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CONTENTS 7 Baby Bits Fun baby shower games, tips for taking your infant on an airplane, having a baby at 40 and more.
10 Must-Haves for Baby & You From the perfect swaddle to organics for the soon-to-be mom, these are products you'll WANT.
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Create a Designer Nursery Find inspiration and local expert tips in order to make the perfect space for Baby.
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Breastfeeding Basics Simple, straightforward advice for getting off on the right foot.
Find swim classes for babies and lots more!
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BABY WORLD
Local resources, fun outings with Baby, the childbirth facility directory and businesses geared toward new parents.
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What if we could give Tennessee babies the best possible start in life? We can.
There may be nothing a new mother can do for her baby that is more healthful or critical to early development than breastfeeding. If you know a new or expecting mother, there’s nothing like a solid circle of support by family, friends, and health professionals to encourage breastfeeding. So get on board. Breast milk. Babies know it’s perfect. Visit www.healthytennesseebabies.com to see for yourself just how perfect. New mothers can find support and encouragement by calling the Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline at 855-423-6667 (855-4BFMOMS).
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fun games
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Tips for Air Travel with Your Infant
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ou can be a cool, collected traveler with your infant on a plane with these easy tips:
• RESERVATIONS: Make them early to get the bulkhead section so you have more room. Children 2 and younger fly for free as long as they're on their parent's lap, but your infant will still need a boarding verification document to get through security.
• SPEAKING OF SECURITY:
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on’t just have a baby shower — have a fun one! Let laughter and joy flow with a few, silly games:
the other guests to wail like a baby. Fastest one wins! When the game is over, give the contents of the bag to the new mom.
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As guests arrive, place a sticker on their back naming one half of a famous couple with children. The guests need to figure out who they are by asking each other questions and then go find their mate.
Purchase cloth diapers, diaper pins, and pink or blue round balloons. Blow up the balloons and add baby faces with markers. Test the diapering skills of your guests by asking them to put a diaper on the "baby" – without sticking it and popping the balloon. This is harder than it looks.
FIND THE BINKY Fill a diaper bag with items you'd expect to find inside (and maybe a few things you wouldn’t!) like bottles, wipes, a diaper pad, jar food, blankets, etc. Hide a pacifier deep inside the bag. Challenge guests to find the pacifier the fastest while coaxing
DON'T BREAK YOUR WATER This outdoor game is for casual parties! Fill several water balloons and have your guests compete in a relay race, carrying water balloons
between their knees and walking quickly from point A to point B without breaking your water. Team with the most filled water balloons wins!
DON’T SAY BABY Use ribbon and small baby pacifier charms to make necklaces. As guests arrive, give them a necklace and explain that the purpose of the game is to collect the most necklaces. Tell them they can't say the word "baby," or whoever hears them say it can take their necklace away. Let the game continue to the end of the shower! Order a pack of 100 multi-colored pacifier charms on Amazon for $7.50. — Pam Molnar
Car seats and all baby paraphernalia have to be scanned by security. Breast milk and infant formula are not limited to the 3.4 ounce rule. The Transportation Safety Administration states that parents may bring a “reasonable” amount with them through security, but it needs to be separate from other items and “declared” when you arrive. Do not put any kind of fluid for your baby through the X-ray machine.
• EXTRA CLOTHES: Aside from all of your wipes, diapers and such, have at least two changes of clothes for your infant packed in case of messes — as well as a change for yourself in case of spit up. Also pack gallon-sized zip-lock bags for soiled items.
• CHANGING BABY: There are teeny-weeny changing stations (albeit cramped) in the bathroom of most planes.
• CRYING BABY: If your infant begins crying on the plane, know that it's OK. Babies cry! Try to remain calm yourself. People who don't understand, don't get it. (please turn the page)
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BABYBITS A Baby at 40?
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an Watts remembers being 41 and pregnant with her second child. "I was at our swim club with my 3-year-old and following him quickly around the pool's edge," she says. Her friend, dangling her toes in the water, laughed and said, "Glad it's you and not me!" "She didn't mean any harm," Watts says, "but I've never forgotten it, either." Having a baby at 40 — or in your 4os — is much more commonplace than it used to be, and the majority of older mothers have normal pregnancies. If you’re physically fit, eat well and don’t have preexisting health conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, your overall risk of other pregnancy complications isn’t markedly higher than that of a woman in her
Post-Partum Doulas 20s or 30s, says Elizabeth Oldfield, M.D., with Tennessee Women's Care. “The main risk for pregnancy after age 40 is for fetal chromosome abnormalities such as Down syndrome,” says Oldfield. Women who are pregnant after 40 also have a higher risk of gestational diabetes, hypertension and C-section delivery. Pregnancy in your 40s is different depending upon whether it's your first baby or your fourth, but if it's your first, one thing makes a big difference for first-time older moms: the gap between you and the younger moms. "I am definitely more emotionally mature than I was in my 30s," says Watts. "But if there's any drawback at all to being an older mom, it's that I don't have a lot of younger mom friends, so I have to really work at making them because I want my boys to have lots of friends his age — and we moms make that happen." But would she change her experience if she could? "I wouldn't change a thing," she says. "I absolutely adore my little men and I am blessed to be their mommy!" — Susan Day
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You're up all night, exhausted and long for extra help. A doula — a mother's helper — may be just what you need. Doulas provide in-home care for three to four hours a day to help your family (and especially you) adjust to life with your newborn. They provide what you need so you can focus on resting and bonding with your baby. Several options are in our area, too.
TO LOCATE A POST-PARTUM DOULA NEAR YOU, PLEASE FIND "NEW-PARENT SERVICES" ON PAGE 20 OF OUR "BABYWORLD" DIRECTORY.
