
The providers at Altru’s Family Birthing Center are honored to be a part of your birth experience and excited to watch your new family flourish at home.
Your length of stay at the hospital before you head home with baby depends on several factors and will be a decision between you and your physician.
During your stay, we will provide items necessary for the care of your baby, including:
Upon discharge, you will need to have a going-home outfit and an appropriate car seat for your baby.
Going home with your new baby is an exciting time. It can also be a time filled with anxiety, questions and uncertainty. That is why we offer a wealth of support for parents.
During your first few days at home, one of our experienced nurses will contact you to answer any questions you may have or refer you to a resource that can help.
You may want guidance about a variety of topics as you adjust to life with your little one, including:
The easiest way to remember how to create a safe sleep environment is to think of the ABCs of safe sleep. When you put your baby down for a nap, make sure they are:
Keep these other key guidelines in mind when putting your baby to bed:
Our nurses can offer critical information about reducing your baby’s risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with safe sleep habits. A sudden, unexplained death of an infant under 1 year of age, SIDS is a leading cause of death among infants ages 1 month to 1 year.
Research shows that placing infants on their backs to sleep significantly lowers SIDS risk. Stomach sleeping can increase the risk nearly two to 13 times, compared with babies who sleep on their backs.
Other factors that can increase your baby’s risk for SIDS include:
Undergoing a significant change like having a new baby can cause uncomfortable feelings. But if you experience significant anxiety, loneliness or sadness for longer than two weeks after having your baby or if you are having a hard time connecting with your new addition, you may be experiencing postpartum depression.
Our team of nurses and physicians can help you manage postpartum depression with a tailored treatment plan, which may include medication and counseling.
Experienced in the concerns and needs of today’s young families, Altru’s Family Birthing Center has licensed social workers who provide families with a variety of resources and information every day, including:
These resources can help to eliminate stress and make the experience of welcoming a new baby wonderful.
To speak with someone at Altru’s Family Birthing Center, please call 701.780.5480 or 800.732.4277.
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