Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Family Maternity Center · Proprietary and confidential 2018 • Dedicated maternity parking is available on the 2nd level of the parking garage. •

Sentara Princess Anne HospitalFamily Maternity Center

2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · Second FloorPh: (757) 507-1408

Proprietary and confidential 2018

• 11 Labor and Delivery Rooms - all private with bathroom/shower• 24 Mother Baby Rooms - all private with bathroom/shower• Ample space for dad or a family member to spend the night• 2 dedicated operating rooms• Level 1 Newborn Nursery• Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)• 24-hour coverage by Board-Certified obstetricians, pediatricians, and anesthesiologists

Highlights

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• Dedicated maternity parking is available on the 2nd level of the parking garage.• As you enter from the 2nd floor parking garage, proceed around the corner and follow

the signs to the Family Maternity Center.• Doors may be locked at night. Press the intercom button by the door to speak to a

security officer. (Due to COVID-19, doors are locked 24 hours/day. Please use the intercom and state you are in labor).

• If your labor is advance to the point you are unable to walk, enter through the Emergency Department and they will bring you to L&D.

• If you are experiencing fever, cough, or shortness of breath, contact your physician by phone for further direction and/or proceed to the ED.

Arriving for Your Delivery



• Once you’ve checked in, you will be sent to a triage area to assess your labor symptoms.

• Visitors will be asked to provide an ID and their picture will be taken. • Due to COVID-19, current visitor policy is 1 visitor (this support person cannot change

throughout your stay). Visitor policy is subject to change.• Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, children 12 and under may not visit.

Arriving for Your Delivery



• Safety is our top priority!• Our nurses wear a blue hospital ID badge with a visible name and photo. Do not let

anyone take your baby without proper ID. • Immediately after your baby is born, a nurse will place two ID bracelets on your baby.

Mom and significant other will receive identical bracelets. Please do not remove until after discharge as baby always has to be with someone that has a matching bracelet, or with one of our nurses wearing proper identification.

• A safety “Hugs” tag will be placed on your baby’s ankle that will lock-down the hospital if someone attempts to take your baby from the unit.

Safety and Security



• Your baby’s picture and footprints will be taken and placed into their medical record.

• Babies should not be carried through the hallway, but are transported in their bassinets. We ask that you do the same. Please avoid getting too close to any exit doors to prevent the security alarm from going off.

Safety and Security



What to Bring

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• Robe, slippers, pillows, toiletries, hair ties, lip balm, lotions, and snack foods for your assigned visitor

• Camera with extra batteries or charger (no pictures or videos during any procedures, and please ask before including staff in your pictures or videos)

• Bring your favorite relaxing music —free WIFI is provided throughout the hospital

• Birthing balls are provided in each labor room

• Please leave jewelry and other valuables at home

• Boppy Pillow for breastfeeding


• If your car seat comes with a base, it is a good idea to have it already preinstalled in your car. The following locations have people who are certified to help with your car seat questions:• Virginia Beach: Fire Station Company 21—General Booth, 1468 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, 23456,

Ph: (757) 385-2875, Mondays (2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) and Wednesdays (12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.) • Virginia Beach: Virginia Beach AAA Tidewater, 5366 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Ph: 757-233-3825• Chesapeake: Visit any fire station between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. Visit the city of Chesapeake

website for a list of stations.

Car Seats


• It is probably a good idea to call ahead. If firefighters are out on a call, you may need to reschedule. Our nurses can help with proper belt fit, but we are not certified to install your base.


• You will need to select a pediatrician prior to delivery.• If your pediatrician does not practice at the hospital, then our in-house pediatricians

will follow your baby while in the hospital. They will provide a documented report of your baby’s hospital stay to your selected pediatrician.

• You will need to make a follow-up appointment with your pediatrician before discharge.

• The next slide has a list of pediatricians who have privileges at SPAH.

