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BABY GUIDE FALL / WINTER
7 Baby Bits
Tips for breastfeeding in public; a new study on infant sleep and new-parent tips.
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New Gear for Baby
Strollers and more new stuff for life with a little.
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The Aches & Pains of Pregnancy
The stretching, the feeling of pressure; what's normal and what's not.
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7 Common Emotions of NICU Parents
19 BABY WORLD There's lots to discover in your new roles as Mom and Dad!
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The heartwrenching feelings of having a newborn in the NICU are undeniable.
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BOLDLY BREASTFEED IN PUBLIC
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xperts agree that breastfeeding supports the healthy development of your baby and your overall well-being while establishing a lasting bond with your little one. And breastfeeding is also conveniently portable. But if you're like many new moms, embarrassment and a fear of judgment may make you nervous about nursing in public. "Feeding Baby on-the-go is very doable and takes just a little know-how and practice to get the hang of it," says lactation consultant Marji Stark, BAEd, IBCLC.
Here's how: START SLOWLY: Give yourself time to adjust to new motherhood and your baby's feeding habits. Plan to keep your outings short, nurse your infant before you leave home and again before you get out of the car.
"Practice at home in front of the mirror," says Kelly Josephine, R.N., IBCLC. And for your first few outings, choose "a low-stress environment such as a park." PLAN AHEAD: As you get more comfortable with breastfeeding and predicting when your baby will want to eat, you'll feel less anxiety when you head out. Wear clothing that makes nursing easy. Many moms opt for nursing tops or tanks with an over-shirt. Light scarves or blankets can also provide coverage. Pack an extra shirt in case of leaks or spills. "There are many breastfeeding covers that vary in complexity from the type of fabric, slings and other customizations. Find one that works for you," Josephine says, who recommends babywearinginternational.com.
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BABY BITS (Boldly Breastfeed in Public, cont.) KNOW WHERE TO GO: Ask other nursing moms where they breastfeed when they're out and about. Patronize area businesses and family attractions that are friendly toward nursing mothers. Look for quiet spots to feed your baby, like clean dressing rooms in department stores and booths or corner tables in restaurants that offer some privacy. But avoid bathrooms, Stark says. "Babies should not have to eat in a restroom — adults never do." You can also seek shelter in your car or ask a friend or family member to help "shield" you while you breastfeed, Josephine says. REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT. "New mothers need to be around new mothers," Stark says. Most area hospitals offer weekly educational meet-ups for nursing mothers where they can find encouragement and support from other moms. "Mothers who attend a breastfeeding support group gain confidence, are more comfortable nursing in public and tend to nurse longer than mothers who do not," she says. To find additional support, check out your local La Leche League, Facebook groups like Mom2Mom Global for military families or Breast, Bottle and Beyond. You can also consult with your pediatrician for a referral to a lactation consultant. "Once you've found your breastfeeding bravado, look for opportunities to encourage mothers coming along behind you. A smile and a thumbs up to a mother nursing on a park bench or at the table next to you goes a long way," Stark says.
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Most Infants DON'T Sleep Thru the Night During the First Year Oh your aching head. Get used to it, say Canadian researchers. Only 57 percent of babies stay asleep for eight hours straight at the age of 1 year. "Sleeping through the night at age 6 - 12 months is generally considered the gold standard in Western industrialized nations," says the report out of McGill University. But at 6 months of age, only 38 percent of typically developing infants were not sleeping at least six consecutive hours at a night. Many parents stress out over the idea that their baby should be sleeping through the night — it's a myth constructed by competitive parenting. And while breastfeeding is best for infants, babies who are breastfed exclusively are more likely to wake up at least once a night. Sleep experts Hayley Bolton and Renee Learner from Forty Winks Sleep Consultancy say, "As first-time parents, it's important to remember everything is a phase, good and bad, but it will eventually pass." For the best sleep results for your infant, put him down when he's drowsy but still awake. Keep nighttime calm and dark, and avoid eye contact when it's time to go to sleep. 8 FALL/WINTER 2019 - 2020
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2 Check to determine whether the brakes or swivel lock mechanisms are easy to use and the handles are comfortable. Do your legs or feet hit the wheels as you walk?
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4 Check maneuverability by adding weight, such as a heavy handbag, to the stroller seat, then push. 5 Adjust the backrest. Is it easy to do? And is the harness easy to fasten and unfasten? 6 Open the stroller, with one hand and then both. Now close the stroller doing the same.
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7 Note the storage space. If you'll carry lots of gear, make sure there's room for it. 8 Take the floor model out to your car to be sure it fits in your trunk when folded, and if you can't do that, measure it. 9 Evaluate warranty and return policies. 10 Check certification. All strollers sold in the U.S. must comply with the mandatory federal safety standard, but for added reassurance, look for a JPMA Certified sticker. You can also check stroller ratings to find out how well a stroller performed in safety tests. Source: Consumer Reports
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Wear Baby and keep him comfy and cozy on the coldest of outings with the Jolly Jumper Snuggle Cover. The cover's fleece-lined shell includes built-in pockets to keep your hands warm and its versatility lets you use it as a stroller or car seat cover. Happy trails!
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PREGNANCY ACHES & PAINS Discomfort is a part of pregnancy — that's why it's important to take good care of yourself while you're expecting.
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he changing pregnant body may be one of Mother Nature's more astonishing feats, but nothing grounds us like the aches and pains that tag along for the journey. Luckily, you can address most pregnancy pain gently, safely and effectively.
Why you shouldn't ignore pain
If you're like many women, juggling multiple responsibilities, you might feel tempted to grin and bear it, but don't. "If you ignore pain and become increasingly less active, you can actually increase your pregnancy risks," says Michael Proffitt, M.D., an OB/GYN. (please turn the page)
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Why the pain?
