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Baby Bits
Get active with Baby; great ways to help a new mom; turn down your infant sleep machine; developing taste preferences
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Gotta Have For Baby A blooming baby bath, a sweet little tuffett, a posh playmat and much more for your little love.
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Don't Be Shy
Breastfeeding in public is changing for the better in the Nashville area.
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Why You Should Bank Baby's Cord Blood
Rich in life-saving components, read how banking cord blood saves lives.
Baby Guide Takes GOLD: Nashville Parent's BabyGuide is the proud recipient of the 2014 Gold Award for BEST COVER and the Silver for BEST OVERALL DESIGN. The awards were received in March, 2014 at the annual Parenting Media Association Conference held in Philadelphia, PA.
On the Cover: Raylan, photographed by Jason Davis of J.Davis Photography. Recently relocated to Nashville by way of Knoxville, J. Davis is a family and children's portrait photographer. Davis is passionate about photography — especially when the subjects are brand new babies, fleet-footed toddlers and loving families.
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Learn about the Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition; a prenatal yoga round up; local music and movement classes for Baby and much more.
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Be an Active Parent! Many youngsters follow their mom's footsteps at an early age, so know that your activity level influences your little one's. Want your little one to be fit and active as he grows? A new study suggests that moms may be the key. Preschoolers with active moms just may be more active themselves, says results published in the journal Pediatrics covering a study out of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine in England. Researchers tracked 554 preschoolers and their mothers for up to seven days. The more activity the mother did, the more active her child became. It seems simple, but it's not without significance. Parents affect their kids' physical activities in three ways: by acting as role models, by helping kids be active and by being active with them. While all three aspects are important, it isn't clear how much a mother's physical activity is related to her child's, only that it IS. And what about Dad? How does he fit in as an influence on Junior? Research shows dads like to engage in high-action play with the kids, but this particular study focused on moms. It DOES go to follow that dads have as much impact as moms!
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7 Ways to Help Once Baby Arrives
New moms and dads suffer from sleep deprivation once a newborn arrives, so be ready to help out. Here are seven ways you can help a new mom.
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Write down the birth story. Rare is the mother who doesn't want this documented.
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Infant Sleep Machines: Turn Down the Volume Careful with that infant sleep machine (ISM) you're using for Baby — current research warns that using one close to Baby's head at a high volume may cause noise-induced hearing loss. While sleep experts and parenting books recommend sleeping devices for infants — and they're a hot item at baby showers — researchers from the University of Toronto evaluated 14 popular machines at maximum volume placed near Baby's head and found that three of the machines exceeded 85 decibels, the workplace safety limit for adults. Even when placed across the room from Baby's head at maximum volume, all of the machines tested were louder than the 50-decibel limit averaged over an hour set for hospital nurseries in 1999. If you use an ISM for your baby, keep it across the room from where he sleeps and on a low volume in order to deliver less sound pressure to his ears. Research shows ISMs "If it's too close should be set on low and across the room or it's too loud, from Baby's head. this might not be healthy for your baby," says Marc Weissbluth, M.D., author of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. "But a quiet machine that's far away may cause no harm whatsoever."
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Babies, Breastfeeding & Taste Buds
It Starts at the Very Beginning When it comes to our food preferences, "where you start is where you end up," say researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, a non-profit research organization in Philadelphia. Studying the genesis of human eating habits, the researchers believe eating habits start in the womb. According to their work, babies born to mothers who eat a diverse and varied diet while pregnant and breastfeeding are more open to a wide range of flavors than babies with mothers who don't. With more than 70 percent of the United States population overweight, expectant women who eat a diet high in processed, refined foods who continue to eat that way while breastfeeding, may set their babies up for a lifetime of preferences for these kinds of flavors. The opposite may occur to baby tastebuds when mothers eat more healthily. "Children exposed to a variety of flavors in infancy are more willing to accept a variety of flavors, including flavors that are associated with various vegetables and so forth, and that might lead to a more healthy eating style later on," says Gary Beauchamp, director of the Monell Center. What about babies who receive formula and not breastmilk, though? The research indicates that babies learn through repeated exposure, so the more varied the diet once they start solids, the more likely they’ll be to accept unique foods.
