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Things We Like Unique product finds for Mom, Baby and more.
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Because Life with Baby is a Lot of This and That!
baby bits By Susan Day
Cleaning the Pacifier's Important!
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ver seen a mom stick her baby's pacifier in her mouth to clean it? It happens in a pinch. But a new study shows that pacifiers are gold mines for bacteria, so moms may not only be doing their baby a disservice but themselves as well. The study, conducted at North Shore Hospital in New York, was small but significant. Researchers tested 10 used pacifiers from healthy infants and seven new pacifiers. Five of the used pacifiers were slightly tainted and the others were heavily contaminated with staphylococcus aureus, klebsiella pneumonia and fungus. Researchers found more than 40 different species of bacteria on the used pacifiers, overall. The new ones fared better for lack of exposure.
Use Clean Pacifiers • Keep Baby protected by sanitizing his pacifiers every evening using a denture solution. Soak three or four overnight, then rinse and keep them in a plastic baggie. • Pacifiers are not meant to be used indefinitely. Throw them out after two weeks. • If your baby is sick, replace his pacifiers.
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3 spankin' new parent books
What Type of Mother Are You?
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tephan B. Poulter, author of The Mother Factor: How Your Mother's Emotional Legacy Impacts Your Life (Prometheus; 2008) says there are five different types of mothers. Where do you fit in here?
ife with a little one is magical, indeed, but there's always plenty to think about in raising him right. Here are three books we like out of many recently published:
The Missing Alphabet: A Parents’ Guide to Developing Creative Thinking in Kids by Susan Marcus, Susie Monday and Cynthia Herbert, Ph.D Steer your baby clear of the pre-planned box the world has in store for him with this terrific book offering up sensory building blocks. YOU choose the way you want to raise your child and explore the world around you together through a handy field guide loaded with creative ideas. Sweet Dreams: How to Establish and Maintain Good Sleep Habits for Your Baby by Arna Skula Written by a nurse specialist who works in a sleep clinic for babies (now THAT'S an expert!), learn everything you need about your baby's need for sleep and how to help him get it in this solid book. A sleep chart's included and info is provided for the all important first year of life. Hello, My Name is Pabst: Baby Names for Nonconformist, Indie, Geeky, DIY, Hipster and Alterna-Parents of Every Kind
by Miek Bruno and Kerry Sparks Just when you thought there could be no other name books comes this quirky one with names of all kinds. Hey, if you can name your child after a fruit (Apple), why not name him after your favorite beer? Come here, Pabst! Love ya, Pabst!
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Perfectionist
Typically, an over-controlling, fearful and anxious woman for whom appearance is everything. Her children tend to be hypercritical of themselves, feeling inadequate and emotionally empty.
Unpredictable mother
Anxious, angry, excessively emotional, she is overwhelmed by feelings so her parenting style is based purely on mood. This type has the most chaotic of the five styles. She creates problems, issues a crisis in her mind, through her emotions and relationships, and passes them on to her children.
The best friend mother
She enjoys treating her children as equals in order to avoid the responsibility of setting boundaries. This mother believes her life would be over if she embraced motherhood so avoids that role. Instead, both child and parent assume the role of emotional confidant and partner, leaving the child effectively motherless.
The me-first mother
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early 75 percent of children will have at least one ear infection by age 3, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. (Of this group, about half of children will have up to three ear infections by that age.) Otitis media, the mother of all ear infections, is an "inflammation and infection of the middle ear most often due to a recent Baby may tug at her ears upper respiratory tract infection or enlarged adenoids," says Frank to show you it hurts! Haraf, M.D., of Green Hills Children's Clinic. Otitis media can occur at any age, but is most common in children younger than 6, and they can rear up following a baby's cold. It usually occurs in the winter and early spring months and develops, says Haraf, "when there is inflammation of the middle ear that prevents the eustachian tube's ability to properly drain." Look for the following indicators of an ear infection in your baby: • Pain in the ear: Babies start tugging at the ears or even bang their heads on the floor. • Fever: Always a sign that a child's immunity system is working to fight off infection, your child's temp may be mild or even up to 104 F, rectally. • Decrease in appetite: This happens to kids when they don't feel well If you suspect your child has an ear infection, see your pediatrician as soon as possible in order to receive treatment.
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One of the most prevalent mothering styles, me-firsts are unable to view their children as separate individuals and tend to be selfabsorbed and insecure. Their offspring will learn from an early age that their role is to make their mother shine.
The complete mother
This ideal is only experienced by about 10 percent of us, say psychologists. The complete mother combines the best elements of the other four styles. Emotionally balanced, she can see her children as individuals and help them achieve their own independence. She is committed to motherhood — regardless of other responsibilities outside the home.
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things we like
FOR: BABY | MOM | NURSING | SIBLINGS | ON-THE-GO
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There's tons of stuff you'll love to have for your new bundle of joy. Here are a few of our favorite things.