As your body quickly adjusts to accommodate a growing baby, hormones cause your joints to loosen and relax, abdominal muscles stretch and the pelvic bone separates. Furthermore, your center of gravity shifts as you gain weight. These factors combine to put extra strain on your musculoskeletal system.
Swap your shoes
Proper footwear can make a difference for aching joints and back pain. If you're still sporting those stylish stilettos, it's time to give them a break and opt for low-heeled shoes with good arch support.
Lift correctly
Ask for help rather than lifting heavy objects yourself. If you must lift something or someone — like your crying toddler — squat down, bend at the knees and keep your back straight while lifting.
Seek back support
Sit in chairs with good lumbar support or place a small pillow behind your back while sitting. Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees can also help keep your back aligned. "If your bed is too soft, place a board between the mattress and the box spring. This can help provide more support and alignment of the spine when you're lying on your side," Proffitt says.
Sometimes care providers recommend a prenatal cradle or support belt which holds the uterus and belly up a bit to relieve strain on the lower back.
Find relief
Apply hot or cold compresses to your back or opt for a prenatal massage. Massage can also help relieve tension and stressinduced headaches, especially common during the first trimester.
Exercise moderately
The exercises you choose to engage in during pregnancy depend on your prepregnancy fitness level. Avoid any exercise that incorporates sudden twisting or repetitive twisting. Walking, water aerobics and prenatal yoga can help you control your weight and strengthen your core muscles, which can relieve strain on your back.
Feed yourself right
Drink plenty of water and maintain a nutritious, well-balanced diet to control your weight and manage headaches. "Excess maternal weight gain has much to do with musculoskeletal issues such as back pain, neck pain and sciatica," says Bret Gordon, M.D., an OB/GYN. "Maintain a reasonable diet with reduced carbohydrates and lower caloric intake to keep your weight down. Over time, this will minimize the onset of musculoskeletal pain issues."
Watch your sodium intake
Nearly every pregnant woman suffers from swollen ankles and feet in the final weeks of pregnancy. Support stockings can help. Reduce your sodium consumption and remain well-hydrated.
Put your feet up
Rest can also ease swelling feet and ankles, headaches and pressure on your back. If you must sit or stand for long periods of time, prop one leg on a low stool and then switch legs to relieve the pressure on the lower back. "The importance of adequate time off their feet is a tough sell to moms-to-be who have jobs, responsibilities and other kids that require their attention," Gordon says. "But listen to your body. If it's telling you to rest, you should."
Try other therapies
Proffitt says many of his patients benefit from physical therapy when at-home pain management techniques aren't working. Acupuncture or aquatics therapy can also help. If you elect for chiropractic care, he recommends seeking a chiropractor trained in treating pregnant patients. One such chiropractor is Kezia Shine, who specializes in women's health, pregnancy and pediatrics. She says back pain is one of the most common reasons pregnant women seek her care. "Especially for pain in the SI [sacroiliac] joint, which feels like a knife stabbing in the lower back when going from sitting to standing or taking the first few steps when walking," Shine says. "Prenatal adjustments focus on the pelvis, so with specific sacral adjustments and a myofascial release (muscle release) technique called 'websters,' 92 percent of patients walk out without pain."
Reach out for mental health support Just as emotional suffering can manifest as physical ailments, physical pain can hurt your overall sense of well-being contributing to depression or anxiety. Talk to your caregiver and circle of support if you're struggling. "When having a baby, mental clarity and sanity is of upmost importance because the stress hormone can pass through the mom's blood to the baby, leading to a potentially stressed baby," Shine says. While pain is a normal part of pregnancy, contact your provider with any concerns. Your physician should be able to help you pinpoint the source of the pain and how to best manage it. Christa Melnyk Hines is a mom of two boys and the author of Confidently Connected: A Mom's Guide to a Satisfying Social Life.
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7 COMMON FEELINGS OF NICU PARENTS BY SARAH LYONS Sitting beside your infant in the NICU, seeing him hooked up to wires and machines, brings on an array of emotions. It's good to know you're not alone.
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ome newborns weigh less than one pound. Others are much bigger, but dealing with a serious medical issue. Some stay a few days, others stay for months. The majority of babies are in the NICU due to premature birth (born prior to 37 weeks gestation), but infants can be admitted for other reasons such as breathing problems, low birth weight, heart conditions and other complications. This experience can bring a variety of emotions that are normal, yet often confusing for parents. Loss Like any expecting parents, those in the NICU dreamed of how the end of pregnancy would be, wrote a birth plan and envisioned how the first few hours after birth would go. Mom looked forward to nursing her child, bringing home a healthy newborn and starting life with the new addition to the family. When Baby is in the NICU, the experience is very different. Moms may grieve the loss of the end of the pregnancy and feel jealousy toward other mothers who carried their babies full term and experienced a typical birth with big, healthy babies. It is frustrating to have to wait for the appropriate time to feed your baby, ask for help picking him up and to worry about germs when he comes home due to lower immunity. Feeling a sense of loss over these things is totally normal. Acknowledge your feelings and talk them through with a loved one or a professional counselor. In time you can begin to set new dreams and goals for your family’s future. Fear Fear is a common response to having a baby in the NICU, and it is completely normal. Most parents do not have previous experience with the NICU, and this creates a fear of the unknown. Parents worry their child will have long-term medical issues or they are not capable of caring for them at home. The nurses and doctors are there to explain things to you and help you understand what is going on. Their goal is for you to feel comfortable caring for your child, both in the hospital setting and after it is time to go home.