Beware Online Breastmilk New moms and dads can buy anything they want online, including human breast milk. And while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends against providing infants human milk from unscreened donors, some mothers are nevertheless buying it online. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), researchers recently tested 102 Internet samples of breastmilk and found 11 percent were contaminated with storebought cow’s milk or milk-based formula powder. Of the positive samples, 10 were high enough to rule out incidental contamination. Cow’s milk can be problematic in infants with a milk allergy or intolerance. Because buyers can't test the milk they purchase online, the AAP says parents should be aware the milk they are buying might not be 100 percent human milk and use extreme caution.
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Don't fight the urge to buy something special for your new bundle of joy! Indulge yourself in one of these items for him ... or yourself. By Kiera Ashford
bundlKit bundlbaby.com | $125 This eight-piece newborn necessities kit comes with a blanket, mittens, a cap, two onesies and two burp cloths all tucked inside a bundlBag. They're each made from ultra-premium bundlTencel fabric that absorbs moisture and resists electrostatic build up. Available in sizes 0 - 3 months and 3 - 6 months in colors lilac blossom, misty grey and pea pod. Also, for each bundlKit sold, a cozy bundl blanket is donated to a child in need through bundl’s official cause partner, Project Night Night.
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This sleek diaper bag features multiple compartments on both the inside and outside and comes with a changing pad. Fold it over for compact travel and still access what's inside by a mid-section zipper. Fully expand it to carry even more. It also comes with two straps to fit it to just about any stroller.
GooseWaddle Baby Blanket chiccousa.com | $65 An unbelievably, exquisitely soft 29-by-35-inch lush blanket that's sure to have Baby sleeping comfortable and warm. Available in white, pink or blue.
The Baby Keepsake Book and Planner By Mindy Weiss Workman Publishing workman.com | $26.95 A customizable binder that features tabbed dividers with pockets and covers pregnancy through age 4 — it also has a plastic pouch for odd-sized memorabilia and a window on the cover to show Bab's picture. With 104 pages to fill, you've got plenty of space to record Baby's special moments from doctor’s notes, vaccine and immunization schedules to "First Feelings," "Your Favorite Things," "Birthday Party Memories" and more.
Evenflo's Tilty TripleFlo Cup evenflofeeding.com | $5.99 two-pack
Posh Play Snack Pack poshplaymat.com | $38 This all-ages, reusable, lightly insulated lunch box with Velcro closure is made of high quality, durable faux leather in either a snakeskin, croc or custom Aztec print by graphic artist Matthew Langille. Cleans up easily with a damp cloth or baby wipe, too. Use for baby items now and turn it into a lunch sack when Baby's older.
Drinking from a cup is now easier for ages 6 months and older. This cup features an angled inside that directs the flow of the liquid to the opening so your child doesn't have to tilt his head so much. The lid has an adjustable valve with three different flow rates to control the amount — it also has a "close-off" position when not in use.
Sili Squeeze Original thesilico.com | $13.99 - $15.99
Diono’s Rainier Convertible + Booster Car Seat us.diono.com | $359.99 Designed with safety features like a steel alloy frame, aluminum reinforced side walls, energy absorbing EPS foam and a five-point harness, this car seat is all you'll need for Baby. It also features a reinforced adjustable head support that provides additional side impact protection. Appropriate for rear-facing children from 5 - 50 pounds and forward-facing children from 20 - 90 pounds.
Earth Mama Angel Baby's Pregnancy Essentials Bundle earthmamaangelbaby.com | $61.42 Ease pregnancy’s common discomforts of aches, pains and nausea with naturally made products for expecting mamas found inside this organic cotton mini tote. This bundle includes a Happy Mama hand-totoe wash, Happy Mama spray, Mama-ToBe tea sampler, natural stretch oil, Earth Mama body butter and mint lip balm.
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DESIGNER NURSERY By Kiera Ashford
It's not just any room. Your baby's room can be a posh palace just for him with the right help. Here's what local experts have to say about getting the nursery you'll LOVE.
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remember gazing out into the open space while gently and unconsciously rubbing my round, pregnant belly, leaning against the door jam of my soon-to-be baby's nursery wondering. Thinking. Planning. What's to become of this big, empty space in the months before his arrival? What do I really want to do for him? Will he like it when he gets older? Questions ran through my mind on a reel. I did what just about every other expecting mom would do; chose the easy way out and planned his room to be that stereotypical "boy" room decorating it in a sports theme. The nursery is one of the most exciting parts of having a baby. So, don't let it overwhelm you and don't overcomplicate it. Local experts can help you turn that ordinary room into something stylish and spectacular.
WHERE TO START? Coming up with a concept or theme for Baby's nursery is sometimes a difficult task. Years before, parents were decorating their baby's room in the newest Disney licensed gear or popular children's character. Nowadays, as parents are showing more of an interest in modern design and style, they're more inclined to polish up the standard nursery, but things can get tricky ... and fast.
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DESIGNER NURSERY "Stay away from commercialized themes," says Sara Ray, owner and lead designer of Sara Ray Interior Design (615-578-2090; sararayinteriordesign.com). Determine the best way to make the room feel like you and reflect how you use it. She notes that inspiration can come from just about anything from a cute baby outfit, a piece of art, something found in nature, etc. It doesn't have to all come from the same store or even manufacturer to fit just right.
