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Your
baby
is coming.
It’s time to
prepare.
You want your childbirth experience to be special.
Let us help you get ready.
It’s Time to Prepare
Northside MothersFirst Classes
Register at www.northside.com/classes
• Baby Essentials
• Infant and Child CPR
• Baby Essentials for Multiples
• Child CPR and First Aid
• Baby Sign Language
• Dogs and Babies
• Becoming Parents
• Grandparenting
• Boot Camp for New Dads
• Infant Massage
• Breastfeeding Couples
• Pregnancy Massage
• Breastfeeding Moms
• Newborn Tummy Time
• Breastfeeding Multiples
• Safe Sitter
• Breastfeeding and Back to Work
• Sibling Preparation
• Car Seat Safety
• Tours
• Childbirth Preparation
• Mom and Baby Exercise Classes
• Childbirth Preparation for Multiples
• Pregnancy Exercise Classes
• Infant CPR
• Online Classes
Find a Doctor
Have you chosen a doctor for yourself and your baby? If not,
we offer you a selection of outstanding obstetricians and
pediatricians on our medical staff.
For help in locating a pediatrician, call (404) 845-5555,
weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST. We also have an online
physician directory at www.northside.com, click on Find a Doctor.
You can also go to your insurance website or handbooks.
Take a Tour
Of course you will want to visit the place where your baby will be
born before that special day arrives. Call (404) 845-5555 or go to
www.northside.com/classes to schedule a tour of the comfortable,
home-like environment of our maternity accommodations and
learn what to do, where to go and where to park.
Hospital Admitting/Pre-Registration
Because you don’t want to have to think about signing papers and
registering for the hospital when you are in labor, we encourage
you to take care of this by your 6th month of pregnancy. The preregistration form is online at www.Northside.com easily found
in Patient Information, or you may call (404) 459-1280 for more
information.
You will need the following:
• Government-issued ID card
• Insurance/medical card for mom and for baby (if different)
• Work address and telephone number
• Name, telephone and address of an emergency contact
• Completed pre-admission form
• Physician and pediatrician information
Pregnancy Central
Resources for your pregnancy and beyond
Visit our website for information about changes you are
experiencing each week. You will have access to the most
commonly asked questions about pregnancy and childbirth in
addition to activities, movies, animations and much more.
Topics include:
• Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
• Nine Month Miracle
• Special Care Pregnancies
You can sign up at www.northside.com/pregnancy
Important Decisions
Gather the information to make some very important decisions
before delivery.
Birth Certificates
Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
We have found that parents appreciate knowing what is
expected from them ahead of time, such as paper work or
needed documents. Being prepared ahead of time can help you
to focus on caring for your baby and yourself.
During the past several years, a number of programs have
been developed to collect, type, screen for infection and store
cord blood for potential transplantation. Private or public
organizations may accept donations of umbilical cord blood
for research or for future stem cell transplantation to a person
unrelated to the donor, or they may process and store the
umbilical cord blood for the donor or family member.
After the delivery of your newborn baby, and after you have
been transferred to the postpartum unit, you will be given the
birth certificate worksheet by your nurse. Please remember to
complete the birth certificate worksheet in its entirety and turn
it in to your nurse or to the birth certificate office.
Birth Certificate Offices:
Atlanta (404) 851‑8777
Forsyth (770) 292‑2033
Cherokee (770) 720-5136
Please note that the birth certificate office will not be able to
process a birth certificate or request a social security card for
your baby if you do not complete and turn in the worksheet.
Listed below are helpful hints about some of the required
information on the birth certificate worksheet.
Birth Certificate Information Required
Mother: • Current legal name
•Date of birth
•Address
•Educational level
•Race •Previous births •
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Maiden name
Social security number
Marital status
Occupation
Origin/descent
Prenatal visits history
Baby:
• Name
• Request for social security card
Father:
• Current legal name
• Social security number
• Educational level
• Race
• Date of birth
• Address
• Occupation
• Origin/descent
Single Mothers
If you are a single mother, defined by the state of Georgia as not
legally married either at the time of conception or birth, the name
of the child’s father cannot be entered on the birth certificate
without the written consent of both parents.
