2500 Harbor Boulevard | Port Charlotte, FL 33952

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 941-766-4122 OR GO TO BAYFRONTBABIES.COM

Beautiful beginnings begin at Bayfront Baby Place.

High or low, you’ll be front and center.

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte provides moms-to-be with the support they needfrom prenatal to postpartum care—all in a safe and comfortable environment. The most advanced technology and the region’s most acclaimed clinical team

make Bayfront Health the choice for routine and high-risk deliveries.

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, joy and an element of fear of the un-known.

Bayfront Baby Place provides 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 Place offers a variety of classes to prepare you for childbirth and caring for your baby. This packet is to provide general information and guidance.

CHOOSING A PEDIATRICIANChoosing the right pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Consider starting the selection process about three months before you’re due so that you’re not rushed. A good place to start is to ask your obstetrician, family and friends for a recommendation.

You must select a pediatrician or family medicine physician to care for your newborn while in the hospital. Below is a list of our physicians on staff at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte.

To learn more, or for a free physician referral, call 941-637-2497 or visit BayfrontCharlotte.com.• Beverly Anarumo, DO 941-629-3618• Farzana Butt, MD 941-629-9200• Ena Casanova, MD 941-883-3313• Belkis R. Cepero, MD 941-764-7923• D. Benjamin Helgemo, MD 941-629-4464• Rhonda Holganza, MD 941-629-2922• Ebenezer Kuma, MD 941-625-4919• Wen Liou, MD 941-629-4464• Margaret Mayo, MD 941-624-4748• Luis Rodriquez, MD 941-625-1999• Susan Williams, MD 941-743-7337

Note: This is a list of physicians currently on staff; however, it may change at any time. For a current listing, please call 941-637-2497 or visit BayfrontCharlotte.com.

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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.

NICUGiving birth to a child is a wonderful experience. However, giving birth to a child prematurely can be very stressful and worrisome. At Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, premature infants stay right by their mother. Our on-site neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) allows us to provide the best care for your newborn.

Bayfront Health operates a state-approved, level III, regional perinatal intensive care center, one of only 11 in all of florida. This is the highest level of technology and expertise available to newborns who need special care and is located in St. Petersburg. Level II NICU’s are available at both Port Charlotte and Spring Hill. Port Charlotte is affiliated with all Children’s Neonatology/Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Our NICU features:• State-of-the-art equipment to care for premature

or ill newborns• Individual rooms, or pods, with the latest in

technology to allow the infant to grow naturallywhile remaining bonded with their family

• A breastfeeding room to assist and counsel mothers• An on-site neonatologist with All Children’s

Specialists-Johns Hopkins Medicine

To find out more about our NICU, visit BayfrontBabies.com.

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. Learn more by visiting BayfrontBabies.com.

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BABY PLACE TOURTo complete your pre-registration process, visit bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com within the next few days to schedule your tour. The tour will provide you with valuable information and the opportunity for our staff to answer your questions. It is important that you pre-register as early as possible in your pregnancy. When you come, please remember to bring the pre-registration form included in this folder. Your Bayfront Baby Place tour guide can take the information to start the pre-registration process. You may also pre-register online by visiting our website at BayfrontCharlotte.com and select Pre-Registration at the top of the home page. Out of respect for others trying to listen, please arrange for childcare of any other children during the tour. Please note this tour is included in the childbirth and newborn course, you do not need to register for both.

2017• January 7• February 25• March 25• April 15• May 20• June 20

• July 22• August 26• September 23• October 21• November 18• December 16

CHILDBIRTH & BREASTFEEDING CLASSThe purpose of childbirth classes is to help you better understand the process of labor and delivery and to answer any questions about your birthing process, and will cover: anatomy and physiology, birth basics, comfort techniques, hospital procedures and medical interventions. A tour will also be included to familiarize you and your labor partner with the facility. A newborn class will teach you the basics of baby care, and answer questions about newborns. Attendance should be planned for the last trimester of pregnancy. Refer to the calendar below or visit bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for more information and to register.

This course is available as either a three (3) class series on consecutive tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., or one (1) Saturday session 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Both are held in the conference center at Bayfront Health PortCharlotte. The cost is $50.00 per couple. Please pay via credit card while registering for class. If youpre-register for hospital delivery at Bayfront Baby Place prior to the class, the class fee will be waived.

2017 Tuesday 3 class series• January 3, 10, 17• February 7, 21, 28• March 7, 14, 21• April 11, 18, 25• May 9, 16, 23• June 6, 13, 2• July 11, 18, 25• August 15, 22, 29• September 12, 19, 26• October 10, 17, 24• November 7, 14, 21• December 5, 12, 19

2017 Saturday class• January 7• February 25• March 25• April 15• May 20• June 17• July 22• August 26• September 23• October 21• November 18• December 16

Saturdays11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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*Dates are subject to change. Please check www.bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for the most up to date classes.

BREASTFEEDING CLASSTaught 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. Refer to the calendar below or visit bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for more information and to register. Please note this class is included in the childbirth and basic newborn care, you do not need to register for both.

Held on Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. In the Conference Center at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte.