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Fold the laundry. Unload the dishwasher. Sweep the floor. If you know where the dishes go or where the broom is stored, chances are you're a good enough friend to do these things without feeling uncomfortable. Don’t wait to be asked.
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Take the other kids to the park or out for a walk. They might be in the mood for a break from all the baby happenings.
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Help with posting and/or printing photos. Sitting at your friends' computer and posting a few photos to his or her Facebook profile or printing out the pictures and getting them ready to mail is a gift you can give that will certainly be appreciated.
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Sit with the baby so the parents can have some "me" time. She may want shower, journal or nap. He may want to unwind with a round of golf.
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Start a small book club or a movie group, foodie group, etc. A large part of parenthood is about building relationships with other parents.
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Bring them a picnic. Friends may bring whole meals for dinner, but you can work off the beaten path. Bring them a basket with delicious cheeses and fruits, a lovely baguette and sparkling water. They'll love you for it! — Sara Marchessault
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don't be shy Breastfeeding in Public is Changing In Tennessee
Breastfeeding. There was a time when moms had to literally hide away so others wouldn't be uncomfortable with the act. A local nonprofit is taking strides to change all of that.
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ew moms who visit the Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition and Julie’s Village on Facebook say they often feel lonely and isolated. They say they feel stuck at home with their new babies because they’re afraid they’ll offend or bother someone if they need to feed their babies while out in a restaurant, store or at church. Recent headlines confirm those fears: In January, a Texas mother was told she couldn’t breastfeed in the dressing room of a Victoria’s Secret store. The following month, (please turn the page)
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DON'T BE SHY TO
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another breast-feeding mom was told she’d have to use a cover to nurse her baby on a Delta Airlines flight and later that she’d have to pump milk in advance and bottle feed while on the plane. Following media coverage of those stories, both of the companies involved retracted the statements of their employees and tried to assure the public that they welcome breastfeeding mothers. But the fear of such actions by misinformed employees cause many nursing moms to avoid going out, missing out on the vital circles of support they need as they maneuver through life with a new baby. Rather than becoming isolated during those months of caring for a newborn, new moms want and need to be connecting with friends, family and community. That’s what Breastfeeding Welcomed Here is all about. It's a campaign to reconnect mothers to the community by providing a directory of restaurants, doctor offices, day cares, churches, retail stores and other businesses that welcome breastfeeding moms. Isn't that the way it should be?
Moms & Babies Welcome No longer do breast-feeding mothers in the Nashville area need to worry about acceptance or the comfort level of others when it's time to feed Baby while out and about. Local businesses and groups who have taken the pledge to welcome breastfeeding moms can be found at nashvillebreastfeeding.org/ TakethePledge. Don’t see your favorite lunch spot or doctor office? Show them this article and ask them to "Take the Pledge." More than 50 local businesses and organizations have signed the Breastfeeding Welcomed Here pledge, promising that they will welcome nursing moms and educate their employees about their breast-feeding acceptance policies and how to handle potential complaints. When you see a Breastfeeding Welcomed Here decal on the front door or window of a business, be assured that you
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can comfortably shop, worship, eat or visit there without worrying.
Why Support Public Breastfeeding? Breastfeeding without a cover is legal in all 50 states and, of course, it’s perfectly natural for Mother and Baby. Scientific evidence shows us that when a mother breastfeeds, she reduces her risk of breast cancer, diabetes and several other diseases. We also know that her breast milk is important in reducing her little one’s risks of illnesses such as colds and ear infections and diseases such as diabetes. As a result, breastfeeding reduces sick visits for Baby and sick time from work for Mom or Dad. With all this evidence supporting the public health benefits of breastfeeding, it is unacceptable for us as a community to discourage mothers from doing so. Evidence shows that when new moms feel supported by friends, families and communities, their confidence increases in their ability to breastfeed beyond the early weeks and months, which is vital for reducing the risks of disease and illness for both Mom and Baby. If you see a mom feeding her baby in public, secretly (or not) know that by allowing her baby to nurse, she's protecting his health. One of the reasons I breastfed was because it could even save my life. I have a direct family history of breast cancer and breastfeeding reduces the risk of the disease by 59 percent. It’s a win-win situation for moms, babies and public health, and it will lead to a healthier community for all. Julie Hamilton is founder/CEO of Julie’s Village, co-founder and president of Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition and a mother of three including boy/girl twins. Connect with other families on Twitter: @JuliesVillage and Facebook: NashvilleBreastfeedingCoalition. Julie can be reached at julie@juliesvillage.org.
