Babies Eat, Sleep, Play & Grow! Class

A class for new parents provides hands-on knowledge needed to parent your infant, including: feeding, sleeping, creative play ideas, developmental milestones/infant development, baby-proofing and parent coping skills.

Bedrest Basket Program

This is a program for pregnant women who need to spend the rest of their pregnancy on bedrest. A bedrest mandate may cause feelings of confusion, anxiety and loneliness, so this basket of literature and videos on labor and your new baby will help you pass the time and prepare for your new arrival.

Breastfeeding Class

This class will teach you everything you need to know about getting a good start with breastfeeding. Learn how to read your baby's cues, determine if breastfeeding is going well, how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk and how to identify and manage breastfeeding challenges. Expectant mothers are urged to bring their partner, support person or family member. Classes are taught by a board-certified lactation consultant.

Breastfeeding Services (Lactation Consults)

For those mothers who choose to breastfeed, a board-certified lactation consultant makes rounds to rooms, consults with you on positioning and provides any other breastfeeding assistance that you may need. They are also available after you leave the hospital.

Childbirth Preparation Classes

This class helps the expectant mom and support person learn what to expect during labor and delivery, signs of early labor, Lamaze relaxation and breathing techniques, Ceasarean birth and pain management choices. Important information is given on infant care, safety and adjusting to parenthood.

Childbirth Refresher Classes

A class for those who have had a previous childbirth preparation or Lamaze class in the past.

Dads 411 Class

A class designed specfically for dads-to-be.

Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to keep track of the heart rate of your baby (fetus) and the strength and duration of the contractions of your uterus. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to tell whether your baby is doing well or may have some problems. Two types of monitoring, external and internal, can be done.

Gift Shop

An on-site gift shop is available.

Grandparents Class and Tours

Grandparents can learn about today's childbearing practices and infant care routines, and also take a facility tour.

Hospital Tours

Tours of the hospital facility are available.

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Different portions of the uterus, as well as other organs, may be removed at the same time.

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is the visual examination of the canal of the cervix and interior of the uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. The device is inserted through the vagina.

Infant Massage Classes

A certified infant massage instructor will teach you the latest massage techniques for your baby.

Infant Safety and CPR Class

Teaches parents infant safety, CPR techniques and provides hands-on practice with a model.

Initial Prenatal Care

The initial prenatal care visit involves taking a thorough obstetric history; establishing the gestational age of the fetus and the expected due date; assessing the initial level of risk to ensure appropriate level of treatment; initiating serial surveillance of fetal and maternal biologic markers to ensure that the pregnancy is following a normal developmental trajectory (e.g., physical exams, laboratory tests); and providing general prenatal education and psychosocial support.

Intensive Care Nursery

The Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) provides round-the-clock care for little ones who need it most. In this nursery, neonatologists (physicians who specialize in the care of premature and sick babies) work closely with a team of specially trained registered nurses, respiratory therapists, medial social workers and other neonatal professionals.

Maternal Nutrition Counseling

This is for expectant mothers who want more information or guidance about their diet and nutrition. Appointments are made with our registered dietitian and special counseling is available for women with special needs. This includes women who are expecting multiples, or have a vegetarian diet.

Maternal Serum Screening

Maternal serum screening is designed to identify pregnant women who could benefit from prenatal testing for Down syndrome, spina bifida, and certain other birth defects.  These tests are done on a blood sample and pose no risk to the developing baby.

Maternity Classes

A variety of classes designed to prepare women and their partner for the birth of a child.

Maternity Pre-Registration

It is important that you pre-register to deliver your baby. It is best to complete this pre-registration at least four months before your due date.

Maternity Tour

You and your family are welcome to tour our hospital facilities. These free tours are offered both evenings and weekends.

Moms Support Group

A group of other mothers with infants up to seven months old; designed to help ease the transition of adding a baby to your family.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

A unit for treating premature and critically ill newborns. Neonatologists (physicians who specialize in the care of premature and sick babies) work closely with a team of specially trained registered nurses, respiratory therapists, medial social workers and other neonatal professionals.

