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1 The Original Baby Bullet mybabybullet.com; $59.97
Make, store and feed nutritious, homemade baby food in minutes. This super quick, easy-to-use mini blender chops and purees food to the right consistency for Baby. The 22-piece kit comes with a large batch bowl, two short cups, power base, milling blade, baby blend blade, spatula, two stayfresh resealable lids for the short cups, a silicone batch tray to freeze or refrigerate the food, six date-dial storage cups with lids and a storage tray to sit them on, a pocket nutritionist, user manual and cookbook. Make weeks worth of food and then just pop out the portion you need to thaw. The date-dial storage cups let you know you’re always serving fresh.
2 Pediped Originals pediped.com; $32
Tried and true soft-soled, leather infant shoes are just the thing to top off the day’s attire. Best suited for crawlers, they’re recommended for ages 0 - 24 months. We are giving away two pairs of shoes: The Adrian (ultra blue/yellow) for boys in size 6 - 12 months and The Daisy (white/multi colored) for girls in size 0 - 6 months. Pediped Originals can be found locally at Lizards & Lace, The Little Cottage and Giggles. Turn to page 9 to find them in our “Shop for Baby” directory.
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Fit New Mommy Survival Kit fitnewmommy.com; $79.99
This fabulous kit will help you get your pre-baby body back. It includes Mommy Get Your Body Back weight loss enhancer, Mommy Kick Start Your Diet ace cleanse, Mommy Feel Fabulous daily multivitamin with iron and Mommy Erase Those Lines stretch mark cream all packed into a cute pink tote. This caffeine-free dieting kit is a perfect gift for new or expectant moms.
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temporalscanner.com; $49.99 All families need this infrared, highly accurate thermometer that’ll read Baby’s temperature in seconds. It’s easy to use and is a life saver if your baby has been running a temperature and you’re constantly re-checking. Press a button and running the device across Baby’s forehead if he’s sleeping. The Exergen temporal scanner can be found at local drug stores.
5 Samantha Diaper Tote kokopax.com; $99.99
This “Bubbles 3” sleek, stylish and durable diaper tote by Kokopax, will have Mom looking hip and trendy. Made from 100 percent cotton canvas with a water-resistant lining, this tote has four open pockets, one zip-up pocket and a changing pad. The top rim of the tote is super sturdy, and the magnetic clasp that folds over the top center is very strong.
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6 Wee Dreams Trendz weeurban.com; $44.99
Made of organic cotton and bamboo viscose blend with a water-base print, this super soft sleep sack by Wee Urban has snaps over the shoulder and one at the side covering the zipper, which goes all the way down one side and across the bottom. A great aspect of the zipper is its two-way function at the bottom. There is another zipper so that you don’t have to unzip baby from the top to change his diaper. Simply use the two-way zipper at the bottom to access Baby easily. The Turquoise Whales print is available in sizes 0 - 6 months and 6 - 18 months.
7 Snugly Sling
simplygoodus.com; $64.99
Snuggle baby closely in a sling (for babies eight to 30 pounds) that is comfortable for you both. This durable Snugly Sling by Simply Good has cushion for Mom’s shoulders and a super soft area for Baby. The sling can be worn several different ways making it easy to adapt to your activity so that carrying baby is comfortable.
8 BabbaCover Airy Cotton babbaco.com; $50
Lightweight, functional and great for those strolls in the sun, this cute cover from Babbaco by Jessica Kim fits over the entire infant car seat. It provides a double-layered decorative front and back with SPF and UV protection 40 - 50+ fabric, has netted sides for adequate air flow and keeps those pesky bugs out. No more staying inside all day with Baby. (Car seat not included.)
9 Dino Convoy Blanket
weegoamigo.com; $79.95
A doubled-layer cotton knit 32-by-38-inch blanket by Weegoamigo will have Baby comfy and cozy at home or out and about. Don’t let its thickness fool you ... this blankie’s knit design lets just the right amount of air flow through. Your little dude will be the ultimate hipster covered in this blanket’s bright colors in striking patterns. It comes packaged in a great keepsake box.
10 B•Scene Stroller
britaxusa.com; $399.99
This all-new, three-wheeled stroller has an adjustable handle that allows parents to stroll with ease. Its design also provides for a much smoother ride for your little one unlike other standard strollers. The top seat also reverses so that it can face either direction. Appropriate for babies 6 months and older or up to 55 pounds. It also comes with the Britax Click & Go Infant Car Seat Adapters and a rain cover. Available in black or red. More Britax strollers can be found locally at USA Baby & Kids. Turn to page 9 to find them in our “Shop for Baby” directory.
Find exclusive online reviews of several other baby products like Bummas, Simply Good Hooded Towel, Toe Blooms and more. Go to parentworld.com and click on The Baby Guide. — products reviewed by Kiera Ashford
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Babies R Us 2075 Old Fort Pkwy. Murfreesboro 217-3306 • babiesrus.com
The Streets of Indian Lake 300 Indian Lake Blvd. Hendersonville streetsofindianlake.com
Bella Vista Baby 306 E. Vine St., Murfreesboro 896-6643
Zoe & Friends 206 N. Anderson Lane, Ste. 103 Hendersonville 264-6722 • zoeandfriends.net
Infant clothing, baby gear, nursery items, strollers, toys and more.
Custom baby bedding and accessories, baby gift registry, gift and shower baskets, monogramming and more.
specialty baby shops DAVIDSON COUNTY Babies R Us 2205 Gallatin Pike N., Madison 855-3773 5731 Nolensville Road, Nashville 781-2229 babiesrus.com Infant clothing, baby gear, nursery items, strollers, toys and more.
Baby Depot at Burlington Coat Factory 719 Thompson Lane, Nashville 385-9455 burlingtoncoatfactory.com Baby clothes, furniture and gear.
The Green Wagon 1100 Forrest Ave., Nashville 891-1878 • thegreenwagon.com “Green" baby necessities like crib mattresses, infant clothing, skin-care products, books, all-natural teethers and more.
Helen’s Children’s Shop 4102 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville 292-3576 helenschildrensshop.com
Boys and girls clothing sizes infant and up, stuffed baby items and toys.