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TAKE THE PLEDGE! To become a Breastfeeding Welcomed Here location, business owners and operators agree to this pledge: "To provide a welcoming environment where breast-feeding mothers are able to sit anywhere and enjoy a friendly attitude from staff, management and other customers while nursing." • Staff members will be knowledgeable on how to handle complaints about breastfeeding. • Staff and concerned customers will be informed that breastfeeding in public is protected by Tennessee law (TCA 68-58101), and that this business welcomes breast-feeding patrons. Sign the pledge at nashvillebreastfeeding.org/TakethePledge. Once you sign the pledge, a member of the Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition will deliver a decal to be displayed at your location, and your business will be promoted on social media and several state and local health websites. Businesses and organizations that sign the Breastfeeding Welcomed Here pledge are not asked to provide a private area for moms to nurse. The pledge focuses on a safe and welcoming environment, not on trying to hide moms and babies.
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Before you get caught up in the moment of delivering your baby, think about banking the cord blood. Those stem cells are important.
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ive days before her first birthday, Peyton Connelly had been crankier and sleepier than usual. When her mom, Shelly, went to retrieve her from her crib after a lengthy nap, “Peyton stood up and fell over,” Shelly says. Alarmed, Shelly and her husband, Travis, took their toddler to the local hospital. There, they were shocked to learn that Peyton had a malignant brain tumor. “Fortunately, it was surrounded by a benign tumor,” says the mom of two. Surgery to remove the mass was all that was required, and after a two-week hospital stay, little Peyton went home. As soon as the Connellys pulled into their driveway, however, Shelly noticed Peyton twitching, and was soon limp as a rag doll. Shelly and Travis rushed Peyton back to the hospital where tests revealed a major setback: The 1-year-old had suffered a massive stroke. She could barely lift her head and had lost use of the right side of her body. “It was as if it wasn’t there,” Shelly says. Gone were Peyton’s budding verbal skills, too. The Connellys
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were told that intense physical, speech and occupational therapy were all that could be done. Yet progress was slow and frustrating. Then, one day, “a light bulb went off,” says Shelly, as she was reading a magazine article about stem cells while waiting for Peyton to undergo an MRI at the hospital. “We had banked Peyton’s cord blood. We had options,” she says. Indeed, Shelly and Travis had stored Peyton’s umbilical cord blood at birth through Cord Blood Registry (CBR), the world’s largest newborn stem cell company.
A Healing Natural Resource Cord blood is a type of blood in a baby’s umbilical cord that’s rich in powerful bloodforming stem cells known as hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) — they aren’t embryonic stem cells. HPCs, also found in bone marrow, are capable of renewing themselves and forming into more specialized cells. “These master cells can differentiate and become different kinds of tissue in the body to restore function,” says Rallie McAllister, M.D., co-author of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth (Momosa Publishing; 2010). After a baby's born, the umbilical cord and placenta are usually discarded. By collecting and freezing this blood instead, however, HPCs can be stored and used by someone who needs them — either the child from which the stem cells were derived, a family member or even a stranger (through public cord blood donation). A cord blood transplant replaces diseased blood-forming cells with healthy ones, which can travel to wherever in the body they’re needed. HPCs reduce inflam-
mation, stimulate blood flow and the growth of new blood vessels, and encourage and promote healing. Patients with leukemia, lymphoma or certain inherited metabolic or immune system disorders have diseased blood-forming cells. For some of these patients, an umbilical cord blood or a bone marrow transplant may be their best treatment option, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. During the last two decades, HPC stem cells derived from cord blood have been used in more than 30,000 transplants performed worldwide to treat more than 80 diseases and disorders in adults and children. It’s a burgeoning area of medicine called regenerative medicine — the science of using the body's own cells to induce healing and help repair damaged tissues and organs. “Cord blood is one of the most valuable resources we have in medicine today,” McAllister says.
Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity The decision to bank your baby’s cord blood is critical because you’ve only got one opportunity to do it — when your baby's born and the umbilical cord is clamped. Cord blood banking is painless to you and your baby and not dangerous in any way. It’s safe and easy for an obstetrician or midwife to do whether you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section. Still, only 10 percent of cord blood is banked. “Ninety percent of cord blood goes in the hospital incinerator,” McAllister says. “It’s a travesty.” Fortunately, the Connellys had the foresight to bank Peyton’s cord blood. “My father-inlaw had remarried and his wife
was pregnant at the same time I was,” Shelly says. “Since he was banking his baby’s blood, he offered to cover the cost of privately banking my baby’s cord blood, too. But I wasn’t thinking about brain tumors or stroke. It was like, sure, why not?” Shelly says. “Then, I had a ‘what if?’ situation.” In the aftermath of Peyton’s stroke, the Connellys researched their options and traveled to the Duke Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Program in North Carolina where Peyton’s stem cells were shipped. There, Peyton listened to a musician strum his guitar as her own stem cells flowed through an IV into her bloodstream. The procedure took about 20 minutes and cost $18,000, which was covered by health insurance. It was that simple. Just weeks after the October 2009 cord blood transplant, Peyton began to regain the use of the right side of her body. Today, five years since Peyton’s stroke, the kindergartner loves to sing and dance. She’s on track both in the classroom and on the playground. “Her speech has taken off. She no longer needs speech therapy,” Shelly says. Although gripping with her right hand remains a challenge, Peyton continues to improve through occupational and physical therapy. She can open her right hand and use her left hand to close it around her bicycle handle, for example. “It’s phenomenal what cord blood banking can achieve,” Shelly says. “We’re so excited about what the future holds for Peyton.” Sandra Gordon is an awardwinning freelance writer who delivers expert advice and the latest developments in health, nutrition, parenting and consumer issues.
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FIND A LIST OF ACCREDITED PRIVATE CORD BLOOD BANKS AT AABB.ORG.
BANKING BASICS Interested in banking your baby’s cord blood? You can store it at a private facility so it’s available for your baby or another family member to use. However, it's an investment — with an average one-time fee of $2,000 and a yearly storage fee of around $130. Cord blood banks must store cord blood under pristine conditions. There are 29 AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) accredited private cord blood banks in the United States. For a complete list of AABB accredited private cord blood banks, visit aabb.org. You can also donate it to a public cord blood bank at no charge, where it can be used to treat people with life-threatening illnesses. Be sure to inform your obstetrician or midwife and the hospital or birthing facility of your intentions.
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BABYworld new parent services breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services A Mother’s Place 342-5650 • tristarcentennial.com Breast-feeding products and support services. A Sacred Delivery Birth Services 944-0456 • asacreddelivery.com Birth and postpartum doula services, childbirth education, birth photography and placenta encapsulation. A Village Birth Services avillagebirthservices.com Doula services, newborn care and more. American College of Nurse-Midwives midwife.org Locate local nurse-midwives and information on midwifery.
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. 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. 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, breastfeeding 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 sales and rentals. Reeves-Sain Drug Store 896-5864 • reevessain.com Nursing supplies and breast pump sales.
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.
Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service 810-9113 • smilemommy.com Cloth diaper service in Davidson and Williamson Counties.
Blissful Birthing TN 859-533-4667 • blissfulbirthingtn.com Doula services and childbirth information sessions.
American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 893-4272 midtnredcross.org Davidson, Sumner • 250-4300 Wilson • 444-5503 nashvilleredcross.org Williamson • 790-5785 williamsoncountyredcross.org Instruction in CPR, first aid, child care and baby sitting.
