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CONTENTS 7 Baby Bits Easy ways to bond with your infant, Baby + Company on the way and more.
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Must-Haves for Baby
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A wireless baby monitor for your car, giveaways and much more for your little love.
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Nature Baby From pregnancy through delivery, what to know about having a baby au naturel.
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Nesting in Your Third Trimester Easy ways to not be overwhelmed before Baby's arrival.
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world Local resources, fun outings with Baby, the childbirth facility directory and news businesses geared toward new parents and babes.
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BUILDING BABY BONDS 4 MOMS & DADS ______________ 1. CUDDLE
Get in touch with your inner softy! Moms can snuggle Baby while breastfeeding, and Dads can snuggle and kiss while bottlefeeding. Snuggle together in bed as a family in the mornings.
2. NIGHT
DUTY
Take on and share the baby bathing and late-night feedings like they're a privilege, not a drudgery.
3. SUPPORT
EACH OTHER
Moms tend to take over more than is necessary causing Dads to stay in the background, but guard against it. Work to balance out the baby care, so he learns to want you both equally.
4. ROCK,
COO and SING
You don't need a good voice to whisper sweet nothings or to sing a lullaby. Hum and sing to your child while you rock him.
5. GET
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Don't be cooped up inside; use a carrier or stroller and get out together for daily walks.
6. READ
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Start this activity early and continue doing it daily. Mom and Dad can switch off, sharing special books and the animated sound of your voices with your child. Source: BabyCalm by Sarah OckwellSmith (Skyhorse; 2014)
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Great Blogs for New Moms ... The world is rich with all kinds of blogs, but they're especially helpful when you have a new baby on board. Here's a collection for you to bookmark! O My Family omyfamilyblog.com Allison is a busy mom with two sons and a baby. She enjoys a natural life and leans toward cloth diapers, breast-feeding advocacy, natural childbirth, baby wearing and more.
A birthing suite, located at Baby + Company in North Carolina shows what a suite will be like at the new facility in Nashville.
Nashville's First Outpatient Birthing Center Arrives Next Summer
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hen Baby + Company opens in Nashville next summer, the Middle Tennessee area will join in the nationwide growing acceptance of holistic childbirth. Birth centers are seeing a resurgence of interest across the country: The American Association of Birthing Centers lists nearly 300 centers in 40 states, almost doubling the number of centers in the past five years. Nashville's first outpatient birthing center is a partnership between Maternity Centers of America and Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Vanderbilt will provide the staff, including nurse midwives and Medical Director Bennett Spetalnick, M.D., and partners. Baby + Company will be a boutique maternity center, one that promises an exceptional level of personalized care within a high-end design. The center will be located near Vanderbilt and will feature five large birthing suites, a family room, kitchen, exam rooms and other support areas geared toward women seeking a natural delivery experience without anesthesia. Women wishing to be candidates for the center will be fully screened; only low-risk women will be accepted. Learn more about Baby + Company at babyandcompany.com.
Baby Talk: Start Babbling! Recent findings show that it's not so much the amount of words babies hear that spurs their early efforts to talk but how the words that they hear sound. Researchers from the University of Washington and University of Connecticut measured parents' use of regular speaking voices with their babies versus the exaggerated, sing-song animated speech known as "parentese." They discovered the more exaggerated the parents were with parentese, the more their babies communicated. What are you waiting for? Start babbling!
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Workout Mommy workoutmommy.com Let this game-changing, motivational blog inspire you to exercise after baby. Hello Bee hellobee.com Online parenting community covering conception, pregnancy and parenthood and more. Includes forums and a DIY section. Milk-Friendly milkfriendly.com A breast-feeding advocate's blog, find fashion ideas to fit in with a new parent lifestyle. DIY Maternity diymaternity.com Resources galore on money and fashion ideas from expectant moms. Find out how to repurpose items, get tutorials for easy sewing patterns and more. Hello Jack hellojackblog.com A great source for stylish moms seeking out mom-centric decor, fashion and products. Birth Without Fear birthwithoutfearblog.com An inspiring blog filled with first-hand birth stories, photos and helpful info. Child Mode childmode.com Fashion, travel, maternity and more from this award-winning blog.
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Your child can relax comfortably in this stroller that provides a full-length recline position. It easily converts into a travel system with the help of adaptors (sold separately) to hold your infant's car seat. This stroller also has a leg rest, and it folds and opens with the use of just one hand. Appropriate from birth to approximately 50 pounds.
This wireless baby monitor for cars is designed to minimize distracted driving. The camera, concealed in a plush animal exterior, keeps Baby company while broadcasting live, full-color footage to the driver via the three-and-a-half-inch anti-glare monitor. The monitor screen attaches easily to the front windshield, and the camera also has a night vision mode. Rechargeable batteries last up to four hours. Provides a great reminder that you have precious cargo in the back.
