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Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond - A guide for expectant parents

 

We encourage you to use this guide as an online resource throughout your pregnancy. If you haven't yet received a copy from your provider or the The Pavilion Boutique, you can print it out to take to your prenatal visits and to the hospital for your delivery.

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Section 1
Mission Statement and Core Values (PDF)

Section 2
General Information (PDF)
Telephone directory   
Map and driving directions
Cafeteria hours
Wi-Fi access
Toll-free phone interpreting line
Billing
First Steps
Spiritual Care

Section 3
Pavilion Services (PDF)
Patient & Family-Centered Care
Family Maternity Center
The Pavilion Boutique
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic
Newborn Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Care
Providence Children’s Center

Section 4
Birth and Family Education Program (PDF)
Classes

Section 5
Prenatal Care  (PDF)
Pre-registration
Prenatal visit log
Trimester calendar check-off
Choosing your baby’s care provider
Daily fetal movement counts
Warning signs during pregnancy
When do I call the hospital?

 

 


Section 6
During Your Hospital Stay  (PDF)
Admitting and triage
Visitors
Newborn channel
Hospital safety and security
Birthing and baby care plans
Induction of labor
Cesarean birth

Section 7
Postpartum Follow-Up Clinics (PDF)
Lactation Services
Postpartum Clinic

Section 8
Preparing To Go Home  (PDF)
Discharge time
Birth certificate & Social Security number
Immunizations
Newborn screenings, hearing test
Physician visits and follow-up care
Newborn, postpartum and breastfeeding
warning signs

Section 9
Safety and Resources  (PDF)
Community resources
Car seat safety
Postpartum mood disorder
Shaken baby syndrome
Domestic violence
Back to sleep helping to reduce
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Guide to jaundice and your newborn