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE "A baby’s nursery should be very functional for all the users — baby and parents," says Ray. She encourages planning the space where everything's easily accessible. "Base your furniture arranging and selections on how you intend to use the space," says Ray. "Make the space baby and toddler friendly from the beginning so there’s no re-designing when he becomes mobile. Personally, I like spaces that can grow with the child, so my nurseries tend to incorporate sophisticated furnishings with layers of fun art, bed linens and décor that give the space an overall theme of sorts," she adds. "Collect things from different sources to create a much richer and interesting space," says Ray. She encourages you to incorporate at least one vintage item as she does in all of her designed spaces. "By using more sophisticated furniture pieces from the beginning there isn’t a need to continually buy furniture as the child gets older, the crib being the exception, of course," she adds. That is, unless you find the perfect crib that turns into a toddler bed and then a day bed.
CURRENT STYLE IDEAS When I was pregnant with my son, Pinterest wasn't around, and I didn't have a steady flow of inspiration to gawk at every day. Themes came by way of what the stores carried — limiting the creative thinking of soon-
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to-be parents. However, as social media colors our creativity with inspiration from everywhere, those themes or design aspects are changing. What's popular now is evolving. Style's becoming a "thing." If you're wanting to stay on the path of trending themes or ideas, Ray suggests using themes such as woodland/camping, galaxy/space or even vintage floral. Use of an overall neutral color with pops of bright colors is trending, too, as well as bright, shiny, bold or even neon geometric shapes.
OFF-THE-WALL DESIGN Looking to add more than just a slab of color to the walls? Maybe a mural is what you need. D. Ellen Ingle, owner of Murals by Ellen (931-607-7652; delleningle.com), says, "With every mural I paint, I strive to make it feel timeless, as in it won't feel old or stodgy within just a few years. This means making the right design choices and can even be as simple as the color selections." You want to create an environment that's fun, inviting and allows plenty of room for the imagination to take flight. With that, she advises against adding human characters. "By leaving them out, the kids who are in the room can become the 'characters,'" adds Ingle. If you need encouragement coming up with an idea, Ingle's happy to help. Since the planning is such a long phase of this sort of project, be sure to allow at least two weeks for it. "Actual painting can take anywhere from one afternoon to three days to even a full week," says Ingle. However, that depends on the project. With these tips and ideas, you'll have more than just a nursery. You'll have a room that feels welcoming — a nursery that's functional and makes a bold statement, too. Kiera Ashford is associate editor for this publication and mother of two, ages 8 and 4.
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A mural, like this one from D. Ellen Ingle of Murals by Ellen, could be the stroke of elegance your Baby's room needs.
NEED BABY FURNITURE? If you're on the hunt for that perfect crib, seek expert help at USA Baby & Kids in Franklin. The store offers a New Parent Orientation which gives you an overview of products and resources for new parents as well as a baby registry and bedding design. The showroom has more than 50 complete and fully decorated baby and big kid room vignettes, from the most trusted brands like Baby's Dream, Romina, Franklin & Ben, Dolce Babi, SmartStuff, NE Kids, Pine Creek, Aden & Anais and new arrivals, just to name a few. You'll find the latest in convertible cribs (store owner Steve Craddock says the 4-in-1 cribs are the most popular, no matter the brand!), and be sure to visit the store's website for online discounts. USA Baby & Kids 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 370, Franklin 615-595-5565 | usababyfranklin.com
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BREASTFEEDING BASICS By Mary Helen Berg
Nursing your baby may be a little tough at first, but a few basic tips can help get you started on the path to an enjoyable breast-feeding experience.
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ometimes the natural way of feeding your baby doesn’t come naturally at all. It surprises many new mothers how hard nursing can be at first. When the baby books say breast is best, mothers who struggle to breastfeed may feel they are failing their baby. What the books may not say is not all babies adapt easily to nursing. Some babies are fussy and others won’t latch on. With patience and persistence, new mothers and babies can learn about nursing together. Follow these basic tips and nursing can be the intimate, soothing experience you've heard about.
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Find a comfortable, serene place to sit and feed your baby. The room doesn’t need to be silent. Every baby must become accustomed to the sounds around their home, however, the early days of nursing should take place in a spot where you can relax. Try lying in bed so you can rest while Baby nurses. If you sit in a chair, use a pillow to prop the arm where Baby will rest. Take deep breaths. Drink a cup of chamomile tea. Sometimes stress can inhibit milk flow. It's important to relax. Being calm helps your milk let down.
Position the baby so her entire body faces yours and her head rests in the crook of your arm near your breast. If Baby is lying on your lap face up and needs to turn her head to nurse, she may not be able to latch on correctly. If you hold her head in your hand instead of letting it rest on your arm, she may react to the pressure of your hand and push her head back instead of relaxing toward the breast.
LATCH ON Lift the breast and hold it toward the baby’s mouth to help her latch on. She will likely “root” around until she lands on the nipple. Make sure the baby
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takes the whole areola in her mouth. If she catches just the nipple it will be painful for you and difficult for her to nurse. If a pinching pain occurs when she begins to suckle, don’t yank her off the breast. This can make the pain much worse. Take your pinky finger and put it in the corner of her mouth to break the suction. Back her off the breast and try to reposition her onto the nipple. If she is in the correct position, there should be no pain. After about five minutes, switch her to the other breast. Nursing from both breasts will encourage milk supply and help avoid engorgement and clogged milk ducts. As your
baby becomes a better nurser and your breasts become less sensitive, you can leave her on each breast for a longer amount of time.
TAKE CARE Some new mothers may experience cracked or bleeding nipples in the first few weeks of nursing. This usually occurs because the baby is not positioned correctly while nursing or has trouble latching on. To soothe cracked nipples, try these simple, inexpensive remedies: apply warm tea bags or compresses before and after nursing; smooth lanolin over the sore area; take a mild pain reliever about a half hour before nursing to ease the pain; change breast pads often to keep nipples dry. If problems with pain or bleeding persist, consult your doctor or lactation consultant. Breastfeeding is not always as easy as it looks. With determination and a little inside information, every mother can offer her baby the strongest possible start.