Bitybean bitybean.com | $59.95 Baby wearers can get away from the bulk of standard carriers and enjoy the ease and size of the Bitybean. Weighing only eight ounces and packing as small as a child's water bottle, this carrier is perfect for parents who are always on the go. It's comfortable enough for long hikes, too. Wear your child from ages 3 months and older between eight and 40 pounds.
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We are giving away this one in the "Lemon Drop" color.
The NEW Johnson's Baby johnsonsbaby.com Johnson's Baby recently became the first skin care company committed to evolving its product formulas to eliminate certain ingredients based on consumer preferences. Although the products have always been safe, the brand reformulated its ingredients — solely to ease moms' peace of mind by making them paraben free and hypoallergenic with the same great smell.
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GIVEAWAY! Evenflo's Advanced Angled + Vented Bottle & Proflow Nipples evenflofeeding.com $3.99 angled nine-ounce bottle $4.49 four-pack proflow nipples BPA-free Advanced + Angled Bottles include the Proflow Integrated Vented Nipples, which are made of soft silicone and rapidly vent, directing air bubbles into the bottle, not baby's tummy which significantly reduces gas, colic and fussiness. The one-piece nipple has a vent built right in meaning no extra parts to clean or lose. The Advanced + Angled Bottle's shape promotes semi-upright feeding, which can help reduce earaches, reflux and gas. The bottle also has soft, comfortable grips which make the bottle easy to hold and also has graduation marks in both ounces and milliliters for easy volume measuring of liquids. If you want to stick with the classics, Evenflo now provides its classic style bottles with the new Proflow nipples.
Little Can of Bows littlecans.com | $25 Pre-packaged in a cute, re-usable can, this set of hair bows and headbands comes complete with everything that you need to accessorize your little girl's hair. Available in three different collections and each comes with interchangeable headbands in sizes that fit babies to adults. The high quality can is intended to be used for storage or even as a cute tote!
GIVEAWAY! Chicco's KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat and Liteway Plus Stroller chiccousa.com $189.99 infant car seat | $179.99 stroller
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RaZbaby's RaZ-a-Dazzle Toothbrush razbaby.com | $4.99 This is the first toothbrush all new parents should have for their child. It's silicone bristles are softer than nylon bristles and provide a gentle massage which soothes delicate gums while protecting new enamel as you clean. It also features a protective cap to prevent Baby from pushing the toothbrush too far into his mouth.
Colgate Nuzzle Snuze Mattress colgatekids.com | $389 The Nuzzle Snuze crib mattress features a proprietary material called NaturesNest, a recyclable matrix of fibers that provides the ideal microclimate for the perfect nights sleep — it allows the air to flow through the mattress making it less likely for your little one to get hot and sweaty. This mattress is recyclable, GreenGuard certified and features all-natural fire retardants.
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The KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat features energy-absorbing foam for improved sideimpact protection, a removable newborn insert for smaller babies, a thickly cushioned seat pad and a five-point harness for maximum comfort for Baby. It has also been awarded "easiest car seat to install correctly." Holds babies from birth to 30 pounds. The Liteway Plus Stroller features an exclusive forward-folding seat that also holds the KeyFit and KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seats. The seat also folds back to convert to standard stroller, offers full recline mode for naps, a five-position reclining adjustment and adjustable leg rest. Appropriate from birth to 40 pounds. We are giving this set away in the color/style Aster.
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FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH DELIVERY By Kiera Ashford
In a world full of mysterious ingredients, it’s becoming more and more common for women to choose natural pregnancy and childbirth. Here's what you should know.
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xpectant moms can be some of the healthiest women around when their aim is to provide the absolute best physical environment for their growing baby. Hearing all the reports about what not to use or eat while pregnant can make just about any soonto-be mom decide to go all natural … and there are some advantages, too.
Advantages of a Natural Pregnancy When you start to think about what you can do to make your pregnancy as natural as possible, talk with your spouse about helping you achieve the best outcome: an all-natural childbirth preceded by natural childbirth classes and a healthy full-term pregnancy. “The more natural your approach (one which relies on healthy lifestyle choices and use of the least interventions and medications possible), the healthier your children will be for the next generation,” says Lauren Feder, M.D., author of Natural Pregnancy: Practical
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Medical Advice and Holistic Wisdom for a Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth (Hatherleigh Press; 2014). Feder's book provides loads of information on different pregnancy conditions, homeopathy for childbirth, the different emotions women go through during a pregnancy, birth and more as well as a lengthy discussion on both natural births and the medical approach. “The more a pregnant woman knows, the more comfortable she’ll be making decisions during her pregnancy, labor and birth,” says Lindsey Seger, chapter leader of ICAN of Nashville (icanofnashville.webs.com), is a Certified Childbirth Educator and instructor with An Everyday Miracle Childbirth Classes (aneverydaymiracle.com).
