to the premature birth of their twin boys. Despite a healthy pregnancy with no prior history of early labor, Lauren suddenly found herself in a medical emergency.

On May 24, 2023, Lauren was rushed to the Maternity and Women's Center at Sacred Heart, where her twins were delivered via emergency cesarean. The boys required a 78-day stay in the NICU. Lauren recalls how the medical team reassured her, explaining her options clearly and providing exceptional care. "They saved me and our babies," she said, praising the nursing staff that includedAllison M., Nicole R., and Poppy W.

A year later, thanks to continuous care and specialist follow-ups, Lauren's boys are healthy and happy. Lauren deeply appreciates the hospital staff."The care teams took care of me just as much as they took care of our boys. They prayed with me, comforted me, and reassured me every step of the way,"she said.

Now, her twin boys are thriving, and the family is enjoying their time at their current duty station in Virginia.

Ascension Sacred Heart Maternity and Women's Center supports mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies by connecting them to a network of pediatric specialists. We provide 24/7 access to advanced trauma and surgical care at Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart for any pediatric emergency your family may face.