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contents Central Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pregnancy & Maternity Guide

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Preconception checklist & Proper dental care

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Best foods to eat -- and the ones to avoid

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Sunrise Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services & Celebrity adoptees

Baby Bump 2012 is a publication of Lexington Family Magazine Editorial Staff John Lynch and Laurie Evans

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Account Executives Kristi Boss, Lindsay Emmerich, Glenda Isaac and Gary Mazza Nearly 500 local resources from adoption to yoga

Breastfeeding; Cereal in a bottle; & Breast pump guide 4

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Skinto-Skin Contact Hospitals Now Let Mom Snuggle With Her Newborn by Doraine Bailey

fter nine long months, the first thing you’ll want to do after your baby is born is to hold him or her close to your heart! It used to be, however, that doctors and nurses in the labor room took the baby away right after birth for tests, measures and cleaning. Although the baby came back to you after 10-20 minutes, it seemed like an eternity! Happily, many doctors and nurses in labor and delivery are now learning how to do all of those tasks right after birth as you hold your baby. Better yet, the baby can remain unswaddled, with her fresh smooth skin snuggled right up to your bare chest, and 6

both of you covered with warm blankets. Holding your baby like this is called “skin-to-skin” or sometimes “Kangaroo Care.” Hospitals throughout Kentucky are now offering Birth Kangaroo Care to mothers and babies immediately after the baby is born. Research shows that babies who are snuggled on mom’s bare chest within minutes after birth are warmer, calmer, more alert and eager to eat. Premature or sick babies held skinto-skin are better protected from stress and release more growth hormones. If mom can’t hold the baby right away, dad or another family member may be able to hold the baby skinto-skin until mom is ready. This could happen with a Cesarean Section delivery or if mom has complications. Moms also benefit. Snuggling close with baby helps to baby bump 2012

reduce the pain from repairing incisions or tears from birth, and releases hormones that help you relax and bond with the baby. If you are breastfeeding, holding your baby close makes feedings easy and quick and can build your milk supply. If your baby is early or sick, holding your baby skin-to-skin helps your baby grow and heal, and lets you be a part of your baby’s care if she has to stay in the hospital. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

hen you go on a hospital tour or attend childbirth education classes, ask about how hospital staff will help you hold your baby skin-to-skin right after birth. Kangaroo Care doesn’t have to stop when you leave the hospital. The benefits of holding your baby close don’t go away. When your baby is fussy, sick, tired, lonely or hungry, holding baby skin-toskin reduces the stress for both of you, improves feeding and brings calm. Other family members can hold baby skin-to-skin as well. Everyone benefits. As your baby gets older, you may spend less time snuggling skin-to-skin. Keep holding and snuggling with your baby – even through clothes, your baby wants to be held close to feel secure and loved. Y

Easy ways to hold your baby skinto-skin: Place your baby’s bare chest against the center of your bare chest and tummy-to-tummy. Recline back in a chair or on the couch and cover both of you with warm blankets, and relax.

Wrap your baby snugly against your body with a long piece of fabric, a baby wrap like a MobyWrap or a thin long towel. In cool weather, wear a shirt, cardigan or jacket over the top to keep both of you warm.

Use a V-neck t-shirt or button-up shirt to support your baby. Knot the bottom of the shirt under baby’s bottom to keep baby in place. Use the shirt to support baby’s head and back and to keep baby from sagging down.

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Preconception Checklist Couples who are planning an addition to their family need to begin thinking about their health well before they start trying to conceive a child. In fact, many of these changes should occur at least three months before getting pregnant. Some, like quitting smoking or reaching healthy weight, should start even earlier. Here are the 5 most important things you can do for your health before conception. 1) Add Folic Acid to Your Diet

Women need to take 400 to 800 micrograms (400 to 800 mcg or 0.4 to 0.8 mg) of folic acid every day during childbearing years to lower risk of some birth defects of the brain and spine, including spina bifida. Talk to your doctor about your folic acid needs. Some doctors prescribe prenatal vitamins that contain higher amounts of folic acid.

2) Stop Smoking and Drinking Alcohol

Both Mom and Dad need to stop smoking before conception. The detrimental effects of tobacco smoke on both the fetus and the child after birth are well known. Potential fathers should limit their alcohol intake because it can impact sperm production. According to the CDC, there is no known amount of alcohol that a pregnant woman can safely consume.

3) Know Your Medical History

Discuss any known medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, epilepsy and issues of dental health with your doctor or dentist before you try to conceive. You’ll want to make sure that your condition is under control and that any medication you are taking is safe while pregnant. If you have a medical condition, be sure it is under control.

4) Don’t Forget OTC Medicines

Talk to your doctor about any over-the-counter and prescription medicines you are taking, including any dietary or herbal supplements. Be sure your vaccinations, including pertussus, are up to date.

5) Beware of Toxic Materials

Avoid contact with toxic substances at work and at home that could cause infection. Stay away from chemicals and cat or rodent feces. Y

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Don’t Forget Good Dental Care

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Baby Registry Must Haves by Katie Saltz

reating a baby registry can leave an expectant mom feeling overwhelmed. The registry “guides” given out at baby mega-stores distort what is actually needed by a new parent. I think anyone who has declared a $50 baby wipe warmer as a necessity must live on another planet. Starting with the simple things will help you save money and sanity in the long run. To help you prioritize, here are the first things you should scan for your registry. They may not be glamorous, but neither is parenthood. • Plain White Onesies: Short and long-sleeved, in a variety of sizes. People may ooh and ahh over pink frills or little sailor suits, but you will get more wear out of these undershirts than any item in your baby’s closet. • Cloth Diapers: Even if you are using disposables, cloth diapers make the best burp cloths – they are fairly inexpensive, easy to wash and soft on baby’s face. Why would you spend extra money on something used to clean spit-up anyway? • Feeding Supplies: Bottles are an obvious choice, but register for breastfeeding supplies as well. Nursing pads, storage bags, even your pump. Some women are timid about asking for such personal items, but go for it. People will support you. • Diapers: Lots of Diapers. And not just newborn sizes. Diapers are another item that any parent who looks at your registry will buy for you. They know. • Waterproof Crib Sheet: It doesn’t matter how tight you fasten those Huggies. Something will get out as your little one sleeps, and it will be wet and smelly. A waterproof sheet makes clean-up a little easier, which is something every new mom needs. Katie Saltz is a Lexington mom of a one-year-old girl. You can read her parenting blog at www. mynewheartbeat.com. Y

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Home Sweet Home

Newborns Spend 70% of Their Time in Cribs

by Bud Spoerl

fter having been provided a home for nine months, your baby is now ready for sleeping quarters that aren’t so confining. Your choice of a crib will serve as more than just a place for baby to spend the night. This will become her source of comfort and security. As your baby grows, her crib will provide a happy place to play and coo before going to sleep, or anxiously awaiting that first greeting from Mom or Dad. Keep these tips in mind when shopping for your baby’s first “home.” 18

t When choosing a convertible crib, be sure that coordinating items such as dressers, night stands, armoires and mirrors are available for future purchase. t Be aware of crib recalls and buy from a store where you feel confident in the quality and reputation. For information on crib recalls visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.org. t Avoid buying a crib at a garage sale or using a hand-me down. Many of these have missing or damaged hardware or parts. t A high-quality firm crib mattress will be your most important crib-related purchase. t When baby is put to sleep, remove all quilts, comforters, pillow-like products baby bump 2012

and stuffed animals. Cover baby with nothing more than a thin coverlet or crib blanket. For newborns consider swaddling. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently stated that even bumper pads pose a risk of suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. That’s because infants lack the motor skills necessary to turn their heads should they roll into a bumper that would obstruct their breathing. The AAP position is that bumpers should not be used. A new bumper option is the mesh “breathable” crib liner that allows improved airflow, as well as protection from the hard crib slats. And any bumper pad or liner should be removed from the crib once your

child can sit up or pull up to a standing position. Parents will have to make the decision to bumper or not to bumper. The best way to make the right decision is to understand why bumpers are not recommended in the first place. The most important point is that the use of towels, adult blankets or pillows as crib bumper substitutes can pose even greater risks to your baby. For additional info on crib safety visit www.cribsafety.jpma.org or www.healthychildren.org/safesleep. Bud Spoerl is owner of Baby’s Room & Kids Too at 2520 Nicholasville Road. Info: 2764955 or www.babysroomky.com. Y