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Hip Violet Appliqued Baby Bibs Jesi Josten | hipviolet.com | $18
These stylish baby bibs are durable, unique and fabulously funky. Sized at 11-inches wide by 13.75-inches long, the thick, comfortable bibs will keep Baby's clothes clean while he eats. Two snap closures allow fit from infant to toddler — no scratchy Velcro here. Machine washable, they come in many fun styles and colors.
Feather Pad Headband
My Sunshine Shoppe | mysunshineshoppe.com | $17.99 Dress your baby girl in style with these adorable headband accessories. The feathers are curled to add flair and are adorned with fabric roses and a special embellishment in the center. The headbands are backed with felt providing a more comfortable fit. Available in several colors, styles and sizes for infants to child. My Sunshine Shoppe also offers a variety of other headbands, clips and hairbows.
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Baby Cargo | babycargo.com | $109.99
Featuring a multi-positioning back rest, adjustable leg rest, five-point harness, back pocket and an under-cargo basket, the 200 Series Ultra Lightweight Umbrella Stroller also folds down easily. Available in three colors. Appropriate for ages birth and older up to 50 pounds.
Barcelona Baby Bag
7 A.M. Voyage | roztayger.com | $84
This diaper bag's loaded with compartments! Featuring short handle straps and water repellent fabric, it has three inner open-top mesh pockets, one inner zip mesh pocket, one inner zip compartment, two outer snap-close pockets and a soft fleece changing pad liner in addition to a mini removable insulated tote and two detachable adjustable stroller straps. It’s deep and will carry all you need for your little one.
Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack Safe-2-Go | babysherpa.com | $89
This water-resistant diaper backpack features a soft-sided cooler, mesh water bottle holder, modular insulated pocket, cell phone case, a deep inside compartment, padded pocket for your camera, an oversized changing pad, keys/pacifier clip and more. It’s got it all for those very mobile parents, and Dads are sure to love it. Available in black, navy and camo.
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Milk Trays
Sensible Lines | sensiblelines.com | $21.95
Featuring 16 one-ounce spaces, this milk tray lets moms freeze breast milk like ice cubes. The Milk Trays are reusable and offer an easier way to get the breast milk into the bottle aside from pouring it from the standard use-and-toss freezer bags that usually make a mess. Pop in a milk stick, warm the bottle and you’re ready to feed Baby. It also comes with a lid so you can stack more than one in your freezer.
Milk-Saver
Milkies | mymilkies.com | $27.95
The Super, Incredible Big Sister
By Jennifer Dewing Illustrated by Jill McDonald I See Me!, Inc. Personalized Children’s Books iseeme.com | $32.95
This high-quality, hardback book and medallion combo is a wonderful gift idea for the big sister-to-be (there's a big brother version, too). It shares a story with both of your children’s names — sibling and baby — in colorful pictures. The medallion is wooden with a spot for big sister to sign her name and comes on a decorated ribbon ready to wear.
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The Milk-Saver allows breast-feeding moms to store and save expressed breast milk from the opposite breast Baby's nursing at. Fitting right over the nipple (and discretely covering the breast), it collects the leaking milk rather than wasting it. Comes with a storage case for refrigerating. Purchase locally at StoneCrest Medical Center’s Lactation Gift Shop.
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The Button Barn | thebuttonbarn.com $14.99 cotton, $16.99 minky
Nursing moms can turn any blanket into a breast-feeding cover-up with latchOn. The strap with cute, little flower clasps snaps right onto any blanket allowing it to hang from Mom’s neck. It comes in a variety of colors/patterns in cotton or minky. It can be purchased locally at USA Baby & Kids in Franklin.
Bamboobies
Soft Style, Inc. | buybamboobies.com $29.99 four-pair multi-pack
These organic, hemp nursing pads are softer and less bulky than disposable ones and reusable, too. Bamboobies keep breast milk from leaking through your blouse with a unique milk-proof backing in heart-shaped regular pad for light leakage or a circular overnight pad for heavy. Available locally at Plaid Rabbit in Nashville and Green Pixie Baby in Franklin. We are giving away one pair of the heart-shaped regular nursing pads. Register to win online at nashvilleparent. com. Click on the “Contests” tab.
Pregnancy Kit: Beautiful Beginnings
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Expectant moms can feel beautiful during their pregnancy with this luxurious kit featuring Smoothing Body Scrub to soften, smooth and firm the skin; Beauty Flash Balm to brighten and tighten; Stretch Mark Control to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks; and Tonic Body Treatment Oil to firm and tone the skin. You'll feel the difference with the first use of the body scrub, but wait until you use them all. It all comes in a white, fabric vanity case and also includes a cute, little baby blanket. Other Clarins beauty products can be purchased at Cool Springs Galleria (Belk or Macy’s) and The Mall at Green Hills (Macy’s or Nordstrom).
Keep your body covered while breastfeeding Baby with this strapless camisole that attaches to any nursing bra. Your favorite top can be your nursing shirt as the long camisole drops farther than a standard blouse. Available in a variety of colors and sizes. Purchase it locally at Once Upon a Child in Franklin.