Lactation Consultants: What You Need to Know
Your body. Feeding your baby. Simple enough. Why would you need a specialist to show you how it all works? The first weeks of breastfeeding for some new moms can be exhausting, frustrating and painful. Nursing's not always easy, but it's a skill that — with a little patience and determination — anyone can learn ... maybe with even a little help from a lactation consultant.
WHO IS A LACTATION CONSULTANT? Lactation consultants come from a variety of backgrounds. The most highly trained are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) certified by The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Their training includes 90 hours of lactation education and up to 1,000 hours of supervised clinical work as well as college level courses in biology, anatomy and nutrition. These professionals are committed to helping women breastfeed and have more classroom and clinical training than other breastfeeding counselors. Some registered nurses or other medical professionals also may take courses to augment their education so they can better assist women with breastfeeding.
WHAT THEY DO Your consultant may be based in a hospital or she may have a private practice. You may go to her office or she may make home visits. She will examine you and your baby to rule out obvious physical problems that may hinder breastfeeding. Next, she will talk to you about how to position your body, how to hold your baby and how to place him on your breast and help him latch on. Then, she will ask you to nurse while she observes your process. She can advise you on how long to nurse and how often. She will support you by confirming what works, coach you on alternative approaches and may provide a written plan for you to follow when she leaves.
LACTATION CONSULTANTS HELP WHEN … • You don’t live near female relatives who can show you the ropes, or you're the first of your friends to have a baby. • You're anxious about nursing. • You had a multiple birth and need advice on feeding two or more babies. • Your baby has nipple confusion and won’t take your breast after trying a bottle. • Your nipples are cracked and sore. • You have a low milk supply. • You need to learn how to express your milk. • You have physical issues such as inverted or flat nipples. • Your breasts are engorged and painful. • Your baby has trouble latching on.
HOW TO FIND ONE Some hospital facilities contain lactation centers that will send a specialist to your room to work with you before you are discharged and provide service for up to 10 days after Baby's
WHAT’S THE COST? Lactation consultants are trained healthcare specialists, so don’t expect a bargain. Fees can range greatly according to your location and your consultant’s experience, among other variables. Check with your insurance provider as it may cover some lactation services under obstetric or first year pediatric care. The good news is a lactation consultant can usually target your problem and quickly get you on the right track. Within just a few visits, you and your baby can be nursing like champions. Mary Helen Berg is a freelance writer.
healthy babies tennessee says breast is best!
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vidence shows breast-fed babies are at lower risk for a variety of health issues. That's why a coalition of health-care organizations are working together on new effort, Healthy Tennessee Babies. The Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Initiative of Perinatal Quality Care, Tennessee Hospital Association and Tennessee Center for Patient Safety aim to boost awareness of immediate and long-term health benefits of breastfeeding. The coalition is doing so through a campaign in hospitals, doctors' offices, social media and beyond. New and expectant moms can find breastfeeding info, support and local sources at the website, healthytennesseebabies.com. Support is also on the ready at the Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline. Call 855-423-6667.
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birth, according to International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). You can also seek a referral from your obstetrician, pediatrician or a breast-feeding support organization such as La Leche League. Also, The ILCA has a directory of certified consultants at ilca.org.
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BABYWORLD prenatal services 3D/4D ultrasounds Focused Imaging 2200 21st Ave. S., Ste. 301, Nashville 615-383-0090 • focused4dimaging.com Nashville 4D Baby 211 Louise Ave., Ste. B, Nashville 615-200-6001 • nashville4dbaby.com Stork Vision Nashville 5050 Thoroughbred Lane, Ste. D, Brentwood 615-370-4000 • storkvision.com O Baby! 855 W. College St., Murfreesboro 615-541-9611 • obaby4d.com Over the Womb 165 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 110, Hendersonville 615-828-2821 • overthewombstudios.com
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Illuminate Yoga (Spring Hill) 615-218-5528 • illuminate-yoga.com
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. Each installment includes a physical assessment, evaluation of Mom and Baby's vitals, and a group education, skills-building and discussion session. The program includes a Web portal with social networking features so participants can connect with each other. Expect With Me replaces traditional, individual prenatal appointments and is billed the same way by insurance.
Kali Yuga Yoga (Nashville) 615-260-5361 • kaliyugayoga.com
prenatal yoga classes 12 South Yoga (Nashville) 615-385-3600 • 12southyoga.com Blooma Nashville Yoga (Sylvan Park) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com Half Moon Yoga (Franklin) 615-496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net Hot Yoga (East Nashville) 615-678-8079 • hotyogaeastnashville.com
Sanctuary for Yoga (Green Hills) 615-297-8797 • sanctuaryforyoga.com
new parent services breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services A Mother’s Place 615-342-5650 • tristarcentennial.com Breast-feeding products and support services through TriStar Centennial Hospital. A Sacred Delivery Birth Services 615-944-0456 • asacreddelivery.com Birth and post-partum doula services, childbirth education, birth photography and placenta encapsulation. A Village Birth Services avillagebirthservices.org Doula services, newborn care and more. American College of Nurse-Midwives midwife.org Locate local nurse-midwives and find information on midwifery.