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Buckle Up Choosing the Right Car Seat

by Bud Spoerl, owner of Baby’s Room & Kids Too

Picking a safe car seat is one of the most important decisions you will make as a new parent. Your baby’s first car seat will be one of the following: t Infant Car Seat accommodating babies from birth to 35 pounds and always used rear facing. These can also be used as carriers. t Convertible Car Seat, which is used rear facing for an infant, and then forward facing for toddlers. As your child gets older, she’ll be ready for a booster seat that may rely on the vehicle seat belt system for restraint. Once you determine the car seat that is most appropriate for your child, invest in a seat equipped with the best safety features and the highest safety rating.Look for these features when purchasing a car seat: t 5-point harness with easy to adjust straps. t LATCH equipped for easy secure installation. t Energy absorbing foam liner. t Deep side walls and head wings for

side impact protection. t Removable cover for easy cleaning. Understand and follow safe car seat practices: t Keep your child in the rear facing position until 2 years of age or until the maximum weight or height limit is reached. t Make sure the car seat has good head and neck support. t Send in all warranty card information. This will allow you to receive notification of recalls, product updates and other important information. t Follow all instructions and install the car seat correctly. There should be no wiggle room in the seat once it’s installed. t Tighten all straps securely once the child is in the seat. t Never buy a used car seat. You don’t know whether it has been in an accident previously. Car seats also have expiration dates - approximately six years - because plastic can become brittle over time. Y

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Good Night… Sleep Tight Crib Mattresses: Make the Right Choice by Bud Spoerl, owner of Baby’s Room & Kids Too

etween the hours spent napping and night time, the most-used item you will purchase for your child is the crib mattress. Your baby will spend approximately 70% of her time on the mattress, and as she becomes a toddler, up to half of her time. It’s crucial to buy a highquality mattress to support her growing and changing body, and ensure restful sleep during this early developmental stage. Your best bet is to never buy or use a secondhand crib mattress. There are basically three types of mattresses: innerspring, foam and natural/green. Which you choose is a matter of personal preference, but always remember, the firmer the mattress, the better. A rule of thumb – if it feels comfortable to you, it’s probably too soft for your baby.

t Innerspring mattresses consist of the spring unit, an insulator such as coir fiber, and cushioning layers – the more layers, the better. Look for a mattress with the most, and thickest, coils – it’s generally the thickness of the coils that ensures the firmness. Good mattresses also contain a border rod for extra firmness, support and overall durability. Be sure to have the store show you a cutaway of the mattress so that you’ll be certain of what’s actually inside that attractive mattress cover. t Foam mattresses are much lighter than innerspring ones. The heavier the foam mattress, the more likely it consists of the firmest foam available – more foam, less air. Viscoelastic memory foam has grown in popularity, especially when used on only one side of the mattress, baby bump 2012

allowing you to flip the mattress for your toddler, providing a firm, yet comfortable surface as she continues to grow. t Natural/Green mattresses, often some of the firmest, are made with all, or only some, components being natural or organic. These mattresses may offer organic cotton covers, as well as cushioning of natural cotton batting. The center core often consists of ecologically friendlier materials, such as foam made from renewable plant oils. Your mattress will probably have a vinyl cover, and those with three or more reinforced layers will be the most durable. Also, look for cloth bindings to

provide stronger seams, and vents that allow your mattress to breathe. t At Baby’s Room & Kids Too in Lexington, we’ve chosen to exclusively offer Colgate brand mattresses. Serta and Sealy brand crib mattresses, which are only licensed names, are not actually made by the same companies that make the adult brands. Colgate mattresses are consistently the highest rated and meet all safety standards, including Greenguard certification. And remember, your mattress may be used for more than one child. Buying the highest quality you can afford will assure a favorable return on your investment and peace of mind as your children grow. Y

Register Baby Products With the Manufacturer Now that your baby is home, safety will become one of your primary concerns. One of the easiest ways to protect your child from dangerous or defective products is make sure that you register all your purchases with the manufacturer. By registering your product, the manufacturer is able to alert you immediately if the product has a safety alert or recall. With each product sold, all manufacturers of children’s durable products are required by federal law to provide a postage-paid product

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registration card and a means to register the product online. Manufacturers are forbidden from using this registration information for any purpose other than a safety alert. The manufacturer must also place on each product their name, product model number/name, date of manufacture and contact information. Always remember, juvenile products are not substitutes for parental supervision – never leave your baby unattended. Additional safety info may be obtained at www.cpsc.gov or www. jpma.org. Y -- by Bud Spoerl

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f you’re not already pregnant when you walk into the furniture showroom at Baby’s Room & Kids Too, you’ll probably want to start a family once you see all that the local store has to offer. Bud and Donna Spoerl, and their daughter Kristin, have owned Baby’s Room & Kids Too for 20 years.

And they continue to provide the personalized service that actually makes shopping fun. Located on Nicholasville Road between GattiTown and K-Mart, Baby’s Room covers “baby to teen and everything in between.” The store offers the area’s largest selection of baby and kid’s furniture. Cribs, dressers, hutches, desks and more are available to fit any budget, regardless of how much you’re willing to spend. Whether it’s simple furniture for a nursery at home or grandma’s house, or 26

a roomful of stylish furniture that will grow with your child, you’ll find it at Baby’s Room & Kids Too. Baby’s Room is able to offer styles and finishes not available in those “big box” stores. The Spoerls will take the time to make sure you make the right choice to meet your needs and wishes, and they’ll special order any requested item at no additional charge. “We cater to the more discriminating shopper who wants a broader selection of furniture to choose from,” Bud Spoerl said. “We usually sell the complete baby bump 2012

nursery setting and can outfit the whole room very nicely.” Baby’s Room & Kids Too also carries the latest wood finishes. “Our No. 1 finishes right now are espresso and mocacchino, although cherry remains very popular.” The store also specializes in toddler beds, car beds, table/chair sets, toy boxes and rocking chairs. “Rocking chairs for kids come in a variety of styles and are very popular,” Spoerl said. “Still, cribs are far and away our strength. You’ll see some striking cribs in our showroom.” And as your little one becomes bigger, you’ll find twin, full and queen beds,

bunkbeds, castle beds and loft bed systems that take fun and functional furniture to new levels. The selection of room décor including wall art, lamps and rugs will help put the finishing touch on your child’s dream bedroom. After two decades of outfitting nurseries and kids’ rooms, the Spoerls still thrive on serving couples as they embark on life’s most rewarding journey. “We catch people at the happiest time of their life – when they’re starting a family,” Spoerl said. “We’re able to be part of that and help families fulfill their dreams.” Y

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resource directory Adoption Sunrise Children’s Services 300 Hope St., P.O. Box 1429 Mt. Washington, Ky. (859) 455-8185 (855) 33-icare / www.sunrise.org A Caring Touch Pediatrics and International Adoptions 230 Fountain Ct., Suite 260, Lex. (859) 264-0660 / www.actpeds.com A Helping Hand Adoption Agency 1510 Newtown Pike, Lex. (859) 263-9964 or (800) 525-0871 www.worldadoptions.org Assurance Pregnancy Help Center 1517 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 278-8469 www.assurancecare.org Adopt Inc. 135 Lackawanna Rd., Lex. (859) 276-6249 / www.adoptinc.org Birthright of Lexington Inc. 2134 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 277-2635 / www.birthright.org 28

Bluegrass Christian Adoption Services 1795 Alysheba Way # 6101, Lex. (859) 276-2222 www.bluegrassadoption.org FRANKFORT Avenues for Women 73 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Suite 5 Frankfort / (502) 695-0500 www.avenuesforwomen.org Opportunities for Life 1042 Burlington Lane, Frankfort (502) 223-5330 www.opportunitiesforlife.org