Clarins | clarins.com | $60
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Diva Designz | undercovermama.com $24.99 original, $26.99 lace trim
Covillow
Covillow | covillow.com | $59.99
This breastfeeding cover and pillow in one covers Mom’s entire upper body as well as Baby, but it rolls into a compact size. Available in four different color patterns.
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secrets of breast-feeding moms "Breast is best" aside, here are some of the real-life thoughts and concerns breast-feeding moms experience. By Dori Richards
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hen Nashville mom Marybeth Stimpson delivered a healthy 7-pound-8-ounce baby girl, she was 100 percent confident about breastfeeding her newborn. Stimpson had pored over countless stories and websites, talked with friends and family about it and learned the truth loud and clear: breast was best. Yet only two weeks later, with tears streaming down her face, Stimpson admitted to her husband, "Breastfeeding hurts!" On the verge of quitting, Stimpson's husband became her hero. "He massaged my shoulders and told me what a great mom I am, how amazed he was by me, and it gave me the confidence to keep going. I don't think I'd have continued without his support," she says. The truth is, that while 75 percent of mothers breastfeed their babies soon after birth, only 43 percent are still nursing six months later, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stimpson encountered breast engorgement, the painful over-filling of breasts with milk. "I wasn't pumping and I was making more milk than my baby was taking," she says. "I had to get through that time with heat and ice and Motrin, and oh, I hate to think about it." Breastfeeding has its issues — both good and bad — and no one can tell you what YOUR experience will be like with your baby. So at least ... here are some clues:
"I felt like a failure."
thought she didn't have enough milk — and she suggested that to her sister, Lauren, a breastfeeding advocate. "Lauren said, 'No! Don't do that — not if you want breastfeeding to work,'" Lisa recalls. Often moms will supplement breastmilk with formula because it's easier for them to do so. The trouble is, once you supplement with formula, your milk supply will go down unless you pump your milk at the same feeding. "Breastfeeding moms need to drink a lot of water, be relaxed and have the support of friends and family," Lauren says. "I needed need all the confidence I could muster," says Lisa.
"I felt like my mom friends would judge me if I quit early." Christie Banks was expecting her second child while sitting with other moms at her local playground when she mentioned that she only planned to breastfeed her baby for a few months. "The reaction was icy," Banks says. The friendships suddenly felt strained. "I had nursed my first child for a year and sometimes felt resentful of how much time it took and all of the life adjustments I had to make," she says. "But I never realized I could actually lose friends if I started the bottle after a month or so." It's true that there are hard-core mothers who advocate breastfeeding and ONLY breastfeeding. The truth is though, breastfeeding is a personal decision and other women should not judge you, says Banks. "Your baby will be healthy and strong as long as he's fed, whether it's breast or formula."
"I couldn't help but feel resentful about the time commitment involved, and the fact that I love my work."
"Sometimes things don't go as planned," new mom Jamie Valdek says. After an emergency cesarean, Valdek hoped to breastfeed her newborn as soon as possible, but when it was delayed she started to doubt herself. With one in three women delivering via cesarean in the U.S., some feel that "failing" at childbirth means "failing" at breastfeeding. Nothing is further from the truth. As soon as you are alert and able to hold your baby, you can begin breastfeeding. Valdek did and continued with plenty of support.
Many women don't like to admit this truth, but Karen Lew did. A designer by trade, she wanted to breastfeed her baby but worried about time away from her job. Breastfeeding is a serious time commitment that overhauls your life in hours, days, weeks and months to come. If your baby feeds seven times a day and then a couple more times at night, that’s nine times for about a half hour each, which adds up to more than half of a working day, every day, for at least six months. Lew decided to breastfeed in the mornings and nights at home and pump at work which ended up working out well for her.
"I thought it would be easy ... but it was hard!"
"I didn't want to STOP breastfeeding!"
"It seemed like such a natural thing, but it wasn't for me," says Melissa Dochat. "I cried when my baby wouldn't latch on. I was so tired, and the more I struggled, the worse it got. Things went well when I had a lactation consultant with me, but when it was just me and the baby, it was a lot of frustration." Dochat says that eventually she started pumping her milk and feeding her baby with a bottle to give herself a break. "It just freed me up," she says. "Eventually I got good at breastfeeding," she says, "But it definitely wasn't the rosy picture I thought it would be."
"I thought I wasn't making enough milk." Lisa Crucini thought she should give her baby formula to supplement her breastfeeding because her newborn was eating every hour — she
At her one-year check up after the birth of her son, Mindy Weber admitted she was depleted and exhausted. Her doctor suggested that she wean her 1-yearold, but Mindy didn't want to. "I was actually afraid to stop," Weber says. "It was our one-on-one experience that no one else could have." Weber says at 15 months she did try to cut back on feedings but as soon as her baby started fussing she'd give in. "What's the big deal? I'd ask myself," she says. And while plenty of moms continue breastfeeding well past the first year, Weber says she doesn't want to be one of those moms who's still doing it by age 3. "That's not for me ... being one of those moms who keeps on going when their child is walking around and everything ... No, I'll stop before that!" Dori Richards is a mom and freelance writer.
