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Planning Your Baby’s Healthcare Your prenatal care has helped to provide the best possible start for your baby. Now is the time to make preparations to continue that care after your baby is born. One of the first steps is to choose a healthcare provider for your newborn. (Note: the physician who delivers your baby does not provide newborn care.) This decision must be made prior to your baby’s birth. Types of providers: • Pediatrician - a doctor specializing in the care of children • Family Practice Physician- a doctor who can care for the entire family. If the baby develops a serious illness, he would probably refer you to a pediatrician or other specialist • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Find a provider: Check with your insurance company to get a list of participating providers. Some people like to talk to friends, family and their own healthcare provider to get recommendations. Once you have identified a potential provider, call their office to ask: • Is the practice accepting new patients • Does the practice accept your insurance coverage • Does the healthcare provider see patients at PinnacleHealth If not, does the provider refer to a practice that takes care of newborns at the hospital • Request an appointment before your baby is born, if possible, to allow you to meet the provider and the office staff. Make a list of questions that you would like to have answered at your visit, or by phone. Here are some suggestions: • What are your office hours • What type of on-call and after-hours coverage do you have • Do you offer phone support for questions that may not require an appointment When is that available • Who takes the calls and answers the questions Does the provider return phone calls if requested • What is your recommended well-baby visit schedule and immunization schedule • Do you support breastfeeding If you plan to breastfeed your baby, here are some questions you may wish to ask the provider. Hearing their responses will help you determine whether or not they support your thoughts and feelings about breastfeeding. Be aware of enthusiastic responses versus a sense of indifference. This can tell you a lot. • When do you have breastfed babies come to the office for their first weight check (The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends two days.) • Do you recommend routine formula supplementation for breastfed babies • If someone is having difficulty breastfeeding, what support is available within the practice or by referral • To what age do most of your patients breastfeed their babies 24 Y O U R B A B Y ’ S B I R T H
If the provider you have selected does not see patients at PinnacleHealth, you should ask that the baby’s physical exam report be sent to your provider’s office or that a copy be given to you before you are discharged. Be sure to have the name, address and phone number of the provider you have chosen for your baby available at the time of your hospital admission. Use the checklist at the front of this book to record this information. Childbirth and parenting classes If you are interested in registering for a class, or want more information, call 221-6255. Adoptive Parent A single evening class designed for couples or individuals who plan to adopt a child within the next year. Class discussion is individualized to the type of adoption that is being planned. Content focusing on adopting an infant includes baby care, necessary supplies, travel with baby, as well as the emotional and social aspects of adoption. Content focusing on adopting an older child includes facilitating attachment, finding local support services, as well as addressing unique concerns, such as maintaining sibling contact. Baby Care Basics In this two-week series, expectant parents learn how to care for a newborn. Discussion, demonstration and class participation are used to teach basic information about baby’s bath, cord care, diapering, safety and feeding. Other topics include normal newborn behaviors, symptoms of illness, how to stimulate learning, parenting and issues around returning to work. Birth Center Tour This tour provides an opportunity to visit the Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care and Maternity Units. You may tour the facility at any phase of your pregnancy. Due to the areas being toured, we are not able to accommodate children on this tour. There is no fee for this tour. Becoming a Grandparent This single evening class focuses on the experience of the grandparent. Discussion includes supporting the new family, and recent changes in medical practices and infant care. Breastfeeding Basics This class for expectant parents focuses on the joys and common concerns of breastfeeding. Information includes the benefits for mothers and babies, initiating feedings, maintaining a milk supply and other practical considerations. Discussion includes combining breastfeeding and working, expression and storage of breast milk and use of breast pumps. Expectant fathers are encouraged to attend. Cesarean Birth A single class designed for expectant parents who are anticipating a cesarean birth. Focus is on the physical and emotional aspects of a cesarean birth experience. Class includes information about the reasons for cesarean birth, medications and anesthesia, and discussion regarding the role of the support person before, during and after the birth. Childbirth Refresher This class is a three-week series for expectant parents who have previously attended a childbirth education program. Class includes review of relaxation, breathing patterns and comfort measures for labor. This class does not include a Birth Center tour. 25 Y O U R B A B Y ’ S B I R T H
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