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nature baby come. Stay away from smoking, drugs and alcohol. Take your prenatal vitamin, and if you decide to try an all-natural diet, discuss it with your doctor first to be sure you don't eliminate something your body needs. “Stay well nourished with good wholesome foods, move your body every day to build stamina and strength, tend to any chronic medical conditions you might have like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.,” advises Seger. Mothers Naturally (mothersnaturally.org), a public education program from the Midwives Alliance of North America, tells pregnant women to eat nutrient rich, whole foods and avoid highly processed foods and empty calories — eating organic when possible — and suggests that if you’re craving sugar, eat protein to alleviate that craving.
face," she adds. “Without an epidural in place, women can feel the body’s cues to change position, to move or bear down,” Segar says. “Labor is less likely to stall out, and you’re less likely to have an instrumental (vacuum or forceps) or surgical birth,” she adds. Aside from being a full participant in your baby's birth, another advantage to a natural delivery is that you will not have to endure the side effects from any interventions. “You’ll have the shortest recovery time, and Baby will be more alert and better able to initiate breastfeeding,” says Seger. “Plus, women report that birthing normally gives them a sense of confidence and exhilaration, in much the same way that running a marathon or climbing a mountain does,” she adds.
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While delivering a baby with an epidural allows pregnant women to feel virtually nothing and leads mothers to feel like they're not a part of their baby's delivery, really, natural childbirth is just the opposite. "Birth is our superpower as women," says Jeannie Casey, AAHCC, CD (DONA), HBCE, PD, of Nashville Childbirth (nashvillechildbirth.com). In choosing natural childbirth, she says, "Women want to feel all the movement and to work with their bodies to give birth. They want to be emotionally connected to the baby and experience all of the birthing process and bond with a baby who's alert, looking into the parents' eyes and ready to bond on mom's
What about those contractions!? While the thought of childbirth pain can worry a woman endlessly, there are natural ways to alleviate discomforts. A simple change in body position can be all that you need to relieve your pain. “Lying flat on your back is how we’re accustomed to seeing women labor on TV and in movies, but most women find that position to be quite uncomfortable in real life,” says Seger. “Upright (standing, leaning forward, walking, slow-dancing) and asymmetrical (lunging, walking up and down stairs) positions are favorites,” she adds. If a change in position doesn’t give you the comfort you’re seeking, be vocal about
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it. Don’t whine or complain, but hum a tune or sing your favorite song. “Vocalizing through contractions can be very helpful,” suggests Seger. “Whether that’s singing, humming, chanting an inspirational phrase or moaning, the woman who doesn’t feel like she has to be silent is usually doing better than the one who does.” In other words, don’t worry about what everyone in the hall hears! Staying calm does wonders for a woman under stress, too. “I can’t stress relaxation enough,” says Seger. “The more you can work WITH your contraction instead of fighting it, the better. All sorts of techniques exist to help you stay calm and loose: the touch of your partner, counter pressure on your back, rebozo tricks, deep slow breaths, aromatherapy, self-hypnosis, you name it,” she adds. But, don’t wait until the last minute to try something out. Give them a practice run and see how you feel doing them in the comfort of your own home. “You’ll be more successful if you can practice techniques beforehand and get a sense of what works for you. That’s where childbirth classes really come in handy,” says Seger. If you begin to feel the urge to call for an epidural, don’t worry. It could be a sign that you just need to try something different. “Maybe you’d like to get in a deep warm tub or bounce on the exercise ball awhile,” says Seger. “Remind yourself that you’re doing very well and that you only need to worry about THIS contraction. Pain meds aren’t a sign of failure — they’re just the last technique in your bag of tricks,” explains Seger. “A woman who has an epidural in place may have pain relief,
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but she will still need emotional support and physical assistance to assume different positions,” she adds. After all is said and done, you’re sure to feel exultant about the adventure you just accomplished and the healthy lifestyle you’re introducing your newborn to, and that seems to be drawing more and more women toward natural deliveries. “Whether or not they are interested in natural birth, nearly all my patients come seeking an additional approach that honors both the body and the spirit of mother and baby,” says Feder. Kiera Ashford is the associate editor for this publication and mother of two children, ages 8 and 4.
TIPS TO TAKING THE ALL-NATURAL ROUTE • Eat well (whole, real food), fruits and vegetables, limit sweets • Get plenty of protein (60 grams or more a day) • Use sea salt • Get in trace minerals • Drink plenty of water • Listen to your cravings: Chocolate cravings can mean you’re low on magnesium. Odd nonfood cravings like ice, laundry detergent, dirt and chalk have been tied to a condition called pica — which could mean you're a little anemic. Source: Jeannie Casey
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HELLO, 3RD TRIMESTER
nesting
By Meagan Ruffing
What do you do when you're feeling overwhelmed by all that needs doing before Baby arrives?