Breastfeeding Support 880-2185 Metro Public Health Department's program supporting mothers who are breastfeeding their babies. Good Births 969-9328 • goodbirths.com Pre-conception and early pregnancy education, doula support and Lamaze. International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.org Information and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC). International Childbirth Education Association 800-624-4934 • icea.org Referral for area childbirth educators, doulas, prenatal fitness instructors and postnatal educators. La Leche League 877-452-5324 Hermitage • 883-6823 or 447-5182 Nashville • 353-9596 or 746-5956 Rutherford • 714-4549 or 785-7882 Sumner • 323-7158 or 447-5182 Williamson • 472-1885 or 834-3287 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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Baby Safe Homes 975-8854 • babysafehomes.com Home safety evaluations, product installation and more in Middle Tennessee. The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial 342-1000 • thechildrenshospitalnashville.com Nashville's new children's hospital features a pediatric ER with short wait times, a neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient physical, speech and occupational therapies and more. Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772 • cpsc.gov Information on safety standards for cribs, toys, children’s products and recalls. Department of Human Services (DHS) state.tn.us/humanserv Children's health and welfare, amber alert information and more. Kidcentral TN kidcentraltn.com Provides information on pregnancy, health, education, development and support to Tennessee families.
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hen it comes to all-things breastfeeding, Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition (NBC) has you covered. This expansive resource consists of a group of volunteers that include doctors, parents, lactation consultants, nurses, nutritionists, community advocates, local and state health department professionals and more. NBC works with five goals in mind: • To educate women prior to delivery • Remove hospital obstacles • Help moms the first few days at home • Reduce cultural barriers • Remove return-to-work barriers In addition, NBC offers a comprehensive list of resources and support to help make breastfeeding easier for you. These include support groups like La Leche League throughout Middle Tennessee sorted by county, prenatal breast-feeding resources, area WIC supplemental nutrition clinics, free help lines in the area, breast pump sales and rental locations, and more. Find all you need at nashvillebreastfeeding.org.
National Child Safety Council 800-327-5107 • nationalchildsafetycouncil.org Information on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more. 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. 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.
childbirth classes 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.
Nashville Childbirth 370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley method natural, husband-coached childbirth class.
Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com Natural, husband-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation.
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4410 • nashvillegeneral.org Breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, early pregnancy.
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), Baby Basics, breastfeeding classes (breastfeeding consulting available), Just for Siblings, infant CPR. 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 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.
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; Prepar ing 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.
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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.
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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.
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TriStar Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 342-1919 • tristarsummit.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling classes.
Holistic Families Group 668-1171 Group for moms interested in natural health. Meets the third Thursday each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
University Medical Center 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 444-8262, ext. 2563 • universitymedicalcenter.com Prepared childbirth, breastfeeding.
The Housewives & Babes of Williamson Co. http://sahm.meetup.com/2727 A playgroup for moms and housewives to meet with neighbors, enjoy moms’ nights out and more.
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.
Williamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 791-CARE • williamsonmedicalcenter.org Breastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, childbirth education series (includes nutrition and newborn care).
Mom's Circle 772-3528 • bethanyhard.com Free support circle for moms meets the last Thursday of the month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Guest speakers discuss topics like parenting, postpartum challenges and more.
parent groups Alternamamas 416-0687 For mothers looking to improve their family's health with independent choices and support. Food Allergy Moms of Murfreesboro foodallergymoms.webs.com A group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies. Hendersonville Moms meetup.com/Hvillemoms Monthly meetings for moms with babies to age 5.
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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 Spring Hill springhillfresh.com/moms-club-of-spring-hill Stay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities.