Guilt Parents often question what they could have done differently in order to have a different outcome, a normal birth and no NICU stay. Mothers in particular blame themselves for the situation. Feelings of guilt and blame are common when Baby is in the NICU, but most premature babies are born early for unknown reasons. In the majority of cases, nothing could have been done to prevent premature birth. Discuss your feelings with your partner and with the medical staff in the NICU. They will help you work through your feelings and move forward as a family.
Feeling “on display” Many NICUs have open areas with multiple cribs. Parents can feel like they get little to no privacy. Curtains can do little to keep conversations private, and nursing moms can feel like they are out in the open. Nurses and doctors are in and out, and it can feel
like they are “watching” you all the time. While uncomfortable, parents should note that the NICU staff is watching to make sure you know how to care for your baby. As a NICU parent, let family and friends know that you need some time alone to unwind; they will be happy to give you the space you need.
Powerlessness In the NICU, your baby will be surrounded by nurses and doctors who are caring for him. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the medical equipment. Ask the nurses to teach you how to work around the tubes and wires to change diapers, take temperatures and bathe your child. Once you begin to be a part of your child’s care, you will begin to feel less helpless and more like a parent of a newborn.
Anger Some parents may have feelings of anger that their child is in the NICU. It is easy to blame doctors, NICU staff or your partner for the situation. You may feel angry that someone else is taking care of your child or that you are in this situation in the first place. Anger expresses itself in different ways. One person may show anger by acting rude, being demanding and extremely vocal while another may retreat from the situation or into themselves resulting in a form of silent treatment. Try to let go of anger and focus on you and your baby. Vent to a friend, write in a journal or use exercise as an outlet. Feelings of anger take a lot of energy, and you will need to save all of yours for taking care of yourself and Baby.
Feeling disconnected When a baby is in the NICU for an extended amount of time, parents may feel a disconnect from their child. This can be a surprising and disturbing feeling, but it is both normal and common for NICU parents. Shortly after birth, Baby may have been whisked away for medical care. Hours pass before Baby and parents are reunited, and then it may be several more days before it is safe for parents to hold their child. Mom is often released from the hospital long before Baby is allowed to join his parents at home, and during that time the main caregivers are doctors and nursing staff. It is easy to see why parents feel disconnected from their child. Be honest about your feelings and share them with the NICU staff. They will encourage you to become more involved with Baby’s care and help you work through your feelings in a healthy way. As a NICU parent, you may feel one or all of these emotions as you walk through this journey. Keep in mind that the NICU staff is there to help guide and encourage you and your family through the process. Many NICUs have social workers on staff to provide any resources you may need to make a smooth transition in bringing Baby home. In time, Baby will grow and thrive, and the NICU experience will be a thing of the past. Sarah Lyons is a mother of six children, including 2-year-old triplets who were born six weeks premature. The triplets spent 16, 19 and 41 days in the NICU before joining their family at home.
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Baby World LOCAL RESOURCES FOR YOU & BABY 20 PRENATAL & NEW PARENT SERVICES Prenatal care; yoga; birth photography; breastfeeding; childbirth; newborn services
21 SPOTLIGHT: NEW HOSPITAL UNDERWAY AT ST. THOMAS MIDTOWN 22 PARENT GROUPS ind community by joining F Nashville Parent's new Facebook group for parents of babies & tots.
23 BABY SAFETY Secure your home environment and find car seat installation locations.
25 INFANT SWIM LESSONS Davidson / Rutherford / Sumner/ Williamson / Wilson counties.
26 MOMMY & ME FUN WITH BABY Infant massage; art & theater; fitness; music & movement; library storytimes.
27 CHOOSING CHILD CARE Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
29 MIDDLE TENNESSEE BIRTHING GUIDE Info on what area hospitals have to offer, including special features.
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Expect With Me at Vanderbilt Centers for Women's Health 719 Thompson Lane, Ste. 27100, Nashville 615-343-5700 522 Northcrest Drive, Springfield 615-382-2619 expectwithme.org Prenatal care in a group setting features 10 twohour sessions. Includes a social networking feature. Meharry Medical College 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd., Nashville 615-321-2692 | mmc.edu/about/community1/ prenatalcare/index.html Women in this program meet in small groups and spend up to two hours in each session.
prenatal yoga classes 12 South Yoga 2814 12th Ave. S., Nashville 615-385-3600 | 12southyoga.com Abundant Yoga 1109 Davenport Blvd., #1000, Franklin 615-721-2747 | abundantyoga.com Blooma Nashville Yoga 4107 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 1000 Fatherland St., Nashville 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BlossOMing Yoga 933 A Woodland St., Nashville 917-691-2385 | blossomingyoga.com Half Moon Yoga 101 International Drive, Ste. 105, Franklin 615-496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net Hot Yoga 807 Main St., Nashville 615-678-8079 | hotyogaofeastnashville.com Kundalini Rising Yoga/Bethany Joy Yoga 1218 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville 615-473-3467 | bethanyjoy.net Music City Doulas Prenatal In-Home Yoga 615-208-4111 | musiccitydoulas.com Sanctuary for Yoga 2002 Richard Jones Road, Ste. C-102, Nashville 615-297-8797 | sanctuaryforyoga.com
new parent services birth photography Alurawayne Photography 865-548-4746 • alurawayne.com Christie Lynn Photography 615-405-3595 | christielynnphotography.com Faith Doggett Photography 931-494-4250 | FB: @FaithDoggettPhotography Kailee Riches Photography 303-748-4275 | kaileeriches.com
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Eden Birth 615-392-0577 • edenbirth.com Hypnobabies classes available throughout Middle Tennessee. Expecting New Life Birth Services 615-710-7077 • expectingnewlife.com Doula services and "Evidence Based Birth" classes. Good Births 615-969-9328 • goodbirths.com Pre-conception and early pregnancy education, doula support and Lamaze.