Jake’s House 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 304 Nashville 298-1800 • jakeshouse.net
“Life is Good” clothing for sizes 0 - 3 months and older, bibs, blankets and more.
Lizards and Lace A Children’s Boutique 136 S. Main St., Goodlettsville 859-5225
Infant clothing, gifts, shoes, bags and more.
Carla & Co. at The Avenue Murfreesboro 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. 420, Murfreesboro 904-6919 carlaandcompanygifts.com
The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road Nashville • 298-5478 themallatgreenhills.com
Baby Gap, Gap Kids, Gymboree, Janie and Jack, Juicy Couture and Pottery Barn Kids.
Nature's Greenlife 891-2203 • naturesgreenlife.com
One hundred percent organic crib mattresses, bedding and more. Call for appointment in Green Hills showroom.
Plaid Rabbit 2164 Bandywood Drive Nashville • 298-2323
Furniture, bedding, gifts, clothing, accessories and more.
Po Po Cool Kid Stuff 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 309-A Nashville • 269-6964 popocoolkidstuff.com
Toys, baby gear, collectibles and more.
RiverGate Mall 1000 RiverGate Pkwy. Goodlettsville • 859-3456 rivergate-mall.com
Carter's, The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Justice and OshKosh B'gosh.
Snap Kids 4027 Hillsboro Road, Ste. 702 Nashville 460-7627 • snapkids.net
Infant and toddler clothing, baby toys and an old-fashioned photo booth.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 Cute! 544 N. Thompson Lane, Ste. A Murfreesboro • 893-1818
Designer diaper bags, blankets, gifts, monogramming and more.
The Avenue Murfreesboro 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 893-4207 • theavenuealist.com
Baby gowns, specialty paintings with Baby’s name, burp cloths, diaper bags and more. Also offers monogramming and engraving.
Mimi’s Boutique at The Avenue Murfreesboro 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. 720, Murfreesboro 890-4232
Toys, gifts, specialty clothing in brands like Bailey Boys, Claire and Charlie, Royal Child, Royal Kidz, Rosalina and more.
Reeves-Sain Drug Store 1801 Memorial Blvd. Murfreesboro 896-5731 • reevessain.com
Children's clothing in sizes newborn and older, toys, gifts, embroidery and more.
Stones River Mall 1720 Old Fort Pkwy. Murfreesboro 896-4486 • stonesrivermall.com Baby Gap and Gap Kids.
Toodles at The Avenue Murfreesboro 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. 1550, Murfreesboro 907-5022 • toodlesboutique.com Infant clothing, Onesies, diaper bags, monogramming and customization.
SUMNER COUNTY Polka Dots & Pigtails 153 Witherspoon Ave., Gallatin 989-1671 polkadotsnpigtails.com
New and consigned children's clothing, shoes, accessories and more.
Carla & Co., Carter’s, The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Justice, Mimi’s Boutique, Old Navy, Osh Kosh B’Gosh and Toodles.
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The Children’s Place, Gymboree and Justice.
Children’s clothing in sizes preemie and up, shoes, gifts, toys and more.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY The Changing Times Leiper's Fork Galleria 4208 Old Hillsboro Road, Ste. 2 Franklin • 310-5723 thechangingtimes.com Cloth diapers, swim diapers, shoes, toys, natural parenting accessories and more.
Coco Bonbons 782 Old Hickory Blvd., Ste. 113 Brentwood 313-8800 • cocobonbons.com Infant and children's clothing, swim wear and more.
Cool Springs Galleria 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin 771-2128 coolspringsgalleria.com
The Children’s Place, Crazy 8, Gap Kids, Gymboree, Janie and Jack, Justice and Strasburg Children.
For Every Child 111 Fifth Ave. N., Franklin 790-6426
Children’s clothing in preemie - size 16 in girls and preemie - size 7 in boys, baby gifts, special occasion dresses, accessories and more.
Giggles 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 371-2333
Infant and children’s clothing up to size 7 for boys and size 14 for girls, accessories, baby gifts, shoes and more.
It's Vintage, Baby 234 Public Square, Franklin 465-2166 • itsvintagebaby.com Vintage and heirloom quality clothing and accessories for infants and children.
The Little Cottage at The Factory 230 Franklin Road, Ste. 11-R Franklin • 794-1405 thelittlecottagefactory.com Children's clothing in size 0 - 14 for boys and 0 - 16 for girls, shoes and more. The Little Cottage also has a toy store located at The Factory (Ste. 11-J).
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Little Star Kids’ Gear 539 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin 771-9919 • littlestarkidsgear.com
Children’s clothing sizes newborn to 6X as well as baby gear, furniture, gifts, toys and more.
Pickles & Ice Cream 539 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin 778-1599 Diaper bags, infant clothes, gifts and maternity apparel.
Ragamuffin Shoppe 443 Cool Springs Blvd., # 115 Franklin • 771-5151 ragamuffinshoppe.com
Preemie, infant and children’s clothing up to size 6X, plus accessories.
Spruce 7028 Church St. East, Ste. 101 Brentwood 370-0607 • spruceliving.net
Baby bedding, infant clothing, blankets, shoes and more.
USA Baby & Kids 370 Williamson Square, Franklin 595-5565 • usababyfranklin.com
WILSON COUNTY The Children’s Place at Providence Marketplace 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Ste. 555 Mt. Juliet 773-8160 • childrensplace.com Infant clothing, plus accessories.
Prime Outlets at Lebanon One Outlet Village Blvd. Lebanon 444-0433 • primeoutlets.com
Carter’s, The Children’s Place, Gap Outlet and Gymboree Outlet.
Willie Nillie Kids 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Ste. 330 Mt. Juliet 773-1330 • willienilliekids.com
Children’s clothing up to size preemie 6X in girls and 7 for boys, accessories, blankets, bibs, baby gifts and more.
consignment Designer Finds in the Gallery at Green Hills 2210 Crestmoor Road, Nashville 279-1994 • designerfinds.biz
Designer clothes on consignment for infants, bedding and small accessories.
Kid to Kid 95 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood 309-0903 brentwood.kidtokid.com
Gently used clothing, toys and more.
Little Ones ‘N’ Reruns 235 E. Main St., Hendersonville 826-7050 New and consigned clothing and accessories.