The completion of a Paternity Acknowledgement (PA) Form
is required for a SINGLE MOTHER who wants her baby to
carry the surname (last name) of his/her father. The Paternity
Acknowledgement Form should be signed by both parents. The
person listed as the father needs to go to the birth certificate
office with a valid picture identification (e.g. driver’s license,
passport) to sign the form.
The decision to donate cord blood or to bank cord blood cells
with a private company is a personal choice. Northside Hospital
does not have a business or financial relationship with any cord
blood bank entity. We ask that you discuss your desire to bank
or donate cord blood with your healthcare provider during your
pregnancy; select the cord blood bank and make all necessary
arrangements prior to admission to labor and delivery.
Please bring the cord blood collection kit that is provided to you
by the company when you are admitted to labor and delivery.
Inform your nurse at admission of your desire for cord blood
banking and provide them with the collection kit.
Northside Hospital cannot guarantee that a cord blood
sample will be obtained and will not be responsible under any
circumstances in the event that the sample is not obtained.
Circumcision Decision
Circumcision involves cutting away the foreskin on the end
of the penis. Personal, emotional and religious factors all
play into your decision. Circumcision is not required by any
law or hospital policy. Talk with your doctor and your baby’s
doctor early so that you will have enough time to make an
informed decision prior to coming to the hospital.
Getting Ready for
Your Baby
Before you know it your baby will be here.
There are still some things you need to do.
Helpful Checklist
❑❑ Receive your pre-admission packet from your healthcare
professionals.
❑❑ Ask your healthcare professional to implement a Tdap
vaccination program (see page 24 of Great Expectations
book)
Labor Bag:
❑❑ Camera and batteries
❑❑ Pediatrician’s name and telephone number
❑❑ Insurance card and government-issued ID card
❑❑ List of people to notify with telephone numbers
❑❑ Complete your pre-registration paperwork and mail or
e-mail to the address provided and mail or fax a copy of
the front and back of your insurance card and a copy of
your government-issued ID card.
❑❑ Robe and slippers
❑❑ Call your insurance company to review coverage, most
require pre-certification.
❑❑ Band for long hair, hair clips, scrunchies
❑❑ Read the informed consent information and advanced
directives.
❑❑ Comfort items (extra pillow with colored pillowcases,
massagers, etc.)
❑❑ Receive letter from Northside Hospital confirming receipt
of your pre-admission form.
❑❑ Schedule a tour. Visit www.northside.com/classes or call
(404) 845‑5555 at least 6-8 weeks before delivery.
❑❑ Schedule classes at least 8-12 weeks before delivery at
www.northside.com/classes or call (404) 845-5555. Ask
for a package discount.
❑❑ Select and purchase a car seat and know how to secure
baby in seat and install in the car. Read the car seat
manufacturer’s instructions. No one at the hospital will
be able to help you with this.
❑❑ Ask your healthcare professional when you are to come
to the hospital and what you should do if you think you
are in labor.
❑❑ Map out your route to the hospital using an internet site.
❑❑ Pack a bag for the labor and birthing room.
❑❑ Pack a bag for after delivery.
❑❑ Read everything you can, go to all the classes you can, fill the
freezer with food, and do all you can before baby arrives.
❑❑ Select your support network. Who do you want to be
around to help support you?
❑❑ Choose your pediatrician.
Name:___________________________________________
Telephone Number: ________________________________
❑❑ Water bottle
❑❑ Favorite music, iPod
❑❑ Lip moisturizer
After Delivery Bag:
❑❑ Sleepwear (or use ours)
❑❑ Robe and slippers
❑❑ 2-3 bras
❑❑ Toiletries
❑❑ Cosmetics
❑❑ Going home outfits for mom and baby
❑❑ Outfit for baby’s photos
Leave valuables and any significant amount of money at
home (including your jewelry).