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Placing your baby with others while you work may not be your first choice, but you'll feel better about it if the care's outstanding. By Martha Wegner
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erhaps no other two words can create such strong emotions in parents’ minds: Child care. Some view it as necessary , perhaps wishing it wasn’t needed, while others view it quite differently. Some believe child care provides ben eficial stimulation, socialization and educational experiences, others see it as a breeding ground for germs and problems. No matter what your opinion about child care, it can be one of the most gut-wrenching decisions you have to make. Where will you leave your precious baby while you work? Who can possibly possess the skills, compas sion and wisdom that you have? And, is it possible to find a place where your baby can develop loving, stable re lationships with adults who understand her , have a firm knowledge of child development and who can attend to her specific needs? (please turn the page)
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choosing
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Armed with the right questions in mind, you can find a place for your little one.
What Do You Want? Depending on your family’s needs, child care can vary. You may want your child to be cared for in a friend’s home or at a center. You should know the following:
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Licensed Care:
Star-Quality Ratings
ennessee's voluntary star-quality child-care rating program recognizes child-care providers who meet the highest standards of quality. The more stars a program has (three being the best), the better the quality of care parents can expect. Learn more about the rating system at tnstar quality.org.
child-care checklist The following checklist — provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics — is a useful guide when choosing child care.
q Is the facility licensed or registered with the state? If so, ask to see a copy of the latest inspection reports. q Can you visit the facility during operating hours before registering your child? q Once your child is registered, will you be able to visit any time? q Is there a written daily schedule that includes all activities?
q Is each child assigned to one caregiver who is primarily responsible for her? q Is there a written discipline policy? q Is smoking banned from the facility? q Are there written policies for the care of sick or allergic children? q Will caregivers be able to give prescribed medication to your child? q Does a pediatrician or nurse serve as a consultant to the child-care program? q Do staff members have training in child development? q Do caregivers have up-to-date training and CPR certification?
q Are infants fed sitting up with an adult always present during meals and snacks?
• Group Child-Care Homes provide care for at least eight but not more than 12 children. Up to three additional school-age children may receive care before and after school, on school holidays, snow days and during summer vacation. • Drop-In Centers provide care for 15 or more children not to exceed 14 hours per week and for not more than seven hours per day for any indi vidual child during regular working hours, Mon - Fri 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Care provided in a child’s own home • Program that operates no more than two days a week • Occupational child-care/teen-parenting labs • Summer day camps • Programs that operate fewer than three hours a day • Boys and girls clubs • Programs that care for four or fewer children
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q Is there indoor and outdoor play, and are children always supervised?
q Are there impact-absorbing materials in all play areas?
• Family Child-Care Homes provide care for at least five but not more than seven children. Children younger than 10 related to the caregiver must be included in the total number.
Not Required to License:
When visiting a child-care facility, ask the following:
q How long have the supervisors and caregivers been employed there? What is the turnover rate?
• Child-Care Centers provide care for 13 or more children. The number and ages of children enrolled determine the number of adult staf f. The Department of Human Services provides the licensing.
There are two very important places to look for child care. The first is perhaps most important to you: Other parents and friends. What a trusted mother or friend tells you about her own child-care experience should send you in the right direction. There’s nothing like a satisfied customer to let you know that the recommended care is worth looking into. The second is the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. Operated through the Depart ment of Human Services, the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency provides referrals to child-care providers, information on licensing, avail ability of child-care subsidies and other pertinent information. V isit tnccrr. org for a handy click-thru way of locating options in your area. Also visit childcareaware.org (the website for the program operated by the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies) for more helpful information and tips. Once you’ve compiled a list of providers, call each one.The answers you receive to preliminary questions should give you a feeling as to whether you’d like to visit. During your visits, look for signs that the home or center is clean and safe, that the children seem happy and that your hopes for excellent child care are intact. Listen to your instincts! Finally, and perhaps most importantly, ask the provider for references from other parents, and call them. What you learn from other parents will speak volumes about the kind of child care you eventually choose for your baby. J Martha Wegner is a mother and freelance writer.
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baby world new parent services breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services A Mother’s Place 342-5650 • thewomenshospital.com
Breast-feeding products and support services. Open Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After Birth Care Doulas 573-7843 • doulas4u.com
Mother, newborn and sibling care, breast/bottle feeding assistance, breast pump rentals, meal preparation, grocery shopping and light housekeeping.
American College of Nurse-Midwives 888-643-9433 • midwife.org
Locate local nurse-midwives and information on midwifery.
Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com
Natural, partner-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation.
Breastfeeding Support • 880-2185
Metro Public Health Department's program supporting breast-feeding mothers and their children.
International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.org
Information and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC).
International Childbirth Education Association
800-624-4934 • icea.org
Referral for area childbirth educators and doulas.