The Looking Glass 1326 Hazelwood Drive, Smyrna 984-4235 • thelookingglassconsignment.com
Gently used children’s clothing in sizes newborn - 16, shoes, strollers, toys and more.
Once Upon A Child 5364 Mount View Road Antioch • 731-7409 242 Watson Glen Shopping Center Franklin • 790-8081 1734 W. Northfield Blvd. Murfreesboro • 907-0500 ouac.com
Consignment clothing sizes newborn and older, furniture, accessories, toys and equipment.
The Rocking Horse 402 W. Northfield Blvd., #A Murfreesboro 867-0339
Pre-owned children’s clothing from newborn to size 12 as well as toys and more.
The Secret Garden 114 W. Main St., Gallatin 206-0027
Pre-owned children’s clothing, furniture and more.
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babybits
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breastfeeding tips for your hospital stay
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by Julie Hamilton stablishing breastfeeding while you’re in the hospital makes a big difference in your breastfeeding success (differently defined by each mom). Your choices, responsibilities and ability to communicate your wishes will make you more prepared and confident for those first few days following your infant’s birth. Here are suggestions for maximizing your breastfeeding experience before and during your hospital stay:
1) Talk with friends, family and coworkers about their experiences with establishing breastfeeding in the hospital. This will help you uncover trends and might give you specifics as to what to request or do differently.
he’s here! and there’s lots to do
what to expect after the delivery
You’ve gone through labor and delivery and you’ve even held your infant for a moment ... but the nurse needs to take him away ... what for? • Foot prints (and sometimes finger prints) are taken • He’ll be bathed and put in a warmer • His umbilical cord stump will be cleaned and treated
to be breastfed in the first hour after birth. By law, some procedures must be done in the first hour of birth but others — like the first official bath — can wait until after your first nursing session. Share copies of your written breast-feeding wishes with ALL of your labor and delivery nurses and request that sugar water, formula or a pacifier NOT be given to your newborn unless medically necessary. This will make early breastfeeding efforts much easier.
3) Page the lactation staff so they are aware
• He’ll undergo a hearing test • He’ll be pricked on the heel to be tested for diseases including PKU (inability to digest protein), galactosemia (inability to digest milk sugar properly), hypothyroidism (defect in thyroid gland), hemoglobinopathy (red blood cell diseases) and adrenal hyperplasia (defect in adrenal gland) • He’ll be visited regularly by his pediatrician for checkups • He may be circumcised, if you desire. This is usually performed by your OB/ GYN. Ask your doctor if he uses a local anesthetic. Your doctor will not perform this procedure without written consent from you. • In between all of this and in between feedings, he’ll be diapered, swaddled and brought back to you or kept in the nursery so you can sleep! Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
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2) Talk with the nurse manager of labor and delivery about arranging for your baby
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of your desire to breastfeed right after delivery. It will make it easier and increase your confidence to have a lactation professional with your for the first nursing. Ask about rooming-in and the skin-to-skin technique. Ask for a lactation consultant to make another room visit in order to observe your technique before you are discharged. Get her contact information in case any questions come up at home. Keep in mind that even though breastfeeding is natural, it will make it much easier on you if you have support and guidance in place from the beginning! Julie Hamilton, aka “Mrs. Nashville,” is a certified lactation consultant and breast-feeding advocate.
baby’s health ... TIP SHEET Food Allergy & First Borns A new Japanese study shows that first-born children are more apt to have food allergies than second or subsequent children. Researchers compared 13,000 kids between the ages of 7 and 15 by looking at the allergy rates and where each child fell in terms of birth order. The findings were presented in March, 2011 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
No Thanks to Bad Advice New moms are bombarded with questionable parenting advice — and especially from mom-in-laws — a new netmums.com survey suggests. Two in five of 4,000 mothers surveyed said a relative gave advice that could harm their baby’s health. Best advice? Do your own research! Baby Bottom Blues
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ust can’t get your hand on enough info for you and Baby? Here are great new titles to enjoy:
Welcoming Home Baby the Handcrafted Way (Sellers $18.95) by Tricia Drake offers lovely (and quick!) ways to create wraps, cocoons and hats for your little one. Beautiful photographs will inspire ... Shake those rattles and start smiling, you’re about to be a shutterbug. Try Your Baby in Pictures: The New Parent’s Guide to Photographing Your Baby’s First Year (Amphoto Books; $19.99) by Me Ra Koh, professional photographer. Included are great tips and ways to make getting fantastic shots easy ... Strike a pose with Baby with Yoga for Mothers and Baby: Interactive Poses for You and Your Baby 0 - 3 (Cico; $19.95) by Francoise Barbira Freedman. Simple and effective stretches will help you both feel great while developing your special bond ... A special keepsake for Grandma’s sweetie is found in Memories for My Grandchild: A Grandmother’s Keepsake Journal (Welcome Books; $22.50). Preserve family stories, photos and mementos in this wonderful book that the grandkids will fight over!
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Rash may develop on Baby’s bottom from sitting too long in a soiled diaper, but there are other triggers, too, according to the National Institutes of Health. These include: frequent bowel movements or diarrhea; use of an antibiotic; irritation caused by ammonia (a by-product of urine); wearing ill-fitting diapers; and a reaction to detergent (for cloth diapers).
Breastfeeding’s Smart According to researchers from the University of Durham in the United Kingdom, longer periods of breastfeeding are associated with larger brain growth. The findings support the World Health Organization’s recommendation that babies should be breastfed exclusively for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding (along with other foods) up to age 2 or longer.
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Being a new mother can be stressful during the first few weeks, but these nifty little tidbits will help ease you into your new role.