An Everyday Miracle 615-305-5409 • aneverydaymiracle.com Twelve-week Bradley Method course. The next group class starts Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020.
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A Mother’s Place 615-342-5650 • tristarcentennial.com/service/ breastfeeding-support-lactation-boutique Breast-feeding products and support services through TriStar Centennial.
Mama Moon Birth Concierge 615-973-2377 • mama-moon.com Labor and postpartum doula services, prenatal massage, childbirth education, sophrology, AquaNatal classes and more.
American College of Nurse-Midwives 240-485-1800 • midwife.org Locate local nurse-midwives and find midwifery info.
Music City Doulas 615-208-4111 • musiccitydoulas.com "Rock Your Birth," "Birth Crash Course," "Comfort Measures for Birth" and a grandparents class. Available in group, private and semi-private sessions, including in-home customizable options.
13 and Co. 615-517-6157 • thirteenandco.weebly.com An ALPP-certified breastfeeding coaching service.
Baby + Co. 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100, Nashville 615-212-8476 • babyandcompany.com A boutique birthing center for low-risk women staffed by certified nurse midwives, nurses, educators and managers. Childbirth education from pregnancy through delivery. Blessed Beginnings Birth Doula Services of Middle Tennessee 615-974-1677 • blessedbeginningstn.weebly. com Doula services, labor support, breast-feeding assistance and more. Available at hospitals, birthing centers and homes. Blissful Birthing TN 859-533-4667 • blissfulbirthingtn.com Doula services and childbirth information sessions. Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com Natural, husband-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation. Champ's Corner Store at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 2200 Children's Way, Ste. 2125, Nashville 615-936-1869 • childrenshospital. vanderbilt.org/champscornerstore Medela hospital-grade pumps available for weekly or monthly rentals.
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ConnectusHealth Midwifery 601 Benton Ave., Nashville 2637 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville 615-292-9770 • connectus.org Offers prenatal, delivery and pediatric care, birth planning, certified nurse mid-wives, on-call midwife and more. Delivers babies at St. Thomas Midtown.
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Nashville Birth and Babies 855-905-2229 • nashvillebirthandbabies.com Certified birth doulas, breastfeeding education, lactation consultants, post-partum doulas, Hypnobabies and placenta encapsulation. Nashville Childbirth 615-370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley Method natural childbirth classes, doulas (labor and postpartum), baby care classes and more.
Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition nashvillebreastfeeding.org Education for women about breastfeeding prior to delivery; removing hospital obstacles; and helping moms for the first few days at home and more. Nashville Breastfeeding Support 615-880-2185 Metro Public Health Department's program. Nashville Doula Services nashvilledoulaservices.com Labor doula support, lactation support, childbirth education, placenta encapsulation and more. NOVA Birth Services 615-669-6399 • mynovabirth.com Midwifery care, doula support, childbirth education, breastfeeding support, pre- and post-natal massage. Nurses for Newborns Foundation 615-313-9989 • nursesfornewborns.org Registered nurses make home visits for healthcare assessments, education and positive parenting skills. Roots Collaborative Care rootscollaborativecare.com Find a doula and childbirth classes in Gallatin, Goodlettsville and Nashville. Rutherford Breastfeeding Support Murfreesboro • 615-898-7880 Smyrna • 615-355-6175 A full-time lactation consultant available through the Rutherford County Department of Health.
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aint Thomas Midtown, Middle Tennessee's hospital that delivers the most babies each year (currently 7,000), is creating a new hospital within a hospital for women and infants. The Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Women at Midtown will boast more than 100,000 square feet of space. It will include a renovated labor and delivery center with a private entrance, an obstetrics intensive care unit, expanded neonatal intensive care services and an obstetrics emergency department designed to care for pregnant women. The first phase of construction is underway, which includes a new surgery center for women with state-of-the-art technological advancements, including two da Vinci robots. The robots are surgical systems that enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries with an advanced set of instruments and a 3D high-definition view of the sur-
gical area. The robots are widely used in urology and gynecology procedures. “The development of the Hospital for Women at Midtown is the result of extensive research and dialogue between Saint Thomas Midtown leadership, physician partners, and clinical teams,” says Kristen Toth, vice president of women’s, children’s and oncology services at Ascension Saint Thomas. “With this investment, we are confident that we can reach more women and continue to offer high-caliber care.” For more info and to follow the progress, visit ascension.org. (turn the page)
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BABY WORLD Sumner Breastfeeding Support Gallatin • 615-206-1100 Hendersonville • 615-824-0552 Portland • 615-325-5237 A full-time lactation consultant is available for education, encouragement and support through the Sumner County Health Department. Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline 855-423-6667 tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/bf/ breastfeeding-hotline.html A free helpline offering breastfeeding support and encouragement 24/7. West End Women's Health Center 2611 West End Ave., Ste. 380, Nashville 615-936-5858 • westendmidwives.com Midwifery care during pregnancy and childbirth with delivery at Vanderbilt.
Wilson Breastfeeding Support Group 615-444-5325, ext. 1052 The Wilson County Health Department hosts a breastfeeding support group every week. Call to RSVP. Womankind 615-426-1977 • womankindmassage.com Pre- and post-natal massage and doula services.
parent groups Baby + Co. New Moms Group 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100, Nashville 615-647-8220 • babyandcompany.com Meet other new moms during expert-led weekly meetings with time for questions. Babywearing International of Middle Tennessee bwimt.blogspot.com/ Local parents dedicated to the skill of babywearing and learning about different baby carriers. Meetings take place in Nashville and Murfreesboro. MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org Stay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities. Middle Tennessee chapters include Bellevue, Brentwood, East Nashville, Franklin, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet/Lebanon, Spring Hill, Thompson's Station and White House. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org Moms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for friendship, learning, discussions and crafts. More than 15 locations in Antioch, Brentwood, Dickson, Donelson, East Nashville, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Nolensville, Old Hickory, Smyrna and White House.
