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<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong>at <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>


Welcome to the <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong>at <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>The birth of a baby is an exciting time — perhapsone of life’s most special events. That’s why the<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong> at <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> was createdwith parents in mind. Our warm and comfortableenvironment and specially designed birthing suiteswill help you relax as you prepare to welcome yournewest family member. And our loving and professionalstaff will provide you with the support you’llneed throughout each stage of the birthing experience.In keeping with our family-centered philosophy, wealso encourage fathers and support partners, as wellas siblings and grandparents, to actively participateand share in this wonderful occasion.But our ability to provide you with the bestpossible birthing experience does not end there. Thelatest technology is always readily available to ensureexcellent medical care for mothers and newborns.The obstetricians, anesthesiologists and nurses on ourstaff are highly skilled in their fields and are wellknownfor their expert care and concern. And shouldyour baby need extra attention, neonatologists areavailable 24 hours a day to provide your little onewith specialized care.If you have any questions about the <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong><strong>Place</strong>, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor or call ourmaternity preadmitting coordinator at 786-596-5959.We’re here to help prepare you for your stay inwhatever way we can.All of us here at the <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong> areprivileged to assist you with the birth and care ofyour newborn, and we thank you for choosing toshare this memorable event with us.1


Before Your BabyArrivesEducation helps ensure Healthy BeginningsSince it’s likely you will stay in the hospital onlya short time after the birth of your baby, you’ll havelittle time to ask all the questions you might haveabout your infant’s care. Because of this, we encourageyou to learn in advance all you can about caringfor your baby.Our Healthy Beginnings program for expectantparents offers a full range of classes and a wealth ofknowledge that will ease your journey to parenthood,or, for experienced parents, refresh your memory.Certified childbirth educators provide a supportivelearning environment and feature topics on childbirthpreparation, breast-feeding, newborn parenting,sibling preparedness, epidural anesthesia, Cesareansections and infant and pediatric CPR. Detailedinformation about these classes and programs,along with their fees, can be found in the Programsfor Expectant Parents brochure. We also offer freeinformational tours of the <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong>.It’s easy to register. All you need to do is call786-596-8748 weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or logon to www.baptisthealth.net/childbirth for a scheduleof class dates, times and fees, and to register online.We recommend that you register as early aspossible in your pregnancy. Class size is limitedand enrollment is accepted on a space-availablebasis. For more information, call the class registrarat 786-596-8748 or e-mail baptistchildbirth@baptisthealth.net.PreadmissionWhen it’s time to have your baby, paperworkwill be the last thing on your mind. <strong>Baptist</strong><strong>Hospital</strong> has a preadmission packet containingall you’ll need to arrange for your maternity stay.You can obtain this packet from your doctor or bycalling the maternity preadmitting coordinator at786-596-5959. The packet is also available onlineat www.baptisthealth.net/childbirth. Please readthe material carefully, complete all forms and mailthem, along with a copy of your insurance card,to our maternity preadmitting office. It’s best toregister as early as possible in your pregnancy.Know your health planHealth insurance plans are not alike, so it’simportant that you understand what your health plancovers before you are ready to deliver. Most healthinsurance plans require a written request for changeof coverage within 30 days of your child’s birth. Ifyou don’t enroll your newborn according to yourinsurance company’s policy, you will likely have towait until the next open enrollment period of yourhealth plan to get coverage for your child. We urgeyou to contact your employer or health insurancecompany as soon as possible to ensure that yournewborn is covered.2


Selecting a pediatricianIn the excitement of pregnancy, someparents forget a very important task: choosing apediatrician for their baby. You can get referralsfrom friends and family, your health insuranceplan or your obstetrician. Or, you can call the<strong>Baptist</strong> Health Physician Referral Service at786-596-6557. (Outside Miami-Dade County,call toll-free 1-800-228-6557.) We also offer ourreferral service online at www.baptisthealth.net.Cesarean delivery interviewIf you are scheduled for a C-section, ourpreadmission nurse will call you several daysbefore to coordinate all preoperative activities.These include making sure that you have signedall the necessary forms, directing you to requiredlab work and answering any questions youmight have. The preadmission nurse can bereached at 786-596-5961.<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong> is on the second floor of theLake Pavilion (the building where <strong>Baptist</strong>Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong> is located), just west of thehospital’s main entrance. Take the lobby elevatorto the second floor and Security will give youdirections. (After 10 p.m., the doors to the LakePavilion are locked. Simply call on the intercomlocated at the entrance to the Lake Pavilion.The doors will be electronically unlocked.)Once there, you’ll be greeted by maternitystaff, who will monitor how your labor is progressingand check your blood pressure, pulseand temperature. The father or adult supportpartner may stay with you during your evaluation.You might also be asked to do some walkingduring the early part of your labor.What to bring to the hospitalSeveral weeks before your due date, you’llwant to pack a small bag to take with you to the<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong>. Please bring:❖ Nightgowns and underwear (front-buttongowns and nursing bras for breast-feeding).❖ Robe and slippers.❖ Toiletry items and cosmetics.❖ Writing materials and important telephonenumbers.❖ Social Security numbers for you and thebaby’s father.❖ Baby blankets.❖ Going-home outfits for you and your baby.Please leave valuable jewelry and largeamounts of money at home. <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>cannot assume responsibility for these items.When it’s time to be admittedYour doctor will discuss with you when tocome to the hospital. Please go to the <strong>Family</strong><strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong> (not the Emergency Center). The3