Pediatricians




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• Required in Virginia before children start school

• First dose given at birth followed by 2 more doses at well visit checkups

• For more in information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-b.pdf

Hepatitis B Vaccine


https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-b.pdf


TDAP Vaccine• Protect your baby from the Whooping Cough by getting a TDAP vaccine

with every pregnancy. When given during pregnancy, your body will create protective antibodies and pass some of them to the baby before birth. For more information, talk with your OB doctor or visit:• https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/tdap.pdf

• Ensure friends and family around your baby are up-to-date as well. The CDC recommends a Tdap shot every 10 years. This can be given at your local pharmacy without a prescription.


https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/tdap.pdf


FLU Vaccine


• Protect you and your newborn by getting a flu shot each year.

• The Influenza vaccine is offered to you in the hospital if you did not receive it during your prenatal.

• Talk with your doctor for more information, or visit:• https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.pdf


• At this time, visitors are limited to one support person. This visitor cannot change during hospitalization. We are asking that your visitor stay in the room with you and to only leave the room when exiting the hospital.

• This visitation policy may change as we receive new information regarding COVID-19.

Visitor Policy




Pre-Registration• Click the link below to print your pre-registration

paperwork: https://www.sentara.com/Assets/Pdf/Medical-Services/Maternity/Maternity-Pre-Admission-Form-HR.pdf

• Mail or fax the form with a copy of a picture ID and copy of insurance card to: • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

OB Registration2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr.Virginia Beach, VA 23456Fax #757-716-3967

https://www.sentara.com/Assets/Pdf/Medical-Services/Maternity/Maternity-Pre-Admission-Form-HR.pdf


Labor and Delivery Room




Labor and Delivery (L&D)• Our highly skilled and dedicated L&D nurses are here to support you throughout

your labor and delivery.

• Calling your nurse: Please use the call bell button on the remote or on the side of your bed when you need your nurse.

• Here at SPAH, we have volunteer doulas who attend to the educational, emotional and physical needs of birthing families. Simply ask if a doula is available when you arrive! Unfortunately due to Covid-19, we have currently suspended the volunteer doula program.

• We encourage active labor positions, which helps you progress through labor. Ask to try a birthing ball, peanut ball, or take a lap around the unit.

• Meals/Food: Most laboring moms may have clear liquids (please check with your nurse first).

• You may adjust the room temperature using the thermostat located near the room door.



Labor and Delivery (L&D)• Electronic fetal monitors are worn over your abdomen. They monitor your

contractions and the baby’s heartbeat.

• If allowed by your doctor, you may find a shower helps during labor. Shower chairs and hand-held shower heads are available.

• Birthing balls are available in each labor room. Evidence suggests that using a birthing ball during labor can reduce stress and encourages the opening of your pelvic muscles.

• Birthing bars are available — they attach to the labor bed and helps facilitate a squatting position, which helps to expand the size of your pelvis, and uses gravity to promote the downward movement of your baby.



Labor and Delivery (L&D)• Birthing mirrors are available if you would like to watch your delivery —

simply ask!

• Give your newborn a birthday snuggle! Your baby will be dried and placed immediately skin to skin. Research shows that when babies are placed skin to skin on mom’s chest they have more stable breathing, heart rates, temperatures, and blood sugars.

• Keeping babies skin to skin also increases bonding and breastfeeding success!



Labor and Delivery (L&D)• Approximately one hour after delivery, a nurse will complete a head-to-toe

assessment on your baby and notify your pediatrician. If your pediatrician does not have practicing privileges at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, our in-house pediatricians will follow your baby throughout their hospital stay and forward the information to your pediatrician.

• Your baby will receive erythromycin in his/her eyes, which helps to prevent eye infection.

• Your baby will receive a shot of Vitamin K in his/her upper leg. Vitamin K provides protection against bleeding that could occur because of the low newborn levels of this essential vitamin.


Labor and Delivery


• Once you are stable from delivery (usually two hours after delivering), you and your baby will be transferred to the Mother/Baby Unit for postpartum and newborn care.


NurseryYour baby sometimes needs to be seen by the pediatrician in the nursery. Make sure only nurses wearing a blue ID badge take your baby.

Circumcisions are performed in a special procedure room in the nursery. Circumcisions are usually done the day after delivery. Your OB doctor will discuss the risks and benefits and have you sign a consent before the procedure.