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lex. (859) 273-2911 / www.josephbeth. com Kentucky Children’s Hospital 800 Rose St, Lex. (859) 323-5000 / www.ukhealthcare. uky.edu/kch Kindermusik with Miss Kim 115 N. Water Street, Georgetown (859) 552-4655 Lexington Public Library Storytimes (859) 231-5500 / www.lexpublib.org/ storytimes Beaumont: 3080 Fieldstone Way Eagle Creek: 101 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Northside: 1733 Russell Cave Rd. Tates Creek: 3628 Walden Dr. Village Branch: 2185 Versailles Rd. The Little Gym of Lexington-East 3101 Richmond Rd., Suite 309, Lex. (859) 266-2266 www.thelittlegym.com/lexingtoneast Musikgarten of Lexington with baby bump 2012

Jennifer Tutt 121 Malabu Dr. Suite #112, Lex. (859) 245-5887 www.musikgartenoflexington.com The Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East 150 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Lex-Fayette (859) 967-2273 / www.sjhlex.org

www.madisonlibrary.org VERSAILLES Woodford County Public Library 115 N. Main St., Versailles (859) 873-5191 www.woodfordcountylibrary.org

Baby Furniture Baby’s Room & Kids Too 2520 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 276-4955 www.babysroomky.com

YMCA of Central Kentucky www.ymcaofcentralky.org NICHOLASVILLE Jessamine County Public Library 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville (859) 885-3523 / www.jesspublib.org PARIS Paris-Bourbon County Public Library 701 High St., Paris / (859) 987-4419 www.bourbonlibrary.org RICHMOND Madison County Public Library Richmond Branch: 507 W. Main St., Richmond / (859) 623-6704

Babies R Us 1965 Star Shoot Pkwy, Lex. (859) 263-8598 / www.babiesrus.com Buy Buy Baby 2321 Sir Barton Way, Suite 110, Lex. (859) 263-9889 / www.buybuybaby. com Nursery Time 196 East New Circle Rd., Lex. (859) 233-3148 www.nursery-time.com

Oak Factory 100 Computrex Drive Nicholasville (859) 881-8219 www.oakfactorylexington.com

Bellycasting

Baby Belly Pregnacy Spa and Imaging Center 2160 Sir Barton Way, Suite 115, Lex. (859) 272-1606 www.babybellyspa.com Baby Moon 2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 103, Lex. (859) 420-6262 / www.baby-moon.org Lexington Aesthetics 121 Prosperous Place, Suite 12A, Lex. / (859) 543-1921 www.lexingtonaesthetics.com

Baby Clothing

Baby Bundles 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lex. (859) 309-0459

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New Client Discount: $35 for your first 1 hour massage www.trinitymassagellc.com

Infant Massage Classes • Learn how to massage your baby. • Helps with parent/child bonding, sleeping, digestion, motor-coordination and general well being.

$90 for a package of 3 private classes

Trinity Massage Therapy LLC (859) 797-4343 & Center for Well Being 104 Canewood Center Drive Suite 5, Georgetown, KY 40324

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Bella Bliss 209 N. Limestone, Lex. (859) 846-5295 www.blisscollection.com Dragonfly Children’s Clothing 120 Clay Ave., Lex. (859) 259-2921 Hopscotch 119 Clay Ave., Lex. (859) 258-2923 Kid to Kid 3090 Helmsdale Place, Lex. (859) 309-9701 / www.kidtokid.com Ladybug Landing 392 Southland Drive, Lex. (859) 275-1292 www.ladybuglanding.com Once Upon A Child 2220 Nicholasville Rd. #114, Lex. (859) 276-0006 www.onceuponachildlexington.com

869 East High Street, Lex. (859) 268-2576 / www.forfriends.com The Front Porch 4238 Saron Drive, Lex. (859) 271-9326 Ladybug Landing 1701 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 275-1292 www.ladybuglanding.com My Favorite Things 2721 Old Rosebud Rd., Lex. (859) 264-0837 / www.mftky.com

Baby’s Room & Kids Too 2520 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 276-4955 www.babysroomky.com Confused Confections Bakehouse and Gifts 3100 Todds Rd Ste 170, Lex. (859) 263-0555 www.confusedconfections.com Decoratifs 195 Kentucky Ave., Lex. (859) 253-0863 / www.decoratifs.biz For Friends

Georgetown Community Hospital Lactation Consultants 1140 Lexington Road, Georgetown (502) 868-1100 www.georgetowncommunityhospital. com MIDWAY

Peggy’s 112 Clay Ave., Lex. (859) 255-3188 / www.peggysgifts.com

Bluegrass Lactation Consulting, Inc. Lynne Humkey, RN, IBCLC 121 Elkhorn Bend Drive, Midway (859) 227-6667 www.bluegrasslactation.com

Q-First in Quilting 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. #130 Lex. / (859) 554.5800 www.qfirstky.com

Berea Mother’s Forum Union Church, Berea (859) 779-0223

Breastfeeding

Central Baptist Hospital Lactation Re-Kid Consultants 197 Moore Dr., Lex. / (859) 260-1402 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lex. 3101 Richmond Rd., Lex. / (859) (859) 260-4156 / www.centralbap.com 268-1300 / www.re-kid1.com Also available via Skype as “CBH Lactation Consultants.” Q-First in Quilting 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. #130 La Leche League League Leaders Lex. / (859) 554.5800 (859) 475-3915 www.qfirstky.com www.llleus.org/state/kentucky

Baby Gifts

Lactation Consultants 800 Rose Street, Lex. (859) 323-6211 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu GEORGETOWN

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Breastfeeding Support Services Doraine Bailey, IBCLC 805A Newtown Pike, Lex. (859) 288-2348 www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org Mother Nurture 2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 102, Lex. (859) 335-5949 www.mothernurtureky.com The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East Lactation Consultants 150 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Lex. (859) 967-5000 / www.sjhlex.org UK Hospital and Pediatrics

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FRANKFORT Frankfort Milk Mommies Franklin County Health Department (502) 564-7647

Childcare

Child Care Council Resource and Referral Service 1390 Olivia Lane, Lex. (859) 367-0455 / (800) 809-7076 www.childcarecouncilofky.com Child Care Council Child Care Assistance Program - Fayette 2050 Creative Drive #160, Lex. (859) 271-4079 www.childcarecouncilofky.com

Childcare (Special Needs) Growing Together Preschool, Inc. 599 Lima Drive, Lex. (859) 255-4056 www.growingtogetherpreschool.org Lexington Hearing & Speech Center Daycare 350 Henry Clay Blvd., Lex. (859) 268-4545 / www.lhscky.org baby bump 2012

Visually Impaired Preschool Services 161 Burt Rd. Ste 4, Lex. (859) 276-0335 / www.vips.org

Childcare (Nanny) Central Baptist Hospital 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lex. (859) 260-6357 / www.centralbap.com Safe Sitter is a medically accurate instructional babysitting program for boys and girls 11-13 years old The Sitter Solution 664 Honey Locust Way, Lex (859) 489-4557 Email: Sittersolution@yahoo.com

925 Honeysuckle Rd., Lex. (859) 313-5252 Central Baptist Hospital 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lex. (859) 260-6357 www.centralbap.com Offering classes in the Art of Breastfeeding, Comfort Measures for Childbirth, Great Expectations, Laboring the Natural Way, Little Fingers, Little Toes, Marvelous Mulitiples, New Brother/New Sister, Pediatric CPR, Prenatal Yoga, Safe Sitter, 1st Spoonfuls

Baby Moon 2891 Richmond Rd., Suites 103 & 203, Lex. / (859) 420-6262 www.baby-moon.org

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East 170 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Lex. (859) 967-2229 / www.sjhlex.org Offering Childbirth (group and private), Baby Steps, Grandparents, Breastfeeding, Infant CPR, Sibling and Older Siblings, and Safe Sitter Classes

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Class (Childbirth)