Your Baby’s<strong>Birth</strong>The comforts of homeOur private birthing suites were designed tocreate a relaxed atmosphere with minimal disruptionsfor your baby’s birth. Yet, despite the homelikesetting, our qualified physicians and nurses,and our most technologically advanced equipmentwill provide you and your baby with the highestquality obstetrical care. Each suite also has aseparate sleeper so that an adult support partnercan spend the night. You will be taken to a conventionaldelivery room only if complicationsarise or you are scheduled for a C-section.Labor and deliveryDuring labor and delivery, our nurses willassist you in every way possible. They will keepyou informed of your progress and administer anymedications ordered by your doctor. Your “coach”and two visitors are allowed to stay with you inthe birthing suite. Of course, new fathers arewelcome at any time. If you have a C-section withepidural anesthesia, only one person (the father oradult support partner) is permitted in the area bothduring and after the baby’s birth. Visitors may beasked to leave at any time, depending on medicalcircumstances. During labor and delivery, all othervisitors will be asked to remain in the waiting area.After the baby’s birth, you’ll be able to spenda short time with your newborn before the baby isadmitted to the nursery. There, your baby’s heartrate, temperature and other important indicators ofa newborn’s health and well-being will be monitoredfor a few hours. The father or adult supportpartner may visit with the baby in the nursery at thediscretion of the charge nurse.You’ll be taken to a private room where youand your infant will be cared for together. Byhaving your baby with you throughout your stay,you’ll get to know his or her patterns and preferences.Since some babies tend to sleep a lot thefirst few days, it’s the perfect time for parents tolearn about their newborn and ask questions. Yournurse will answer those questions and offer guidanceso that once you’re home, you’ll feel moreconfident about taking care of your newborn.Grandparents and siblings are also encouragedto get acquainted with the newborn at this time.However, we ask that you limit visitors to thefather or adult support partner and four guests.Progressive Care Unit (PCU)This unit has been designed to accommodatemothers who are in need of frequent monitoring.Those with preeclampsia will remain in the unitfor approximately 24 hours after delivery. Yourbaby will be brought to you for a visit at thenurse’s discretion; during that time, family assistanceis encouraged for the care of the baby. Afteryour doctor approves of a transfer, you will betaken to a mother/baby room for approximatelytwo to three more days. Your baby will remainwith you in this room until you are both dischargedto go home.Visitor informationA phone is located in the waiting area so thatfamily and friends can call your room or the nurses’station for updates during labor and delivery.Since space is limited in the waiting area, wesuggest that most family and friends stay at homeuntil after the baby’s birth.5


