Bringing Your Baby Home
All new parents are asked to watch this video prior to being discharged from St. Charles Family Birthing Center. It helps to ensure the continued health and well-being of mother and baby as they make the transition from hospital to home. More than simply outlining warning signs, the Hospital to Home program offers parents proven techniques that are demonstrated in real-life situations. It easily guides parents through the steps of recovery, emotional and physical wellness, and all the facets of newborn care.
Program Benefits:
- Quality assurance – information you can trust
- Save time – faster, more efficient discharges
- Baby care basics – improve early parenting skills
- When to call for help – warning signs for mom and baby
- Healing tips – techniques that support postpartum recovery
- Beyond baby blues – PPD symptoms and treatments
- Lochia, Afterpains & Cesarean Care – lochia color change, warning signs, comfort techniques, perineum, sitz baths, Kegel exercises, hemorrhoids, warning signs, rest, signs of infection
- Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression – tips for the first few days, signs of PPD, partner care
- Breastfeeding Basics & Warning Signs – lactation consultants, hunger cues, feeding guidelines, positioning and latch, engorged breasts, plugged ducts, signs of mastitis, sore nipples, avoiding bottles and pacifiers, signs the baby is getting enough, when to call your healthcare provider
- Formula Feeding – how much to feed, warming a bottle, propped-bottle warning, cleaning bottles, signs that your baby is getting enough
- Basic Baby Care – umbilical cord care, circumcision care, diaper hygiene, types of stools, caring for rashes, cleaning tips, bath safety
- Warning Signs – signs of jaundice, constipation, diarrhea, dehydration, when to call your baby’s caregiver, taking temperature
- Crying & Safety – responding to baby, Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome), SIDS, car seats, other safety tips
What do you think?
As the premier pediatric practice in Central Oregon, COPA constantly strives to improve and exceed the expectations of the families we serve. Any feedback on those things we are doing well or on ways we can improve our service is greatly appreciated.
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