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hildbirth puts a woman into her most vulnerable state, so if you have a set plan in mind for delivering your baby in the next few months, get set now for the big event. Make sure you and your doctor see eye to eye on how you'd like your delivery to go well before you step foot in the delivery room — and make friends with your nurses. Obviously, you want care and compassion all around you — and delivering a newborn can be filled with the unexpected — so advanced planning for your baby's birth is key. Start by choosing an obestetrician you can really talk to and who understands and agrees with what you want, says author January Harshe in Birth Without Fear: The JudgmentFree Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum (Hachette; 2019). Don't want interventions during delivery and prefer a more holistic experience? Agree upon it. Next, enlist a labor support person whom you can count on and who buys in to what you want, too. Continuous labor support leads to better obstetrical outcomes, Harshe says, including shorter labors and fewer unplanned C-sections. Your labor support person should be willing to be a constant source of encouragement for you, even if your baby's birth doesn't go as planned. And if something does change from what you hoped for, the support you have around you will make all the difference in your experience. If you're not sure about who you can count on during delivery, consider bringing in the help of a doula. (please turn the page)
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Swaddle Like a Pro For a Calmer Baby
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he first time your baby visits the hospital nursery, she'll probably come back wrapped in a neat little package, with only her fuzzy little head poking out. That’s because nurses know one of the secrets to a happy, calm infant — swaddling. Who doesn’t love a baby burrito? Most importantly, this ancient method serves the all-important purpose of helping your little one (and you) stay calm and sleep more soundly. Here's why:
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• Swaddling prevents the newborn startle reflex by keeping Baby’s arms tightly at the sides. Baby won't waken to a startle. • Newborns feel comforted and calm in the womb-like wrap • Baby love the warmth and security without loose blankets — which are a hazard Keep in mind, Vanderbilt Health cautions agains swaddling an infant capable of rolling over on her own (between 2 and 3 months of age). Swaddling is a technique for the youngest of babies only.
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Always make sure to place your infant on her back for sleep, and be mindful of her temperature (you may have to turn your thermostat down a tad; between 68 and 72 is ideal). Getting that perfect balance of comfortability and secureness is tricky — especially when you haven’t slept in two days. It takes practice, but you’ll be swaddling like a maternity nurse before too long. Here's a step-by-step guide for how to swaddle a newborn like a pro:
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The struggle is real when parents can find a suitable spot for changing Baby. The swanky JoJo Plus to the rescue! This backpack for parents is built for work, travel and more and features an integrated changing station that folds out in seconds letting you change Baby anytime, anywhere. The bag features cushioned straps, high-quality clasps, grommets and zippers and plenty of cubbies to suit your needs. The exterior twill is made from 100% recycled nylon.
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boppy.com | Total Body Pillow: $50; Newborn Lounger: $33 Everybody loves a Boppy! Sleeping with a pillow between the legs is a given for mamas with expanding waistlines. The Total Body Pillow is contoured to support curves and to help you get the rest you need. And for Baby, it's important to have a few safe spots to place him in between feedings and day-to-day life. The Newborn Lounger cradles your little one so you can have a hands-free moment with him nearby. The lightweight design makes it easy to take room to room.
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A chic and stylish diaper pack for everyday use, too. The Keababies Explorer has 17 storage pockets, six zipper compartments and two stroller hooks. It’s a great backpack for either mom or dad to use and it’ll help you keep every little thing together as you travel about with your baby.
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Secrets of Happy
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Tiny-teenies can be guided toward contentment. Take in the following guidelines. BY SUSAN DAY
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They eat when they want to
Happy babies are fed on demand. Whether you're breastfeeding or using formula to feed your infant, doesn't matter. Newborns eat frequently, every one-to-three hours, and the hour is counted from the time your baby started his last feeding. So, if he nurses at 9 a.m., three hours later is 11 a.m., not 12 noon. Feeding on demand is recommended by major medical groups, including the La Leche League.