Don’t forget the car seat.
Baby Pictures
A representative from “Celebrate Baby, Our 365” will
photograph your baby before you leave the hospital. You may
dress your baby in a special outfit you bring from home. A
free website is provided to share the pictures with family and
friends. Visit www.Our365.com.
Time for Baby’s Arrival
Be sure to discuss with your doctor when you should go to the
hospital after labor begins.
Signs of Labor
Support Person(s) and Visitors
Your healthcare provider will give you advice as to when to come
to the hospital. Their recommendations will be based upon such
considerations as: your medical condition, the distance you live
from the hospital and any previous birth history you may have.
We recognize that this is a special event and we want you to
share it with people you love. We also know that after your
baby is born you only have a couple of days to learn to care for
yourself and your baby. Holding your baby skin-to-skin provides
many benefits and your nurse will help you with this. Keeping
your baby close promotes breastfeeding. It also provides the
opportunity to learn your baby’s behaviors and characteristics.
What a perfect time while in the hospital to take advantage of
all the expert help. In addition to that, you need time to rest.
Where in your day will you welcome your visitors, family and
friends? Here are a few suggestions:
Don’t worry or be discouraged if you come to the hosital and
are not in labor; this happens all the time. You will just get to go
home for awhile.
Some signs to look for:
• Rupture of membranes: You feel fluid gush or trickle from
your vagina indicating that your water has broken.
• Contractions: You are having cramp-like discomfort that
gets closer together, stronger and becomes regular.
• Spotting/mucous discharge (from your vagina): A small
amount of blood sometimes mixed with mucous is
normal. If you have a large amount of blood, requiring
one pad per hour, call your doctor.
Delivery of Baby
You know you are in labor – all the signs are there. It’s finally
time to go to the hospital. Have you forgotten anything? Your
bags are packed, you have preregistered – you’re ready!
The delivery of each baby is
treated individually. You and your
baby’s well-being is our number
one priority.
If a vaginal birth is planned:
• Be sure to take a childbirth
preparation class.
• Feel secure knowing your
room is designed to handle
complicated as well as uncomplicated deliveries.
If a cesarean birth is planned:
• Be sure to take the cesarean birth preparation class.
• Don’t eat or drink after midnight before your surgery.
• Arrive at least 2 hours before surgery.
• One support person can be with you throughout
the birth.
• Remove jewelry and leave at home.
• During labor and birth, you are encouraged to have a labor
partner, someone who helps you feel calm and relaxed and
can help you make decisions; someone who went to classes
with you is very helpful. We do recommend during labor and
delivery that no more than 2 people (other than dad/support
person) stay with you at a time.
• Visiting hours (age 12 and older) are from 11 a.m. to
8:30 p.m. Some families have asked visitors to come at a
specific time, allowing mom and dad more time to learn and
bond with their baby.
After birth, your children may visit from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Your children must be accompanied by another adult (other
than the mom) at all times. Please make sure they are not sick
or have not been recently exposed to any contagious diseases.
Other children, under the age of 12, are not allowed to visit.
Breastfeeding
Your nurse will assist you
with breastfeeding and skin
to skin. Take the free online
breastfeeding course AND
the in-person breastfeeding
class. This combination
of knowledge can help
ensure a long and healthy
breastfeeding experience
with your baby! Plus after
you have your baby, you’ll
be able to refer to the
online guide for more help
whenever you need it.
Getting Ready to Go Home
We realize that bringing a newborn home is a very exciting and sometimes
overwhelming experience.
Our goal is to assist you in making this the best experience possible. The nurses and medical staff are available to help you plan
for your return home. You may find the information below helpful in planning your return home even before you are admitted
to the hospital.
Make Prior Arrangements
Before you are admitted, make arrangements for extra help when
you arrive home with your baby. Here are some of the common
items you may need help with:
• Someone to stay with you
• Preparing meals for you and your family
• Help to care for you and your baby
• Grocery shopping, banking and bill paying, picking up your
mail and other chores
• Cleaning and laundry
• Getting around, climbing stairs, etc.
