New beginnings at Bayfront Baby Place.

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Thank you for choosing Bayfront Baby Place at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte for your baby’s delivery!The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life and a moment that you will cherish and remember always. You will relate your birth experience with friends, family and even your child as he or she begins their own family. Your journey will be filled with excitement and joy.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed about your new responsibilities as a parent. Bayfront Baby Place is here to help you from childbirth education to infant CPR and baby care basics. The more you learn, the more confident you’ll feel about taking care of your newborn.

We also provide women the opportunity to share and support other women of all ages in our community. The more knowledge you have of the process of birth, the more likely you will approach your journey with confidence.

The more you learn, the more confident you’ll feel! Please refer to this packet for general information and guidance. If at any time you have additional questions, please call 941-766-4122 or visit BayfrontBabies.com.

What an exciting time.

Table of Contents

What an exciting time. .................................... 2

Let’s get started! .............................................. 3Hospital Pre-Registration ................................................. 3Baby Place Tour .................................................................. 3Childbirth Class ..................................................................4Breastfeeding Class ...........................................................4Baby Care and Safety Class .............................................4Infant CPR Class .................................................................5Playing It Safe: Kids and Cars ..........................................5Siblings Class.......................................................................5Infant Massage....................................................................5

Your guide to pregnancy. ................................ 6

Support services continue. ............................. 8Outpatient Lactation Consultations ..............................8Lactation Connection ........................................................8Milk Depot ...........................................................................8Forever Bonds Breastfeeding Support Group ...............8

One, two, buckle my shoe.

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HOSPITAL PRE-REGISTRATIONIt is important that you pre-register for your delivery as early as possible in your pregnancy. Visit our website at BayfrontCharlotte.com and select Pre-Registration at the top of the home page.

BABY PLACE TOUR Visit BayfrontHealthEvents.com to register.The tour will provide you with valuable information and the opportunity for our staff to answer your questions. Space is limited so it is important that you register as early as possible in your pregnancy.

2020 Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2020 Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.• January 8• February 12• March 11• April 15• May 13• June 17• July 8• August 12• September 16• October 14• November 18• December 16

Let’s get started!

• January 18• March 21• May 2• September 12• November 14

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CHILDBIRTH CLASS Visit BayfrontHealthEvents.com to register.The purpose of the childbirth class is to help you better understand the process of labor and delivery and to answer any questions about your birthing process. Some topics we will cover include: anatomy and physiology, birth basics, comfort techniques, hospital procedures, and medical interventions. Attendance should be planned for the last trimester of pregnancy. This course is available as a three 3-part series on consecutive Tuesdays. The cost is $50.00 per couple. Please pay via credit card while registering for class. If you pre-register for hospital delivery at Bayfront Baby Place prior to the class, the class fee is waived.

2020 Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 3-part Series • January 7, 14 and 21 • March 3, 10 and 17 • April 28, May 5 and 12 • June 23, 30 and July 7 • August 25, September 1 and 8 • October 20, 27 and November 3

BREASTFEEDING CLASS Visit BayfrontHealthEvents.com to register.Taught by a certified lactation counselor, this class will give expectant mothers important information to prepare for a successful breastfeeding experience. Topics covered include: physiology of breastfeeding, correct latch on technique, positions for nursing your baby and tips for working mothers. Partners are encouraged to attend. The cost is $15.00 per couple. Please pay via credit card while registering for class. If you pre-register for hospital delivery at Bayfront Baby Place prior to the class, the class fee is waived.

2020 Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Class• February 4 • July 14• March 31 • September 22• May 26 • November 17

BABY CARE AND SAFETY CLASS Visit BayfrontHealthEvents.com to register.This is a newborn class that will teach you the basics of baby care, answer questions about newborns, and how to keep to your baby safe. Attendance should be planned for the last trimester of pregnancy. Partners are encouraged to attend. The cost is $15.00 per couple. Please pay via credit card while registering for class. If you pre-register for hospital delivery at Bayfront Baby Place prior to the class, the class fee is waived.

2020 Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Class• February 11 July 21• April 7 September 29• June 2 November 24

*Note: You will receive this education during the Childbirth Class (whether you sign up for the 3-part series or the 1-day course). This is for individuals that do not attend the childbirth class.

*Note: You will receive this education during the Childbirth Class (whether you sign up for the 3-part series or the 1-day course). This is for individuals that do not attend the childbirth class.

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INFANT CPR CLASS Visit BayfrontHealthEvents.com to register.Caregivers learn how to respond during the first critical minutes of an emergency until a professional arrives. CPR techniques, safety, and accident prevention tips are covered. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. The instructor is certified in CPR by the American Heart Association. Free.

2020 Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Class• February 18• May 19• August 18• December 10 The Infant CPR class is designed for informational purposes only. It is not a certified class.