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Music City 20s Moms facebook.com/groups/661275643975869 For moms in their 20s (and 30s) looking for advice, playdates and more. Multiples of America multiplesofamerica.org Support and connection for parents of multiples in Nashville (Music City Multiples). NashDads nashdads.com Playgroup meets Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., plus occasional special outings and dads' night out events. Naturally Minded Moms of Middle Tennessee facebook.com/groups/612207638792487 This group is for moms in Middle Tennessee who are raising their families with a natural mindset. Parents of East Nashville facebook.com/groups/1588890631391486 Playdates, conversation, idea sharing and other gettogethers for parents on the east side. Spring Hill Mommies meetup.com/Spring-Hill-Mommies Several scheduled activities and get-togethers for moms in Spring Hill. TN Moms of Rutherford County neighborhoodlink.com/TN_Moms_Of_Rutherford_County Moms in Rutherford County can meet up to make new friends, set up play dates and more.
miscellaneous Attachment Parenting International 615-828-9115 or 615-210-2143 attachmentparenting.org/group/nashville The Nashville chapter meets on the third Sunday of each month from 3 - 5 p.m. at Blakemore United Methodist Church. ICAN of Nashville icanofnashville.webs.com The Nashville chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network offers free monthly support and educational meetings. Junior League Family Resource Center 615-936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc The center provides information to families of chronically ill children or children with disabilities. March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter 615-399-3200 • marchofdimes.org Premature baby support. Milk Bank Depot Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia • 931-490-7074 Nashville General Hospital 1818 Albion St., Nashville • 810-841-8644 TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 615-933-8877 TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center 355 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-338-1710 TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna • 615-768-2234 milkbanktn.org Via Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee, pre-approved donor mothers drop off frozen milk for testing and pasteurization. It is made available for use in neonatal intensive care units.
Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 • postpartum.net Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders. Tennessee's Early Intervention Services 615-532-7237 • tn.gov/education/teis A voluntary educational program for families with children birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays. Tennessee Office of Vital Records 615-741-1763 • tn.gov/health/article/vr-certificate Keeps and provides birth records for the state.
baby safety American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 615-893-4272 redcross.org/tn/murfreesboro Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson • 615-250-4300 nashvilleredcross.org Instruction in CPR, first aid, child care and babysitting. Champ's Corner Store at Vanderbilt Children's Store: 615-936-1869 Appointment line: 615-936-7233 childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/champscornerstore Low-cost safety products, resources and education. Car seat safety inspections available by appointment. The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial 615-342-1000 • thechildrenshospitalnashville. com Pediatric ER, a neonatal intensive care unit and outpatient services.
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Brendan Sweetman Swimmers 3924 Lebanon Road, Hermitage brendansweetmanswimmers.com Swim classes for babies. British Swim School at Fitness 1440 411 Metroplex Drive, Nashville 615-202-2010 britishswimschool.com Tadpole and Swimboree classes for ages 3 - 36 months with a parent. Gordon Jewish Community Center 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville 615-356-7170 • nashvillejcc.org Aqua Tots is a parent/baby class for starting at 6 months. Infant Swim Resources (ISR) infantswim.com The global leader in survival swimming lessons for infants and young children. Lessons in Mt. Juliet and Nashville. Nashville Dolphins 95 White Bridge Road, Nashville 615-866-9971 nashvilledolphins.org Swim program for children of all ages with special needs.
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he proper installation of your baby's car seat is one of the most important safety measures you can take. While it's not rocket science, it's also not unusual to second-guess yourself and worry. Don't fret. There are 29 fire stations and police departments that provide free car seat safety checks in the following Middle Tennessee counties: Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Franklin, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson. Get the complete list of locations, search "car seat safety" at childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org.
infant swim classes davidson county American Red Cross nashvilleredcross.org Learn-to-Swim parent-and-child classes for 6 months and older are available at different times throughout the year at various facilities.
Worden Aquatics Locations in Green Hills & West Nashville 615-241-1179 • wordenaquatics.com Parent-baby lessons are designed to get infants familiar and comfortable with water. YMCA of Middle Tennessee Bellevue • 615-646-9622 Donelson/Hermitage • 615-889-2632 Downtown • 615-254-0631 Green Hills • 615-297-6529 Margaret Maddox • 615-228-5525 Northwest • 615-242-6559 ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
rutherford county Beyond Aquatics 236 Robert Rose Drive, Murfreesboro 615-962-9500 • beyondaquatics.com/swimlessons Learn-to-swim program for ages 6 months and older. Excel Aquatics Classes MTSU Pool, 1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro excelaquatics.org Parent/Tot class for ages 12 - 36 months and Starfish Swimmers Survival Swim for ages 6 months - 3 years. Infant Swim Resources (ISR) infantswim.com The global leader in survival swimming lessons for infants and young children. Lessons in Murfreesboro. MTSU Rec Center 1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro 615-898-2104 • mtsu.edu/camprec Parent and Child Aquatics (PCA) for ages 6 months and older are available in two levels.