Obstetrics and Gynecology UK Good Samarian Hospital Medical Office Building 126 East Maxwell, Suite 140, Lex. (859) 323-2750 / www.ukhealthcare. uky.edu/obgyn Offering classes in Childbirth Preparation, Baby Basics, Infant CPR, Nursing Your Infant, Happiest Baby on the Block, Big Brothers and Sister are Special and Birthing Center Tours FRANKFORT Frankfort Regional Medical Center Center for Women’s Health 299 King’s Daughter Dr., Frankfort (859) 226-7790 www.frankfortregional.com GEORGETOWN Georgetown Community Hospital 1140 Lexington Rd., Georgetown (502) 868-1100 www.georgetowncommunityhospi-

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James G. Straub, MD, FAAP Barnett W. Lewis, MD, FAAP John P. Riley, MD, FAAP Sharon D. Menkus, MD, FAAP Charles G. Ison, MD, FAAP W. Robert Revelette, MD, FAAP

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859-277-6102 www.paalex.com Two Locations In Lexington: Main: 3050 Harrodsburg Rd. East: 171 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Ste. 100

tal.com RICHMOND Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical 801 Eastern Bypass, Richmond (859) 625-3446 / www.pattieaclay.org WINCHESTER Clark Regional Medical Center Women’s Care Center 1107 West Lexington Ave., Winchester /(859) 745-3447 www.clarkregional.org

Class (Infant CPR)

Central Baptist Hospital 1740 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 260-6433 / www.centralbap.com The Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Lex. (859) 967-2229 / www.sjhlex.org UK HealthCare Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynecology UK Good Samarian Hospital 310 S. Limestone, Conference Rm A. Lex. / (859) -257-5168 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/childbirthed

Counseling (Grief&Postpartum) Beaumont Behavioral Health 1000 Monarch St., Lex. (859) 296-3141 www.beaumontbehavioral.com Catholic Social Services Bureau 1310 W. Main St., Lex. (859) 253-1993 www.catholiccharitieslexington.org Central Baptist Hospital Perinatal Loss Program 1740 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 260-6904 www.centralbap.com Paul Dalton, LPCC 501 Darby Creek Rd, Suite 11, Lex. (859) 338-0466 www.ezcounseling.com Family Counseling Services 32

1393 Trent Blvd., Building 2, Suite 2101, Lex. / (859) 233-0033 www.familycounselingky.org Hospice of the Bluegrass 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lex. (859) 276-5344 / www.hospicebg.org

Disabilities

Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass 465 Springhill Drive, Lex. (859) 278-0549 / www.cdcbg.org

Interfaith Counseling Center 240 Rodes Ave., Lex. (859) 258-2060 www.interfaithcounselingcenter.org

Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs 333 Waller Ave. Suite 300, Lex. (859) 252-3170 / (800) 817-3874 www.chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn

Postpartum Support International Rachel O’Farrell (859) 771-9538 or (800) 944-4PPD www.postpartum.net

Elysse Arrington (859) 536-5419 Email: elysse@elysse.net

FRANKFORT Frankfort Counseling Center 299 King’s Daughter Dr., Frankfort (502) 875-5240

Counseling

Growing Peaceful Families (859) 333-7300 www.growingpeacefulfamilies.com Hope Springs Christian Center 1081 Dove Run Rd., Suite 202 Lex. (859) 242-5201 www.hopespringscenter.org HANDS Program Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. 650 Newtown Pike, Lex. (859) 288-2338 / www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org The Home Network Family Care Center 1135 Red Mile Place, Lex. (859) 288-4040 / www.lexingtonky. gov University of Kentucky Family Center 205 Scovell Hall, Lex. (859) 257-7755 www.uky.edu/HR/refer UK Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynecology UK Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Office Building 125 East Maxwell, Suite 140, Lex. (859) 323-0005 / www.ukhealthcare. uky.edu/obgyn

Doulas

Amy Cannon, RN (859) 312-3236 Email: BirthBest@yahoo.com Ana Edwards (Spanish & English) (859) 494-3665 Nichole Goff, CD (DONA) (502) 738-9041 / (502) 382-7443 Email: healingoneself@gmail.com Mary Hoffmann, CD (DONA) (859) 229-8434 Email: birth-junkie@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/birthjunkies Lauren Howard (859) 351-2183 Email: familywork@gmail.com Lauren Metelski (859) 539-6530 Email: laurenmetelski@gmail.com Kiersten Moore (502) 319-0804 Email: ke.moore@gamil.com www.birthhappens.net Amy Rickard (859) 621-8198 Email: mamaroo223@gmail.com Anne Rust, CD (DONA) (859) 420-6262 Email: anne@baby-moon.org Christina Scribner, RN mamadadababycare@yahoo.com baby bump 2012

Julie Six (859) 553-1973 Email: abellyblessing@gmail.com www.abellyblessing.com Katie Stewart, LMT RCST (859) 552-7267 Email: Katydid380@aol.com Robyn Stith (859) 576-9552 Guinever Van Campen, CD (DONA) (859) 277-6346 or (859) 321-1832 Email: guinever@windstream.net www.birthingwithguinever.com Amy Weinfurtner (DONA) (859) 661-7581 POSTPARTUM DOULAS Jamie McAlpin Burks (859) 420-2837 / (859) 879-0000 Email: BloomingDoula@hotmail.com The Hen House Project Post-Partum Services (859) 806-5123

Gift Registries

Baby’s Room & Kids Too 2520 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 276-4955 www.babysroomky.com

Babies R Us 1965 Star Shoot Parkway, Lex. (859) 263-8598 / www.babiesrus.com Burlington Coat Factory Baby Depot 2909 Richmond Rd., Lex. (859) 268-2905 www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com For Friends 869 East High Street, Lex. (859) 268-2576 / www.forfriends.com Mother Nurture 2891 Richmond Rd. Suite 102, Lex. (859) 335-5949 www.mothernurtureky.com Toys R Us 3220 Nicholasville Rd., Lex.

(859) 271-6374 / www.toysrus.com

Health Dept.

Anderson County Health Department 208 South Main St., Lawrenceburg (502) 839-4551 www.achdonline.org Bourbon County Health Department 341 E Main St., Paris / (859) 9871915 Boyle County Health Department 448 S 3rd St., Danville (859) 236-2053 www.boylecountyhealthdept.com Clark County Health Department 400 Professional Ave., Winchester (859) 744-4482 www.clarkhealthdept.org Lexington-Fayette County Health Department 650 Newtown Pike / (859) 252-2371 www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org

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Sewing for Baby classes/machines/fabric

• bibs • booties • quilts 4383 Old Harrodsburg #130 Lexington, KY • 859-554-5800 www.qfirstky.com • qfirst@insightbb.com www.BabyBumpLexington.com

Franklin County Health Department 100 Glenns Creek Rd., Frankfort (502)564-7647 / www.fchd.org Garrard County Health Department 89 Farra Drive, Lancaster (859) 792-2153 www.garrardhealth.com Jessamine County Health Dept. 215 East Maple St., Nicholasville (859) 885-5013 www.jessaminecohealthdept.org Madison County Health Department 216 Boggs Lane, Richmond (859) 623-7312 www.madison-co-ky-health.org Mercer County Health Center 900 N. College St., Harrodsburg (859) 734-4522 www.mercercounty.ky.gov/health Montgomery County Health Department 117 Civic Center, Mt. Sterling (859) 498-3808 www.montgomerycountyhealth.com WEDCO District Health Department (Harrison, Nicholas, and Scott counties) 302 Oddville Ave., Cynthiana (859) 234-8750 www.wedcohealth.org/locations.htm Woodford County Health Department 229 N. Main St., Suite 1, Versailles (859) 873-4541 / www.wchd.com

Henna Belly Tattoos Baby Moon 2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 103, Lex. (859) 420-6262 / www.baby-moon. org Jamie McAlpin-Burks, LMT (859) 420-2837 Email: redlotushenna@gmail.com Paula Overstreet Whitaker (859) 351-0615 www.powart.weebly.com Email: paula_whtkr@yahoo.com