Moms of Wilson County meetup.com/moms-of-wilson-county Support group for moms meets monthly for festive outings. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org Brentwood facebook.com/BrentwoodMOPS?ref=stream Franklin harpethcc.com/mops-ministry.html Hendersonville • fbchendersonville.com/preschool Hermitage • facebook.com/mops.elc Nashville woodmontbaptist.com/connect/adult/mops.html Murfreesboro • facebook.com/nvbc.mops Nolensville • facebook.com/mopsnolensville Smyrna • lifepointchurch.org/mops Moms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for fun, 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) nashpotato.org 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.
Murfreesboro Parents of Multiples murfreesboromultiples.org Support for parents who have or who are expecting multiples meets on the fourth Tuesday each month.
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 305-5409 or 397-3105 • 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.
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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 592-6591 or 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.
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renatal yoga can help you stay in shape during your pregnancy as well as provide breathing and relaxation techniques that come in handy during labor and delivery. The following studios offer prenatal classes: 12 South Yoga, Nashville 385-3600 • 12southyoga.com Arden Yoga, Murfreesboro 624-4034 • ardenyoga.com Half Moon Yoga, Franklin 496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net Hot Yoga of East Nashville 678-8079 hotyogaeastnashville.com
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.
outings music, movement & more Classes listed below are for ages 12 months and younger. Arden Yoga 624-4034 • ardenyoga.com Mommie & Me yoga class for 6 weeks - 2 years. Baby Signs 800-995-0226 • babysigns.com Learn sign language with your baby. Find instructors in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties at the website. Elite Energy Gymnastics 890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.com Start your infant off with a class like Tiny Tots starting at 10 months.
Kali Yuga Yoga, Nashville 260-5361 • kaliyugayoga.com
Gymboree Play & Music 221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.com Stimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older.
Kundalini Rising Yoga, Nashville 772-3528 • bethanyhard.com
Kali Yuga Yoga 260-5361 • kaliyugayoga.com Itty Bitty Yoga for ages 6 weeks - 1 year with Mom and Dad.
Mamahhh, Nashville mamahhh.com Sanctuary for Yoga, Nashville 297-8797 • sanctuaryforyoga.com The Yoga Nest, Murfreesboro 785-7934 • theyoganest.net Yoga with Lee, Lebanon & Mt. Juliet yogawithlee.com
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 369-3547 • letitshinegym.com Parent and Child movement classes are fun for ages 12 - 36 months.
BABYworld Mamahhh mamahhh.com Mama-Baby Postnatal Yoga Bonding for newborns - 8 months. Mpact Gymnastics 377-3444 • mpactgymnastics.com My Buddy & Me is an age-appropriate development and movement parent/tot class for ages 18 months 3 years old. The Music Class 777-9314 • themusicclass.com/nashville Music Pups for ages birth - 5 years includes singing, dancing, movement and instrument play. Music Together Franklin • 730-6971 Hendersonville • 973-6554 Hermitage • 390-3207 Murfreesboro • 796-6162 Nashville • 730-6971 or 425-6172 musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program. 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. 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), Tiny Tykes (7 - 13 months), Waddlers (14 - 22 months) and Gymsters (23 months - 2-and-a-half years). The Yoga Nest 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 and Wed 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. Hermitage Branch Library 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 880-3951 • library.nashville.org • Tue at 1 p.m. (please turn the page)
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BABYworld Inglewood Branch Library 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville 862-5866 • library.nashville.org • Mon at 10:30 a.m. La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 793-7303 • lavergnetn.gov • Thu at 10 a.m. Madison Public Library 610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville 862-5868 • library.nashville.org • Mon at 10:30 a.m. Nashville Public Library 615 Church St., Nashville 862-5785 library.nashville.org • Tue and Wed at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nolensville Public Library 915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville 776-5490 • lib.williamson-tn.org • Second Saturday each month at 10 a.m. Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna 459-4884 • linebaugh.org • Fri at 10 a.m. Williamson County Public Library 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin 595-1244 • lib.williamson-tn.org • Fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m.
strolling with baby Spring is a great time to get out with baby and participate in a stroller fitness program. Fit4Mom 800-682-0420 • fit4mom.com Classes take place at Crockett Park in Brentwood Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; River Park in Brentwood Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays at 9:30 a.m.; and Siever Park in Nashville Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 a.m. First class is free. Call for rates. Fitness Fridays at Cheekwood 356-8000 • cheekwood.org Every Friday at 9:30 a.m. in May and September, you can participate in a Stroller Strides program. Free for members, gate admission applies to non-members ($14 adults, free ages 2 and younger). Strollercoasters 893-2141• murfreesborotn.gov/parks Meet at the Old Fort Park playground every Thursday at 9 a.m. for an hour of strolling on the greenway, then stick around for non-stroller play time with the kids. Free.
swim classes for infants 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.