Lactation Center and Boutique at MTMC
396-4167
In-hospital breast-feeding supply store with nursing bras and pump rentals. Outpatient consultations are also available. Open Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
La Leche League Davidson/Greater Nashville • 353-9596 Williamson • 472-1885 or 834-3287 Hermitage/Wilson • 883-6823 or 477-9289 Portland • 323-7158 Rutherford • 931-308-9817 24-hour helpline • 877-452-5324 lalecheleague.org
McDoula 243-4830 • mcdoula.com
Prep for Babes • prepforbabes.com
Midwives Alliance of North America 888-923-6262 • mana.org
Reeves-Sain Drug Store 896-5731 • reevessain.com
Find local midwives.
New Mother’s Helper • 384-2331
Support for new moms and their families.
Nine Months and Beyond • 877-365-6262 ninemonthsandbeyond.com
Support and information for breast-feeding mothers.
Lamaze Childbirth Educators 851-7779 • lamazenashville.com
Nurses for Newborns Foundation 313-9989 • nfnf.org
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Breast pump sales, rentals and more.
Prenatal and labor support and Christian-centered childbirth education.
Labor doula services, birth tub rental, breast pump rental, lactation and birth plan consultations, Hypnobabies childbirth classes and more.
Classes for parents wishing to utilize the Lamaze technique during childbirth.
Once Upon a Child • 790-8081 • ouac.com
In-home nursing visits and positive parenting skill building for at-risk families.
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Breast-feeding training for expectant moms.
Nursing supplies and breast pumps.
Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service 810-9113 • smilemommy.com
Cloth diaper service in Davidson, Wilson and Williamson Counties.
child safety American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 893-4272 midtnredcross.org Davidson, Sumner • 250-4300 Wilson • 444-5503 nashvilleredcross.org Williamson • 790-5785 williamsoncountyredcross.org
Instruction in CPR, first aid, safety and baby sitting.
Baby Safe Homes 975-8854 • babysafehomes.com
Home safety evaluations, product installation and more in Middle Tennessee.
Childcare Complaint Hotline • 800-462-8261 Service provided by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 936-1000 • vanderbiltchildrens.com
Middle Tennessee's only children's hospital provides the most comprehensive pediatric, family-centered care in the area. It's website includes health and safety information, including car seat safety.
Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772 • cpsc.gov Information on safety standards for cribs, toys, children’s products and recalls.
We’re in this together... Treating children from birth to 18 years of age, our physicians provide both sick and well-child check-ups.
Department of Human Services (DHS) http://state.tn.us/humanserv
Children's health and welfare, amber alert information and more.
National Child Safety Council • 800-327-5107 nationalchildsafetycouncil.org Information on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more.
Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley • 936-7656
The local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign is led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury in ages 14 and younger.
Safety Store at Children's Hospital 936-1869
Provides low-cost safety products, resources and education. Car seat safety inspections available by appointment.
childbirth classes Baptist Hospital Childbirth Center 2000 Church St., Nashville 284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirth
Childbirth education; Lamaze childbirth; Play it Again childbirth refresher; Great Expectations: An Early Pregnancy Class; Comprehensive Breastfeeding; Preparing for a Cesarean Section; Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be; Tots on Tour; Marvelous Multiples; Breastfeeding Support Groups; prenatal/postpartum water exercise; and infant and child CPR.
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Hendersonville Medical Center 355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville 342-1919 • hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, Newborn Care and a new siblings class.
Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-490-7046 • mauryregional.com
Baby Basics, labor, delivery, postpartum, breastfeeding, Just for Siblings, early pregnancy, refresher, Lamaze, comprehensive weekend class, infant CPR.
Middle Tennessee Medical Center 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro 396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirth
Bright Beginnings education program: Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care (weekday and weekend), Breastfeeding Basics, Breastfeeding Works, Big Brothers- and Sisters-to Be, Family and Friends CPR, Expectant Parents Tour, Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care Information Basket for moms-to-be who cannot attend class sessions.
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OB/GYN Department 1004 N. Highland Ave., Ste. C, Murfreesboro 867-8030 • mmclinic.com
The Healthy Woman to Healthy Mommy class is for women planning to become pregnant or moms-to-be early in their pregnancies. The class takes place on the first Tuesday each month from 6 - 7 p.m. and focuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, testing during pregnancy, safe medications and more.
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baby world Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4410 • nashville.org/hosp/general
Breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, early pregnancy.
Nine Months and Beyond 877-365-6262 • ninemonthsandbeyond.com 2402 Felts Ave., Nashville Hypnobabies childbirth class.
Northcrest Medical Center 100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 384-1600 • northcrest.com
Labor of Love, Breastfeeding Basics, First Aid/CPR and Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be classes.
Push Childbirth Education 1400 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., #112, Nashville 497-7527 • pushchildbirth.com
Group and private classes cover topics like creating a birth plan, labor support, comfort/relaxation techniques, breastfeeding, nutrition/healthy lifestyle and more.
Stonecrest Medical Center 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 342-1919 • stonecrestmedical.com
Birth & Beginnings, Siblings are Special, breastfeeding.
Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 342-1919 • summitmedicalcenter.com
Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling classes.
Sumner Regional Medical Center 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com
Prepared childbirth and newborn care, breastfeeding and Early Pregnancy classes.