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ight around the end of your second trimester and somewhere in the beginning of your third, something magical happens in your pregnancy. This something magical is called "nesting." Simply put, it's a term that means you're preparing for Baby and therefore, wanting to clean everything in sight and getting organized before the arrival of your precious bundle of cuteness. For some women, this period of nesting is a relaxing and comforting time for them as they organize and control what goes where. For others, it can be a bit stressful depending on other factors in life such as an outgrown home where there's not enough storage and space to put things in the place that you want them to be put. So what do you do when you're nesting but feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Many women ask this question, and unless you're pregnant yourself or have been pregnant – this very distinct stage in pregnancy may cause more stress than relaxation. Try these seven tips and ideas to get you started on your way to creating a calm, organized and nesting-approved home that
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results in a place where the entire family wants to gather. No matter the size of your living quarters or the question of where to begin, this list will give you the nudge you need to get things going.
7 TIPS 1. Make a list. Lists are great because they're visual. Do it the old-fashioned way with a pen and paper. Write down everything on your mind from organizing your shoes to washing all of the baby’s new clothes. Having something tangible to read from will help you stay focused. 2. Be realistic. You may think that repainting your master bathroom three months before you deliver is a great idea. But hang on. Nesting is a time of organizing and settling in. Save the painting for your husband or paint your soon-to-be baby a one-of-a-kind masterpiece made by yours truly if you really have the itch to paint. 3. Take your time. Revisit your list of things to be done and do them one at a time. Trying to tackle everything at once will leave you feeling overwhelmed and defeated before you've even tackled that first item. Give yourself grace when it comes to tidying things up and take it slow. 4. Enjoy nesting. Nesting is one of the many fun times during a woman’s pregnancy. It says, "The end is near," and this, that and the other needs to be done before the baby is born. Nesting allows for some sort of control over the pregnancy and signals to the brain that, "Yes, I am ready for this baby to come." Bottom line, it feels good to be prepared.
5. Include the kids. If you have other children, this is a great time to let them help you with organizing the home. Kids love to help; especially when it comes to the arrival of their younger sibling. Something as simple as putting the baby’s bows in a bin to vacuuming the nursery can make all the difference to your children when they want to help. 6. Reflect. After one thing is done, take a break and eat a snack. Take time to reflect on where you are in your pregnancy. Enjoy the moment. Relish in the fact that your other children get a smile out of helping. Embrace the idea of waiting until after naptime to tackle the dishes. Take time to be in the moment. 7. Save something for your husband. Just because you think you can get everything done by yourself, your husband may want to be involved! This serves two purposes: 1.) You can direct your attention to another task and 2.) Your husband will feel needed and appreciated when he sees how happy you are now that the curtains are hung in the baby’s room. It’s a win-win. Nesting happens. It's part of a woman’s pregnancy that many look forward to. Take this list of ideas and get started on your own list of "to dos." If the baby decides to come early, you will be comforted knowing that everything is in its place before the arrival. If you go past your due date, well, now you just have more time to nest.
necessities: Buy the two essential safety items: the car seat and the crib. Stock up on newborn must-haves, including enough outfits, bibs, bedding, and changing and bath supplies.
what can wait: Making lots of meals in advance to freeze for the newborn days. You'll be fine as long as you know good restaurants that do take-out. Toys: Baby won’t be doing much more than sleeping and eating the first few weeks. Installing baby gates, outlet covers and drawer locks. You’ve still got months before baby crawls. Big home remodeling projects. This isn’t your last chance ever.
Meagan Ruffing is a freelance parenting writer. She is pregnant with her third child and is currently enjoying the nesting stage.
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BABYworld prenatal services 3D/4D ultrasounds Focused Imaging 2200 21st Ave. S., Ste. 301, Nashville 383-0090 • focused4dimaging.com Nashville 4D Baby 211 Louise Ave., Ste. B, Nashville 200-6001 • nashville4dbaby.com Stork Vision Nashville 5050 Thoroughbred Lane, Ste. D, Brentwood 370-4000 • storkvision.com O Baby! 855 W.College St., Murfreesboro 541-9611 • obaby4d.com
A Sacred Delivery Birth Services 944-0456 • asacreddelivery.com Birth and postpartum doula services, childbirth education, birth photography and placenta encapsulation.
Good Births 969-9328 • goodbirths.com Pre-conception and early pregnancy education, doula support and Lamaze.
A Village Birth Services avillagebirthservices.com Doula services, newborn care and more.
International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.org Information and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC).