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very woman planning a pregnancy wants a healthy experience for herself and her baby, and a new service in Middle Tennessee is here to help. Prep for Pregnancy — available at medical facilities in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and Smyrna — assists women in preparing for a healthy pregnancy long before conception. "We are a consultant practice," says Rosalyn Baxter-Jones, M.D., an OB/GYN with the program that also includes a nutritionist and health coach. "We are not here to replace a woman's OB; we're an extra arm to the OB," she adds. Prep for Pregnancy offers women an extensive evaluation process that includes pinpointing any vitamin or nutritional deficiencies as well as food sensitivities that can lead to infant allergies and digestive issues. Further evaluations include gut bacteria as well as hormonal levels and any medical issues that can affect a healthy pregnancy. Baxter-Jones recommends the primary consultation between six months to one year prior to getting pregnant, although she says women who are newly pregnant can benefit, too. The program assists with proper diet modification to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Some insurance companies cover the cost of the services, and the program offers installment plans for patients who need them. Learn more at 888-341-5556 or visit prepforpregnancy.com.
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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 home. Blissful Birthing TN 859-533-4667 blissfulbirthingtn.com Doula services and childbirth information sessions. Champ's Corner Store at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital 615-936-1869 Medela hospital-grade pumps are available for weekly or monthly rentals. Good Births 615-969-9328 • goodbirths.com Pre-conception and early pregnancy education, doula support and Lamaze. International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 ican-online.org Information and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC). International Childbirth Education Association 800-624-4934 • icea.org Referral for area childbirth educators, doulas, pre-natal fitness instructors and post-natal educators.
La Leche League Dickson • 615-740-8748 Hendersonville • 615-714-9224 Hermitage/Wilson 615-883-6823, 615-447-5182 or 615-745-9018 Nashville 615-353-9596, 615-746-5956 or 615-859-1257 Portland • 615-323-7158 or 615-681-0922 Rutherford • 615-785-7882 Williamson • 615-834-3287 or 931-308-9817 llli.org Support and information for breast-feeding mothers. McDoula 615-243-4830 • mcdoula.com Prenatal and labor support and Christian-centered childbirth education. Nashville Birth and Babies 855-905-2229 • nashvillebirthandbabies.com Hypnobabies childbirth education, certified birth doulas, breast-feeding education, lactation consultants, post-partum doulas and placenta encapsulation. Nashville Birth Network 859-533-4667 • nashvillebirthnetwork.org The Tennessee chapter of Birth Network National offers free monthly meetings to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care. Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition (NBC) nashvillebreastfeeding.org NBC's goals are to educate women about breastfeeding prior to delivery; remove hospital obstacles; help moms the first few days at home; reduce cultural barriers; and remove return-to-work barriers. There's also a comprehensive list of resources and support.
Nashville Breastfeeding Support 615-880-2185 Metro Public Health Department's program supporting mothers who are breastfeeding their babies.
Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service 615-810-9113 • smilemommy.com Cloth diaper service in Davidson/Williamson counties.
Nashville Childbirth 615-370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Doula labor support, post-partum doula support, Happiest Baby on the Block classes (colic calming) and more.
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.
NOVA Birth Services 615-669-6399 • mynovabirth.com Childbirth educators, breast-feeding classes, lactation counselors, and labor and post-partum support. Nurses for Newborns Foundation 615-313-9989 • nfnf.org/tennessee Registered nurses make home visits to provide healthcare assessments, education and positive parenting skills in effort to prevent infant mortality and child abuse/neglect. Services are provided to new and pregnant mothers and continue through the child’s second birthday. Once Upon a Child 615-790-8081 • ouac.com Breast pump rentals in Franklin. Reeves-Sain Drug Store 615-896-5864 • reevessain.com Nursing supplies and pump sales in Murfreesboro. Rutherford Breastfeeding Support Murfreesboro • 615-898-7880 Smyrna • 615-355-6175 A full-time lactation consultant is available for education, encouragement and support through the Rutherford County Department of Health.
Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline 855-423-6667 • breastfeeding.tn.gov/hotline.shtml A free helpline offering breast-feeding support and encouragement 24 hours a day. WIC Program 800-342-5942 • health.state.tn.us/wic/ Operated through the Department of Health, WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a federal program providing supplemental food to low-income pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children from birth to 5 years. Wilson Breastfeeding Support Group 615-444-5325, ext. 1052 The Wilson County Health Department hosts a breastfeeding support group every week. Call to RSVP.
childbirth classes A Village Birth Services avillagebirthservices.org Roots Childbirth Education class. (please turn the page)
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BABYWORLD An Everyday Miracle 615-305-5409 • aneverydaymiracle.com Twelve-week Bradley Method course, focusing on natural birth. Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com Natural, husband-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation. Lamaze Nashville 615-851-7779 • lamazenashville.com Classes for parents wishing to utilize the Lamaze technique during childbirth. Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-490-7046 • mauryregional.com Comprehensive childbirth (labor, birth, comfort measures, anesthesia, postpartum), Newborn Care, breast-feeding classes (breast-feeding consulting available), Just for Siblings, Infant CPR, Boot Camp for New Dads, Safe Sitter course. Free tours. McDoula 615-243-4830 • mcdoula.com Roots Childbirth Education class. Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OB/GYN Department 1004 N. Highland Ave., Ste. C, Murfreesboro 615-867-8030 • mmclinic.com The Healthy Woman to Healthy Mommy Class is for women planning to become pregnant or moms-to-be early in their pregnancies. The class takes place on
the first Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7 p.m. and focuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, testing during pregnancy, safe medications and more. Nashville Childbirth 615-370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley method natural, husband-coached childbirth class.
Sumner Regional Medical Center 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 615-328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com Free prepared childbirth and newborn care and breast-feeding classes. Transitions Childbirth transitionsbirthclass.com A six-week class that focuses on partner support.
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 1818 Albion St., Nashville 615-341-4410 • nashvillegeneral.org Breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, early pregnancy.
