Nicole Benefield’s journey into motherhood began five years ago when she gave birth to her first daughter at Broward Health Coral Springs. Today, after delivering her second daughter at the same hospital with the same obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN), the 34-year-old Plantation resident said the choice to return was effortless—and personal.
Nicole gave birth to Lenox Grace in January of 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when protocols were strict. She could have only one visitor, and many of the moments she expected to share with her family weren’t possible.
At her last visit with her OB-GYN, her doctor, Linda D. Green, M.D., told Nicole that her daughter was going to have a high birth weight, increasing the risk of complications during delivery. She discussed the risks and benefits with Nicole and her husband, Shawn, as well as the option for an operative delivery, called a cesarean section, or C-section.
After weighing all the information Dr. Green provided, Nicole and Shawn decided to move forward with a scheduled C-section delivery. The procedure was set for two days later.
“I didn’t expect to be faced with this decision, but I had a high level of confidence and trust in Dr. Green,” said Nicole.
From the moment she arrived at the hospital, Nicole said her care team surrounded her with kindness, talking her through each step and answering every question.
“Childbirth is a very vulnerable time for a woman,” said Nicole. “When Lenox was born, it was hard not to have my mom there. But the compassion, warmth and support I received made all the difference.”
Four years later, when Nicole was expecting again, she knew she wanted to return to Dr. Green and the team at Broward Health Coral Springs for care.
“It’s the people,” Nicole said. “The hospital is beautiful, but my doctor and the staff are what make Broward Health Coral Springs extraordinary.”
Nicole delivered her second healthy baby, Phoenix Grace, in November 2025. Today, both of her daughters are thriving.
“You made me feel heard, valued and cared for. You became an extension of my family. We will never forget it.”
For more information on Broward Health’s maternity services, visit BrowardHealth.org/Maternity