BABY WORLD Ms. Sue's Swimming 7857 S. Lamar Road, Smyrna 615-459-5124 • mssueswimming.com Outdoor parent and child lessons for ages 6 months - 3 years take place June - August. YMCA of Middle Tennessee North Rutherford (Smyrna) 615-220-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons for ages 6 months and older.
sumner county Infant Swim Resources (ISR) infantswim.com The global leader in survival swimming lessons for infants and young children. Lessons in Gallatin and Hendersonville. Sea Star Swim School 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-822-8800 • swimatseastar.com Infant/parent lessons start at 6 months and take place quarterly year round. Sumner County Family YMCA 102 Bluegrass Commons, Hendersonville 615-826-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
williamson county British Swim School 549 Southwinds Drive, Franklin 615-202-2010 britishswimschool.com/williamson-smyrna Tadpole and Swimboree classes for ages 3 - 36 months with a parent. Excel Aquatics Classes Brentwood Indoor Sports Complex and rec centers in Fairview, Franklin and Spring Hill excelaquatics.org Parent/Tot class for ages 12 - 36 months and Starfish Swimmers Survival Swim for ages 6 months - 3 years. Goldfish Swim School 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 201, Franklin 615-265-6804 goldfishswimschool.com/franklin Swim instruction for babies starts at 4 months. Life Time Athletic 5020 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-685-7000 • lifetime.life Kids Progressive Lessons for ages 4 months and older. Ryan Pyles Aquatic Foundation rpafswim.wordpress.com Swim survival lessons for babies age 6 months and older through certified Infant Swim Resource (ISR) instructor. Worden Aquatics Locations in Franklin & Spring Hill 615-241-1179 • wordenaquatics.com Parent-baby lessons are designed to get infants familiar and comfortable with water. YMCA of Middle Tennessee Brentwood • 615-373-9622 Franklin • 615-591-0322 Maryland Farms • 615-373-2900 ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. (turn the page)
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BABY WORLD wilson county Guppies and Dolphins Swim 7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet 615-416-3615 • swimclass.org The Guppies & Gold Fish parents/child class for ages 6 months - 2 years takes place in summer months. Jimmy Floyd Center 511 Castle Height Ave. N., Lebanon 615-453-4545 lebanontn.org/226/Jimmy-Floyd-Center Parent/infant classes for ages 6 months and older.
mommy & me fun for baby infant massage Angie Gray Massage Therapy angiegraymassagetherapy.com Learn to give Baby a full-body massage using ageappropriate techniques. Infant Massage USA infantmassageusa.org Find 10 Certified Educator of Infant Massage instructors in the greater Nashville area. Sara B. Dye Massage Therapy 615-579-3686 • learninfantmassage.net Classes in Murfreesboro. This Little Piggy Infant Massage 410-375-0003 • mgreffen.wix.com/thislittlepiggy Monthly group classes plus in-home sessions.
art & theater Little Art House (Nashville) 615-933-9644 • littlearthousenashville.com Mini Makers classes and Creative Play for little ones and parents starting at 10 months. The Snuggery at Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT; Nashville) 615-252-4675 • nashvillect.org NCT's theater offering for children birth to 5 years and their parents is high on interaction in a playful environment. The next production is The Teddy Bears' Picnic (March 7 - April 19, 2020).
fitness Blooma Yoga (East Nashville) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) class for birth - 8 months takes place Mon at 11:30 a.m., Wed at 11:45 a.m. and Fri at 10:30 a.m. Blooma Yoga (West Nashville) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) class for birth - 8 months takes place Tue at 11:15 a.m. and Fri 10:30 a.m. Little Movers & Crawlers Yoga for ages 8 - 18 months is Thu at 11:15 a.m. and Sat at 8:15 a.m. Elite Energy Gymnastics (Murfreesboro) 615-890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.com Start your little one with a Baby Bears class starting at 1 year.
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Kindermusik: Cuddle and Bounce is a parent/infant music-and-movement program for infants ages birth - 12 months. The program is available at the Blair School of Music's Blair Academy at Vanderbilt University.
KidFIT: Movers & Shakers (Murfreesboro) 615-893-7439 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks You and your little one (ages 1 - 3) can get moving Wednesdays and Fridays with a focus on playing with others and stimulating gross motor skills. Register in advance. Let It Shine (Franklin) 615-369-3547 • letitshinegym.com Parent-and-child movement classes available for 6 months - walking and 12 - 23 months and 24 - 36 months. My Gym (Brentwood) 615-371-5437 • mygym.com/brentwood The Tiny Tykes class for ages 4 - 22 months engages fine motor skills. Nashville Gymnastics Training Center (Nashville) 615-298-2264 • nashvillegtc.com Little Peepers for ages 9 - 18 months works on building strength and coordination. Strollercoasters (Murfreesboro) 615-893-2141 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks Walk the greenway at Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro each Thursday with your baby from 9 - 10 a.m. in select spring and fall months. Meet at the Kids' Castle. Stroller Strong Moms (Nashville) strollerstrongmoms.com/nashville Stroller fitness classes for moms with newborns - toddlers. Meets Mon/Wed/Fri at Mana Sports Club; Tue/Thu at the Gordon JJCC playground.
music & movement Barfield School of Dance (Murfreesboro) 615-615-896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Kindermusik classes for newborns to toddlers.