TriStar Centennial Women's and Children's 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 615-342-1919 • tristarwomensandchildrens.com Another Time Around Childbirth Preparation, breastfeeding, Infant CPR/Safety, Just for Me Sibling Class (ages 4 - 8), Labor of Love Childbirth Preparation, Newborn Care, Sibling Stroll (ages 2 - 3).
NorthCrest Medical Center 100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 615-384-1600 • northcrest.com Labor of Love, Breastfeeding Basics, First Aid/CPR. St. Thomas Midtown Hospital 2000 Church St., Nashville 615-284-2229 • sths.com/midtown Childbirth education; Lamaze childbirth; Play it Again childbirth refresher; Great Expectations: An Early Pregnancy Class; Comprehensive Breastfeeding; Preparing for a Cesarean Section; Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be; Tots on Tour; Marvelous Multiples; Breastfeeding Support Groups; prenatal/postpartum water exercise; and infant and child CPR. St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-396-4502 • sths.com/rutherford Bright Beginnings education program: Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care (weekday and weekend), Breastfeeding Basics, Breastfeeding Works, Big Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, Family and Friends CPR, Expectant Parents Tour.
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center 355 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-342-1919 • tristarhendersonville.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, Newborn Care and a new siblings class. TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 615-342-1919 • tristarstonecrest.com Birth & Beginnings, siblings, breastfeeding. TriStar Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 615-342-1919 • tristarsummit.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling classes. University Medical Center 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 615-444-8262, ext. 2563 universitymedicalcenter.com Prepared childbirth, breastfeeding.
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WE’RE HERE FOR THE MINUTES...AND THE MILESTONES. With Tennessee Pediatrics, you can turn to your pediatrician’s office in minutes with same day appointments and walk-in hours on evenings and weekends. We will always be here for the milestones, too, with convenient appointments for well exams. If your child is sick and you do not have an appointment, please call. We can work your child into our schedule.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 615-936-1414 • mc.vanderbilt.edu Childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, sibling, CPR, Vanderbilt's Group Prenatal Care.
Holistic Families Group 615-668-1171 Group for moms interested in natural health. Meets the third Thursday each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods in Green Hills.
Williamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-791-2273 • williamsonmedicalcenter.org Breastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, childbirth education series (includes nutrition and newborn care).
Mocha Moms of Nashville nashvillemochamoms.org Support group for stay-at-home mothers of color. Offers moms' nights out, support meetings, play dates and more.
parent groups Food Allergy Moms of Murfreesboro foodallergymoms.webs.com A group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies. Hendersonville Moms meetup.com/Hvillemoms Monthly meetings for moms with babies to age 5.
Mom's Circle 615-772-3528 • bethanyjoy.net Free support circle for moms meets on the last Thursday of each month from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers discuss topics like parenting, post-partum challenges and more. MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org Bellevue • bellevuemoms.org Brentwood • momsclubofbrentwood.com East Nashville • momsclubeast.blogspot.com Donelson-Hermitage • momsclubofdh.org Franklin • momsclubfranklinse.blogspot.com
Hendersonville hendersonvillemomsclub.yolasite.com Mt. Juliet/Lebanon mtjulietmomsclub.org Stay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities. Moms of Wilson County meetup.com/moms-of-wilson-county Support group for moms meets monthly for festive outings. 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, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Nashville, Nolensville, Smyrna, Thompson's Station and White House. Mount Juliet Fabulous Friends meetup.com/mt-juliet-fabulous-friends Relationship-building group for moms with newborns to age 5 offers a couple of play groups/outings weekly with occasional family events on weekends. N.A.S.A. Moms Meetup meetup.com/nasamoms Nashville and Surrounding Area Moms offers monthly play dates for moms with newborns to age 5, moms' night out events and occasional family-style outings that include Dad and older siblings. NashDads meetup.com/nashdads Playgroup meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., plus occasional special outings and dads' night out events. Parents of Twins and Triplets Organization (POTATO) bigtent.com/groups/nashpotato Offers support for multiple births through an exchange of ideas, experiences, resources and other information. Rutherford County (TN) Area Moms cafemom.com/group/116415 Moms in Rutherford County can meet up to make new friends, set up play dates and more. Sumner County Stay at Home Moms meetup.com/sumner-county-SAHM Social group for moms with newborns to school age.
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eep Baby safe in the back seat when you're behind the wheel. The Tennessee Child Restraint Law has specific requirements to ensure the safety of all child passengers, and the following criteria is specific to infants:
• Must remain rear facing until 1 year and 20 pounds, although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends remaining rear facing as long as possible until the child reaches the upper weight limit of a convertible car seat. • In a rear-facing car seat, the shoulder straps should be at or below Baby's shoulders. • A rear-facing seat should never be placed in front of an active air bag. • The car seat should not move more than one inch side to side or front to back when you pull on the belt path area.
Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt performs free car seat safety inspections throughout the year. For dates and locations (along with more seat safety tips), visit vanderbiltchildrens.com and search "car seat safety."
miscellaneous Attachment Parenting International 615-828-9115 • attachmentparenting.org The Nashville chapter meets on the third Sunday of each month 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.com/tennessee Offers support to families of premature babies and works to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects and premature birth.
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Nashville Birth Network 859-533-4667 • nashvillebirthnetwork.org Free monthly meetings to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care. Parent Pathway 615-383-0994 • pcat.org Free support for families of newborns to 5 years, operated in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. Parents Reaching Out 615-646-1796 • parentsreachingout-tn.org Support for new parents enduring high-risk pregnancies and/or critically ill infants. Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 • postpartum.net Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide. Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 615-936-1000 • childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Provides the most comprehensive pediatric, familycentered care in the area. It's website includes health and safety information, including car seat safety. National Child Safety Council 800-327-5107 • nationalchildsafetycouncil.org Information on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more. Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley 615-936-8222 • safekids.org The local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign is led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The mission is to prevent accidental childhood injuries. Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) state.tn.us/humanserv Children's health and welfare, amber alert information and more.