Newborn Care

Treatment received by a newborn child from the date of birth until 30 days following discharge from the hospital.

Newborn Hearing Screens

Trained staff members of the hospital use a procedure called Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR). The screener sends sounds through small earphones which are placed over each ear. Small sensors which are attached to your baby's skin pick up your baby's response from the brain to the sounds he/she hears. Your baby's response to the sounds are analyzed by the screener.

Nutrition Counseling

Developing a heart-healthy eating plan can help you reduce your cholesterol and maintain a healthy body weight, both of which are important in the prevention of heart disease. Nutrition counseling provides individual consultations with a nutritionist designed to create a healthy eating plan that is right for you. The nutritionist will review your blood lipid profile, discuss your current eating patterns and provide you with educational materials on foods that will lower your cardiovascular disease risk.

Nutrition Planning

Nutrition services offer an opportunity to receive expert advice from a dietitian. A diet analysis and consultation will benefit you whether you are looking to control weight loss or gain, implement a health eating pattern, or looking for a plan to assist in the prevention of disease.

OB Anesthesia

There are many options available to laboring mothers to help manage the pain including:

• Analgesics: medications to relieve pain
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  Non-medicated measures: special techniques including relaxation, touch, imagery, meditation, and breathing
• Anesthesia: medications that cause loss of sensation and block the pain such as epidural anesthesia, local block, spinal anesthesia, and general anesthesia

Obstetrics

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother.

Osteoporosis Group Education Program

A group osteoporosis program offers a series of educational classes for those recently diagnosed or at high risk for developing osteoporosis. The goal is to teach you how to live with osteoporosis and how to improve the quality of your life. Classes feature topics presented by a physician, physical therapist, nurse or dietician and an exercise component.

Osteoporosis Individual Consultation

The goal of this individual consultation with a nurse, physical therapist and dietitian is to provide you with a personalized osteoporosis evaluation and assessment based on your risk factors. This consultation is valuable for someone recently diagnosed with osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis Treatment Plans

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue. Treatment of osteoporosis depends on the cause of your condition, the severity of bone loss, and the response to treatments. In general, treatments include calcium, vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, prevention of falls, and bone-friendly medicines. 

Parents with Siblings Classes

This one-session program helps prepare brothers and sister for the new baby. Parent watch their children learn how to diaper and hold the baby. A Family Maternity Center tour included. Recommended for children ages 3-10. Class is free.

Positively Pregnant Program

This class prepares new moms and dads for a healthy and positive start to the pregnancy. Topics include normal physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, fetal development, healthy food choices, relief measures for common discomforts, signs of pre-term labor and general health concerns.

Post-Menopausal Care

Specialized care to address the different health concerns women have after menopause, such as hormonal changes, cardiovascular risks, and osteoporosis.

Preconception Counseling

Preconception counseling (also called pre-conceptual counseling) is for women of child-bearing years to be pre-screened for health and risk potentials before attempting to become pregnant. It is designed to help a woman to better prepare her body for successful conception (fertilization) and pregnancy, and allows her to reduce any health risks which are within her control.

Preparing to Parent Your Baby Class

Sessions to provide the expectant/new mom and support person with the tools to parent a newborn successfully. Taught by a certified parenting educator, the classes give parents the opportunity to ask questions and to prepare for life's changes that occur after childbirth. Topics include styles of parenting, bonding, infant development, creative play for infants, sleep techniques, scheduling and self-care.

Sibling Class/Tour

A special class and facility tour designed for the siblings of a new baby.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound, also called sonography, is a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

This term describes the delivery of an infant through the birth canal for women who had previously given birth by Cesarean section.

Women's Health By Design

A unique health evaluation program for women that combines comprehensive screenings, individual consultation, personalized education and a complete wellness summary.

Yoga for Childbirth

Enhance awareness of and confidence in pregnancy, labor and birth through yoga. Learn and practice postures, breath work, meditation, and visualization that are both beneficial and enjoyable for the rest of pregnancy and during labor.