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They know you respond
While you don't need to hop up every time your baby makes a peep, Baby does need to know — and come to expect — that you will be there for him when he needs you. That said, sometimes babies can cry for unknowable reasons. "Babies go through these tsunamis of emotion," says Harvey Karp, M.D. author of The Happiest
Baby on the Block (Bantam; 2015). "For babies, it’s contentedness, serenity and security that make them happy; twenty times a day, something upsets them and then magically, arms pick them up and they’re fed, or someone comes and rocks them,” Karp says. Be that magic someone by letting your baby know you are always responsive.
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They stay warm
Infants can't control their body temperature, so keep that in mind at home and on outings in cold weather. Avoid placing your infant near drafty windows. After a bath, immediately wrap your baby in a towel. Normal newborn temperature is between 97.8 and 98.8. If your baby is warmer than that, adjust his clothing. If he's cooler than that, likewise. For night time sleeping, invest in a wearable blanket, says Erika Landau, M.D. co-author of The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year (ALPHA; 2011).
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They stay dry
During the newborn stage, your baby will have up to six-to-eight wet diapers a day (for breastfeeding moms, this applies once your milk comes in) and three or more bowel movements a day. Skipping changes can result in painful diaper rash,so avoid doing that if you can. Use a dab of petroleum jelly after each diaper change to create a comfortable barrier between skin and wetness.
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They love skin-to-skin contact
Hospitals promote skin-to-skin contact for infants right after birth because studies have shown that it promotes bonding, stable body temperature and breathing rates. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), skin to skin should be practiced for an uninterrupted 60 minutes during the first 12 weeks and beyond.
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Burping matters
Infants swallow a lot of air as they feed. This air can turn into a gassy tummy if it doesn't get released, so burping a newborn is essential. Burp your infant gently up on your shoulder during feeding breaks. A less gassy baby is definitely a happier baby, Harvey Karp says.
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They love being read to
Research shows that it's never too early to read to a newborn, says the AAP. Not only does early reading promote brain development, it also builds brain processing speed and vocabulary. Reading to your newborn promotes bonding time, and Baby loves hearing emotions through your voice. It doesn't matter what you read to a newborn, simply that you do! Susan Day is editor of this publication and the mom of four great kids.
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NICU LIFE When You Must Wait to Hold Your Baby We were terrified the first time we saw our son in the NICU; and, like the majority of the other parents in there, all we could do was wait.
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eaving our baby behind was one of the hardest moments of our lives. My wife labored for 24 hours with our first baby — the last four spent pushing. It was a traumatic birth, and I felt helpless. “Do you need ice chips? Chapstick? A pillow fluff?” She was doing all the work, and all I could do was hold her hand and tell her that she had this, I loved her, and everything was going to be okay.
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BY MICHAEL W. ALDRICH And at first, we thought it was. Our son was born at 3:30 in the morning. His weight was normal, but the doctors were concerned when he wasn’t crying (my wife sure was). Instead of placing him on her skin, they moved him to a nearby operating table on the opposite side of the room. She laid there being stitched up, the only one in the now-crowded room not able to see her baby. She kept asking, “What’s going on? Is he okay? Can I hold him?” A team of scrubs surrounded him, one of them forcefully tapping on his back with two fingers in an attempt to achieve some airflow. Each tap felt like I was getting
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punched in the gut. After the longest minute of my life, finally, a noise. Our newborn let out a faint, steady whimper and the whole room breathed a sigh of relief. They let her hold him for a few minutes before nurses whisked him away to monitor him further in the nursery — something not atypical for high-risk pregnancies. This allowed us a few hours of much-needed sleep. We thought the worst was in the past; we were wrong. When we woke, one of the nurses informed us that our little man experienced a neonatal seizure overnight and was being monitored in the NICU. Wait. What?