High Risk Pregnancies

Bluegrass Fertility Center James Akin, MD 1760 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 501, Lex. / (859) 260-1515 www.bluegrassfertilitycenter.com UK Bluegrass High Risk Obstetrics/ Maternal-Fetal Medicine Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Offices 125 E. Maxwell, Suite 140, Lex. (859) 323-0005 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/obgyn Central Kentucky High Risk Obstetrics 161 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Lex. (859) 263-0141 Kentucky Center for Reproductive Medicine 310 S. Limestone Lex. (859) 254-8108 Kentucky Fertility Gynecology and Obstetrics 141 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Suite 203, Lex. / (859) 263-9600 www.kyfertility.com Perinatal Diagnostic Center 1740 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 260-6970 www.centralbap.com UK Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynecology UK Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Office Building 125 East Maxwell, Suite 140 Lex. / (859) 323-0005 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/womenshealth

Hospitals

Central Baptist Hospital 1740 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 260-6100 / www.centralbap.com Maternity services offer all the features today’s new families want, from private labor, delivery and recovery rooms to Baby Central, a Web site that introduces newborns to the world, as well as a Level II NICU,

Wifi, high-risk prenatal care, birthing balls and birthing tubs and numerous prenatal education classes. The Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Lex. (859) 967-2229 www.saintjosepheastky.org The Birth Center at the Women’s Hospital offers state-of-the-art birthing suites, a Level II NICU, high-risk prenatal care, Wifi, bedside massage therapy, sleeper sofas for Dad in patient rooms, professional photography services, and many prenatal education classes. UK HealthCare Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynecology 800 Rose St., Lex. / (859) 323-5000 http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu The Birthing Center at UK offers the only Level III NICU in the region, as well as high risk-prenatal care, birthing suites, private mother-baby rooms, and comprehensive childbirth and newborn care classes. UK HealthCare Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Birthing Center UK Chandler Hospital, Third Floor, Room HA-302 800 Rose St., Lex. / (859) 257-5168 RICHMOND Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center 801 Eastern Bypass, Richmond (859) 623-3131 www.pattieaclay.org/ GEORGETOWN Georgetown Community Hospital 1140 Lexington Rd. Georgetown (501) 868-1100 www.georgetowncommunityhospital. com/ WINCHESTER Clark Regional Medical Center 1107 West Lexington Ave. Winchester (859) 745-3632 http://www.clarkregional.org

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FRANKFORT Frankfort Regional Medical Center 299 Kings Daughters Drive (502) 875-5240 www.frankfortregional.com

Low Income Assistance

Department for Community Based Services Cabinet for Families and Children 2050 Creative Dr., Lex. (859) 246-2298 (859) 246-2070 (food stamp information line) / www.chfs.ky.gov/dcbs Family Care Center 1135 Red Mile Place, Lex. (859) 288-4040 www.lexingtonky.gov/index. aspx?page=316 Family Counseling Service 1393 Trent Boulevard, Building 2, Suite 2101, Lex. / (859) 233-0033 www.familycounselingky.org

Lexington Housing Authority 300 West New Circle Rd., Lex. (859) 281-5060 / www.lexha.org Lexington Lions Club Eye Glass Program P.O. Box 13182, Lex. (859) 523-3033

145 Burt Rd., Suite 15, Lex. (859) 277-2261 Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy 501 Darby Creek Rd., Suite 15A, Lex. / (859) 264-1450 www.bluegrassmassageschool.com

Operation Family Community Action Council 894 Georgetown St., Lex. (859) 244-2256

Body Systems Therapeutic Massage 3198 Custer Dr., Suite 100, Lex. (859) 273-0220

Massage Therapy

Baby Belly Pregnancy Spa and Imaging Center 2160 Sir Barton Way, Suite 115, Lex. (859) 272-1606 www.babybellyspa.com

Baby Moon 2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 103, Lex. (859) 420-6262 / www.baby-moon. org Basic Knead Massage Clinic

Catherine Simmons LMT 2121 Richmond Rd. Suite 212, Lex. (859) 489-4263 www.catherinelmt.com Eagle Creek Massage 141 Prosperous Place, Suite 15B, Lex. / (859) 264-0550 www.eaglecreekmassage.com Joli Salon & Day Spa 2317 Versailles Rd., Lex. (859) 252-0232 / www.jolidayspa. com

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Lexington Aesthetics 121 Prosperous Place, Suite 12A, Lex. / (859) 543-1921 Lexington Healing Arts Academy 272 Southland Drive, Lex. (859) 252-5656 www.lexingtonhealingarts.com Mother Earth Massage Kendra Adkisson, CD (CAPPA), LMT (Prenatal, postpartum and infant massage therapist) 1200 S Broadway, Suite 203, Lex. (859) 619-0167 Ohana Massage Therapy Center 1529 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 2 (859) 272-0577 www.ohanamassagetherapy.com Soular Massage 2134 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 5, Lex. (859) 368-9355 www.soularmassage.com Stewart Massage Therapy 2050 Regency Rd., Suite G, Lex. (859) 276-0224 The Human Touch 465 E. High St., Lex. (859) 258-2733 www.humantouchmed.com The Massage Center 380 South Mill St., Lex. (859) 231-1782 www.themassagecenter.org Trinity Massage Therapy and Healing Arts LLC 104 Canewood Ctr. Dr., Suite 5 Georgetown / (859) 797-4343 www.trinitymassagellc.com WINCHESTER Mind Body & Sole 126 Professional Ave., Winchester (859) 744-6250 http://teamneon.com/mindbody

Maternity Clothes

Apparel Outlet 171 W. Lowry Lane, Lex. (859) 276-6144 36

Dragonfly Children’s Clothing 120 Clay Ave., Lex. / (859) 259-2921

Miscarriage Support

Ladybug Landing 1701 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 275-1292 www.ladybuglanding.com

Central Baptist Hospital Perinatal Bereavement Program 1740 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington (859) 260-6904 / www.centralbap.com

Motherhood Maternity Fayette Mall 3401 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 971-0055 Hamburg Village 2312 Sir Barton Way, Lex. (859) 264-0975 www.motherhood.com

Kentucky SIDS Alliance (800) 928-7437

Midwives

Associates for Women’s Care Saint Joseph East Affiliated 3213 Summit Square Place, Lex. Nancy Shirey, CNM (859) 381-1066 / www.awclex.com UK /Morehead Women’s Healthcare 555 W. Sun St. / Morehead Mary Dowling, CNM (606) 207-2931 Lexington Women’s Health 1720 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 702, Lex. Alisha Morgan, CNM Melissa Willmarth, CNM Laure Schadler, CNM (859) 264-8811 www.lexingtonwomens.com Women’s Care of the Bluegrass 279 King’s Daughters Drive, Suite 301, Frankfort Katie Isaac, ARNP, CNM (502) 227-2229 / www.wcotb.com Georgetown OBGYN 1158 Lexington Rd., Georgetown (502) 868-0338 www.georgetownobgyn.com Joanna Miller, CNM (859) 744-2623 Just for Women 1122 McCann Dr., Winchester (859) 737-5331

Saint Joseph East Bereavement Program 150 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Lex (859) 967-5705 / www.sjhlex.org

Nursing Bras

Mother Nurture 2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 102, Lex. (859)335-5949 www.mothernurtureky.com Motherhood Maternity 3401 Nicholasville Rd., Lex. (859) 971-0055 2312 Sir Barton Way, Lex. (859) 264-0975 www.motherhood.com

Nutrition Classes & Consulatants Bluegrass Nutrition Counseling 535 W. Second St., Suite 207, Lex. (859) 388-9152 www.bluegrassnutrition.net Nutrition and You Health Center 1301 Winchester Rd., Suite 13, Lex. (859) 254-4492 Terry Foody, RN, MSN, CCRC 2054 Clays Mill Road / Lex. (859) 277-5291 / www.terryfoody.com Saint Joseph Wellness Services Beaumont Family YMCA, 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lex. North Lexington Family YMCA, 381 W. Loudon Ave., Lex. (859)219-9622 www.ymcaofcentralky.org RICHMOND Nutri-Style (Division of Dietary Consultants Inc.) 229 Churchill Dr., Richmond baby bump 2012