American College of Nurse-Midwives midwife.org Locate local nurse-midwives and information on midwifery. Blessed Beginnings Birth Doula Services of Middle Tennessee 974-1677 • blessedbeginningstn.weebly.com Doula services, labor support, breastfeeding assistance and more. Available at hospitals, birthing centers and home. Blissful Birthing TN 859-533-4667 • blissfulbirthingtn.com Doula services and childbirth information sessions.
Over the Womb 165 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 110, Hendersonville 828-2821 • overthewombstudios.com
Nashville Birth and Babies 855-905-2229 • nashvillebirthandbabies.com Hypnobabies childbirth education, certified birth doulas, breast-feeding education, lactation consultants, postpartum doulas and placenta encapsulation.
12 South Yoga (Nashville) 385-3600 • 12southyoga.com Blooma Nashville Yoga (Sylvan Park) 797-8064 • bloomanashville.com
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.
Half Moon Yoga (Franklin) 496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net Hot Yoga (East Nashville) 678-8079 • hotyogaeastnashville.com Kali Yuga Yoga (Nashville) 260-5361 • kaliyugayoga.com
Ready. Set. YOGA! (Murfreesboro) 931-516-9642 • readysetyogatn.com Sanctuary for Yoga (Green Hills) 297-8797 • sanctuaryforyoga.com The Yoga Nest (Murfreesboro) 785-7934 • theyoganest.net Yoga with Lee (Lebanon/Mt. Juliet) yogawithlee.com
new parent services breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services A Mother’s Place 342-5650 • tristarcentennial.com Breast-feeding products and support services.
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La Leche League 877-452-5324 Dickson • 740-8748 Hendersonville • 447-5182 Hermitage/Wilson • 883-6823 or 447-5182 Nashville • 353-9596 or 746-5956 Portland • 323-7158 Rutherford • 714-4549 or 785-7882 Williamson • 834-3287 or 931-308-9817 llli.org Support and information for breast-feeding mothers. McDoula 243-4830 • mcdoula.com Prenatal and labor support and Christian-centered childbirth education.
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Kundalini Rising Yoga (Nashville) 772-3528 • bethanyhard.com
International Childbirth Education Association 800-624-4934 • icea.org Referral for area childbirth educators, doulas, prenatal fitness instructors and postnatal educators.
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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. NBC also provides a comprehensive list of resources and support. Nashville Breastfeeding Support 880-2185 Metro Public Health Department's program supporting mothers who are breastfeeding their babies. Nashville Childbirth 370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Doula labor support, postpartum doula support, belly casting, Happiest Baby on the Block classes (colic calming) and more. NOVA Birth Services 669-6399 • mynovabirth.com Childbirth educators, breast-feeding classes, lactation counselors, and labor and postpartum support. Nurses for Newborns Foundation 313-9989 • nfnf.org/tennessee In-home nursing visits and positive parenting skill building for at-risk families. Once Upon a Child 790-8081 • ouac.com Breast pump rentals in Franklin. Reeves-Sain Drug Store 896-5864 • reevessain.com Nursing supplies and breast pump sales in Murfreesboro.
Rutherford Breastfeeding Support Murfreesboro • 898-7880 Smyrna • 355-6175 A full-time lactation consultant is available for education, encouragement and support through the Rutherford County Department of Health. Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service 810-9113 • smilemommy.com Cloth diaper service in Davidson and Williamson counties. Sumner Breastfeeding Support Gallatin • 206-1100 Hendersonville • 824-0552 Portland • 325-5237 A full-time lactation consultant is available for education, encouragement and support through the Sumner Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline 855-423-6667 A free helpline offering breastfeeding support and encouragement 24 hours a day. WIC Program 862-7940 • 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, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children from birth to 5 years. Wilson Breastfeeding Support Group 444-5325, ext. 1052 The Wilson County Health Department hosts a breastfeeding support group every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m. Call ahead to RSVP.
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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.
A Village Birth Services avillagebirthservices.com Roots Childbirth Education class. An Everyday Miracle 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 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 243-4830 • mcdoula.com Roots Childbirth Education class. Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OB/GYN Department 1004 N. Highland Ave., Ste. C, Murfreesboro 867-8030 • mmclinic.com The Healthy Woman to Healthy Mommy class is for
Nashville Childbirth 370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley method natural, husband-coached childbirth class. Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4410 • nashvillegeneral.org Breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, early pregnancy. Nashville Mama 429-5132 • nashvillemama.com Offers a six-week Transitions Childbirth class that focuses on partner support. NorthCrest Medical Center 100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 384-1600 • northcrest.com Labor of Love, Breastfeeding Basics, First Aid/CPR. St. Thomas Midtown Hospital 2000 Church St., Nashville 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-toBe; Tots on Tour; Marvelous Multiples; Breastfeeding Support Groups; prenatal/postpartum water exercise; and infant and child CPR. (please turn the page)
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BABYworld St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro 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. Sumner Regional Medical Center 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com Free prepared childbirth and newborn care and breastfeeding classes. Voted "Best Place to Have a Baby in Sumner County." TriStar Centennial Women's and Children's 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 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). TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center 355 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 342-1919 • tristarhendersonville.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, Newborn Care and a new siblings class. TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 342-1919 • tristarstonecrest.com Birth & Beginnings, siblings, breastfeeding.