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eady or not, your baby is coming! As a new mom, you’ll be faced with uncertainties: Am I doing this right? Is my baby eating enough? Too much? Is he sleeping enough, pooping enough? Is his poop supposed to be that color? At times, you may think you are doing it all wrong. Even with the all the information available to you, somehow when you’re in the thick of things you can doubt what you’re doing. Here are some practical insights nobody told me that I wish I had known as a brand new mommy: (please turn the page)
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Don’t hesitate to call the lactation consultant if you have any questions about nursing; they are there for you (and your milk ducts). Nursing doesn’t come easily to every woman. Like most things in life, you fare far better with a little instruction. So don’t be afraid to ask. ”When I had my first baby, I really wanted to breastfeed, but wasn’t too sure I was doing it right,” says Julie Anderson, Smyrna mother of two. “I was a little uncomfortable with anyone being around while I nursed and was hesitant to ask questions. I was just glad that the lactation nurses at the hospital I delivered in were there anyway, coming in regularly and asking if I was doing OK,” she adds. “It was their help and guidance that gave me the confidence I needed.”
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Doctor, Doctor
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Heavy Lifting
If you have health concerns about your baby don’t feel uncomfortable calling the pediatrician or advice nurse at any time. Trust your instincts and call. It’s better to err on the side of caution. Always call the doctor if the baby develops a rash or a very high fever.
Don’t lift anything heavier than your baby for the first month. Your body has been through a lot and needs some serious pampering and maybe even a bit of damage control. Also, as soon as the doctor gives the OK, start doing those Kegel exercises. Sherrie Palm, President of APOPS (Association for Pelvic Floor Prolapse Support) says, “The pc muscle (pelvic floor muscle) is the primary source of support for the pelvic organs and much damage can occur to it during childbirth. Women do not realize they should be contracting their pc muscles before they pick up their children and that any heavy lifting can create pelvic floor muscle problems, particularly if done too soon after childbirth.”
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Aaahh, Spa Day ... at Home
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Help Me, Help You
Take a shower every day! You’ll feel better, have more energy and definitely smell better. Before you have a baby, you might think it’s absurd that you would need to be reminded. But after, you might want to appoint a few people to remind you to take care of such things so you can take care of you.
If someone offers help (bringing dinner over, doing your laundry, holding the baby while you shower or sleep), let them! Put the “I can do it all myself” attitude on hold for this short time and get used to asking people to help you. You’ll need to do it often over the next, oh, 18 years or so.
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Don’t Take it Personally
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Hush Little Mama
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Oh, the Drama
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Ask and You Shall Receive
After you have a baby, everyone you meet will offer advice. Don’t take their suggestions personally. You’re not doing anything wrong! Mothers love to dispense helpful information. After all, they’ve been there as well, at one time or another. Use what works for you and toss out the rest.
Sleep when the baby sleeps. “Don’t worry about making sure your house is super tidy and in tip-top shape,” says Anderson. “You need to get rest while you can, and that may only be while Baby is sleeping. So, take advantage of all his little naps and get your naps in, too.”
Face it, your hormones are on a wild roller coaster ride right now. The same hormones that encouraged you to get pregnant are now working overtime adjusting to your new postpartum life. You will cry for seemingly no reason at all, you will laugh, you might be overwhelmed and maybe even a little blue ... all within a 10-minute time span. Don’t be alarmed, these are your hormones talking. They are helping to produce milk and get your body back to normal. Be kind to yourself. This will pass. Of course, if the baby blues persist, consult your doctor.
This is not the time to hint or hope that your husband understands your wants and needs. If you need him to do something, you must ask. If he doesn’t respond to your vocal request, post a “Honey Do” list on your fridge. “Men are generally not very intuitive, so if you tell him specifically what you what, you are much more likely to get it,” says Greg Bishop, author of Hit the Ground Crawling: Lessons from 150,000 New Fathers (Dads Adventures). Also make sure your new daddy is involved with the baby. Let him change diapers, get the baby to sleep, give a bottle, etc. Let him do his own thing with the baby; this is their time to bond. All of you will be happier and more relaxed. Remember, whatever you do for your baby is the right choice because it’s out of love and because you’re Mommy. Keep in mind that with every day it does get easier. Trust your instincts and be gentle with your “hormonal” self. Cassi Denari is a freelance writer.
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Help for Reluctant Nursers at the
crybaby café m
ore babies are starting life with nature’s
perfect food. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 75 percent of American newborns are now breastfed. That’s good news, because breastfeeding has amazing benefits for both Mom and Baby. But when a happily breastfed baby starts putting up a fight at every feeding, it brings anxiety and drama into an otherwise peaceful relationship.
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Nursing resistance and nursing strikes
at the breast. This is not lactose intolerance, says Burnett, but a sensitivity
Brief periods when a baby resists or refuses breastfeeding are frustrat-
to milk proteins in the mother’s diet. How to help: If you’ve ruled out
ing, disheartening and stressful. “Most babies will go through a phase of
other causes and your little one is still unenthusiastic about nursing, see
fussy nursing as some point,” says Obstetrician Susan Rothenberg.
a pediatrician. A dairy elimination diet can help relieve symptoms of dairy
Nursing resistance is commonly misinterpreted, says Rothenberg. Moms
protein sensitivity, says Burnett, but it may take weeks.
often blame dwindling milk supply, but that’s usually far from the truth. “Once breastfeeding is well established, inadequate supply is rarely an issue, but a very common misconception,” she explains. It’s also easy to assume that a baby is ready to give up nursing, but successfully breastfed babies younger than 1 year old seldom self-wean. Instead, says Rothenberg, a baby who resists or refuses nursing may be reacting to common, treatable conditions: hyperlactation, a slow letdown reflex, discomfort, or changes in the mom’s diet or hormone levels.
New tastes: a changing menu If you consume a varied, flavorful diet, your breastfed baby probably does, too. Breastmilk varies in taste depending on a nursing mom’s diet. Hormonal changes resulting birth control, a resumed menstrual cycle or a new pregnancy can also affect milk’s taste. Most babies show no reaction to these changes. A few will voice their displeasure if a new taste isn’t to their liking and temporarily resist nursing. How to help: Taste variations in milk are generally temporary. If a baby has a strong reaction to a particular
Hyperlactation: too much of a good thing
taste, eliminating the offending food should resolve the problem. Feeding
Hyperlactation is the result of an overly strong milk letdown reflex that
while Baby is very sleepy, feeding in a warm bath and skin-to-skin contact
causes milk to flow too quickly and forcibly for a baby to swallow comfort-
during nursing can help minimize resistance to breastfeeding during these
ably. According to lactation consultant Laura Burnett, R.N., hyperlactation
changes.
can overwhelm a nursing infant, sending him into a sputtering, coughing tizzy. How to help: Burnett suggests nursing in a reclined position to relax both Mom and Baby. If an oversupply of milk is contributing to the problem, she recommends nursing on one breast per feeding. After a few days, the body will reduce its milk production to a more manageable level.