University Medical Center 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 444-8262, ext. 2563 universitymedicalcenter.com Prepared childbirth, breastfeeding.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 936-1414 • mc.vanderbilt.edu
Childbirth, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Sibling.
Williamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 791-CARE • williamsonmedicalcenter.org
Breastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, childbirth education series (includes nutrition and newborn care).
The Women’s Hospital at Centennial 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 342-1919 • thewomenshospital.com
Another Time Around Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding, Infant CPR/Safety, Just for Me Sibling Class (ages 4 - 8), Labor of Love Childbirth Preparation, Newborn Care, Sibling Stroll (ages 2 - 3) and Grandparents Class.
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Got multiples? Find support, friendship and more with other local parents who are part of the Parents of Twins and Triplets group.
parent groups
Parents of Twins and Triplets Organization nashpotato.org
Alternamamas • 416-0687
Support for multiple births through an exchange of ideas, experiences, resources and other info.
Food Allergy Moms of Murfreesboro foodallergymoms.webs.com
miscellaneous
A support group for mothers of alternative parenting choices.
Meet and make new friends at this group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies.
Middle Tennessee Dads’ Group 553-2330 • meetup.com/NashDads/
Stay-at-home dads and others meet every Tuesday with their children for playtime and more.
Mocha Moms of Nashville mochamoms.org
Group for stay-at-home mothers of color. Offers moms' nights out, support meetings, play dates and more.
Mom Builders 972-9969
Monthly meetings for moms to find encouragement and make new friends. Child care provided.
MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org
Stay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities. Chapters in Bellevue, Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet/Lebanon and Spring Hill.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org
Moms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for fun, friendship, learning, discussions and crafts. Visit website for various local chapters.
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Attachment Parenting International 828-9115 • attachmentparenting.org
Strengthening family attachment through education, support, advocacy and research.
Breastfeeding Support • 880-2185
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."
International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.org
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."
Junior League Family Resource Center 936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc
Located inside Children's Hospital, the center provides information to families and caregivers of chronically ill children or children with disabilities.
La Leche League
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."
March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter 399-3200 • marchofdimes.com/tennessee
Offers support for families of premature babies and works to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Nashville Birth Network 530-6459 • nashvillebirthnetwork.org
Free monthly meetings to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care.
New Mother's Helper • 384-2331
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."
Parent Pathway • 383-0994 • pcat.org 24-hour help line: 800-356-6767
Free support for families of newborns to 5 years, operated in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee.
Parents Reaching Out 646-1796
Support for parents enduring high-risk pregnancies or those with infants in intensive care.
Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 • postpartum.net
Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide. Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders.
Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS) 800-852-7157 • tn.gov/education/teis A voluntary educational program for families with children ages birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays.
Tennessee Office of Vital Records • 741-1763 http://health.state.tn.us/vr Keeps and provides birth records for the state.
outings indoor play centers davidson county Monkey's Treehouse 8074 Hwy. 100, Nashville 646-5002 • themonkeystreehouse.com Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $7 ages 1 and older.
williamson county Inside Out 615 Baker's Bridge Road, Franklin 778-8733 • insideoutplaypark.com Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Admission for pre-walkers is $5. Monkey's Treehouse 91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood 942-7911 • themonkeystreehouse.com Open play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $7 ages 1 and older.
Shipwrecked Playhouse 99 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 866-9358 • shipwreckedplayhouse.com Hours are Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Admission is $7. Storybook Village 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 114 Spring Hill 614-1424 • thestorybookvillage.com Open play hours are Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Admission is $7 ages 1 and older, free ages 11 months and younger as well as parents.
infant swim lessons davidson county American Red Cross middletennesseeredcross.org
Learn-to-Swim parent and child classes for 6 months and older are available by registering on the website.
Bellevue YMCA 8101 Hwy. 100, Nashville 646-9622 • ymcamidtn.org
Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.
rutherford county MTSU Rec Center 1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro 898-2104 • mtsu.edu/camprec
Parent and child aquatics (PCA) are 30-minute sessions for ages 6 - 36 months and cost $40.
Ms. Sue's Swimming 459-5124 • mssueswimming.com
Outdoor Parent and Child (PAT) lessons for ages 6 months - 3 years take place May - August.
North Rutherford County Family YMCA 2001 Motlow College Drive, Smyrna 220-9622 • ymcamidtn.org
Parent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro • 893-7439
Swim Preschool program, based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, is available for ages 6 months and older. Registration is $60.
Rutherford County Family YMCA 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro 895-5995 • ymcamidtn.org
Parent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.
Donelson-Hermitage YMCA 3001 Lebanon Road, Nashville 889-2632 • ymcamidtn.org
sumner county
Downtown YMCA 1000 Church St., Nashville 254-0631 • ymcamidtn.org
Infant/parent lessons start at 6 months and take place quarterly year round. Call for tuition.
Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $56 members, $82 non-members.
Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Four lessons are $35 members, $62 non-members.
Green Hills Family YMCA 4041 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville 297-6529 • ymcamidtn.org
Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.