2017 • January 17• February 28• March 21• April 25• May 23• June 17

• July 25• August 29• September 26• October 24• November 21• December 19

INFANT CPR CLASSAlthough not a certification course, this class covers basic life support and airway obstruction of the infant. The instructor is certified in CPR by the American Heart Association. Refer to the calendar below or visit bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for more information and to register.

Held in the evening, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. In the Conference Center at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte.

2017• January 19• February 16• March 16• April 27• May 18• June 15• July 20• August 17• September 21• October 19• November 16• December 21

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*Dates are subject to change. Please check www.bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for the most up to date classes.

Baby & MeOutpatient Lactation Consultations with an IBCLC

The Baby Place at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is here to help as you learn to feed your baby. During an Outpatient Lactation Consult, 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.

15-25 minutes: $1525-45 minutes: $3045-60 minutes: $45

Bras, breastpump supplies and other breastfeeding assistance items are also available for sale. For more information, or to schedule your appointment, please call 941-766-4414.

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LACTATION CONNECTIONBreastfeeding moms can call this phone line to have questions answered by a certified lactation counselor. Call 941-766-4340 to speak with a counselor or leave a message to receive a return call Monday through Friday.

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.

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.

Tuesday August 23rd 10:30am and 5:30pm

Monday September 19th 10:30am and 5:30pm

Thursday October 6th 6:00pm

Saturday October 15th 9:30am

Tuesday October 25th 10:30am and 5:30pm

Thursday November 17th 6:00pm

Tuesday November 29th 10:30am and 5:30pm

Saturday December 3rd 9:30am

Free Class for ALL parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Useful for anyone buying a new seat, expecting a new baby or switching from rear-facing to forward-facing.

Please help us to keep kids safe by calling and scheduling an appointment:941.624.7273 Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Car seat class is located at the Florida Department of Health - Charlotte County1100 Loveland Blvd. Port Charlotte, Florida 33980

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

(If you choose a group, consider their call schedule.)

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

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

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

� Schedule your tour and childbirth education classes. Refer to page 3 of this packet or visitbayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for descriptions and available dates.

Checklist Second Trimester � Pre-register at Bayfront Baby Place. Visit our website at BayfrontCharlotte.com and select

Pre-Registration at the top of the home page.

� 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. Refer to page 4 of this packetor visit bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for a description and available dates.

� 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. Refer to the back cover page of this packet or visitbayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com or call 941-766-4414 to learn more.

� 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.

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Medications, Substances and StimulantsPotential risks during pregnancy

Babies can be affected by medications, substances and stimulants mothers take during pregnancy, and some can affect your baby even AFTER birth.

Research shows that these substances can affect your baby during AND after birth:

CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulant that affects your baby justlike it affects you. If you drink a lot of caffeinatedbeverages, like coffee or soda, while pregnant, yourbaby may have the same reactions as when youstop drinking caffeine. When exposed to moderateto high levels of caffeine, babies can experiencetremors, increased heart rate, loose stools, intensefussiness, and crying that cannot be calmed. Expertsrecommend that pregnant women should not drinkmore than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day—theamount in one cup of coffee.

Amounts of Caffeine in Common DrinksCoffee, regular 8 oz 102-200 mgStarbucks coffee 16 oz 330 mgStarbucks latte 16 oz 150 mgBlack tea 8 oz 40-120 mgGreen tea 8 oz 30-50 mgCoca-Cola 12 oz 35 mgMountain Dew 12 oz 54 mgRed Bull 8.3 oz 80 mgSoBe No Fear 8 oz 83 mg

NicotineNicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke.Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicalsthat can reach your baby when you smoke duringpregnancy. Nicotine and carbon monoxide reduceoxygen to your unborn baby, causing low birth weightand possible pre-term labor or death. Nicotineconcentrates in your unborn baby’s blood andamniotic fluid. It also concentrates in your breastmilk. After birth, your baby may exhibit symptoms ofwithdrawal that include tremors, intense fussinessand inconsolable crying.

AlcoholAlcohol use during pregnancy can also causeproblems in the baby. Although babies exposed toalcohol do not commonly show signs of withdrawal,they can develop lifelong problems associated withfetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Certain prescription drugsPrescription drugs commonly used to manage anxietyand sleep disorders, including Xanax and Valium, aswell as pain killers, also affect your baby after birth.Beware of the following opiates—drugs commonlyprescribed for pain that pose dangers to your baby:codeine, hydrocodone (Vicodin), methadone,buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone), and oxycodone(OxyContin, Percocet).

Illegal drugsIllegal drugs of any kind—especiallyheroin, methadone, marijuana, ecstasy andmethamphetamines—are very harmful to your babybefore AND after birth.

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Call 941-637-2497 to obtain the free password.

Forever Bonds2017 Breastfeeding Support Group

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.New and expectant moms can share and learn about breastfeeding in this

interactive breast feeding support group. Free to attend.

June 2 and 16July 14 and 28

August 4 and 18September 7 and 14

October 3 and 19

November 9 and 30December 5 and 12

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

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center2500 Harbor Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL

*Dates are subject to change. Please check www.bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com for the most up to date classes.