Getting back to happy Pump or hand-express to stay comfortable during nursing refusal. If you’re worried that your baby isn’t getting enough to drink, do a wet-diaper count. At least five to six wet diapers per day means he’s probably taking in enough fluid.
Slow letdown: going with the flow
Slow milk letdown reflex can frustrate babies, particularly those who receive
And it has a silver lining: once you weather this minor breast-feeding storm,
bottles, which provide instant milk gratification. Babies will latch on momen-
you’ll be rewarded with more confidence, patience and a greater knowledge
tarily, only to dissolve into a teary tantrum if milk doesn’t appear within sec-
of your breast-feeding babe.
onds. A fussy baby contributes to Mom’s stress and intensifies the problem. How to help: While tactics like gentle massage, heat, hand expression
Like most babyhood phases, nursing resistance is usually short lived.
Malia Jacobson is a freelance writer and mom of two.
or pumping can help get milk flowing before feedings, they won’t resolve an underlying issue. “It’s important to explore reasons for a slow letdown,” says Burnett. Returning to work, changing a nursing routine or starting new medication are factors that can contribute, she says. A slower-than-normal letdown reflex is often a sign of stress or distraction, notes Rothenberg. Her advice: “Take time to relax, ignore the chores piling up and focus on your special bond with your baby.”
Pain and suffering: discomfort drama
You may not feel up to eating when you’re experiencing pain or tummy troubles, and your baby is no different. Teething, earache, nasal congestion or mouth pain caused by thrush can make nursing difficult. Occasionally, a
we can help online! For more breastfeeding support, go to parentworld.com and glide your cursor over the “Ages and Stages” tab then click on “Baby.” Scroll down in the middle of the page to “Breastfeeding” and click!
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International Childbirth Education Association
breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services
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A Mother’s Place 342-5650 • thewomenshospital.com
Breast-feeding products and support services. Open Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After Birth Care Doulas 573-7843 • doulas4u.com
800-624-4934 • icea.org
Referral for area childbirth educators and doulas.
Lactation Center and Boutique at MTMC In-hospital breast-feeding supply store with nursing bras and pump rentals. Open Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
La Leche League Davidson/Greater Nashville • 353-9596 Maury/Spring Hill • 931-374-3266 or 593-6004 Williamson • 472-1885 or 834-3287 Hermitage • 883-6823 Wilson • 758-6710 lalecheleague.org
Mother, newborn and sibling care, breast/bottle feeding assistance, breast pump rentals, meal preparation, grocery shopping and light housekeeping.
Support and information for breast-feeding mothers.
American College of Nurse-Midwives 888-643-9433 • midwife.org
Classes for parents wishing to utilize the Lamaze technique during childbirth.
Locate local nurse-midwives and information on midwifery.
Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com
Natural, partner-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation.
Breastfeeding Support • 880-2185
Lamaze Childbirth Educators 851-7779 • lamazenashville.com
McDoula 243-4770 • mcdoula.com
Prenatal and labor support and Christian-centered childbirth education.
Midwives Alliance of North America 888-923-6262 • mana.org Find local midwives.
Metro Public Health Department's program supporting breast-feeding mothers and their children.
New Mother’s Helper • 384-2331
International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.org
Nine Months and Beyond • 877-365-6262 ninemonthsandbeyond.com
Information and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC).
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Support for new moms and their families.
Labor doula services, birth tub rental, breast pump rental, lactation and birth plan consultations, Hypnobabies childbirth classes and more.
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Nurses for Newborns Foundation 313-9989 • nfnf.org
In-home nursing visits and positive parenting skill building for at-risk families.
Once Upon a Child • 790-8081 • ouac.com Breast pump sales, rentals and more.
Prep for Babes • prepforbabes.com
Breast-feeding training for expectant moms.
Pumps a Plenty • 834-6432
Ameda and Medela breast pumps and supplies for sale or rent.
Reeves-Sain Drug Store 896-5731 • reevessain.com
Nursing supplies and breast pumps.
Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service 469-2322 • smilemommy.com
Cloth diaper service in Davidson, Wilson and Williamson Counties.
child safety American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 893-4272 midtnredcross.org Davidson, Sumner • 250-4300 Wilson • 444-5503 nashvilleredcross.org Williamson • 790-5785 williamsoncountyredcross.org
Instruction in CPR, first aid, safety and baby sitting.
Baby Safe Homes 975-8854 • babysafehomes.com
Home safety evaluations, product installation and more in Middle Tennessee.
Childcare Complaint Hotline • 800-462-8261 Service provided by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 936-1000 • vanderbiltchildrens.com
Middle Tennessee's only children's hospital provides the most comprehensive pediatric, family-centered care in the area. It's website includes health and safety information, including car seat safety.
Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772 • cpsc.gov Information on safety standards for cribs, toys, children’s products and recalls.
Department of Human Services (DHS) http://state.tn.us/humanserv
Children's health and welfare, amber alert information and more.
National Child Safety Council nationalchildsafetycouncil.org
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prenatal yoga classes
renatal yoga can help you stay in shape during your pregnancy as well as provide breathing and relaxation techniques that come in handy during labor and delivery. The following locales offer prenatal yoga in either group or private classes: 12 South Yoga, Nashville 385-3600 • 12southyoga.com Above Beyond Yoga, Franklin 496-2310 • abovebeyondyoga.com Active Yoga, Nashville 419-3604 • activeyoga.com Belmont Lotus, Nashville 917-838-1984 • belmontlotus.com
Information on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more.
Half Moon Yoga, Franklin 496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net Hot House Yoga, Goodlettsville 448-6694 • thehotyogahouse.com Kali Yuga Yoga, Nashville 260-5361 • kaliyugayoga.com Kundalini Rising Yoga, Nashville 772-3528 • bethanyhard.com Light House Yoga Studio, Franklin 377-9642 • lighthouseyogastudio.com My Hot Yoga Place, Hendersonville 822-9642 • myhotyogaplace.com One2yoga Studio, Nashville 884-9021 • one2yoga.com Yoga Country, Brentwood 377-7776 • yogacountry.com
Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley • 936-7656
The local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign is led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury in ages 14 and younger.