We found out later these can have many causes, including lack of oxygen before or during birth, an infection acquired before or after birth, bleeding in the brain or blood sugar/electrolyte imbalances. Each step down the white-tiled hallway seemed like a mile. The fluorescent bulbs highlighted my wife’s face as she twisted her cheeks to dam the tears. She was far from recovering from childbirth, both physically and emotionally. She could barely go to the bathroom by herself — let alone deal with the potential life-threatening diagnosis of her firstborn child. It’s hard to describe the range of emotions we felt when we saw him. Hooked up to machines, wires, monitors and wearing nothing but a diaper, he lay sleeping in a plastic box, unaware of how our world was now turning in the scariest of directions. Denied discharge, it would be at least a week more before he broke free from the shackles of EEG monitoring. He needed to feel our soft touches. He needed to hear our voices while we read him stories, told him about his new family, and softly sang, You Are My Sunshine. After a long few days, we were able to hold him due to a pause in neurological testing requiring him to stay in his pod. Still hooked up to wires and cables, it felt more like holding an explosive device — our little love bomb. I’ve never been so nervous and happy at the same time. My wife and I walked passed the NICU front desk countless times; we became "regulars." The symphony of nagging beeps, chirps and nurse chatter had become our new normal. Unbelieveably, professional photographers came through trying to book appointments to sell us photos of our precious little one during brief moments when his eyes were open — the last thing we wanted. Days went by; we eventually became comfortable enough to open up the floodgates to a caravan of visiting aunts and grandparents who were shuffled in oneby-one on a tight schedule. Our son didn't need immediate surgery and spent only a week in the NICU — nothing compared to the long weeks and months that some families endure. We were finally able to check into a room in the Children’s Hospital. It was a room full of firsts: the first time we saw him open his eyes fully, the first time
we swaddled him, changed his diaper, soothed him back to sleep, heard him hiccup and — most importantly — it was the first time we got to hold him without any wires attached. WHAT THEY TOLD US Doctors ruled out a few major things like epilepsy, but we were told they found a “brain abnormality” after doing a scan of his head. The vagueness of this term was frustrating — intentionally worded that way to reflect the lack of definitive answers they had for us. They told us it’s something that could go away and could be completely fine, or it could grow and become a greater concern. It was a lot to take in. After almost two weeks of neurological exams without any sign of seizure activity, the doctors were finally ready to prescribe Keppra medication and send us on our way. Each step down the hall was its own victory lap. I made a final sweep to gather our many belongings, as we had practically moved in. Out the doors and into the elevator, it felt scandalous and exciting all at once to be alone with our newborn. There was something so special about the last time we walked out of the hospital, the first time we stepped outside as a trio. The nurse we had grown so fond of joined us to make sure we made it out okay. Driving away, we finally left behind the constraints of the NICU and welcomed the free feel of the crisp, December air. Fighting the daily dread of the hospital walls, we learned how to care for our son on our own at home — and we discovered he was stronger than his diagnosis. After eight months, we weaned him off his seizure medication. He hasn’t had another seizure since that fateful first day and is now a very happy (and busy!) soon-to-be 2-year-old. Once again, we were lucky; most NICU parents have much more challenging experiences. Not getting to hold our baby those first few nights was one of the hardest things we’ve had to go through, but now we see it was just the beginning of one of the greatest achievements of our lives. The birth of our son was but a brief moment in time. And now, the rest is all that matters. Michael W. Aldrich is a father, husband, writer and journalist.
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New Parents: How to Cope in the NICU Do your research Check out facilities at each hospital's NICU before deciding where to give birth if there's a chance your baby may require intensive care (say, you're having twins or you have a history of preterm deliveries) or you are deemed high-risk.
Build a support network It can be difficult to connect with friends and family who have never had a sick baby, so try to surround yourself with people who can relate. Your hospital may have a special group for parents with babies in the NICU.
Start bonding right away You can form a powerful connection with your infant even if he's in an incubator. Ask to change his diaper, ask to sponge bathe him and read books to him.
Prepare for a range of emotions After your baby is born you'll experience a rush of emotions — and anxiety over any health issues which can be overwhelming. Friends and relatives will urge you to stay positive and be strong, but it's okay to feel sad and even to feel jealous of others whose babies are born without complications.