TriStar Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 342-1919 • tristarsummit.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling 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, CPR, Vanderbilt's Group Prenatal 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. Mom's Circle 772-3528 • bethanyhard.com Free support circle for moms meets monthly. Guest speakers discuss topics like parenting, postpartum challenges and more.
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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.
Food Allergy Moms of Murfreesboro foodallergymoms.webs.com A group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies.
Moms of Wilson County meetup.com/moms-of-wilson-county Support group for moms meets monthly for festive outings.
Hendersonville Moms meetup.com/Hvillemoms Monthly meetings for moms with babies to age 5.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org Brentwood facebook.com/BrentwoodMOPS?ref=stream Franklin harpethcc.com/mops Hendersonville • fbchendersonville.com/preschool Hermitage • facebook.com/mops.elc
Williamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 791-2273 • williamsonmedicalcenter.org Breastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, childbirth education series (includes nutrition and newborn care).
Holistic Families Group 668-1171 Group for moms interested in natural health. Meets the third Thursday each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
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Nashville woodmontbaptist.com/connect/adult/mops.html Murfreesboro • belleaire.org/mops Smyrna • lifepointchurch.org/mops Moms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for friendship, learning, discussions and crafts. 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 918-284-2730 • russ@russrupe.com Dads and kids, hanging out since 1996. 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.
miscellaneous Attachment Parenting International 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 936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc The center provides information to families of chronically ill children or children with disabilities.
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 and premature birth. Nashville Birth Network 859-533-4667 • nashvillebirthnetwork.org Free monthly meetings to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care take place at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Nesting Place, Acupuncture and Wellness. Parent Pathway 383-0994 • pcat.org Free support for families of newborns to 5 years, operated in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. Parents Reaching Out 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. Tennesee's Early Intervention Services 800-852-7157 • tn.gov/education/teis A voluntary educational program for families with children birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays. Tennessee Office of Vital Records 741-1763 • health.state.tn.us/vr Keeps and provides birth records for the state.
baby safety health & safety American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 893-4272 redcross.org/tn/murfreesboro Davidson, Sumner, Wilson • 250-4300 nashvilleredcross.org Williamson • 790-5785 williamsoncountyredcross.org Instruction in CPR, first aid, child care and babysitting.
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Baby Safe Homes 975-8854 • babysafehomes.com Home safety evaluations, product installation and more in Middle Tennessee.
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Champ's Corner Store at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Store: 936-1869 Appointment line: 936-7233 childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Provides low-cost safety products, resources and education. Car seat safety inspections available by appointment.
now open in nashville oon-to-be moms in Middle Tennessee have a new place for prenatal workouts in town. Blooma Nashville Yoga opened in early November at 4107 Charlotte Pike in the Sylvan Park area and offers prenatal yoga classes, childbirth education, and pregnancy and parenting workshops. "Our priority is to help nurture the transition from womanhood into motherhood and into the early parenting years through body, mind and spirit," says owner/instructor Jennifer Derryberry Mann, stressing that the center focuses on education and support without judgment no matter what a mom's birth plan may be. Blooma also offers post-natal yoga, kids and family yoga classes, vinyasa yoga with child care and massage therapies. Learn more at 797-8064 or bloomanashville.com.
The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial 342-1000 • thechildrenshospitalnashville.com Nashville's newest children's hospital features a pediatric ER with short wait times, a neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient physical, speech and occupational therapies, and more. (please turn the page)
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Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772 • cpsc.gov Information on safety standards for cribs, toys, children’s products and recalls.
National Child Safety Council 800-327-5107 • nationalchildsafetycouncil.org Information on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more.
Kidcentral TN kidcentraltn.com Provides information on pregnancy, health, education, development, crisis services and support to Tennessee families.
Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley 936-7656 • 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 injury in ages 14 and younger.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 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.
Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) state.tn.us/humanserv Children's health and welfare, amber alert information and more.
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. Bellevue YMCA 8101 Hwy. 100, Nashville 646-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Donelson-Hermitage YMCA 3001 Lebanon Road, Nashville 889-2632 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
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ashville resident Jemina Boyd recently launched her own business that provides healthy eats for Baby. Chubby Bunny Foods offers four flavors of infant food made with organic, fresh ingredients from local farms (when available). Options are Sweet Sully (roasted beets with apples and cinnamon), Mango Maggie (carrots, kale and mango with ginger), Sassy Sally (sweet potato and zucchini with a hint of curry) and Brock-O-Lee (broccoli and quinoa cooked with unsalted chicken stock). Each four-ounce packet is $3. Chubby Bunny is currently available at Hendersonville Produce and Green Door Gourmet in West Nashville. You can also order online at chubbybunnyfoods.com.