PLAYING IT SAFE: KIDS AND CARSSafe Kids offers monthly day and evening child passenger safety classes. This free class is open to all parents, grandparents and child care providers.

Attend a free class on infant car seat safety presented by Safe Kids at the Florida Department of Health, 1100 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33980. Bring your car seat. Schedule your class before your sixth month of pregnancy by calling 941-624-7273.

SIBLINGS CLASS Call 941-766-4414 to register.This class helps to prepare big brother(s) and sister(s) for the arrival of a new family member. Free.

2020 Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Class• January 23 • July 23• March 26 • September 24• May 28 • November 12

INFANT MASSAGE Call 941-766-4414 to register.Learn massage techniques to help soothe and relax your infant while promoting bonding time. Free.

2020 Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class• February 6• April 16• June 11• August 13• October 15

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Your guide to pregnancy.

st Trimester

Mark your calendar for

due date

Review your insurance policy

Visit your Obstetrician

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Schedule your Tour and Childbirth Classes at Bayfront Baby Place

Pre-register at Bayfront Baby Place online or in person

Attend Babyfront Baby Place Childbirth and

Breastfeeding Classes

Tour Bayfront Baby Place and speak with a labor and delivery nurse about

the Golden Hour

Complete your birth plan to customize your

birth experience

Practice a trial run to Bayfront Baby Place

Attend Forever Bonds Breastfeeding Support Group

Choose a pediatrician

Explore the option of cord-blood

banking options

Pack your bag and gather your

information

Congratulations, you’re a parent!

nd Trimester

rd Trimester

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Your guide to pregnancy.

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Checklist First Trimester � Choose a healthcare provider that you are comfortable with and make your first prenatal appointment.

� If you smoke - quit. Apart from danger to your own health, the smoke you inhale can affect your unborn baby.

� Do your best to eat well. Begin tracking your weight gain. Pregnancy only requires an extra 300 Calories per day. Avoid unsafe foods such as soft cheese, raw eggs, pâté, raw seafood, or foods high in nitrates such as processed meats.

� Begin a prenatal vitamin containing 400 mcg (micrograms) of folic acid per day to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects such as spinal bifida.

� Schedule your tour and childbirth education classes.

Checklist Second Trimester � Pre-register at Bayfront Baby Place.

� Attend childbirth education classes.

� Tour Bayfront Baby Place.

� Begin stretching and pelvic floor exercises such as kegel exercises.

� Begin fetal kick counts and monitor baby’s movements.

� See a dentist for a cleaning as pregnancy hormones can affect your gums.

� Choose your labor support team for delivery.

� Consider baby names.

� Start sleeping on your side.

� Consider options for feeding your baby and schedule a breastfeeding class.

� Choose and meet with your pediatrician.

� Create a birth plan for when labor begins - choose your labor support team.

Checklist Third Trimester � Practice a trial run to the hospital.

� Complete your childbirth education classes by 36 weeks if possible.

� Attend a breastfeeding support group.

� If you haven’t already, pre-register with the hospital.

� Prepare and freeze meals for when baby arrives.

� Get tested for group B streptococcus - this will determine if you require antibiotic treatment in labor.

� Pack for the hospital.

Your guide to pregnancy.

This checklist does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. Please consult a physician for specific treatment recommendations.

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Support services continue.

Even after the birth of your child, Bayfront Baby Place will still be here for you, providing support services and education for you and your baby.

OUTPATIENT LACTATION CONSULTATIONS We are here to help as you learn to feed your baby. During an Outpatient Lactation Consultation, you will meet with an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) who can provide help with latching, feeding, increasing production, preventing and treating sore nipples, determining correct pump usage and sizing, and much more. For more information and to schedule your appointment, call 941-766-4414.

LACTATION CONNECTIONBreastfeeding moms can call this phone line to have questions answered by a certified lactation counselor. Call 941-766-4414 to speak with a counselor or leave a message to receive a return call Monday through Friday.

MILK DEPOTWe’re making it easier than ever for moms to donate their breast milk.A milk depot is a controlled collection point where women can donate their breast milk for premature babies. The donations are then transferred to Mothers’ Milk Bank of Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, who collect, screen, process and pasteurize the donations to in turn provide breast milk to the most fragile infants who would otherwise have to drink formula. Now, moms can donate right here in Charlotte County!

Local moms interested in donating their breast milk can start the screening process by calling the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Florida at 407-248-5050 or visiting MilkBankOfFlorida.org. Once approved, you can bring your frozen milk to Bayfront Baby Place’s Milk Depot, which accepts donations Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

FOREVER BONDS BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPNew and expectant moms can share and learn about breastfeeding in this interactive support group. Free.

2020• January 30• February 27• March 26• April 30• May 28

• June 25• July 30• August 27• September 24• October 29

If this is the first time joining the group, please call 941-766-4414 to register.