Get to know your baby's doctors Be present with your infant when doctors do their morning rounds. It can be intimidating to see multiple doctors swarm into the room to discuss what you don't understand, but it's also reassuring to know that your child is in expert hands.
Accept help from others Websites like mealtrain.com and lotsahelpinghands.com can help organize the efforts of friends and family members. Don't be shy about asking for favors beyond meals, whether it's a sleepover for an older sibling or help with a few loads of laundry.
Create a home away from home If it's not against hospital policy, put family photos on or around your little one's incubator, bring in a small lovey or colorful swaddling blanket, and dress your baby in outfits from your baby shower (snap-up pajamas work best around all those wires).
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BABY WORLD prenatal services group prenatal care 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 Chestnut Hill Yoga 1106 3rd Ave. S, Nashville 615-385-3600 • chestnuthillyoga.com Abundant Yoga 1109 Davenport Blvd., #1000, Franklin 615-721-2747 • abundantyoga.com BlossOMing Yoga - Virtual Classes 917-691-2385 • blossomingyoga.com Half Moon Yoga - Virtual Classes 101 International Drive, Ste. 105, Franklin 615-496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net Hot Yoga - open with social distancing 807 Main St., Nashville 615-678-8079 • hotyogaofeastnashville.com Kundalini Rising Yoga/Bethany Joy Yoga 1218 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville 615-473-3467 • bethanyjoy.net Nurture Nashville Yoga West: 992 Davidson Dr., Ste. 102, Nashville East: 1000 Fatherland St., Ste. 201, Nashville In-person, Livestream and zoom classes. nurturenashville.com
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breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services American College of Nurse-Midwives 240-485-1800 • midwife.org Locate local nurse-midwives and midwifery info. Baby + Co. 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100, Nashville 615-647-8220 • babyandcompany.com Collaborative midwife and physician team for delivery in the birthing center and at area hospitals. Virtual classes and support groups. Blissful Birthing TN 859-533-4667 • blissfulbirthingtn.com Doula services and childbirth information sessions. Online childbirthing classes. Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com Natural, husband-coached childbirth classes focusing on breathing and relaxation. Online classes. 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. Eden Birth 615-392-0577 • edenbirth.com Hypnobabies classes in Middle Tennessee. Expecting New Life Birth Services 615-710-7077 • expectingnewlife.com Doula services and "Evidence Based Birth" classes now available online. La Leche League • lllodkytn.org Hendersonville/Sumner • 615-714-9224 Nashville • 615-861-1037 or 615-883-6823 Rutherford • 901-568-9202 Williamson • 615-830-0041; 615-579-8019; 615861-1037; 251-751-7256 Support and information for breastfeeding mothers. Mama Moon Birth Concierge 615-973-2377 • mama-moon.com Labor and postpartum doula services, prenatal massage, childbirth education, sophrology, AquaNatal classes and more. Music City Doulas 615-208-4111 • musiccitydoulas.com Available in group, private and semi-private sessions, including in-home customizable options. Nashville Birth and Babies 855-905-2229 • nashvillebirthandbabies.com Certified birth doulas, breastfeeding education, lactation consultants, post-partum doulas, Hypnobabies and placenta encapsulation.
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Nashville Childbirth 615-370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley Method private natural childbirth classes, doulas (labor and postpartum), baby care 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 Midwife care, doula support, childbirth class, breastfeeding class, pre- and post-natal massage. Nurses for Newborns Foundation 615-313-9989 • nursesfornewborns.org Registered nurses make home visits for health-care assessments, education and parenting skills. Roots Collaborative Care rootscollaborativecare.com Doula, childbirth classes including virtual classes. Rutherford Breastfeeding Support Murfreesboro • 615-898-7880 Smyrna • 615-355-6175 A full-time lactation consultant available through the Rutherford County Department of Health. Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline 855-423-6667 tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/bf/ breastfeeding-hotline.html A free helpline offering breastfeeding support 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 virtually. Babywearing International of Middle TN bwiofmiddletn.com Middle Tennessee Moms of Multiples Facebook group. MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org Stay-at-home mothers offering connectivity throughout Middle Tennessee.