Tennesee's Early Intervention Services 615-741-5158 • tn.gov/education/teis A voluntary educational program for families with children birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays.
Baby Safe Homes 888-481-7233 • babysafehomes.com Home safety evaluations, product installation and more in Middle Tennessee. Champ's Corner Store at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Store: 615-936-1869 Appointment line: 615-936-7233 childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Provides 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 The Children's Hospital features a pediatric ER, a neonatal intensive care unit and outpatient services that include imaging, lab work, IV therapy and respiratory therapy. Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772 • cpsc.gov Information on safety standards for cribs, toys, children’s products and recalls. Kidcentral TN kidcentraltn.com Provides information on pregnancy, health, education, development, crisis services and support to Tennessee families.
sumner county 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.
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.
baby safety American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 615-893-4272 redcross.org/tn/murfreesboro Davidson, Sumner, Wilson • 615-250-4300 nashvilleredcross.org Williamson • 615-790-5785 williamsoncountyredcross.org Instruction in CPR, first aid, child care and babysitting.
YMCA of Middle Tennessee Murfreesboro • 615-895-5995 Smyrna • 615-220-9622 ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons for ages 6 months and older.
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Tennessee Office of Vital Records 615-741-1763 • health.state.tn.us/vr Keeps and provides birth records for the state.
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infant swim classes davidson county American Red Cross redcross.org/tn/nashville Learn-to-Swim parent and child classes for 6 months and older are available at different times throughout the year at various facilities in Middle Tennessee. Gordon Jewish Community Center 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville 615-356-7170 • nashvillejcc.org The Swim Academy offers parent/baby classes for ages 6 - 24 months. YMCA of Middle Tennessee Bellevue • 615-646-9622 Donelson/Hermitage • 615-889-2632 Downtown • 615-254-0631 Green Hills • 615-297-6529 Harding Place • 615-834-1300 Margaret Maddox • 615-228-5525 Northwest • 615-242-6559 ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation Brentwood • 615-370-3471 Franklin • 615-790-5719 Spring Hill • 615-302-0971 wcparksandrec.com A parent-tot class for ages 6 - 36 months is available throughout the year.
wilson county Guppies and Dolphins Swim 7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet 615-416-3615 • swimclass.org The Guppies parent/child class is for babies ages 6 18 months. Classes take place in summer months. Jimmy Floyd Center 511 Castle Height Ave. N., Lebanon 615-453-4545 • lebanontn.org Parent/infant classes for ages 6 months and older.
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Classes listed below are for ages 12 months and younger.
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.
Blooma Yoga (Sylvan Park) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) class for birth - 8 months.
Ms. Sue's Swimming 615-459-5124 • mssueswimming.com Outdoor parent and child lessons for ages 6 months 3 years take place May - August.
Elite Energy Gymnastics (Murfreesboro) 615-890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.com Start off your infant with a class like Cubs starting at 10 months.
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-893-7439 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks Swim Preschool for ages 6 months and older.
Gymboree Play & Music (Green Hills) 615-221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.com Stimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older. (please turn the page)
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BABYWORLD Kali Yuga Yoga (East Nashville) 615-260-5361 • kaliyugayoga.com Itty Bitty Yoga for ages 6 weeks - 1 year with Mom and Dad. Kindermusik kindermusik.com Find music, movement and early socialization classes for newborns and older in Middle Tennessee.
Music with Mommie 615-478-5257 • musicwithmommie.com Starting at 5 months, your baby can enjoy high energy music and movement in Brentwood, Murfreesboro and Nashville. My Gym Brentwood • 615-371-5437 my-gym.com/brentwood Hendersonville • 615-824-8002 my-gym.com/hendersonville Age-appropriate classes engage fine motor skills, including Little Bundles (6 weeks - 6 months in Hendersonville) and Tiny Tykes (3 - 13 months in Hendersonville, 7 - 13 months in Brentwood).
Kundalini Rising Yoga 615-772-3528 • bethanyjoy.net Mommy & Me yoga for 6 weeks - 1 year features movement, stretching, infant songs and bonding.
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Let It Shine (Franklin) 615-369-3547 • letitshinegym.com Parent-and-child movement classes are fun for ages 12 - 36 months.
Bellevue Public Library 720 Baugh Road, Nashville 615-862-5854 • library.nashville.org • Mon at 10:15 a.m.
The Music Class (Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville) 615-777-9314 • themusicclass.com/nashville Music Pups for ages birth - 5 years includes singing, dancing, movement and instrument play.
Brentwood Public Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood 615-371-0090 • brentwood-tn.org/library • Sat at 10:30 a.m. (although this is for all ages, it's popular with moms and babies)
Music Together Brentwood • 615-730-6971 Hendersonville • 615-973-6554 Hermitage • 615-390-3207 Murfreesboro • 615-796-6162 Nashville • 615-730-6971 musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program for newborns and older.
