AVAILABLE CLASSES

The Family Birthplace Classes

The Family Birthplace offers online childbirth classes to expectant parents including childbirth preparation courses and breastfeeding classes. Areas of instruction include signs of labor, how to time contractions, what is early labor, what to pack to prepare for the hospital, and comfort measures (breathing and relaxation techniques). Information is also shared about medical procedures such as pelvic exams, fetal monitoring, assisted delivery, episiotomy, epidural, and much more. Care for the mother and baby is discussed as well, including: APGAR scoring, breastfeeding, medications for the baby, ID bands, circumcision, and couplet care. All classes are virtual and classes are free if delivering at Forrest General. To register and view classes, visit forresthealth.org/birtheducation

HATTIESBURG CLINIC OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Hattiesburg – 28th Place

421 South 28th Avenue

28th Place, Suite 200

Hattiesburg, MS 39401

601-268-5640

Hattiesburg – Lake Serene

6813 Highway 98 West

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

601-268-5640

Wiggins 805 Hall Street

Wiggins, MS 39577

601-268-5640

Pediatric Clinics

Children’s Clinic

4210 Lincoln Road

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

601-261-3500

Madalene's Moms

Celebrating the Childbearing Years with Information and Support Since 1977

Madalene’s Moms meets the needs of expectant moms and dads, as well as mothers and their children, from birth to three years of age. As families go through the changes of this special season in their lives, they enjoy emotional and educational networking with others as they make lifelong memories.

To register visit www.forresthealth.org/madalenesmoms

For more information contact: Amanda Sharp, director, at MadalenesMoms@gmail.com.

Six Week Session: $30

Family and Couples Class: $10

Individual Class: $5

◼ Pregnancy Exercise

◼ The First Year

◼ Just Movin’

◼ The Toddler Years

◼ Family Nights

◼ Coach’s Corner

◼ Bumps to Babies

Children’s Clinic – Petal

50 Parkway Lane

Petal, MS 39465

601-705-0260

The Pediatric Clinic, PA

101 Medical Park

Hattiesburg, MS 39401

601-579-3000

601-288-4283

Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday: Call for Hours

Postpartum Wreaths or Ribbons • Keepsake Baby Items

Bubblegum Cigars • Flowers And Balloons

GENERAL INFORMATION – BEFORE BIRTH

Admission

To learn about the admission process, please call your pre-registration coordinator listed on Page 2. If you believe you are experiencing signs of approaching labor, call your physician. He or she will tell you when to go to Forrest General. On arrival to the hospital, check-in at The Family Birthplace entrance located on the 4th floor of the parking garage. A registrar will be there Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. If no one is at the registration desk or office, please go to the Labor and Delivery nurses station where you will be checked in. If you are in labor, you will be admitted. If you are not in labor, you may be discharged. Remember: If you think you are in labor, do not eat or drink anything; call your physician.

Things to Bring to the Hospital with You

It’s a good idea to have your suitcase packed and ready to go 7–14 days before your due date. Items you will want during labor include: lip balm, lotion, and hard candy, so make them easy to find when you pack. Items you may want later during your stay include: two nightgowns, a robe, slippers, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo, 2 or 3 support bras and your “going home” clothing. Remember to pack several pairs of panties, which you’ll be able to wear immediately after delivery. In addition to your “going home” outfit, remember to bring an outfit and blanket for your new baby. A good tip to remember is that nightgowns for babies are difficult to manage in their car seat. If you would like for one of our staff members to put baby’s footprints in your baby book, please remember to pack it, too! For a complete list of ideas, visit www.forrestgeneral.org/FBP.

Photo/Video Policy

Photography is allowed during labor and delivery. Photography of staff during the performance of patient care or procedures is not permitted. Video is only allowed after the baby is born and not during delivery.

Telephone Numbers

A telephone number is assigned to each patient room. The hospital phone located in the waiting area is 601-288-4640. This phone only allows incoming calls. Outgoing calls can also be made from each patient room.

Forrester’s Food Court Hours

Forrester’s Food Court is open from 6:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. for breakfast, 11:00 a.m.–2 p.m. for lunch, and grill and the salad bar are open until 7:30 p.m. Although snacks are available in the Canteen on the first floor, we ask that meals be eaten in Forrester’s dining area. Call 601-288-1750 for a listing of what’s being served on the menu in Forrester’s Food Court. A menu is also included on the patient hospitality TV channel.

◼ Subway

Open: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Closed: Saturdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

◼ Chick-fil-A

Open: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Closed: Sundays

◼ Java Moe’s

Forrest General’s specialty coffee service, Java Moe’s, features a variety of baked goods, as well as coffee, beverages, hot chocolate, Breve, tea, and several frozen drinks. Java Moe’s is located in Forrester’s Cafeteria.

Open: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

◼ Canteen

Snacks and cold foods are available. The Canteen is located on the first floor between Volunteer Services and the Surgery/ICU elevators.

Open: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Closed: Saturday and Sunday