Downtown YMCA 1000 Church St., Nashville 254-0631 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Green Hills Family YMCA 4041 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville 297-6529 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Gordon Jewish Community Center 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville 356-7170 • nashvillejcc.org Baby Sharks is a parent/child class for ages 6 - 24 months. Harding Place Family YMCA 411 Metroplex Drive, Nashville 834-1300 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Margaret Maddox Family YMCA 2624 Gallatin Road, Nashville 228-5525 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months. Northwest Family YMCA 3700 AShland City Hwy., Nashville 242-6559 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
rutherford county MTSU Rec Center 1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro 898-2104 • mtsu.edu/camprec Parent and Child Aquatics (PCA) for ages 6 months and older are available in two levels.
BABYworld Ms. Sue's Swimming 459-5124 • mssueswimming.com Outdoor parent and child lessons for ages 6 months 3 years take place May - August. North Rutherford County Family YMCA 2001 Motlow College Drive, Smyrna 220-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older. Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 893-7439 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks Swim Preschool program, based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, is available for ages 6 months and older. Rutherford County Family YMCA 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro 895-5995 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older.
sumner county Sea Star Swim School 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 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 826-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
williamson county Brentwood Family YMCA 8207 Concord Road, Brentwood 373-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child classes start at 6 months. Franklin Family YMCA 501 South Royal Oaks Blvd., Franklin 591-0322 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child swim classes for babies 6 months and older. Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin 790-5719 • wcparksandrec.com A water adaptation class taught by Excel Aquatics for babies ages 6 - 36 months with a parent. Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill 2902 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971 • wcparksandrec.com A water adaptation class taught by Excel Aquatics for babies ages 6 - 36 months with a parent. Maryland Farms YMCA 5101 Maryland Way, Brentwood 373-2900 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child learn-to-swim program for ages 6 months and older.
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BABYworld wilson county Guppies and Dolphins Swim 7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet 416-3615 • swimclass.org Two levels of parent/child classes are available: Guppies (ages 6 - 18 months) and Goldfish (ages 18 months - 2 years). Jimmy Floyd Center 511 Castle Height Ave. N., Lebanon 453-4545 • lebanontn.org Parent/infant swim classes for ages 6 months and older.
fun with baby music, movement & more Classes listed below are for ages 12 months and younger. Blooma Nashville Yoga (Sylvan Park) bloomanashville.com Mama-Baby Postnatal Yoga Bonding for newborns - 8 months. Elite Energy Gymnastics (Murfreesboro) 890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.com Start off your infant with a class like Cubs starting at 10 months.
Gymboree Play & Music (Green Hills) 221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.com Stimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older. Kali Yuga Yoga (East Nashville) 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. Kundalini Rising Yoga 772-3528 • bethanyhard.com Mommy & Me yoga for 6 weeks - 12 years features movement, stretching, infant songs and bonding. Let It Shine (Franklin) 369-3547 • letitshinegym.com Parent and Child movement classes are fun for ages 12 - 36 months. The Music Class 777-9314 • themusicclass.com/nashville Music Pups for ages birth - 5 years includes singing, dancing, movement and instrument play. Music Together Brentwood • 730-6971 Hendersonville • 973-6554 Hermitage • 390-3207 Murfreesboro • 796-6162 Nashville • 730-6971 musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program for newborns and older. Music with Mommie 478-5257 • musicwithmommie.com Starting at 5 months, your baby can enjoy high energy music and movement in Brentwood, Murfreesboro and Nashville.
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anderbilt University, United Health Foundation and Yale University joined forces in spring 2014 to launch a new prenatal care program in Middle Tennessee that is built around four key concepts: expect, connect, explore and grow. Expect With Me offers prenatal care in a group setting with the goal of providing valuable social and emotional support to expectant moms in addition to standard prenatal care and education. Expect With Me features 10 two-hour care sessions during the second and third trimesters. Each installment includes a physical assessment, an evaluation of the mother's and baby's vitals, and a group education, skills-building and discussion session. The program comes with a secure Web portal with social networking features so the women in the group can stay connected between sessions and have access to a strong support network. Expect With Me is aimed at those in their first trimester, but participants may enroll up to 24 weeks into their pregnancy. The program replaces traditional, individual prenatal appointments and is billed the same way by insurance. Participating facilities are Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health (719 Thompson Lane, Ste. 27100, Nashville) and Center for Women's Health at Northcrest (522 Northcrest Drive, Springfield). To learn more or sign up, visit expectwithme.org.