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Blooma Yoga (West Nashville) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com Tots Music & Movement program for birth to 5 years is Tue/Thu at 9 a.m. Dance Classics (Murfreesboro) 615-378-7152 • danceclassicstn.com Fairy Tale Babies for ages 1-and-a-half to 2-and-ahalf takes place Wed at 10:30 a.m. Gymboree Play & Music (Nashville) 615-221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.com Baby Lab for ages 0 - 10 months includes tummy time, flashlight play, songs and more. Jan Williams School of Music & Theatre (Brentwood) 615-371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Music for Mommy & Me for ages 0 - 18 months runs in 10-week stretches. Music Together (Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Nashville, Nolensville & Spring Hill) musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program for newborns and older. Sound Start Early Childhood Music (Brentwood, Mt. Juliet & Nashville) 615-777-9314 • soundstartnashville.com Music Pups for ages birth - 4 years includes singing, dancing, movement and instrument play. Vanderbilt Kindermusik (Nashville) blair.vanderbilt.edu/blair-academy/kindermusik. php Music, movement and early socialization classes for newborns and older. Cuddle and Bounce is specific to babies ages 0 - 12 months.
storytimes davidson county Bellevue Public Library 720 Baugh Road, Nashville 615-862-5854 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Mother Goose Moments for ages 0 - 24 months every Mon at 10:15 a.m. and Grow Baby for ages 0 - 24 months every Fri at 10:15 a.m. Bordeaux Public Library 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 615-862-5856 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Baby Bounce for ages birth - 18 months every Mon at 10:30 a.m. Edmondson Pike Branch Library 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville 615-880-3956 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Bouncing Babies for ages 0 - 2 Tue at 10:30 a.m.; Family Night Storytime for ages 0 - 5 Mon at 6:30 p.m.; Little Listeners for ages 0 - 2 Wed at 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Goodlettsville Public Library 205 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville 615-862-5862 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Baby Ball Storytime every Wed at 10 a.m. for 0 - 17 months. Green Hills Public Library 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville 615-862-5863 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Wee Wigglers Baby Book Club for ages 0 - 12 months Thu at 10:30 a.m.; Sounds of Storytelling for ages 0 - 4 Tue at 10:30 a.m. Hermitage Library 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 615-880-3951 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0 - 24 months Tue at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Inglewood Branch Library 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville 615-862-5866 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Wonder Baby! for 0 - 24 months Mon at 10 & 11 a.m. Madison Branch Library 610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville 615-862-5868 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Wee Readers for ages 0 - 3 every Wed at 10:30 a.m. Main Library 615 Church St., Nashville 615-862-5800 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Babies and Books for ages 0 - 3 every Thu at 10:30 a.m.; Read, Play, Grow for ages 0 - 5 every first Fri at 10 a.m. Old Hickory Branch Library 1010 Jones St., Nashville 615-862-5866 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Family storytime for ages 0 - 5 Mon at 10:30 a.m. Richland Park Library 4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 615-862-5870 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Baby & Me Storytime Wed at 10:30 a.m. and Thu at 11:30 a.m. for ages 0 - 24 months. Southeast Branch Library 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Ste. 201, Antioch 615-862-5871 • nashvillepubliclibrary.org Babies & Books for ages 0 - 3 years Thu at 10:30 a.m.
rutherford county La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 615-793-7303 lavergnetn.gov/192/La-Vergne-Public-Library Little Treasures for birth to 24 months every Thu at 10 a.m. Linebaugh Public Library 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro 615-893-4131 • rclstn.org Itty Bitty Storytime for ages 0 - 23 months every Thu at 10 a.m.
sumner county Gallatin Public Library 123 E. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-1722 • gallatinlibrary.org Wigglers storytime for ages birth to 2-and-a-half years Wed at 9:45 a.m. Hendersonville Public Library 116 Dunn St., Hendersonville 615-824-0656 • hendersonvillelibrary.org Lapsit Storytime for ages 0 - 2 years is every Tue at 10:15 & 11 a.m. Wobbly Walkers for ages 12 - 18 months Thu at 11 & 11:35 a.m. Portland Public Library 301 Portland Blvd., Portland 615-325-2279 • youseemore.com/portland Lapsit Storytime every Friday at 10:30 a.m.
williamson county Brentwood Public Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood 615-371-0090 • brentwoodtn.gov/library Sat at 10:30 a.m. — this all-ages storytime is popular with parents and babies. Nolensville Public Library 915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville 615-776-5490 • lib.williamson-tn.org Love Bug Lapsit Storytime for ages 0 - 18 months takes place every Fri at 10:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 10, 2020. Williamson County Public Library 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin 615-595-1244 • lib.williamson-tn.org Snuggle Bug Club for ages 0 - 18 months Fri at 10 a.m. Spring Hill Public Library 144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill 931-486-2932 • springhilllibrary.org Baby Time for 0 - 2 years Mon at 9:15 a.m.
wilson county Lebanon-Wilson Branch Library 108 S. Hatton Ave., Lebanon 615-444-0632 • youseemore.com/lebanon-wilson Lapsit Storytime for ages birth to 2 years Thu at 10 a.m. The library is closed for renovations through Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Mt. Juliet Library 2765 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 615-758-7051 • youseemore.com/mtjuliet Circletime for ages 0 - 2 Thu at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
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600
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NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER 100 NorthCrest Drive Springfield 615-384-2411 northcrest.com
519
LDR
ST. THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL 2000 Church St., Nashville 615-284-2229 sths.com/midtown
7,000
Certified NurseMidwife
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Certified Lactation Consultant
NICU Level
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Complete care before, during and after pregnancy. Board-certified nurse midwives, health coaches and educators collaborate with physicians to provide clinical care. Education classes. Birth (in center or hospital). Lifestyle + wellness workshops. Support groups. Community events. Insurance accepted.
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Level IINeonatal
Family and patient-centered care with specialty RNs caring for patients in labor and delivery and the NICU. Families are given the choice to select pediatric board-certified pediatricians who promote roomingin. Free childbirth and newborn classes available along with free tours of the childbirth area.
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Level IINeonatal
Family-centered care. Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Ambulatory labor monitoring available. Birthing ball support. Analgesia/anesthesia available 24/7. High-risk pregnancy care. Recently renovated labor and delivery unit. Tennessee's first Breastmilk Depot.