Obstetricians

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East 170 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Lex. (859) 967-2273 www.sjhlex.org Julie N. Ashmun, M.D. John Baird, M.D., OB Hospitalist Blake Bradley, M.D. Larry Butler, M.D. Berry Campbell, M.D. E. Shawn Campbell, M.D. Emily Cunningham, M.D. Thomas J. Duncan, M.D. Jennifer Fuson, M.D. John F. Greene , M.D. W. David Hager, M.D. Tamara James, M.D. Magdalene Karon, M.D. John D. Looff, M.D. Kristi McKenzie, M.D. James O’Neill, M.D. Randal Owen, M.D. Olson Parrott, M.D. Mark J. Pascuzzi, M.D. Robert Polacek, M.D., OB Hospitalist Reva Duff Tackett, M.D. Jon Voss, M.D. Bradley B. Youkilis, M.D. UK Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynecology UK Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Office Building 125 East Maxwell, Suite 140, Lex. (859) 323-0005 / www. ukhealthcare.uky.edu/obgyn Lauren A. Baldwin, M.D. Gordon Crozier, M.D. W. Lisle Dalton, M.D. Kathy Dillon, M.D. Joseph Haynes, M.D. Wendy Jackson, M.D. Miriam Marcum, M.D. Pamela Midboe-Penn, M.D. Stephen Basil Mitchell, M.D. Isabella Nyan, M.D. Bryan Rone, M.D. Rudy Tovar, M.D. Fred Zachman, M.D. High-Risk Obstetrics: www.BabyBumpLexington.com

John M. O’Brien, M.D. Karen Playforth, M.D. Wendy Hansen, M.D. Craig Michael Tilghman, M.D. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Ken Muse, M.D. www.mc.uky.edu/obg Georgetown: UK HealthCare Georgetown Community Hospital 1140 Lexington Road Georgetown (502) 570-4205 www.georgetowncommunityhospital.com

One location, One goal:

Providing compassionate care for you and your baby

Morehead: UK /Morehead Women’s Healthcare 555 W Sun St. / Morehead (606) 207-2931 Gordon Crozier, D.O. Stephen Mitchell, M.D.

UK Women’s Health Obstetrics & Gynecology provides a full range of pregnancy services from routine care and delivery to unanticipated pregnancy needs such as infertility treatments and care of high-risk pregnancies at UK Good Samaritan Hospital.

Central Kentucky High Risk Obstetrics 170 N Eagle Creek Dr. Suite 110, Lex. / (859) 263-0141 Dr. Magdalene Karon 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Suite 205, Lex. (859) 2773135 / www.karonmd.com

Other specialty services include adolescent gynecology, midlife health and minimally invasive hysterectomy.

Kentucky Center for Reproductive Medicine and IVF 310 S. Limestone, Lex. (859) 254-8108 Kentucky Fertility Gynecology and Obstetrics PLLC One Eagle View Plaza, Suite 240 3288 Eagle View Lane, Lex. (859) 277-5736 www.kyfertility.com

To make an appointment, call

859-257-1000 (toll free)1-80 0-333-8874

Lexington Clinic OBGYN 160 North Eagle Creek Dr., Suite 400, Lex. (859) 258-5220 www.lexingtonclinic.com/ baby

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Tamara James, M.D. Robert Thompson, M.D. Amelia E. Hendrickson, APRN Kimberly East, APRN Lexington OBGYN Associates 1760 Nicholasville Rd., Suite C101, Lex. / (859) 278-0396 www.lexingtonobgyn.com Randal Owen, M.D., FACOG Olson Parrott II, M.D., FACOG J. Thomas Adkins, M.D., FACOG Lynne Simms, M.D., FACOG Tracy Slone, M.D., FACOG Kara O’Brien, M.D. Karen Schell, M.D. Kerri Neff, APRN Lexington Women’s Health 1720 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 101, Lex. / (859) 264-8811 www.lexingtonwomens.com Emily Cunningham, M.D. Jennifer Fuson, M.D. Leah Mitchell, M.D. Elizabeth Case, M.D. Alisha Morgan, CNM Laura Schadler, CNM Melissa Willmarth, CNM Crystal Brown, APRN Deborah French PA-C Angela Aaron Reich, APRN Dr. James E. O’Neill 1780 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 202, Lex. / (859) 276-4476 Women’s Care Center 1720 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 411, Lex. / (859) 278-0363 www.womenscarecenter.com Julie N. Ashmun, M.D. B. Blake Bradley, M.D. Thomas J. Duncan, M.D. J. Mike Guiler, M.D. W. David Hager, M.D. Van R. Jenkins II, M.D. John D. Loof, M.D. Glen I. Moore, M.D. Reva D. Tackett, M.D. Jon H. Voss, M.D. Bradley B. Youkilis, M.D. Sherry Guiler, ARNP Celena Williams, ARNP-BC GEORGETOWN Georgetown OB/Gyn 38

1158 Lexington Rd., Georgetown (502) 868-0338 or (859) 278-0396 www.lexingtonobgyn.com Randal Owen, M.D., FACOG Olson Parrott II, M.D., FACOG J. Thomas Adkins, M.D., FACOG Kara Wells, M.D. Karen Schell, M.D. Kerri Neff, APRN Denise Russell, APRN RICHMOND Gordon and Salter Chartered, M.D. 311 Radio Park Dr., Suite A, Richmond / (859) 624-2010 Richmond Women’s Health Care 795 Eastern Bypass, Building 2, Suite 5, Richmond / (859) 624-2229 www.richmondwomenshealthcare.com WINCHESTER Chamberlain Clinic Dr. Richard Chamberlain Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain 2570 Bypass Road / (859) 744-0016 www.chamberlainclinic.com Mark Pascuzzi, M.D. 1122 McCann Dr., Winchester (859) 744-2623

Parenting Resources

Bluegrass Parents of Twins and Multiples Tates Creek Christian Church, 3150 Tates Creek Rd., Lex. (859) 379-4712 www.bluegrasstwinsclub.org Childcare Council of Kentucky 1390 Olivia Lane, Lex. (859) 367-0455 or (800) 809-7076 www.childcarecouncilofky.com Family Preservation Program 921 Beasley St., Lex. (859) 299-0794 Growing Peaceful Families (859) 333-7300 www.growingpeacefulfamilies.com La Leche League of Lexington League Leaders: (859) 351-9865, (859) 475-3915 or (859) 559-8488

www.llleus.org/web/GreaterLexingtonKy.html Mother to Mother of Lexington 530 East High St., Lex. (859) 269-8207 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Rd., Lex., (859) 266-1621 www.tatescreekmops.org National Association for the Education of Young Children (202) 232-8777 / www.naeyc.org Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky 300 E Main St., # 110, Lex. (859) 225-8879 / www.pcaky.org Step by Step 465 E. High St., Lex. (859) 258-7837 / www.sbslex.org Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) 275 East Main St., Frankfort (502) 564-3756 (Available through county health departments for first-time parents) Safe Kids Coalition c/o Kentucky Children’s Hospital 800 Rose St. / (859) 323-1153 www.safekidsfayettecounty.com Safe kids offers free car seat checks and helpful tips and information to help keep your child safe. UK’s Pregnancy & Beyond A free weekly electronic newsletter for pregnancy and parenthood. www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/newsletter

Pediatricians

A Caring Touch Pediatrics and International Adoptions 230 Fountain Ct., Suite 260, Lex. (859) 264-0660 / www.actpeds.com Commonwealth Pediatrics, PSC 1780 Nicholasville Rd., # 301, Lex. (859) 277-6636 Lexington Clinic at Eagle Creek baby bump 2012