Moms of East Nashville Facebook group.. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org Mom meetups online and in person. Multiples of America multiplesofamerica.org Support and groups in Nashville. Music City 20s Moms Facebook group. Nashdads facebook.com/nashdads Dads keep in touch through their Facebook. Naturally Minded Moms of Tennessee facebook.com/groups/612207638792487 Moms raising their families with a natural mindset. Parents of East Nashville facebook.com/groups/1588890631391486 Playdates, conversation and idea sharing.
Babyproofing 101: Get On Baby's Level
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he idea of babyproofing should bring you to your knees — literally. Any online parenting group will tell you there are two main approaches to babyproofing: make yourself a little crazy (and a little broke) by considering every eventuality and purchasing every product to prevent against it; or, take a more relaxed approach and outfit your home with basic babyproofing supplies. Then, let your child’s behavior dictate what else you’ll need — which means you have to get down on all fours. When you there, use common sense to secure potential problem spots. Here's a rundown of the more common household hazards and how to remove them from your infant's path:
Blind cords. Tie them up and out of your baby's reach. Cabinets. Move all potentially poisonous and sharp things into locked cabinets or attach childproof safety latches. Drawers. Keep them closed so your baby can't reach up and pull them out. Electrical cords. Move cords out of your baby's reach so they can't be mouthed or pulled on. Electrical outlets. Close them off with plastic safety plugs or with covers that snap shut when the outlet is not in use. Sharp-edged tables. Cover edges with cushioned strips or padded guards to
protect your crawler. Stairs. Fasten gates with vertical slats or plastic meshwork instead of the old accordion-style gates. Toilets. Buy toilet locks that will prevent your tot from opening the lid when curiosity takes hold. Once you've made your home safe, and are aware of the risks to your child, it's important to just relax and let your little one explore. Only by being given the freedom to investigate his surroundings can your baby learn and grow!
BABYPROOFING SERVICES Ace Handyman Services (West Nashville) 866-848-5482 Campbell Home Repairs and Renovations (Bellevue) 866-213-4242 Home Interior Installation (Smyrna) 615-431-3076 Mr. Handyman (Nashville, Hendersonville) 866-589-0627 Nushys Cleaning Services (Hermitage) 815-321-7211 Professional Handyman (Green Hills) 615-418-4340 R.S. Handyman Services (West Nashville) 866-908-7803
Spring Hill Mommies meetup.com/Spring-Hill-Mommies Activities and get-togethers for moms in Spring Hill. TN Moms of Rutherford County neighborhoodlink.com/TN_Moms_Of_Rutherford_County Make new friends, set up play dates and more.
miscellaneous Attachment Parenting International 615-828-9115 or 615-210-2143 attachmentparenting.org/group/nashville ICAN of Nashville icanofnashville.webs.com Free monthly support and educational meetings. Junior League Family Resource Center 615-936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc Support to families of 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, preapproved donor mothers drop off frozen milk for testing and pasteurization. It is made available for use in neonatal intensive care units. Postpartum Support International800-944-4773 • 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 program for families with children birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays.
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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 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 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. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 615-936-1000 • childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Provides the most comprehensive pediatric, family-centered care in the area. Website includes health, safety information and car seat safety. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center 615-435-5000 williamsonmedicalcenter.org/kids Comprehensive inpatient pediatric, emergency care. Safe Baby 615-370-0850 • safebaby.com Custom baby proofing services include safety gates, hearth gates, cabinet latches/locks, electrical safety, bathroom safety and more. Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley 615-936-8222 • safekids.org The local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Gallatin Public Library 123 E Main St, Gallatin 615-452-1722 • youseemore.com/gallatinPL facebook.com/GallatinLibrary John P. Holt Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Rd, Brentwood 615-371-0090 • brentwoodtn.gov/departments/library facebook.com/BrentwoodLibrary Hendersonville Public Library 140 Saundersville Rd, Hendersonville 615-824-0656 • hendersonvillelibrary.org facebook.com/hendersonvillelibrary La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 615-793-7303 • lavergnetn.gov/192/La-VergnePublic-Library facebook.com/LaVergneLibrary
The following offer virtual storytimes on their website, Facebook or Youtube channels. Time and dates vary, so check in regularly with your favorite to see what stories are being read and when. Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway, Nashville 615-244-3340 • fristartmuseum.org Trilingual readings of selected stories.