Download our Child-Care Checklist at parentworld.com. Click on "Child Care" under the Directories tab.
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babyWORLD Safety Store at Children's Hospital • 936-1869 Provides low-cost safety products, resources and education. Car seat safety inspections available by appointment.
childbirth classes Baptist Hospital Childbirth Center 2000 Church St., Nashville 284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirth
Childbirth education (weekend and weekday); Play it Again childbirth refresher; Great Expectations: An Early Pregnancy Class; Comprehensive Breastfeeding; Preparing for a Cesarean Section; Brothers- and Sistersto-Be; Tots on Tour; Marvelous Multiples; prenatal/ postpartum water exercise; and infant and child CPR.
Hendersonville Medical Center 355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville 342-1919 • hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, Newborn Care and a new siblings class.
Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-490-7046 • mauryregional.com
Baby Basics, labor, delivery, postpartum, breastfeeding, Just for Siblings, early pregnancy, refresher, Lamaze, comprehensive weekend class, infant CPR.
Middle Tennessee Medical Center 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro 396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirth
day and weekend), Breastfeeding Basics, Breastfeeding Works, Big Brothers- and Sisters-to Be, Siblings at Birth, Family and Friends CPR, Expectant Parents Tour, Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care at Home.
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OB/GYN Department 1004 N. Highland Ave., Ste. C, Murfreesboro 867-8030 • mmclinic.com
The new Healthy Woman to Healthy Mommy class is for women planning to become pregnant or moms-to-be early in their pregnancies. The class takes place on the first Tuesday each month from 6 - 7 p.m. and focuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, testing during pregnancy, safe medications and more.
Bright Beginnings education program: Childbirth Education & Newborn Care (week-
parent groups
fun, friendship, support Alternamamas • 416-0687
A support group for mothers of alternative parenting choices.
Food Allergy Moms foodallergymoms.webs. com
Meet and make new friends at this group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies.
Holistic Families Group 812-8300
Group for moms interested in natural health.
Middle Tennessee Dads’ Group nashdads.com
Stay-at-home dads and others meet every Tuesday with their children for playtime and more.
Mocha Moms of Nashville mochamoms.org
Support group for stay-at-home mothers of color. Offers moms' nights out and more.
Mom Builders 371-1000
Monthly meetings for moms to find encouragement and make new friends. Child care provided.
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MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org
Stay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities. Check website to find several local chapters.
Mom's Life • 889-3950
Offers encouragement to mothers of children of all ages while providing an environment to build strong relationships with each other in a Christian environment.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org
Moms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for fun, friendship, learning, discussions and crafts. Visit website for various local chapters.
NashvilleAreaMommies nashvilleareamommies.com
A free place for mothers to find support and encouragement from other mothers.
Parents of Twins and Triplets Organization 888-870-1183 • nashpotato.org Support for multiple births through an exchange of ideas, experiences, resources and other info.
Tennessee Moms of Rutherford County 869-9598
Support group that offers moms’ nights out, holiday parties, field trips and more for mothers and their children.
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4410 • nashville.org/hosp/general
car seat safety UPDATE
Breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, early pregnancy.
Nine Months and Beyond 877-365-6262 • ninemonthsandbeyond.com 2402 Felts Ave., Nashville
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Northcrest Medical Center 100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 384-1600 • northcrest.com
Infants/Toddlers — All infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Car Safety Seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat's manufacturer.
Hypnobabies childbirth class.
Labor of Love, Breastfeeding Basics, First Aid/CPR and Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be classes.
Push Childbirth Education 1400 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., #112, Nashville 497-7527 • pushchildbirth.com
Group and private classes cover topics like creating a birth plan, labor support, comfort/relaxation techniques, breastfeeding, nutrition/healthy lifestyle and more.
Stonecrest Medical Center 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 342-1919 • stonecrestmedical.com
Birth & Beginnings, Siblings are Special, breastfeeding.
Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 342-1919 • summitmedicalcenter.com
Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling classes.
Sumner Regional Medical Center 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 866-342-0324 • sumner.org
Prepared childbirth and newborn care, breastfeeding and Early Pregnancy classes.
University Medical Center 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 444-8262, ext. 2563 universitymedicalcenter.com Prepared childbirth, breastfeeding.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 936-1414 • mc.vanderbilt.edu
Childbirth, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Sibling.
Williamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 791-CARE • williamsonmedicalcenter.org
Breastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, childbirth education series (includes nutrition and newborn care).
The Women’s Hospital at Centennial 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 342-1919 • thewomenshospital.com
Another Time Around Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding, Infant CPR/Safety, Just for Me Sibling Class (ages 4 - 8), Labor of Love Childbirth Preparation, Newborn Care, Sibling Stroll (ages 2 - 3) and Grandparents Class.
he American Academy of Pediatrics' recently announced new-and-updated criteria for buckling up Baby as well as older children. Here's what you need to know:
Toddlers/Preschoolers — All children 2 years or older, or those younger than 2 years who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for their car safety seat, should use a Forward-Facing Car Safety Seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat's manufacturer.
School-aged Children — All children whose weight or height is above the forwardfacing limit for their car safety seat should use a Belt-Positioning Booster Seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they have reached four feet nine inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
Older Children — When children are old enough and large enough to use the vehicle seat belt alone, they should always use Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts for optimal protection. All children younger than 13 should be restrained in the rear seats of vehicles for optimum protection. Make sure that you’ve selected the proper safety restraint for your child’s age, weight and height. A properly installed car seat should not move more than one inch in any direction. If you are having trouble installing your child’s car seat, seek the help of a professional at any of the area’s car seat inspection sites. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt performs free car seat safety inspections throughout the year. For dates and locations, visit vanderbiltchildrens.com and click on "Safe Children" under the "Child Health and Safety" tab.
support groups & miscellaneous Attachment Parenting International 828-9115 • attachmentparenting.org
Strengthening family attachment through education, support, advocacy and research.