120 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Lex. (859) 258-4000 / www.lexclin.com Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Public Health Clinic North 805A Newtown Circle, Lex. (859) 288-2483 www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org Mary Jane Lagrew, M.D. 1780 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 203, Lex. / (859) 277-7949 Pediatric and Adolescent Associates 3050 Harrodsburg Rd., Lex. (859) 277-6102 171 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Suite 100, Lex. / (859) 277-6102 www.paalex.com UK Healthcare General Pediatrics Kentucky Clinic Second Floor, Wing D 740 S. Limestone, Lex. (859) 323-6211 UK Healthcare General Pediatrics Kentucky Clinic South 2400 Greatstone Point, Lex. (859) 257-9800 Westside Pediatrics, PSC 1701 Alexandria Dr. Suite 3, Lex. (859) 277-3490 www.westsidepediatricsky.com Wilkes and Warner 3320 Tates Creek Rd., Suite 302, Lex. / (859) 269-4604 Winchester Medical Associates 120 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Suite 104, Lex. / (859) 263-1280 275 Shoppers Dr., Winchester (859) 744-5111 HealthFirst Bluegrass Child Health Clinic 650 Newtown Pike, Lex. (859) 288-2425 www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Lex. (859) 967-2273 www.BabyBumpLexington.com

www.sjhlex.org Michelle Bennett, M.D. Nancy Bishof, M.D. Kyle Childers, M.D. Cecile Delmundo, M.D. Marcy Duncan, M.D. Patricia Fain, M.D. Robin L. Feese, M.D. Brandy Fouch, M.D. Brian Gillispie, M.D. David Hawse, M.D. Elizabeth Hawse, M.D. Katrina Hood, M.D. Daphne Hosinski, M.D. Stephanie Hunt, M.D. Larry Hutchinson, M.D. Muhammad Idrees, M.D. Charles Ison, M.D. Michael Kuduk, M.D. Corey Lachman, M.D. Barnett W. Lewis, M.D. James Mack, M.D. Hassan Mahmood, M.D. Jeffrey McGinnis, M.D. Rachel M. Mcguffey, M.D. Khalid Memon, M.D. Sharon D. Menkus, M.D. Allison Moncayo, M.D. Indira Moodumane, M.D. Megan Poole, M.D. William R. Revelette, M.D. John P. Riley, M.D. Rakesh Sachdeva, M.D. Seema Sachdeva, M.D. David Storey, M.D. James G. Straub, M.D. Flora Szabo, M.D. Cecilia Thomas, M.D. Jeremy L. Warner, M.D. James C. Wilkes, M.D. Karry R. Wilkes, M.D. Kentucky Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital 800 Rose St., Lex. / (859) 323-6211 www.ukheathcare.uky.edu/kch Adolescent Medicine and Young Parents Program: Amit Deokar, M.D. Marlene Huff, M.D. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, M.D. Hatim Omar, M.D. John Yozwiak, Ph.D. Community Pediatrics: Katrina Hood, M.D. General Academic Pediatrics: James Badgett, M.D. Miriam Behar, M.D.

Jeffrey Bennett, M.D. Christopher Boarman, M.D. Katherine Bright, M.D. L. Curtis Cary, M.D. Janeth Ceballos Osorio, M.D. Rebecca Collins, M.D. Jessica Nicole Easterling, M.D. Donna Grigsby, M.D. Angela Houchin, M.D. Philip Latham, M.D. Grace Maguire, M.D. Kimberly Northrip, M.D. Mark Parrott, M.D. Susan Pollack, M.D. Aurelia Radulescu, M.D. Kimberly Ringley, M.D. Susan Robbins, M.D. Jenna Ross, M.D. Donna Stanton, M.D. Carol Steltenkamp, M.D. Rhya Strifling, M.D. Jacqueline Sugarman, M.D. Patricia Treadwell, M.D. William Underwood, M.D. Carmel Wallace, M.D. Paula Wells, M.D. Thomas Young, M.D. FRANKFORT Kentucky Pediatric Society 420 Capitol Ave., Frankfort (502) 875-2205 / www.kyaap.org Pediatric Associates of Frankfort 4 Physicians Park, Frankfort (502) 223-8400 http://pafrankfort.com GEORGETOWN Georgetown Pediatrics PSC 1162 Lexington Rd., Georgetown (502) 863-6426 www.georgetownpeds.com NICHOLASVILLE Hometown Pediatrics 990 N. Main St., Nicholasville (859) 881-4288 www.hometownpediatricspcc.com Nicholasville Pediatrics 610 North Main St., Nicholasville (859) 881-0533 www.nicholasvillepediatrics.com RICHMOND Madison Pediatric Associates

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793 Eastern Bypass, Suite 110, Richmond / (859) 624-2020 www.madisonpeds.com WINCHESTER Andreas and Pica 505 Shoppers Dr., Suite A, Winchester / (859) 744-1358 Clark Family Care 29 Canary Lane, Winchester (859) 745-4469 Ertel Medicine and Pediatrics, PSC 1520 Boonesboro Rd., Winchester (859) 744-0067 www.ertelmedpeds.com Michael Kuduk, M.D. 1110 McCann Dr., Winchester (859) 744-6662 Winchester Children’s Clinic 1300 W Lexington Ave., Winchester, (859) 744-8003 Winchester Medical Associates 475 Shoppers Dr., Winchester (859) 744-5111

Pregnancy

A.A. Pregnancy Help Center 1517 Nicholasville Rd., Doctors Park, Suite 405, Lex. / (859) 278-8469 www.assurancecare.org Baby oh Baby 925 Honeysuckle Rd., Lex. (859) 313-5252 Birthright of Lexington 2134 Nicholasville Rd. Medical Plaza, Suite 6, Lex. / (859) 277-2635 (office) (800) 550-4900 (24 hour hotline) www.birthright.org Catholic Social Services Bureau 1310 W. Main St., Lex. (859) 253-1993 www.catholiccharitieslexington.org Florence Crittenden Home, Inc. 519 W. Fourth St., Lex. (859) 252-8636 www.flocrithome.com

Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept. / Maternity and Family Planning Services 805A Newtown Circle, Lex. (859) 288-2483 www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org Lexington Planned Parenthood 508 W. Second St., Lex. (859) 252-8494 www.plannedparenthood.org Right to Life of Central Kentucky, Inc. 1600 Harrodsburg Rd., Lex. (859) 272-3920 / www.ckrtl.org UK Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynecology UK Good Samaritan Hospital 125 East Maxwell, Suite 140, Lex. (859) 323-0005 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/obgyn Ken Muse, M.D. UK Young Parents Program at Kentucky Clinic Polk-Dalton Clinic 217 Elm Tree Lane, Lex. (859) 257-8801 FRANKFORT Opportunities for Life 1042 Burlington Lane, Frankfort (502) 223-5330 www.opportunitiesforlife.org NICHOLASVILLE All God’s Children P.O. Box 932, Nicholasville (859) 881-5010 www.kyallgodschildren.org VERSAILLES The Nile 4185 Lexington Rd., Versailles (859) 873-9277 / www.nilebabies.org

Ultrasound (Private)

Baby Belly Pregnacy Spa and Imaging Center 2160 Sir Barton Way, Suite 115, Lex. 272-1606 / www.babybellyspa.com Lexington Fetal Photography 80 Codell Dr., Suite 250, Lex.

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Yoga Baby Moon 2891 Richmond Rd. Suite 103, Lex. (859) 420-6262 www.baby-moon.org Barefoot Works 2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 202, Lex. (859) 433-7787 www.barefootworks.com Bluegrass Yoga with Toni Reiss (859) 269-1409 www.bluegrassyoga.com Central Baptist Hospital Healthworx Fitness & Wellness Lexington Green Mall (859) 260-4354 Prenatal Yoga Happy Baby Yoga -- For moms and babies 6 weeks to 6 months. Bumps and Babes – Prenatal, lowimpact exercise class. Jefferson Fitness Club 508 Maryland Ave., Lex. (859) 255-2582 www.jeffersonfitnessclub.com Pure Barre 867 E High St. Suite 150, Lex. (859) 335-2391 / www.purebarre.com Serenity Studio 620 E Euclid Ave. Suite 105, Lex. 619-2054 / www.ahhserenity.com Yoga @ The Massage Center 380 South Mill St., Lex. (859) 231-1782 www.themassagecenter.org Yoga Health and Therapy Center 322 W. Second St. / (859) 254-9529 www.yogahealthcenter.org GEORGETOWN Trinity Massage Therapy and Healing Arts LLC 104 Canewood Ctr Dr. Suite 5 Georgetown / (859) 797-4343 www.trinitymassagellc.com. Y baby bump 2012

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abies are born to breastfeed. Unless they are born early or are sleepy from a lot of birth medications, newborns can usually find the breast and start feeding with very little help. Babies just need practice and minimal interference from pacifiers or bottles in the early weeks. Moms are designed to breastfeed. During pregnancy, your breasts grow and your body stores extra fat in order to make plenty of creamy milk for the baby.