Your family and friends will want to meetyour baby as soon as possible; however, duringthese first few days with your baby, it’s importantto spend some quiet time alone. That’s whywhen you are in your private room after the babyis born, we encourage you to limit guests to fourat a time (not including the father or adult supportpartner). Visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to9 p.m. daily. One person (such as the father oradult support partner) may spend the night in asleep chair provided in each room. Siblings ofthe new baby may visit and will be asked towear an identification bracelet. (They will not beallowed to spend the night.) All other childrenunder age 12 will not be allowed to visit. Anyonewith a cold, fever or other illness should stay athome for the safety of the baby.All visitors must have a photo ID to enter the<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong>.Videotaping and photographyMost families want to capture this specialevent on video or in photographs. For the safetyand security of mothers, babies, staff and physicians,we ask that you follow these guidelines.For a vaginal birth, videotaping and photographingare permitted after the birth, once the baby isdried, cleaned and alert. Videotaping is notpermitted for C-sections, and photographs areallowed only after the baby is dried, cleaned andalert. No photographs or videotaping are permittedwhile the staff checks your newborn immediatelyafter birth. Physicians and staff involved inthe birth and care of the mother and baby mustgive their approval to be included in any videotapingor photographs. In case of an emergency,or at the request of any healthcare provider, allvideotaping or photographing must be stoppedimmediately. For the privacy of our patients, novideotaping or photographing is permitted ofanything related to private patient information,including showing other patients and babies inyour videos and photos.Help with breast-feedingOur Lactation Services staff offers support toyou before you have your baby, while you are inthe hospital and after you go home.For information on prenatal breast-feedingclasses, call 786-596-8748, e-mail baptistchildbirth@baptisthealth.netor log on towww.baptisthealth.net/childbirth. While you arein the hospital, our specially trained mother/babynurses will help you get off to a good start. Ourlactation consultants are also available should yourequire additional assistance during your stay.After you go home, you may schedule anappointment with a lactation consultant, locatedat <strong>Baptist</strong> Medical Plaza at Palmetto Bay, 8750SW 144 St., Suite 206. While there, you’ll beable to discuss any questions or concerns thatyou might have. In addition, your newborn’sweight will be checked to ensure that he or she isgetting enough breast milk. There is a fee for thisservice. Also available are breast pumps for rentor sale, as well as breast-feeding accessories. Formore information, call 786-596-2671 weekdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Neonatal Intensive Care UnitMost babies are healthy when they are born,but should your baby need specialized care andobservation, he or she will be admitted to ourGeorge Batchelor and Gloria Vasta LewisNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Here, ateam of highly skilled physicians, called neonatologists,and specially trained neonatal nurseswill care for your baby. <strong>Baptist</strong> Children’s<strong>Hospital</strong> is one of only a few hospitals in Miami-Dade County to have a Level III NICU to carefor the tiniest and sickest babies. Parents mayparticipate in their infant’s care as much as thebaby’s condition allows.6


GoingHomeThe Stork InnIf your baby is in the NICU or needs additionalmonitoring, the Stork Inn lets you stay inyour room at the <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong> for an extranight or two, space permitting. Since you will nolonger need or receive medical or nursing care,you’ll pay a special, lower rate that includesthree meals delivered to your room daily. Askyour nurse for more information.Making plans to leaveYou can plan to leave the <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong>by 11 a.m. on the day your doctor says it’s allright for you to go home. Please make the necessarytransportation arrangements to leave thehospital by this time. As required by law and forthe safety of your baby, you must have an infantcar seat installed in your vehicle according to themanufacturer’s instructions when you leave thehospital. Please make sure the car seat has beenappropriately installed before you come to thehospital. You will not want to carry it into thehospital on the day you are discharged, as thematernity care team will not be able to assist youwith the installation.7


Onceat HomeGetting to know your babyJust as you must become accustomed toyour new routine at home, so must your baby.After you’ve been home for a few days, you’llbegin to know your baby’s personality and howto keep him or her satisfied. Please feel free tocall us if you have any questions after you gethome. Use the phone number given to you byyour nurse as you leave the hospital.Staying healthyOnce you’re at home, we suggest thefollowing:❖ Limit your visitors so that you and yourbaby have time to rest.❖ Keep your baby away from crowds and peoplewho are sick, since babies are especiallyvulnerable to colds and flu.❖ Let people help you with housekeeping,meal preparations, sibling care, etc.❖ Eat nourishing foods and drink a lot of fluids.❖ Avoid climbing stairs for the first few days.❖ Tell your doctor if you experience any signsof depression.You are why we’re hereWe look for every opportunity to make thebirth of your baby at <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>’s <strong>Family</strong><strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong> a comfortable and relaxed familyexperience — one that will bring lasting memoriesfor each of you. You may receive a survey inthe mail asking for your evaluation of the careyou received while in the <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Birth</strong> <strong>Place</strong>.Your responses will help us ensure quality carefor future patients.After all, you’re why we’re here.Support and educationWe offer several support groups for newparents, including:Breast-feeding Support GroupProvides support, information and encouragementfor an optimal breast-feedingexperience. You are encouraged to attendduring your pregnancy and after your babyis born. Call 786-596-2671.Baby’s First YearOffers support for new parents of childrenfrom birth to age 1. The group provides theperfect setting to share experiences andconcerns with other parents. Babies arewelcome. Call 786-662-8106.8


Directory<strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> (main number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-596-1960Breast-feeding assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-596-2671Cesarean delivery interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-596-5961Childbirth preparation/Healthy Beginnings classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-596-8748Maternity preadmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-596-5959Referral to a pediatrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786-596-6557Visit our website at www.baptisthealth.net.


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