• Driving to doctor’s appointments (for you and your baby)
• Childcare for your older children (taking them to school or
after-school activities)
Infant Car Seat
Make sure you have obtained a proper car seat for your baby as
Georgia law requires that all children under the age of 6 use a
car seat.
• Your baby’s car seat should already be installed in your car
before you are discharged from your room. The hospital staff
and volunteers are not permitted to assist with car seat
installation or securing the baby in the car seat.
• The back seat is preferred, facing backwards. Someone
should be sitting in the back seat with the baby. Positioning
of the infant car seat in the front seat is possible, but
is considered dangerous if you have an air bag on the
passenger side.
• Become familiar with how to restrain your baby in this seat.
There are many types of car seats and our staff is not able to
be familiar with all of them.
• Some small infants have breathing problems when they
sit reclining in a car seat. If your baby is born more than 3
weeks before the due date or is born weighing less than
5½ pounds, your baby’s ability to tolerate this position in
his/her car seat will need to be tested before going home
from the hospital. This means that you will need to bring
your infant car seat into the hospital so a test can be done.
The test must be performed in your baby’s actual car seat.
• Northside MothersFirst offers a class on Car Seat Safety;
please visit our website www.northside.com/classes to
register.
Additional Preparations
While you are in the hospital:
• Read through the written instructions about how
to care for yourself and your baby after discharge.
• Read through any information you receive about the
medications that you and your baby may be taking at home.
• Ask your nurse or doctor/nurse midwife/pediatrician
questions about how to take care of yourself and your baby
after you leave the hospital.
• If you have identified the person that is going to help you
at home, ask him or her to come to the hospital to get any
instructions from the nurses.
Day before going home:
• Tell the person driving you and your baby home from the
hospital what time to pick you up. Remind them to bring an
approved car seat that is properly installed in the car.
• Ask family members to start taking home some of your
personal items, such as flowers, cards or extra clothes.
Day of going home:
• You will receive information and instructions for follow-up
appointments.
• Be sure to review and understand information on the
discharge instruction sheet (for you and your baby).
• Please ask your healthcare professionals if you have any
questions or concerns.
After you go home:
• If you have questions after you go home from the hospital,
please call your doctor, or if you have questions about your
baby, please call your pediatrician.
• For breastfeeding questions, Northside Hospital Lactation
Center is staffed with consultants 7 days per week. The voice
mail advice line is (404) 303-3329. Your call will be returned
between 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. each day.
Expecting the Unexpected
Sometimes the unexpected happens. When it
does, we have the special care you need.
Some babies need closer observation immediately after birth because they have been born a little early. Sometimes it could be that
their blood sugar has remained low after feeding, or they are showing signs of difficulty breathing. A special Transition Nursery is
staffed by nurses from the Special Care Nursery to carefully watch and care for these babies for the first few hours. If after 4-6 hours,
your baby is transitioning well, he/she will come to you. If your baby needs more attention, your baby will go to a special unit that has
personnel specially trained for caring for your baby
Center for Perinatal Medicine
This Center offers nationally-recognized expertise and innovation
in perinatology, obstetrics, radiology and pediatrics. Highrisk mothers receive diagnostic sonography, fetal heart rate
monitoring, interventional procedures and genetics counseling.
There are locations in Northside Hospital-Atlanta, Northside
Hospital-Forsyth, Johns Creek and the North Crescent Medical
Building in Alpharetta.
For more information:
Atlanta
Forsyth Johns Creek Alpharetta
(404) 851-8988
(770) 292-2942
(770) 622-1141
(770) 667-4240
High-Risk Perinatal Unit
Northside Hospital-Atlanta offers a 34-bed high-risk perinatal
unit with high-tech equipment to monitor moms and babies
and where all caregivers specialize in high-risk and multiple
pregnancies. Special programs and activities are available, such
as music/relaxation sessions, prenatal classes, support groups,
certified pet visitation and boredom busters.
