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Center for Women and Infants

At Exempla Lutheran Medical Center we are excited to offer you...My Baby Expectations. This free, monthly electronic newsletter will walk you through your pregnancy, delivery and extends into the first year of your baby's life. Each month's newsletter is timed to your due date,
so the information is in sync with your personal journey.
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Every room in the Family Birth Center is private, enables babies to stay with their mothers, provides space for partners to room in and has wireless internet access. At Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, we believe you are embarking on the most rewarding and challenging experience of all time - childbirth. You will find yourself in the caring, compassionate hands of our highly skilled nurses, midwives and physicians while experiencing our family-centered focus throughout your stay. Our board-certified anesthesiologists, obstetricians, neonatologists, maternal-fetal specialists and nurse practitioners, are trained in the newest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

In addition, we offer services tailored to meet your needs and the needs of your entire family; including

  • A wide variety of classes and support services  
  • A family waiting lounge
  • Whirlpool Tubs in every labor room
  • DVD/CD players in every labor room
  • Lactation consultants to meet with you before, during and after your hospital stay           
  • A boutique exclusively for new and nursing mothers

Let us share with you the tradition established and perfected through the years. Congratulations!

Take a Virtual Tour
of the new Family Birth Center

Pre-Registration

We know your time is valuable! By pre-registering you can save up to 20 minutes. Lutheran offers two convenient options to complete your pre-admission paperwork. One option is to attend a free Baby Business tour. See Family Education below or call 303-689-4595 for more information. Another option is to print and complete the forms listed below. The pre-registration process helps us become familiar with your preferences regarding your labor, birth and care of your baby. To ensure proper processing of your pre-registration paperwork it is recommended that these forms are completed and returned to Women and Family Services at least one week prior to your hospital stay.

PreAdmission Instructions
   -Birth Certificate Information Sheet
   -Birth by Design 
   -PreAdmission Registration (This form can be completed online or by calling 303-403-3480)

Family Education

With so much information available on the Internet, cable channels and DVDs, some expectant parents wonder, "Why should I take prenatal classes?" In a nutshell, you are laying the foundation for being a good and attentive parent. Spending structured time to stay healthy and become prepared for your baby is your first responsibility. Even if you plan to use medication for your birth, classes provide information to ease discomfort, help you learn about your baby and make a positive transition to parenthood. Download our Preparation Book, complete with all the Classes: 2010 Guide for Classes and Services:  Preparing for the Birth of Your Baby 

Lactation Services and Support Group

Our support for breastfeeding continues after you have delivered your baby. Certified lactation consultants will visit breastfeeding moms while in the hospital to provide valuable, current information and support.

Other Lactation Services Include:

  • Breastfeeding Helpline - offering general information and assistance, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call our pager at 303-897-4388; after hours call 303-425-8646.
  • Breastfeeding Support Group - Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 10:30. There is no cost to join this group. Call 303-425-2229 for more information.
  • Private breastfeeding consultation by appointment.
  • The Nursing Nook - a specialty shop featuring a full line of lactation equipment, including nursing bras, nightgowns, pumps and more. Call ahead to schedule curbside service; 303-425-2288.

While you're here, get a coupon for The Nursing Nook, click here.

Breast Pump Rental & Sales, click here to download more information.

Online Nursery, See your baby's official photo (password required)

 

To Contact Us for More Information

Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
Women and Family Services
303.425.2229
Email us at
wfss@exempla.org

 
 


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