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Level I
Family-centered deliveries in labor and delivery suites. Care is provided 24/7 by a midwife and obstetric team. Find more at northcrest.com/services/womens-services.
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Level IIIObstetric care & Neonatology Services
Complete renovation of all labor rooms with the addition of an in-house birthing center. OB Emergency Department opening early 2020! Full complement of childbirth classes and a breastfeeding clinic with free consultative services. Designated a "Baby Friendly Organization" (babyfriendlyusa.org). Many amenities available. State-of-the-art facility with labor and delivery suites and postpartum rooms with a view. Advanced maternal/infant services. Jacuzzi tubs for labor comfort. Flexible rooming-in options. NICU cameras. Lactation consultants. Extensive childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Breastfeeding clinic. Free tours.
ST. THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL 1700 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 615-396-4577 or 615-396-5376 sths.com/rutherford
3,300
LDR
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Level IIIObstetric care & NICU care for 27 weeks gestation & greater
SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 615-328-8888 mysumnermedical.com
800
LDR
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Level IIObstetric
Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified childbirth educators and certified lactation consultants. Birthing and peanut balls available. Outpatient lactation clinic.
Level IIINeonatal
Dedicated women’s hospital with 24/7 OB/GYN ER. Customized birthing plans offering traditional and non-traditional options, including peanut balls and midwifery. Family-centered care. Skin-to-skin at all births including C-sections. Mother/infant couplet care. Dedicated high-risk unit. Web-streaming NICU cameras. Childbirth education. Lactation boutique. Breastfeeding consultants.
TRISTAR CENTENNIAL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 615-342-5661 tristarcentennial.com
3,500
LDR
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FALL/WINTER 2019 - 2020 29
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Births per year
TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER 355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville • 615-338-1000 tristarhendersonville.com
TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER 111 Hwy 70 E., Dickson 615-446-0446 tristarhorizon.com
1,300
500
TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 615-768-2000 stonecrestmedical.com
TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 615-316-3000 tristarsummit.com
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 615-322-5000 vanderbiltwomenshealth.com
WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-435-5000 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
LDR or LDRP
Certified Lactation Consultant
1,100
750
4,800
1,785
Level IINeonatal
Patient/family focused care in LDRPs for both highand low-risk pregnancies. Maternal-fetal monitoring & anesthesia available 24/7. Lactation education & support. Immediate skin-to-skin support with all births. Natural childbirth supported. Private NICU suites with parental sleeping, individual breast pump & free meals. NICVIEW cameras allow parents and desired family/friends from around the world to view their baby 24/7.
Level IINeonatal
Family-centered environment with newborn roomingin. Neonatal nurse practitioner in house 24/7 with access to neonatology services. Childbirth prep and breastfeeding education classes. Lactation boutique. Inpatient and outpatient lactation support. NICVIEW cameras allow parents and desired family/friends from around the world to view their baby 24/7.
Level IIObstetric & Neonatal
Family-centered environment with labor rooms offering a home-like atmosphere equipped with birthing balls, aromatherapy and nitrous oxide for a customized experience. Board-certified OB/GYN care with remote fetal monitoring and 24/7 neonatology coverage. NICVIEW cameras offer families 24/7 live viewing of their NICU baby. On-staff lactation consultants. Breastmilk Depot and the only Baby Café in Tennessee.
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Level IIIObstetric & Neonatal
Family-centered unit providing care for low- and high-risk pregnancies. Dedicated OB emergency department staffed 24/7 by an OB Hospitalist. Wide variety of education classes available. Supportive of individualized birth plans. NICVIEW cameras provide live streaming video allowing parents, family and friends the ability to see the baby remotely.
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Level IIObstetric
Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors. Rooming-in or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available. Complimentary room service for parents. Family-centered care.
Level IVNeonatal
Family-centered care. Flexible rooming-in options. Childbirth and breastfeeding education. Midwife, obstetrician and maternal fetal specialist team coverage available 24/7. Largest midwifery team in Tennessee. Highest level neonatal ICU. Ease of access to pediatric specialists at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.
Level IINeonatal
All staff trained in neonatal resuscitation. Classes include childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling. Tours provided. 24-hour staffed newborn nursery and in-house NNP neonatology coverage available. Rooming-in, family-centered care, room service, daily certified lactation staff and professional photography available.
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LDRP
LDR
Additional Features
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LDR
LDR
NICU Level
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LDRP
LDRP
1,200
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 615-443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com
BIRTHING GUIDE
Certified NurseMidwife
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LDR
neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) services key: Level I: Facility provides basic care for uncomplicated maternity and neonatal patients who are low risk. Level II-Obstetric: Facility provides a broad range of maternal-fetal services for normal patients and for those with mild or moderate obstetric illnesses or complications.
30 FALL/WINTER 2019 - 2020
Level II-Neonatal: Facility provides specialty services for infants born at or beyond 32 weeks who have problems that are expected to resolve rapidly and are not anticipated to need subspecialty care on an urgent basis. These units provide care for babies convalescing after intensive care.
Level III-Obstetric: A broad range of maternal-fetal services for normal patients and those in need of intensive care. Can handle deliveries for all gestational ages. Level III-Neonatal: Provides care for infants born less than 32 weeks or with complex medical conditions. These units have the means to provide
Baby Guide
life support for as long as needed. Level IV-Neonatal: Has capabilities of Level III units with additional functions and considerable experience in the care of the most complex and critically ill newborns. Pediatric medical and surgical specialty consultants are on site 24 hours per day. Can provide surgeries for complex conditions.
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