Nutritional and Gestational Diabetes Program
Comprehensive care, nutritional assistance with individualized
meal plan and glucose monitoring tools and education is
provided for women dealing with this common complication
of pregnancy. Well-qualified Certified Diabetes Educators work
with you and your physician to create an individualized diabetes
management program.
For more information:
Atlanta and Alpharetta (404) 851-6023
Cherokee
(678) 493-1501
Forsyth
(404) 851-6023
We look forward to
meeting you and
your new baby!
Special-Care Nurseries
Northside Hospital can care for high risk babies. Together,
Northside Hospital-Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee, we care for
more than 1,500 special babies each year. We understand the
medical and emotional needs of both babies and parents.
Helpful Phone Numbers
Register for Classes...................... (404) 845-5555 and press 1
Pre-admission Information
Atlanta......................................................(404) 851-8006
Forsyth......................................................(770) 292-2022
Cherokee...................................................(678) 493-1548
Financial Counselor
Atlanta...................... (404) 851-8694 or (404) 851-8878
Forsyth......................................................(770) 292-2023
Cherokee...................................................(770) 720-5165
A Woman’s Place Boutique
Atlanta..................................................... (404) 845-5125
Forsyth......................................................(770) 292-2029
Lactation Center
Atlanta and Forsyth.................................(404) 303-3329
Cherokee...................................................(770) 720-5394
Nutritional and Gestational Diabetes
Atlanta, Alpharetta, Forsyth...................(404) 851-6023
Cherokee ..................................................(678) 493-1501
Physician Referral Line....................................(404) 851-8817
Birth Certificate Information
Atlanta......................................................(404) 851-8777
Forsyth......................................................(770) 292-2033
Cherokee...................................................(770) 720-5136
Northside Hospital-Atlanta
DIRECTIONS:
From I-285 Going East:
Take Exit 26 and turn right on the Glenridge Connector. Take a left
at the first light on Johnson Ferry Road. Take a left on Hollis Cobb,
the Women’s Center and Labor and Delivery entrances are on the
right.
From I-285 Going West:
Take Exit 28 and turn left on Peachtree Dunwoody Road. Turn
right on Hollis Cobb, the Women’s Center and Labor and Delivery
entrances are on the left.
1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE • Atlanta, GA 30342
Information: (404) 851-8000 • Directions Line: (404) 303-3900
From GA-400 (North or South)
Take Exit 3 (if traveling south) or exit 4A (if traveling north) and
turn left on the Glenridge Connector. Take a right at the light on
Johnson Ferry Road. Take a left on Hollis Cobb, the Women’s Center
and Labor and Delivery entrances are on the right.
Northside Hospital-Forsyth
DIRECTIONS:
From Atlanta:
Take GA 400 North to GA 20 (Exit 14). Turn right on GA 20, then
take a right on Forsyth Connector/Ronald Reagan Boulevard. At the
first traffic light, make a right on Northside Forsyth Drive. Go to the
stop sign then straight across to the hospital – Building 1200.
From Dawsonville/Dahlonega:
Take GA 400 South to GA 20 (Exit 14). Turn left on GA 20, then
take a right on Forsyth Connector/Ronald Reagan Boulevard. At the
first traffic light, make a right on Northside Forsyth Drive. Go to the
stop sign then straight across to the hospital – Building 1200.
1200 Northside Forsyth Drive • Cumming, GA 30041
Information: (770) 844-3200
Northside Hospital-Cherokee
DIRECTIONS:
From I-75 Going North:
Take Interstate 575 to Exit 20 ,turn left on Highway 5. Go one mile
to Highway 140 (Waleska Road). Turn right, then take an immediate
right on Hospital Road. Parking is available on your left as you enter
the hospital grounds.
201 Hospital Road • Canton, Georgia 30114
Information: (770) 720-5100
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