Gordon Jewish Community Center 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville 356-7170 • nashvillejcc.org
Baby Sharks is a parent/child class for ages 6 months and older; Blue Sharks are private, child-only lessons. Prices vary.
Harding Place Family YMCA 411 Metroplex Drive, Nashville 834-1300 • ymcamidtn.org
Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $56 members, $82 non-members.
Vanderbilt Swim School 7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet 416-3615 • swimclass.org
Sea Star Swim School 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 822-8800 • swimatseastar.com
Sumner County Family YMCA 102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd. Hendersonville 826-9622 • ymcamidtn.org
Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.
williamson county Brentwood Family YMCA 8207 Concord Road, Brentwood 373-9622 • ymcamidtn.org
Mommy & Me Swim classes take place throughout the year.
Franklin Family YMCA 501 South Royal Oaks Blvd., Franklin 591-0322 • ymcamidtn.org
Parent/child swim classes for babies 6 months and older in the indoor pool. Includes six session on Tue/ Thu from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. or Sat/Sun sessions (call for times). Member rate is $51 for six sessions, $82 for non-members.
Guppies & Gold Fish (parent/child) for ages 6 months to 3 years. Classes are $90 - $100 depending on session. (please turn the page)
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baby world Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin 790-5719, ext. 19 • wcparksandrec.com
Parent & Tot class on Saturdays from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Three classes for $35.
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill 2902 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 23 • wcparksandrec.comParent
Parent & Tot class on Saturdays from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Four classes for $40.
Maryland Farm YMCA 5101 Maryland Way, Brentwood 373-2900 • ymcamidtn.org
Mommy & Me Classes. Six sessions on Tue, Wed, Thu for two weeks for ages 6 - 36 months or four sessions on Saturdays. Six sessions are $51 for members, $82 for non-members. Four Saturday sessions are $35 for members; $66 for non-members.
wilson county Guppies and Dolphins Swim 7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet 416-3615 • swimclass.org
Guppies & Gold Fish (parent/child) for ages 6 months and older. Cost is $50 for eight 45-minute lessons.
Jimmy Floyd Center 511 Castle Height Ave. N., Lebanon 453-4545
Mommy & Me classes for 6 - 24 months. Cost for eight 30-minute lessons is $50 members, $60 non-members.
music & movement Baby Signs babysigns.com
Learn sign language with your baby. Find instructors in Davidson, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties at the website.
Elite Energy Gymnastics 890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics. com Start your infant off with a class like Tumble Tots starting at 12 months.
Gymboree Play & Music 221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.com
Stimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older.
Kindermusik kindermusik.com
Newborns and older can delight in music, movement and early socialization at two main Middle Tennessee locations: Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music (293-4181) and Jan Williams School of Music & Theatre (3718086). Visit the website for more info.
Let It Shine Franklin: 369-3547 Spring Hill: 931-486-0410 letitshinegym.com
Mom and child movement classes are fun for ages 12 months and older.
Mpact Gymnastics 377-3444 • mpactgymnastics.com
My Buddy & Me is an age-appropriate development and movement parent/tot class for ages 18 months - 3 years old.
The Music Class 777-9314 themusicclass.com/nashville
An early childhood music and movement program for ages birth - 6 years.
Music Together musictogether.com
International research-based early childhood music and movement program. Classes in Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Murfreesboro and Nashville.
Music with Mommie musicwithmommie.com
Starting at 5 months, your baby can enjoy high energy music and movement in Brentwood, Cool Springs, Murfreesboro and Spring Hill.
My Gym Brentwood • 371-5437 my-gym.com/brentwood Hendersonville • 824-8002 my-gym.com/hendersonville
Bring your 3-month-old (or older baby) for stretches, exercises, infant songs and dancing.
Tri-Star Gymnastics 776-8333 • tristargym.net
A movement and coordination program for children ages 18 months - 3 years with attention focused upon coordination, spacial awareness, development of listening and large motor skills.
storytimes for babies Bellevue Public Library 862-5854 library.nashville.org 650 Colice Jeanne Road Nashville • Wed at 10 a.m.
Bethesda Public Library • 790-1887 lib.williamson-tn.org 4905 Bethesda Road, Thompson's Station • Third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Brentwood Public Library • 371-0090 brentwood-tn.org/library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood
• Sat at 10:30 a.m. (although this is an all ages storytime, it is popular among moms and babies)
Gallatin Public Library • 452-1722 gallatinlibrary.org 123 E. Main St., Gallatin • Wed at 9:45 a.m.
Green Hills Public Library • 862-5863 library.nashville.org 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville • Mon and Tue at 10:30 a.m.
Hermitage Branch Library • 880-3951 library.nashville.org 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage • Tue at 1 p.m.
La Vergne Public Library • 793-7303 lavergnetn.gov 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne • Thu at 10 a.m., September - April
Madison Public Library • 862-5868 library.nashville.org 610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville • Mon at 10:30 a.m.