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Bellevue YMCA 8101 Hwy. 100, Nashville 646-9622 • 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.
Donelson-Hermitage YMCA 3001 Lebanon Road, Nashville 889-2632 • 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.
Downtown YMCA 1000 Church St., Nashville 254-0631 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
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Green Hills Family YMCA 4041 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville 297-6529 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
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.
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.
Ms. Sue's Swimming 459-5124 • mssueswimming.com Outdoor parent and child lessons for ages 6 months 3 years take place May - August.
Harding Place Family YMCA 411 Metroplex Drive, Nashville 834-1300 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
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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.
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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.
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williamson county Brentwood Family YMCA 8207 Concord Road, Brentwood 373-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parents/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.
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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.
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 start at 6 months.
Dr. Ryan Cregger, D.D.S., M.S. Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry 615.377.3080 95 Seaboard Ln. Suite 102 Brentwood, TN 37027 BrentwoodPediatricDentistry.com See the video on our website about lasers for kids.
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Sleep like a baby. Period.
“Within a week, my daughter was sleeping all night and all was happy again at my house!”
– A Happy Parent
Around-the-Clock Care • Nighttime Care • Scheduling & Sleeping • Behavioral Issues Colic, Reflux & Troubleshooting • Parent & Nanny Education • Nursery Preparation
Nanny for Newborns
Lisa Baldridge, Newborn Care Specialist & Sleep Coach
501-944-7915 • nannyfornewborns.com
L O O K F O R G E N D E R S TA R T I N G AT 1 5 W E E K S !
Spring Special $99
3D/4D
Ultrasound Middle Tennessee’s Oldest & Most Trusted 3D/4D Imaging Center
(615) 383-0090
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middle tennessee birthing guide facility
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
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New LDRs, postpartum, NICU with lactation boutique; neonatology and nurse practitioners in house 24/7; NICU RNs at every birth; photography service.
NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY 1818 Albion St., Nashville 341-4000 nashvillegeneral.org
1,250
LDR
doctor’s discretion
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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 IIIb
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 IIIa
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 IIa
Newly renovated women’s unit with new LDRs, postpartum rooms and nursery, and special care nursery. Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors.
Level IIIb
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
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doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
doctor’s discretion
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middle tennessee birthing guide 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
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 322-5000 • mc.vanderbilt.edu
WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 435-6025 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
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
Additional Features
700
LDRP
doctor’s discretion
on call 24/7
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Childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and sibling classes; family-centered care; mother/infant couplet care; lactation support, supplies and rentals.
1,300
LDRP
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on call 24/7
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Family-centered childbirth education programs; state-of-the-art LDRPs; photography; room service.
Level IIIa
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 IIa
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 IIIc
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 IIb
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.
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750
4,500
1,400
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LDR
LDR
LDR
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Level IIb: Facility is capable of managing more complex maternal and neonatal abnormalities such as deliveries prior to 34 gestational weeks, care of newborns requiring umbilical vessel catheters and protracted mechanical ventilation. Level IIIa: Can provide subspecialty care for patients with severe and complicated neonatal disorders; has the capa-
bility to provide sustained conventional mechanical ventilation and perform minor surgeries. Level IIIb: Provides comprehensive care for extremely low-birth weight infants; can provide advanced respiratory support. Offers a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists.
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Level IIIc: Provides subspecialty care for patients with severe and complicated neonatal disorders. In addition to Level IIIb services, also offers prompt and on-site access to a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists, advanced imaging and pediatric surgical specialists.
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