Adoption Care

Adoption medicine involves consultations for families considering adopting a child from either overseas or domestically. Foreign medical records may also be reviewed to address the healthcare needs facing the child and family.

Adult Care

Care for adults in residential or in-home treatment.

Amniocentesis

A prenatal test in which cells surrounding a fetus are removed in order to examine the chromosomes.

Anti-Nausea Treatments

Treatments to address nausea associated with chemotherapy or other procedures.

Blood Sugar (Glucose) Testing

Testing your blood sugar (glucose) involves putting a drop of blood on a test strip and then placing the strip into a meter that displays your glucose level.

Breastfeeding Class

This class will teach you everything you need to know about getting a good start with breastfeeding. Learn how to read your baby's cues, determine if breastfeeding is going well, how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk and how to identify and manage breastfeeding challenges. Expectant mothers are urged to bring their partner, support person or family member. Classes are taught by a board-certified lactation consultant.

Breastfeeding Services (Lactation Consults)

For those mothers who choose to breastfeed, a board-certified lactation consultant makes rounds to rooms, consults with you on positioning and provides any other breastfeeding assistance that you may need. They are also available after you leave the hospital.

Cesarean Birth

Cesarean delivery (also called a cesarean section or C-section) is the surgical delivery of a baby by an incision through the mother's abdomen and uterus. This procedure is performed when it is determined to be a safer method than a vaginal delivery for the mother, baby, or both.

Childbirth Preparation Classes

This class helps the expectant mom and support person learn what to expect during labor and delivery, signs of early labor, Lamaze relaxation and breathing techniques, Ceasarean birth and pain management choices. Important information is given on infant care, safety and adjusting to parenthood.

High-Risk Obstetrical Care

A full range of high-risk obstetrical services for both the high-risk pregnant patient and fetal complications.

Hospital Tours

Tours of the hospital facility are available.

Immunizations

Vaccines to prevent diseases.

Infertility Treatment

Infertility is defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) as a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body's ability to perform the basic function of reproduction. Types of treatments for women may include: ovulation medications, intrauterine insemination, surgery, or assisted reproductive technology (ART). There also is a range of treatment options currently available for male factor infertility. Treatment may include: assisted reproductive technologies (ART), drug therapy, or surgery.

Interpreter Services

When you register as a patient, please let the staff know if you need an interpreter to assist you during your medical appointments.

Maternal Nutrition Counseling

This is for expectant mothers who want more information or guidance about their diet and nutrition. Appointments are made with our registered dietitian and special counseling is available for women with special needs. This includes women who are expecting multiples, or have a vegetarian diet.

Maternity Classes

A variety of classes designed to prepare women and their partner for the birth of a child.

Maternity Pre-Registration

It is important that you pre-register to deliver your baby. It is best to complete this pre-registration at least four months before your due date.

Maternity Tour

You and your family are welcome to tour our hospital facilities. These free tours are offered both evenings and weekends.

Newborn Care

Treatment received by a newborn child from the date of birth until 30 days following discharge from the hospital.

Newborn Hearing Screens

Trained staff members of the hospital use a procedure called Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR). The screener sends sounds through small earphones which are placed over each ear. Small sensors which are attached to your baby's skin pick up your baby's response from the brain to the sounds he/she hears. Your baby's response to the sounds are analyzed by the screener.

Notary Public Services

Notary public services are available to patients and their families.

Nutrition Counseling

Developing a heart-healthy eating plan can help you reduce your cholesterol and maintain a healthy body weight, both of which are important in the prevention of heart disease. Nutrition counseling provides individual consultations with a nutritionist designed to create a healthy eating plan that is right for you. The nutritionist will review your blood lipid profile, discuss your current eating patterns and provide you with educational materials on foods that will lower your cardiovascular disease risk.

OB Anesthesia

There are many options available to laboring mothers to help manage the pain including:

• Analgesics: medications to relieve pain
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  Non-medicated measures: special techniques including relaxation, touch, imagery, meditation, and breathing
• Anesthesia: medications that cause loss of sensation and block the pain such as epidural anesthesia, local block, spinal anesthesia, and general anesthesia

Obstetrics

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother.

Parents with Siblings Classes

This one-session program helps prepare brothers and sister for the new baby. Parent watch their children learn how to diaper and hold the baby. A Family Maternity Center tour included. Recommended for children ages 3-10. Class is free.

pDEXA Scan

The Peripheral Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (pDEXA) Scan measures bone density in the forearm, finger or heel. This is a screening test that your physician will consider along with other risk factors to determine if you need a DEXA Scan.

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgery is the treatment of disease, injury or other disorders in children by direct physical intervention, usually with instruments. Surgery involves the cutting into the skin or other organ to accomplish restoring the body to a healthful state.

Pulmonary Conditions Treatment

Treatments for disorders of the lungs and airways. Conditions may include asthma, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema or cancer.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound, also called sonography, is a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

This term describes the delivery of an infant through the birth canal for women who had previously given birth by Cesarean section.

Visitor Dining

Food service options available for visitors.

Women's Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation programs and services designed specifically for women.