Nashville Public Library • 862-5785 library.nashville.org 615 Church St., Nashville
• Tue and Wed at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Nolensville Public Library • 776-5490 lib.williamson-tn.org 915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville
• Second Saturday each month at 9:30 a.m.
Smyrna Public Library • 459-4884 linebaugh.org 400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna • Fri at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Williamson County Public Library 595-1244 • lib.williamson-tn.org 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin
• Fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m.
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BAPTIST HOSPITAL CHILDBIRTH CENTER
2000 Church St., Nashville 284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirth
HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville • 338-1000 hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com
MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-381-1111 • mauryregional.com
MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER
1700 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirth
NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY
1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4000 • nashville.org/hosp/general
NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER
100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 384-2411 • northcrest.com
STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER
200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 768-2000 • stonecrestmedical.com
SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 316-3000 • summitmedicalcenter.com
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Level IIIb
Advanced maternal infant center focused on familycenter care; extensive pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding education classes; free tours every Mon; spacious birthing rooms; high-risk pregnancy care; lactation boutique; breastfeeding support groups and consults; free e-newsletter.
Level IIa
Childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and sibling classes; family-centered care; mother/infant couplet care; lactation support, supplies and rentals.
Level IIb
New LDRs, postpartum, NICU area with lactation boutique; neonatology in house 24/7; NICU RNs at every birth; free tours; comprehensive classes.
Level IIIa
New, larger labor, delivery and postpartum rooms; new NICU and nursery; free e-newsletter; high-risk care; extensive education; free tours; flexible rooming-in; lactation boutique; "birth" day celebration; professional photography; room-service dining.
Level IIb
Family-centered care; bilingual childbirth and breastfeeding education programs; flexible rooming-in option; mother-to-mother community support.
Level IIa
Childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling classes taught by certified childbirth educators; certified lactation consultants available with boutique for supplies and pump rental.
Level IIa
Family-centered childbirth education programs; state-of-the-art LDRPs; photography; room service for patients.
Level IIIa
New AirStrip OB technology; rooming-in; 24/7 in-house neonatology and obstetric coverage; lactation boutique; L and D tours; guest tray for meals after delivery.
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baby world facility SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 322-5000 • mc.vanderbilt.edu
WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER
4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 435-6025 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL AT CENTENNIAL 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 342-1000, 342-1919 (MedLine) thewomenshospital.com
middle tennessee birthing guide Births per year
800
750
4,200
1,400
3,200
Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)
IV Required
LDR
doctor’s discretion
LDR
patient's choice/ doctor’s discretion
LDR
LDR
LDR
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
24-Hour In-House Anesthesia
Certified Nurse Midwife
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Certified Lactation Consultant
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Neonatology Services
Additional Features
Level IIa
Newly renovated women’s unit with new LDRs, postpartum rooms and nursery, and special care nursery. Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors.
Level IIa
Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors; roomingin or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available; complimentary room service for parents; family-centered care.
Level IIIc
The Middle Tennessee Regional Perinatal Center features family-centered delivery services from midwifery to advanced maternal-fetal care. Childbirth classes include Centering Pregnancy; hydrotherapy tub during labor; breastfeeding support/ lactation boutique. Newborn emergency ground and air transport services available.
Level IIb
Personalized care; all staff trained in neonatal resuscitation; sibling and breastfeeding classes; certified childbirth education; flexible rooming in; 24-hour staffed newborn nursery; daily certified lactation staff available.
Level IIIb
OB/GYN ER staffed 24/7; 60-bed NICU; 24-hour OB hospitalist & neonatology coverage; family-friendly rooms and birthing options; mother/ infant couplet care; high-risk maternity care; childbirth education classes; lactation boutique; breastfeeding consults; "text4baby" education.
neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) services key: Level I: Facility provides basic care for uncomplicated maternity and neonatal patients. Level IIa: Facility provides care for uncomplicated maternal and neonatal patients, and for patients with mild obstetric and neonatal illnesses who do not require specialized services. Level IIb: Facility is capable of managing more complex maternal and neonatal abnormalities such as deliveries prior to 34 gestational weeks, care of newborns requiring umbilical vessel catheters and protracted mechanical ventilation.
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Level IIIa: Can provide subspecialty care for patients with severe and compli cated neonatal disorders; has the capability to provide sustained conventional mechanical ventilation and perform minor surgeries. Level IIIb: Provide comprehensive care for extremely low birth weight infants; can provide advanced respiratory support. Of fers a full range of pediatric medi cal subspecialists. Level IIIc: Provides subspecialty care for patients with severe and complicated neonatal disorders. In addition to Level IIIb services, also of fers prompt and onsite access to a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists, advanced imaging, and pediatric surgical specialists.
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expectations for the very best in medical care. We’re proud to be
recognized by the residents of Sumner and surrounding counties as the best place to have a baby.
We welcome more than 700 babies a year, and look forward to
caring for you and your growing family for years to come. Thank you for choosing the comfort, expertise, and convenience in delivering
your baby close to home. At Sumner Regional Medical Center, we provide the very best medical care for you and your baby.
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