Postpartum


We are proud to offer you family centered care. We encourage mom and baby to room-in where you can begin bonding as a family. Each of our postpartum rooms has a futon bed and reclining chair for your support person.Rooming-in also allows you to watch for your baby’s hunger cues and helps with establishing breastfeeding.Research shows that mom and baby actually get better rest when infants are allowed to room-in with mom. Around 12 hours of life, your nurse will help you give your baby their first bath. We offer swaddle baths that can be done right in your room! This is a great bonding activity, and your nurse will be happy to take pictures while you complete your baby’s first bath!

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Postpartum

• Our Birth Registrar will see you to complete your baby’s birth certificate and help you apply for your baby’s social security number.

• You will receive a birth letter you can provide to your insurance company. The actual birth certificate comes from Richmond, VA. You will be given an application to fill out and indicate the number of copies you would like.

• Refer to our Birth Registrars, Kat or Wendy, for questions. You may also contact them at (757) 507-6566.

• Newborn portraits are available through “Welcome Newborn” and can be done right at the bedside. You can dress your baby in a special outfit or just a diaper. Either one will make a beautiful picture. Check out their website at www.welcomenewborn.comor call 1-866-NEWBORN for more information. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, “Welcome Newborn” has been currently suspended.


http://www.welcomenewborn.com/


Postpartum

• The following newborn screenings need to be done before discharge:• Metabolic screen• Hearing screen• Heart screening• Jaundice screening

• Your nurse will provide you with educational material, but in the meantime you can visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/newborn-screening for more information.


http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/newborn-screening


Safe Sleep


• Always follow the ABC’s of Safe Sleep:• Alone — in a crib without

toys, blankets, or pillows• Back — on a firm sleep

surface such as a crib or bassinet

• Crib — is the safest place for a baby to sleep


Lactation Support

• Our dedicated lactation team is here 7 days a week.

• If you will be needing a breast pump to return to work or school, it is a good idea to contact your insurance company before delivery to make arrangements.

• Breastfeeding support groups* are offered every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd floor FMC Conference Room. (*Currently on hold due to COVID-19, however, you may reach a lactation consultant by phone.) Our breastfeeding hotline is 388-MILK (388-6455).

• Breastfeeding classes can be found on Sentara’s website: https://www.sentara.com/hampton-roads-virginia/classesevents.aspx (Currently on hold, due to COVID-19.)


https://www.sentara.com/hampton-roads-virginia/classesevents.aspx


Discharge from Hospital• Uncomplicated vaginal deliveries will typically discharge between 24 - 36 hours after

delivery.

• Uncomplicated C-Section deliveries will typically discharge between 48 - 54 hours after delivery.

• Discharge education begins when you arrive at the hospital and continues throughout your stay. The physicians, nurses, and lactation consultants are here to answer your questions.

• On day of discharge your nurse will give you written discharge instructions for both you and your baby. Prescriptions can be filled by our out-patient pharmacy and delivered to your room at your request.

• Educational videos on everything from postpartum and baby care, to breastfeeding and car seat safety, as well as many other mother baby topics can be viewed on your in-room TV.



Discharge from Hospital• You can also view other educational videos at home with any internet-ready device by

visiting:• www.newbornchannelnow.com• Enter SPAH’s Hospital Code: 41262

• Many emotions come with bringing home a new baby, and we are here to help! Come and talk with other moms who may also need a shoulder to lean on. Our postpartum support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact us for more details:• [email protected]• 757-507-6567 • Due to COVID-19, support groups for those experiencing postpartum depression or

anxiety will be offered virtually. Please email [email protected] for more information.


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Please remember if you have any questions during your stay do not hesitate to ask.

We thank you for choosing Sentara Princess Anne Hospital to deliver your baby and we look forward to seeing you soon!



Our commitments to you:We commit to:

• Always keep you safe

• Always treat you with dignity, respect, and compassion

• Always listen and respond to you

• Always keep you informed and involved

• Always work together as a team to provide you quality healthcare

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Family Maternity Center · Proprietary and confidential 2018 • Dedicated maternity parking is available on the 2nd level of the parking garage. •

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