Breastfeeding Support • 880-2185
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."
International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.org
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."
Junior League Family Resource Center 936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc
Located inside the Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, the center provides information to families and caregivers of chronically ill children or children with disabilities.
La Leche League
March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter 399-3200 • marchofdimes.com/tennessee
Offers support for families of premature babies and works to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Nashville Birth Network 530-6459 • nashvillebirthnetwork.org
Free monthly meetings to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care.
New Mother's Helper • 384-2331
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."
Parent Pathway • 383-0994 • pcat.org 24-hour help line: 800-356-6767
Free support for families of newborns to 5 years, operated in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee.
Parents Reaching Out 646-1796
Support for parents enduring high-risk pregnancies or those with infants in intensive care.
Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services." (please turn the page)
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babyWORLD Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 • postpartum.net
Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide. Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders.
Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS) 800-852-7157 • tn.gov/education/teis A voluntary educational program for families with children ages birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays.
Tennessee Office of Vital Records • 741-1763 http://health.state.tn.us/vr Keeps and provides birth records for the state.
outings music & more Baby Signs babysigns.com
Learn sign language with your baby. Find instructors in Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson Counties at the website.
music and movement times in Brentwood, Cool Springs and Murfreesboro.
My Gym Brentwood • 371-5437 my-gym.com/brentwood Hendersonville • 824-8002 my-gym.com/hendersonville
Bring your 3-month-old (or older baby) for stretches, exercises, infant songs and dancing.
Elite Energy Gymnastics 890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.com
Spring Hill Library 931-486-2932 • springhilllibrary.org
Start your infant off with a class like Tumble Tots starting at 12 months.
A free Teach Your Baby to Sign class is available on the first and third Friday each month at 9:30 a.m.
Gymboree Play & Music 221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.com
Tri-Star Gymnastics 776-8333 • tristargym.net
Stimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older.
Kindermusik kindermusik.com
Newborns and older can delight in music, movement and early socialization. Visit the website to find a class location near you.
Let It Shine Franklin: 369-3547 Spring Hill: 931-486-0410 letitshinegym.com
Mom and child movement classes are fun for ages 12 months and older.
Mpact Gymnastics 377-3444 • mpactgymnastics.com
An age-appropriate development and movement parent/tot class for ages 18 months - 3 years old.
Music Together Davidson/Williamson: 730-6971 East Nashville: 425-6172 Sumner: 973-6554 musictogether.com
International research-based early childhood music and movement program.
Music with Mommie musicwithmommie.com
A movement and coordination program for children ages 18 months - 3 years with attention focused upon coordination, spacial awareness, development of listening and large motor skills.
storytimes for babies Bellevue Public Library • 862-5854 library.nashville.org 650 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville • Wed at 10 a.m.
Bethesda Public Library • 790-1887 lib.williamson-tn.org 4905 Bethesda Road, Thompson's Station • Third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Brentwood Public Library • 371-0090 brentwood-tn.org/library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood
• Sat at 10:30 a.m. (although this is an all ages storytime, it is popular among moms and babies)
Gallatin Public Library • 452-1722 gallatinlibrary.org 123 E. Main St., Gallatin • Wed at 9:45 a.m.
Starting at 5 months, your baby can enjoy high energy
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Hermitage Branch Library • 880-3951 library.nashville.org 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage • Tue at 1 p.m.
La Vergne Public Library • 793-7303 lavergne.org 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne • Fri at 10 a.m., September - May
Madison Public Library • 862-5868 library.nashville.org 610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville • Mon at 10:30 a.m.
Nashville Public Library • 862-5785 library.nashville.org 615 Church St., Nashville
• Tue and Wed at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Smyrna Public Library • 459-4884 linebaugh.org 400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna • Fri at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Williamson County Public Library 595-1244 • lib.williamson-tn.org 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin
• Fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m.
strolling Get exercise and meet other moms and tots at these locations: Strollercoasters A free program of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. It runs April through mid November at various parks and trail heads throughout the city. Call 893-2141 or visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks for more information. Stroller Strides offers classes in numerous locations in Middle Tennessee at various times. Visit strollerstrides. net to locate a class near you.
Excellence in Pediatric care for over 30 years!
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Board Certified Pediatricians Prescriptions filled in our office Full-time triage nurse Extensive range of services including: digital radiology; certified lab; minor procedures done in office • Electronic medical records • “Is your child sick?” online parent education on our web site
H. Brian Leeper, M.D. * Charles Moss, III, M.D. Andy Lee, M.D. * Bram Pinkley, M.D. David White, M.D. * Christina Lohse, M.D.
95 Seaboard Lane Ste. 201 Brentwood
Voted #1 Pediatricians 11 Years in a Row.
615-261-1210 BrentwoodChildrens.com
women obstetrics and gynecology welcomes
Dr. Amanda Barrett Dr. Shaun McGuinn Sharon Piper, MD Nicole Schlechter, MD Donna Crowe, MD Annette Kyzer, MD Sharon Norman, MD Now accepting new patient appointments and Aetna
615.340.4655
300 20th Ave North, Suite 302. Nashville, TN 37203 The Baby Guide
FULL RANGE OF SERVICES • 7 Board Certified Physicians, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner • Weekend and Evening Appointments • Prescriptions Filled in Our Office • Easy Access On-line Services • Developmental Screenings • Expectant Parent Classes • New Mom’s Handbook • “Is Your Child Sick” On-line Reference
www.pediatricsoffranklin.com
615.790.3200
570 Baker’s Bridge Ave. • Franklin, TN 37067
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www.greenhillspeds.com 4322 Harding Pike, Suite 229 Nashville, TN 37205
385-1451
New Patients Welcome Elizabeth G. Triggs, M.D. Michael D. Ladd, M.D. Travis T. Walters, M.D. James C. Godfrey, M.D. Kimberly A. Buie, M.D.
We are excited to announce the addition of Heather M. Barrow, M.D. to our practice.
Green Hills Pediatric Associates is committed to caring for the physical and mental health of children and to being an advocate and a resource for their families.