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Nashville Public Library Looby 2301 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville 615-862-5867 facebook.com/NPLLooby Nashville Public Library Madison Branch 610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison 615-862-5868 facebook.com/NPLMadison Nashville Public Library Old Hickory 1010 Jones St, Old Hickory, TN 615-862-5869 facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch
Linebaugh Public Library 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro 615-893-4131 • rclstn.org facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem
Nashville Public Library Southeast 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201, Antioch 615-862-5871 facebook.com/NPLSoutheast
MGL Memorial Library 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro 615-907-3429 • rclstn.org facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem
Nashville Public Library Thompson Lane 380 Thompson Ln, Nashville 615-862-5873 facebook.com/NPLThompsonLane
Nashville Ballet 3630 Redmon St, Nashville 615-297-2966 • nashvilleballet.com
Rachel Sumner Live Streaming Show facebook.com/RachelForKids rachelsumner.com Airs on WRFN in Nashville, streams online, and is played in 32 children's hospitals around the world on Radio Lollipop.
Nashville Public Library 615 Church St, Nashville 615-862-5800 • facebook.com/NPLMain Wishing Chair Productions, Nursery Rhyme Time with JJ the Lamb, Storytime at the Professor's House, Lee con Klem-Marí and more. Nashville Public Library Bellevue 720 Baugh Rd, Nashville 615-862-5854 • library.nashville.org Nashville Public Library Bordeaux 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 615-862-5856 facebook.com/NPLBordeaux Nashville Public Library Donelson 2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville 615-862-5859 facebook.com/NPLDonelson Nashville Public Library Edgehill 1409 12th Ave S, Nashville 615-862-5861 facebook.com/NPLEdgehill
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Nashville Public Library Inglewood 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville (615) 862-5866 facebook.com/NPLInglewood/
Nashville Public Library Edmondson Pike 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville (615) 880-3957 facebook.com/NPLEdmondsonPike Nashville Public Library Green Hills 3701 Benham Ave, Nashville 615-862-5863 facebook.com/NPLGreenHillsBranch Nashville Public Library Hermitage 3700 James Kay Ln, Hermitage 615-880-3951 facebook.com/NPLHermitage
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Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna 615-459-4884 • rclstn.org facebook.com/FriendsOfTheSmyrnaPublicLibrary Williamson County Public Library 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin 615-794-3105 • wcpltn.org facebook.com/wcpltn
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 Follow Facebook for Reopening.
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 offerings are being transitioned to a virtual setting for children birth to 5 years.
fitness Blooma Yoga (East and West Nashville) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) in daily online classes. KidFIT: Movers & Shakers (Murfreesboro) 615-893-7439 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks You and your little one (ages 1 - 3) can get moving. Check website for more details. Let It Shine (Franklin) 615-369-3547 • lisgym.com Parent-and-child movement classes available for 6 months-walking, 12-23 months and 24-36 months. Music City S.L.A.M. (Nashville) strollerstrongmoms.com/nashville Stroller fitness classes for moms with newborns toddlers. Meets at the Gordon JJCC playground. My Gym (Brentwood) 615-371-5437 • mygym.com/brentwood Tiny Tykes class ages 4-22 months for motor skills. Nashville Gymnastics Training Center (Nashville) 615-298-2264 • nashvillegtc.com Little Peepers for ages 9 - 18 months builds strength and coordination.
music & movement
Blooma Yoga (West Nashville) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) for online classes everyday.