Benefits for Mom 1. Free food for baby 2. Sucks off body fat from pregnancy 3. Get more sleep because nighttime feeding is faster 4. Less work once you learn how 5. Builds a healthy baby, so fewer worries 6. Less to prepare and pack when you’re out-and-about with baby 7. Fast comfort for a fussy or hungry baby 8. Miss less school, work or social events because of a sick baby 9. Great excuse for snuggling with baby 10. Builds a unique relationship with your baby that you can be proud of. www.BabyBumpLexington.com

At birth, you have special milk (colostrum) ready for that new baby. Give the baby plenty of time to practice breastfeeding – after all, practice makes perfect! Even though we’re designed to breastfeed, you can make it easier by taking a breastfeeding class during your pregnancy and getting help from family, friends, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or La Leche League Leader. Doraine Bailey, MA, IBCLC, is the Breastfeeding Support Services Program Coordinator at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Contact her at 288-2348 or at dorainef.bailey@ky.gov.

Benefits for Baby 1. Lower chance for food poisoning 2. Right food for brain growth 3. Fights off infections like cold, flu, tummy-ache 4. 100% natural and easy to digest 5. Lower chance for food allergies 6. Less likely to be overweight as a child 7. More holding and snuggling helps build trust and health 8. Poop is soft and doesn’t smell 9. Less stress because Mom responds faster to calls for help and food 10. Fewer trips to doctor or emergency room. Y 41

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very parent has been desperate for sleep in the early months. I remember nights when I would’ve made a deal with the devil just to get an uninterrupted five-hour stretch of shut-eye. But I was breastfeeding and my daughter ate every three hours on the dot. With the intentions of being helpful, other women told me a special trick they thought would help – cereal in a bottle. “It fills them up so they won’t need more milk.” “They’ll sleep through the night so you can too.” “Mothers have been doing this for years. It’s fine.” Recently, I overheard a group of older women talking about the birth of a new grandchild. 42

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“Well he is almost three months old and still not sleeping through the night. Better start the cereal if Mom plans on working.” I disliked this advice for a variety of reasons. The first being glaringly obvious – our pediatrician told me what a bad idea it was. Cereal in the bottle is sometimes recommended for certain health conditions, like reflux. Not as a quick fix for healthy babies. I wondered why my baby was being accused of not eating enough before bed. I resented the implication that if she wasn’t sleeping through the night, something needed to be “fixed.” I learned that my newborn’s stomach was roughly the size of an egg, and breastmilk digested very quickly in her little egg-belly. The thought of filling it with a substance meant for a six-month-old concerned me. More sleep would have been nice. What new parent would reject the chance for a full night of sleep? Being tired is hard. But when we baby bump 2012

nipples for sale at a grocery store with a label that read “Special Y-cut for cereal.” You can tell me that it makes babies sleep. Well so does Nyquil or Benedryl. I’m not about to drop a teaspoon of that into a bottle. So why is cereal such a praised solution? I refused to put cereal in my child’s bottles, despite repeated suggestions from others. My pediatrician told me all I needed to know, and my gut backed it up. I have a very happy, healthy one-year-old little girl and now we both sleep peacefully the whole night through.

decided to become parents, we knew what came with the territory. We all have things we have to wake up and do the next day. But baby’s needs should come first. Here is a news flash: Your child was not born to neatly fit into your schedule. If you can’t adapt to feed your child in the healthiest way, then you are in for rough times over the next few years of parenthood. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that cereal in the bottle is not healthy for infants. They risk choking or aspirating, it can cause too much weight gain and lead to childhood obesity. Yet, it is still recommended by many mothers. I even saw a pack of bottle

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hoosing a breast pump is a daunting task, but for a working mother who wants to continue providing breastmilk for her baby while they are separated, it is a necessity. As breastfeeding rates have increased, so have the availability of breast pumps. How to choose? Before choosing a pump, you need to consider your breast pumping needs. How often will mom and baby be separated? Is the mom returning to work or full-time parenting? Is breastfeeding already well-established? Is baby healthy and full-term? Here are some answers to your breast pump questions.

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grade pump rental fee is less than half of a month of formula. Occasionally, moms will choose to rent the first few months before investing in a pump. How to judge a breast pump? A high-quality breast pump will use current technology and research to most closely mimic what baby does at the breast. A baby at the breast cycles (suction & release) 40-60 times per minute and uses a suction level of about 200-220 mm Hg. Pumps that meet the criteria include the Medela Pump In Style Advanced, Medela Freestyle, Bailey Nurture III and Ameda Purely Yours. Pumps made by Gerber, Evenflo, The First Years and other baby gear manufacturers typically have suction levels that are too low to be effective or so high that they cause damage to the nipple. Other factors to consider. Flange Sizes – Good quality pumps will have options for larger or smaller flange sizes (the cone-shaped piece that goes on the breast). Most women fit into the standard size that comes with the pump. However, if you are using a quality pump and feel that it is not emptying the breast well, consider trying a larger or smaller flange. A flange fits properly if the areola creates a seal at the opening and the nipple moves freely through the tunnel without rubbing. Used Pumps – Purchasing or borrowing a used pump may seem like a good option for saving money. However, there are several factors to consider: • Manufacturer warranties are only valid for the original owner. If you purchase a used pump and it fails, you www.BabyBumpLexington.com

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will need to purchase a new one. • Most breast pumps have a useful life of 1-3 years. • Diseases such as HIV and hepatitis can pass through the breast milk and can be transferred by personal-use breast pumps that are not designed for sharing. Replacing the tubing and external parts will not fully protect you from this risk. There is a lot of baby gear out there and tons of marketing to make you feel like you need it all. Although most of it is unnecessary, a high-quality breast pump that is suitable for your needs and breastfeeding support services are investments in your child’s health that will last her entire life. The purchase of a new, high-quality breast pump may seem like more than you can handle, but keep in mind that formula costs for a year range from $1,500-$2,500. A breast pump is a bargain! Cerise Bouchard is the owner of Mother Nurture at 2891 Richmond Rd # 102. Info: (859) 335-5949 or www.mothernurtureky.com. Y 45

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he ancient practice of babywearing has found new life in modern culture.

Today, the variety of baby carriers available is endless, and there’s something to fit the budget and lifestyle of any parent or caregiver. Many new parents have a hard time adjusting to a baby’s constant need to be held, but what we fail to consider is that a newborn has spent its entire life being cradled in mother’s womb. Settling into the outside world can be quite an adjustment. Babywearing is a lifesaver for many parents because it enables them to be “hands free” so that they can complete everyday tasks while still being able to easily care for and attend to the needs of their baby. “Bluegrass Babywearers” was founded to help new parents learn how to use their existing carrier or to find one that best suits their needs. The group also is a place for experienced babywearers to exchange

helpful tips. The group meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Baby Moon at 2891 Richmond Road, Suites 103 & 203. The group also has a monthly outing to socialize and practice new babywearing techniques. A lending library of donated carriers is available, so members can try the many different styles available. Membership is free and open to parents of children of any age. We have a wide range of attendees – from those who stop by for one meeting to those who have been attending since the group’s inception in 2007. Information on upcoming meetings, outings and babywearing topics in general can be found at www.facebook. com/groups/bluegrassbabywearers. Y

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