Gallatin Public Library 123 E. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-1722 • gallatinlibrary.org • Wed at 9:45 a.m. Green Hills Public Library 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville 615-862-5863 • library.nashville.org • Mon at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Hendersonville Public Library 116 Dunn St., Hendersonville 615-824-0656 • hendersonvillelibrary.org • Wed at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Hermitage Library 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 615-880-3951 • library.nashville.org • Tue at 1 p.m. Inglewood Branch Library 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville 615-862-5866 • library.nashville.org • Mon at 10 and 11 a.m. La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 615-793-7303 • lavergnetn.gov • Thu at 10 a.m. Lebanon-Wilson Branch Library 108 S. Hatton Ave., Lebanon 615-444-0632 • youseemore.com/lebanon-wilson • Thu at 10:30 a.m. Nashville Public Library 615 Church St., Nashville 615-862-5785 • library.nashville.org • Thu at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Portland Public Library 301 Portland Blvd., Portland 615-325-2279 • youseemore.com/portland • Fri at 10:30 a.m. Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna 615-459-4884 • linebaugh.org • Fri at 10 a.m.
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YOUR COMMUNITY PEDIATRICIANS QUALITY CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN Gallatin Children’s Clinic 648 Hartsville Pike
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262 New Shackle Island Rd, #203
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Local Greenways & Trails connectwithtn.com/middle-tn/ Head out on your own or plan an outing with your friends and their babies to enjoy a stroll at a local trail. Visit the website and click on your county for a list that details length, surface type and level of difficulty.
Lafayette Children’s Clinic 306 West Locust Drive
615-688-7012
Pleasant View Children’s Clinic 6517 Highway 41A, Ste 100
615-746-8333
Portland Children’s Clinic 105 Redbud Drive, Ste D
Mommy Fit Camp at Cheekwood 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 615-356-8000 • cheekwood.org Taking place Fridays in May and September, the Mommy Fit Camp is a traditional stroller fitness class for moms and babies/tots at 9:30 a.m. The program is free with gate admission ($14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17, free ages 2 and younger). Strollercoasters 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-893-2141 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks Parents with little ones ages birth to 5 years can walk the greenway followed by playtime at the Kids' Castle area of Old Fort Park. Takes place every Thursday through May 21 at 9 a.m. Admission is free.
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Springfield Children’s Clinic 426 22nd Ave. East
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Station Camp Children’s Clinic 225 Big Station Camp Blvd. #204
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100 Springhouse Ct., Suite 110
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Personalized Care
Experienced Staff
Children’s Specialists The a nsw er is easy ...
But that’s only part of the equation. Our highly experienced pediatric specialists deliver care that is extremely personal, comes with a smile and is closely coordinated with your child’s pediatrician. When you add it all up, The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial is the only answer you need when your child is sick.
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MIDDLE TENNESSEE
BIRTHING GUIDE facility MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-381-1111 mauryregional.com NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY 1818 Albion St., Nashville 615-341-4000 nashvillegeneral.org
NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER 100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 615-384-2411 • northcrest.com
ST. THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL 2000 Church St., Nashville 615-284-2229 sths.com/midtown
ST. THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL 1700 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 615-396-4502 sths.com/rutherford
SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 615-328-8888 mysumnermedical.com
TRISTAR CENTENNIAL WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 615-342-1000 615-342-1919 (MedLine) thewomenshospital.com
Births per year
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24-Hour In-House Anesthesia
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What's New and Additional Features
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Newly renovated obstetric & neonatal intensive care nursery; neonatal RNs; mother/infant couplet care; free childbirth classes and tours available.
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Family-centered care; flexible rooming-in option; mother-to-mother community support.
Level I
Comprehensive obstetric team including maternal fetal medicine to certified nurse-midwives; free tours; free CPR classes; free childbirth classes; breast-feeding support/lactation boutique including rentals; affiliated with VUMC.
Level IIINeonatal
Advanced maternal infant center focused on family-centered care; extensive pregnancy, childbirth and breast-feeding education classes; free tours (check website for dates); spacious birthing rooms; high-risk pregnancy care; lactation boutique.
Level IIIObstetric
Large labor, delivery and post-partum rooms; new NICU and nursery; free e-newsletter; high-risk care; extensive education; free tours; flexible rooming-in; lactation boutique; "birth" day celebration; professional photography; roomservice dining.
Level IIObstetric
Recently renovated women’s unit with new LDRs, postpartum rooms and nursery, and special care nursery. Free childbirth and breast-feeding classes taught by certified instructors.
Level IIINeonatal
OB/GYN ER staffed 24/7; family-friendly rooms and birthing options; mother/ infant couplet care; highrisk maternity care; childbirth education classes; lactation boutique; breast-feeding consults.
Certified Lactation Consultant
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BIRTHING GUIDE Births per year
facility TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER 355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville • 615-338-1000 hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com
TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 615-768-2000 stonecrestmedical.com
TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 615-316-3000 summitmedicalcenter.com
Certified NurseMidwife
Certified Lactation Consultant
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Family-centered childbirth education programs; state-of-the-art LDRPs; photography; room service.
Level IIIObstetric
New AirStrip OB technology; rooming-in; 24/7 in-house neonatology and obstetric coverage; lactation boutique; L and D tours; guest tray for meals after delivery.
Level IIObstetric
Free childbirth and breast-feeding classes taught by certified instructors; rooming-in or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available; complimentary room service for parents; family-centered care.
Level IVNeonatal
Free tours; free CPR classes; childbirth classes include group perinatal care services; hydrotherapy tub during labor; breast-feeding support/lactation boutique. Middle Tennessee Regional Perinatal Center services include neonatal ground and air transport services; professional photography services available.
Level IINeonatal
All staff trained in neonatal resuscitation; sibling and breast-feeding classes; certified childbirth education; flexible rooming in; 24-hour staffed newborn nursery; daily certified lactation staff available.
4,500
WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-435-6025 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 615-322-5000 mc.vanderbilt.edu
IV Required
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Neonatology Services
Childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and sibling classes; family-centered care; mother/infant couplet care; lactation support, supplies and rentals.
1,560
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 615-443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com
Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)
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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 have 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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