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Middle Tennessee’s Most Trusted Doctors Tammy H. Adams, M.D. Lee Bigham, M.D. Melita M. Bradley, M.D. Wanda B. Cade, M.D. Marcie S. Castleberry, M.D. C. Glenn Chandler, M.D. Rosanne Coleman, M.D. D. Jerry Collins, M.D. Jeremy B. Harrison, M.D. Robert S. Humphrey, M.D. Derek K. Johnson, M.D. Susan E. Johnston, M.D. Lisa L. Lowe, M.D. Brent Rosser, M.D.
Colleen Q. Bratsch, D.O. Brad S. Chesney, M.D. Yolando McGriff-Chatman, M.D. David T. McKnight, M.D. Gregory M. Taylor, M.D. April L. Whitfield, M.D. Kelly G. Williams, M.D.
OB/GYN DEPT (615)867-8030 28 •Spring/Summer 2011
Best of Parenting WINNER 11 Consecutive Years!
615.867.8020
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PEDIATRICS
babyWORLD
middle tennessee birthing guide facility
BAPTIST HOSPITAL CHILDBIRTH CENTER
2000 Church St., Nashville 284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirth
HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville • 338-1000 hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com
MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-381-1111 • mauryregional.com
MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER
1700 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirth
NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY
1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4000 • nashville.org/hosp/general
NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER
100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 384-2411 • northcrest.com
STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER
200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 768-2000 • stonecrestmedical.com
SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 316-3000 • summitmedicalcenter.com
Births per year
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1,560
Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)
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doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
LDRP
doctor’s discretion
LDRP
doctor’s discretion
LDRP
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24-Hour In-House Anesthesia
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Certified Nurse Midwife
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What's New and Additional Features
Level IIIb
New childbirth classes include early pregnancy and preparing for a C-section; new online registration for classes; free tours every Mon and Wed; spacious birthing rooms; new postpartum rooms/nursery/ NICU; high-risk pregnancy care; lactation boutique; free 15-minute massage; "birth" day party; free e-newsletter.
Level IIa
Childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and sibling classes; family-centered care; mother/infant couplet care; lactation support, supplies and rentals.
Level IIb
Family-centered care; mother-infant couplet care with nursery care as needed; extensive expectant parent classes including infant CPR; breastfeeding education for both inpatient and outpatient; newborn photography.
Level IIb
New, larger labor, delivery and postpartum rooms; new NICU and nursery; free e-newsletter; high-risk care; extensive education; flexible rooming-in; lactation boutique; massage services; "birth" day celebration; professional photography; room-service dining.
Level IIb
Family-centered care; bilingual childbirth and breastfeeding education programs; flexible rooming-in option; mother-to-mother community support.
Level IIa
Childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling classes taught by certified childbirth educators; certified lactation consultants available with boutique for supplies and pump rental.
Level IIa
Family-centered childbirth education programs; state-of-the-art LDRPs; photography; room service for patients.
Level IIb
New AirStrip OB technology; childbirth education classes include early pregnancy, Labor of Love, breastfeeding, sibling support groups and Mom Talk.
Spring/Summer 2011• 29
babyWORLD Births per year
facility SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
800
555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 452-4210 • sumner.org
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
750
1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 322-5000 • mc.vanderbilt.edu
WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER
3,600
1,380
4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 435-6025 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL AT CENTENNIAL 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 342-1000, 342-1919 (MedLine) thewomenshospital.com
3,200
middle tennessee birthing guide
Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)
IV Required
LDR
doctor’s discretion
LDR
patient's choice/ doctor’s discretion
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24-Hour In-House Anesthesia
Certified Nurse Midwife
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Additional Features
Level IIa
Newly renovated women’s unit with new LDRs, postpartum rooms and nursery, and special care nursery. Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors.
Level IIa
Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors; roomingin or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available; complimentary room service for parents; family-centered care.
Level IIIc
The Middle Tennessee Regional Perinatal Center features delivery services from midwifery to advanced maternal-fetal care. Childbirth classes include Centering Pregnancy; hydrotherapy tub during labor; breastfeeding support/lactation boutique. Newborn emergency ground and air transport services available.
Level IIb
Personalized care; all staff trained in neonatal resuscitation; sibling and breastfeeding classes; certified childbirth education; flexible rooming in; 24-hour staffed newborn nursery; daily certified lactation staff available.
Level IIIb
OB/GYN ER staffed 24/7; 60-bed NICU; 24-hour OB hospitalist & neonatology coverage; family-friendly rooms and birthing options; mother/ infant couplet care; high-risk maternity care; childbirth education classes; lactation boutique; breastfeeding consults; "text4baby" education.
neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) services key: Level I: Facility provides basic care for uncomplicated maternity and neonatal patients. Level IIa: Facility provides care for uncomplicated maternal and neonatal patients, and for patients with mild obstetric and neonatal illnesses who do not require specialized services. Level IIb: Facility is capable of managing more complex maternal and neonatal abnormalities such as deliveries prior to 34 gestational weeks, care of newborns requiring umbilical vessel catheters and protracted mechanical ventilation.
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Level IIIa: Can provide subspecialty care for patients with severe and complicated neonatal disorders; has the capability to provide sustained conventional mechanical ventilation and perform minor surgeries. Level IIIb: Provide comprehensive care for extremely low birth weight infants; can provide advanced respiratory support. Offers a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists. Level IIIc: Provides subspecialty care for patients with severe and complicated neonatal disorders. In addition to Level IIIb services, also offers prompt and onsite access to a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists, advanced imaging, and pediatric surgical specialists.
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THE MALL AT GREEN HILLS • HILLSBORO AND ABBOTT MARTIN ROADS, NASHVILLE • THEMALLATGREENHILLS.COM
Voted Best Place
to Have a Baby in Nashville, 10 years straight.
We are honored to be voted Best Place to Have a Baby for the 10th year in a row. From our expert physicians and staff to the quality care we offer, we aim to provide you with comfort and support so you can focus on your new arrival. The amenities our program offers are there to support you through early pregnancy, delivery and beyond: • • • • •
Free parent email program A wide range of childbirth education classes A free 15-minute postpartum massage In-room dining Expert photography
We want your experience to be the best possible. Visit us online to see our new class offerings and tour schedule.
www.BaptistHospital.com/childbirth 284-BABY (2229)