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My Gym Brentwood • 371-5437 my-gym.com/brentwood Hendersonville • 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). Ready. Set. YOGA! (Murfreesboro) 931-516-9642 • readysetyogatn.com Infant yoga and Mommy & Me yoga at various locations. The Yoga Nest (Murfreesboro) 785-7934 • theyoganest.net Mommy & Me yoga class.
storytimes for babies Bellevue Public Library 650 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville 862-5854 • library.nashville.org • Mon at 10 a.m. Brentwood Public Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood 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) Gallatin Public Library 123 E. Main St., Gallatin 452-1722 • gallatinlibrary.org • Wed at 9:45 a.m.
Green Hills Public Library 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville 862-5863 • library.nashville.org • Mon at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Hendersonville Public Library 116 Dunn St., Hendersonville 824-0656 • hendersonvillelibrary.org • Wed at 10:15 and 11 a.m.
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Emily Bienvenu, M.D. OB/GYN
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Sumner Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Emily Bienvenu, to provide care for women’s health needs. This includes complete obstetrical and gynecological services, as well as medical and surgical evaluation and management of complex gynecological problems.
Sumner Women’s Associates Office Location:
300 Steam Plant Road, Suite 430 Gallatin,TN 37066
For more information, or to make an appointment, please call
Dr. Bienvenu received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Louisiana State University Health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
(615) 328-3390
Trained in the da Vinci Surgical System, the most advanced gynecological surgical technology available today, Dr. Bienvenu enables her patients to experience less pain and shorter recovery times.
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Births per year
Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)
IV Required
24-Hour In-House Anesthesia
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Lactation Consultant
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Neonatology Services
What's New and Additional Features
MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-381-1111 mauryregional.com
1,500
LDR
doctor’s discretion
available 24/7
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Level IINeonatal
Newly renovated obstetric & neonatal intensive care nursery; neonatal RNs; mother/infant couplet care; free childbirth classes and tours available.
NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY 1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4000 nashvillegeneral.org
1,250
LDR
doctor’s discretion
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Level IINeonatal
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; breastfeeding support/lactation boutique including rentals; affiliated with VUMC.
Level IIINeonatal
Advanced maternal infant center focused on family-centered care; extensive pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding education classes; free tours (check website for dates); spacious birthing rooms; high-risk pregnancy care; lactation boutique.
Level IIIObstetric
New, larger labor, delivery and postpartum rooms; new NICU and nursery; free e-newsletter; high-risk care; extensive education; free tours; flexible roomingin; lactation boutique; "birth" day celebration; professional photography; room-service dining.
Level IIObstetric
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 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; breastfeeding consults.
NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER 100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 384-2411 • northcrest.com
ST. THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL 2000 Church St., Nashville 284-2229 sths.com/midtown
ST. THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL 1700 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 396-4502 sths.com/rutherford
SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com
TRISTAR CENTENNIAL WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 342-1000, 342-1919 (MedLine) thewomenshospital.com
800
7,000
2,900
800
3,200
LDRP
LDR
LDR
LDR
LDR
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
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facility TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER 355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville • 338-1000 hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com
TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 768-2000 stonecrestmedical.com
TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 316-3000 summitmedicalcenter.com
Certified Lactation Consultant
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Neonatology Services
Additional Features
LDRP
doctor’s discretion
on call 24/7
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Level IIObstetric
1,300
LDRP
doctor’s discretion
on call 24/7
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Level IIObstetric
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 breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors; rooming-in or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available; complimentary room service for parents; family-centered care.
Level IVNeonatal
Free tours; free CPR classes; childbirth classes include group perinatal care services; hydrotherapy tub during labor; breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding 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 435-6025 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
Certified Nurse Midwife
700
750
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 322-5000 • mc.vanderbilt.edu
IV Required
24-Hour In-House Anesthesia
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 443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com
Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)
1,400
LDRP
LDR
LDR
LDR
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patient's choice/ doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
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neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) services key: Level I: Facility provides basic care for uncomplicated maternity and neonatal patients who are at low risk. Level II-Obstetric: Facility provides a broad range of maternal-fetal services for normal patients and for those with mild or moderate obstetric illnesses or complications.
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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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More and more families are choosing to have their babies at Sumner Regional
Meet the Obstetricians/Gynecologists at Sumner Regional Medical Center
Medical Center because of the awardwinning care and expertise we provide our new mothers and babies every day. Our families also appreciate the comfort and convenience of having their babies
Richard Bennett, M.D.
Emily Bienvenu, M.D.
(800) 424-DOCS.
William Caldwell, M.D.
Suzanna Chatterjee, M.D.
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Terri J. Holt, M.D., FACOG
close to home. At Sumner Regional, we’re proud to be your “best” choice for family care. For more information, or to find a physician, please call
Brandon Montgomery, M.D.