We believe each pregnancy is special and unique. Even if you’re not pregnant yet, we know that choosing a place to give birth is one of the most important decisions you will make.

Download the Family Birth Center Education and Resource Guide to Pregnancy and Newborn Care (click arrows below to download the section you desire).

A special program for expectant and new mothers.

INTRODUCTION

•  Welcome
• Family Birth Center Staff
• Rooms
• Infant Safety and Security
• Table of Contents

 WHAT TO EXPECT

 THROUGHOUT YOUR PREGNANCY

• Warning Signs of Problems During Pregnancy
• Nutrition and Weight Gain
• Breast Changes
• Exercise During Pregnancy
• Your Emotions
• Sex while Pregnant
• SIDS and Your Pregnancy
• A Name for Your Baby/Registering the Birth Social Security Numbers
• Deciding About Breastfeeding
• Questions and Answers About Breastfeeding

PRENATAL VISITS

Prenatal Visit Record

LABOR AND DELIVERY

• Guidelines for Your Stay With Us
• Photography Guidelines
• What to Bring to the Hospital
• Important Reminders for Your Birth Support
• What to Expect:
  • When You Arrive
  • Vaginal Birth
  • Cesarean Birth
  • Pain Relief Options During Childbirth

A NEW BABY

• Health and Safety of Your Newborn
• Care of Mom in the FBC
• Care of Baby in the FBC
• Plans for Going Home
• Getting Ready for Discharge

CARING FOR MOM

• Caring for Yourself Postpartum .
• Normal Changes
• When to Call Your Provider .
• Episiotomy Stitches
• Breast Changes Activity and Exercise
• Sexual Activity and Birth Control
• Postpartum Blues
• Mothers Share Support Group

AT HOME WITH BABY

• Safety at Home.
• Child Safety in Your Car
• Newborn Skin
• Bathing Baby
• Clothing
• Diapers
• Jaundice
• Laboratory Tests for Your Newborn
• Taking your Baby’s Temperature
• Using a Bulb Syringe
• Umbilical Cord Care.
• Hearing Checklist
• Special Care for Your Baby Boy
  • Care of the Uncircumcised Male 65
  • Care of the Circumcised Male . 66
• Newborn behavior
  • Quiet-Alert State 
  • Active-Alert State
  • Crying
• Reducing the Risk of SIDS
• Infant Health: Massage
• Childhood Immunizations
• Role of the Father

JUST FOR FATHERS: The Role of the Father

• Communication is important
• Making time for your relationship
• Parenting is a special job
• The father's role in supporting the new mother
• Set priorities
• Give the mother personal time
• Supporting the employed mother
• Bonding and relationships
• Baby-father interactions
• Ten tips for fatherhood

 INFANT FEEDING

• Baby’s Readiness to Feed
• Talking
• Mood and Tension
• Feeding Safety
• Burping Your Baby
• Breastfeeding Your Infant.
  • Complete Feedings
  • How Often and How Long to Nurse
  • Ending a Feeding
  • Breastfeeding Discreetly
  • Waking a Sleeping Baby
  • Breast Changes
  • Engorgement and Relief Techniques
  • Nutrition During Breastfeeding
  • Help and Encouragement and Support Resources
• Bottle Feeding Your Infant
  • Formula Feeding

FOR YOUR TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL

• Birth Plan
• Birth Certi. cate Information
• Notice of Privacy Practices.
• Family Practice Residency Program
• Emergency Care for Children Consent Form
• Reminder Checklist
• Newspaper Birth Announcement nformation
• Maternity Pre-Registration .