Your Guide to Pregnancy Services

Welcome to Providence Maternity Services. We are pleased that you have chosen to give birth to your baby at one of our hospitals (Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Providence Newberg Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center). Each of our hospitals offers its own unique characteristics, and each is committed to giving you personalized, family-oriented care. Regardless of which hospital you choose, you will find safety and comfort for you and your family.

The information contained on this Web site is intended to help you comfortably navigate all stages of pregnancy, from early planning through labor, delivery and newborn care.

If you have questions not addressed on this site, please refer to our list of important phone numbers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preparing for the arrival of your baby:

	Providence Beginnings
	Prenatal Clinics
	Childbirth Classes
	Infant Care Classes
	Pastoral Care

Birth Planning:

	Pre-register for your childbirth hospital visit
	Breastfeeding Preparation Class
	Things You Want Your Care Provider to Know
	Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby
	Medications That are Safe During Pregnancy

Labor and Delivery: At the Family Maternity Center:

	Providence Family Maternity Centers
	FAQ about Your Hospital Stay
	Patient's Rights and Responsibilities
	Advance Directive
	Security and Safety Instructions
	Car Seat Safety (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Newborn Services:

	Neonatal Intensive Care
	Newspaper Birth Announcement Form
	Paternity Affidavit Information
	Birth Certificate and Social Security Card
	Newborn Hearing Tests

After Delivery:

	The First Week of Breastfeeding: What to Expect
	Breastfeeding Support Services
	All About Your Newborn
	The Newborn Handbook (Oregon Health Division)
	Family Shopping Guide to Car Seats (American Academy of Pediatrics)
	Testing Your Baby for Hidden Birth Defects (NW Regional Newborn Screening Program)
	Babies Sleep Safest on Their Backs: Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (National Institutes of Health)
	Postpartum Guide: Taking Care of Mother after Baby is Born
	Depression after Delivery
	New Mom's Midweek Break
	Providence Pediatric Services