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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.
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Jan Williams School of Music & Theatre (Brentwood) 615-371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Music for Mommy & Me ages 0-18 months.
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Music Together (Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Nashville, Nolensville & Spring Hill) musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program for newborns and older. School of Nashville Ballet (Nashville) 3630 Redmon St, Nashville 615-297-2966 • nashvilleballet.com Children's classes (ages 2-7), virtually or in-studio. 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.
Barfield School of Dance (Murfreesboro) 615-615-896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Kindermusik classes for newborns to toddlers.
aking the decision to leave your baby in the care of others isn't an easy one, but if you go that route, do your homework. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests the following questions to help you make the best child-care choice: LICENSING/ACCREDITATION Is the center licensed or registered with the appropriate local government agencies? Are there any outstanding violations? Is the program currently accredited or in the process of becoming accredited? VISITING POLICY Can you visit the center before your child is enrolled? If your child is enrolled, can you visit the center anytime it's open? Can you see all the areas your child will use? Are visitors screened or is their ID checked so only approved adults can visit the center and pick up children? HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Is there a qualified health professional, such as a doctor or nurse, for the program? STAFFING Are there enough trained adults available on a regular basis? What happens if staff are ill or on vacation? What are the child-staff ratios? What education, training and experience do the child-care providers have, and are they CPR certified? COMMUNICATION How often does the facility give feedback about your child? Does the provider seem approachable? DISCIPLINE Does the caregiver's discipline policy gel with yours?
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BIRTHING GUIDE Births per year BABY + CO 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100 Nashville 615-647-8220 babyandcompany.com
MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-381-1111 mauryregional.com
500
1,500
LDR or LDRP
LDRP
LDR
NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY 1818 Albion St., Nashville 615-341-4000 nashvillegeneral.org
600
LDR
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
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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
Beautiful accommodations in all labor rooms, including an in-house birthing center. New obstetric emergency department added in July 2020, with 24 hour provider coverage. Full complement of childbirth classes and a breastfeeding clinic with free consultative services. Recipient of the prestigious IBCLC Care award for 2020! 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
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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
TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 615-768-2000 stonecrestmedical.com
1,300
500
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LDR or LDRP
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 615-443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com
750
LDR
WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-435-5000 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
1,785
LDR
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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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4,800
Certified Lactation Consultant
LDRP
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
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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.
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 life support for as long as needed.
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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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A great birth plan begins with great options. Each pregnancy is unique and your care should be, too. We know how important good support is, and that’s why Vanderbilt Health offers a full spectrum of birthing options. There are many ways to have a baby, and the best way is yours.
More Locations to Serve You With women’s health clinics all over Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health and Vanderbilt Midwives providers offer general and specialized obstetric care near you.
Experience and Comfort Our experienced team of physicians and midwives can support all types of birth, from uncomplicated to highly complex. Our Labor and Delivery rooms are being renovated, too, to help you and your family have a better experience.
Out-of-Hospital Birth Option Baby and Company caters to moms looking for out-of-hospital birth. Experience an unmedicated, midwife supported labor, with water birth as an option, in the home-like atmosphere of our free-standing birth center.
Deliver Closer to Home Regardless of where you live, you can still deliver with Vanderbilt Health providers at affiliated and community hospitals throughout Middle Tennessee: NorthCrest Medical Center, Maury Regional Medical Center, Williamson Medical Center and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.
Best for Baby You want the best for your baby. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers three levels of newborn care through its motherbaby, continuing and special care nurseries, as well as top-ranked and 24/7 neonatology services in a Level IV NICU that serves patients across Tennessee and surrounding states. Children’s Hospital also offers comprehensive fetal diagnosis, therapy and surgery, respiratory support and access to all pediatric subspecialties.
Love. Delivered.
CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health (615) 343-5700 VanderbiltWomensHealth.com
Vanderbilt Midwives (615) 936-5858 VanderbiltNurseMidwives.org
baby+co. (615) 647-8220 BabyandCompany.com