A Martin County mother is speaking out after her high-risk pregnancy forced her to stay in a Palm Beach County hospital over a week, and deliver her baby miles from home. Now, a local organization is proposing a new solution.
Christina McGahee, a Stuart resident, welcomed baby Tatum two weeks ago at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, far from where she lives.”It was just an emotional roller coaster,” McGahee said.
WATCH: INFO ON NEWLY PROPOSED BIRTHING CENTER
New birthing center proposed in Martin County after closure leaves moms delivering miles away
The reason: Cleveland Clinic Martin North’s maternity unit has closed, leaving Stuart-area families without a nearby delivery option. It’s an issue we’ve been following closely since the hospital shut its maternity care center in April 2025…