Tag: Baby Hospitals

Do you offer private rooms? If so, what is the cost?

Yes, all rooms are private.

Do you offer prenatal, sibling or other classes?

Prenatal classes are held monthly and include labor & delivery/postpartum, breast-feeding, newborn infant care, infant CPR, as well as a sibling class.

What special things do you do for the mother and baby?

At LIJ, we create a special keepsake footprint sheet. We do have two rooms that have Jacuzzi tubs for early labor pain management. We have a discharge class, which allows for our new families to interact with one another and ask questions in a group setting. We are also pursuing baby-friendly designation, which allows for a family-centered approach of non-separation of the newborn and family.

Do you have an on-site neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?

We have a Level III NICU as Cohen Children’s Medical Center is attached to our facility.

Do you have a labor and delivery room?

We have six triage rooms, seven PACU recovery spots, four operating rooms and 14 L&D rooms, which are all private.

Are doulas or midwives allowed?

We encourage the patient to have whatever support system they desire at the bedside, whether that be family or doulas. This is, however, coordinated by the patient prior to arrival to our unit. We currently do not have any midwives who practice at LIJ.

What kind of security measures do you have in place to make sure the baby is safe?

We have a vigorous process when first entering our building, where ID is checked and photo identification is given to all visitors. We have an infant tag security system in place to assure safety.

Is there a breast-feeding coach and lactation consultant available on-site? Does the hospital support breast- and/or bottle feeding?

All of our OB nurses have specialized breast-feeding education. Many of our nurses are certified breast-feeding counselors. We also have international board-certified lactation consultants on staff. Our hospital supports practices that have shown to increase breast-feeding success and duration (skin-to-skin, rooming in). Our hospital supports a mother’s feeding choice, and if it is formula, she will be showed how to safely feed and prepare formula. We have prenatal breast-feeding classes for parents who are expecting, inpatient breast-feeding classes and or/individual consults available, and breast-feeding support after discharge (warm-line and support group).

Is videotaping/photographing the birth allowed? A photographer for newborns available?

Photographing is allowed in our birthing suites and in the privacy of patient rooms; however, no video is allowed during delivery. We do have a third-party service by Mom365 to shoot newborn photos or post-partum for an additional cost to the patient paid directly to the company.

What do the rooms look like?

Do you offer anything special for moms during labor (i.e. hydrobath, labor ball, etc.)?

We have body pillows and two rooms have Jacuzzi baths.

Do you offer a hospital tour?

No.

Does the hospital do cord blood banking?

We have both options of a public banking system Monday through Friday, as well as allow patients to use private companies. Patients and families who want to bank privately need to coordinate with the third party prior to admission to the hospital.

Do you offer any parting swag bags with samples?

No.

Are siblings allowed to visit? Can the spouse sleep in the room?

Siblings, families and friends are allowed to visit upon mother’s request. We allow for one individual of choice to stay overnight and provide a sofa for sleeping. If the newborn is in the NICU for any reason, we allow children 15 years or older to visit. If it is a sibling of the newborn in the NICU, we allow children 3 years and older; however, documentation from the child’s doctor with proof of immunizations is required.

What are the visiting hours?

We request limited visitation after 9 p.m. to encourage rest for our mothers and new families.

What’s the rate of C-sections at the hospital?

Our C-section rate is 33 percent.

What’s the rate of breast-feeding mothers?

We currently have a 35 percent exclusive breast-feeding rate.

What is the episiotomy rate?

Long Island Jewish does not track the rate of episiotomies.

Will my baby be able to sleep in the same room as me? Is there a nursery?

Yes. We encourage rooming in at all times and educate all our patients and their families of the benefits.

Average length of a postpartum stay?

An average postpartum stay ranges from two to four days based on the mode the delivery.

Does the hospital offer anything new/cutting edge?

Family-centered approach to care for all women’s health. LIJ is a designated Magnet facility, a designation that was earned through quality patient outcomes and outstanding nursing care.

Do you offer private rooms? If so, what is the cost?

Yes, for postpartum and antepartum at no extra charge.

Do you offer prenatal, sibling or other classes?

Prenatal classes and parenting programs can be scheduled through the Katz Women’s Institute (516-881-7000). We provide onsite breast-feeding classes, as well. Sibling groups are offered to prepare children for the arrival of their new sister or brother. Storytime is provided as per family request. Our patient and family-centered care department helps to facilitate communication and provide any support needed during the stay. The hospital also offers holistic interventions, such aroma therapy, guided imagery and meditation. Our “special moments” program can provide families with celebrations for special milestones.

What special things do you do for the mother and baby?

North Shore’s dining service department provides room service meals from an in-room menu with select options for new parents. One complimentary meal is also provided for a partner. A beautiful educational book called “New Beginnings,” and a swaddle blanket are also provided. Valet parking at no extra charge the day of discharge.

Do you have an on-site neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?

Yes. Our Level 3 NICU is able to provide complex, state-of-the-art neonatal care to infants as young as 23 to 24 weeks. They provide care for infants born in the hospital, as well as infants transferred into the institution.

Do you have a labor and delivery room?

Yes, we have newly renovated Labor and Delivery Recovery rooms. Our family-centered care philosophy is to allow the patient to experience the entire birth process in one room whenever possible. Skin-to-skin and non-separation are supported and encouraged. We also have a new state-of0-the-art OB Recovery room.

Are doulas or midwives allowed?

Doulas are allowed. North Shore University Hospital has a strong partnership with the Long Island Doula Association. At this time, North Shore does not have midwives.

What kind of security measures do you have in place to make sure the baby is safe?

All visitors must receive a visitor’s pass at the front desk. The units are locked and visitors are screened before entering. There is also an infant security system.

Is there a breast-feeding coach and lactation consultant available on-site? Does the hospital support breast- and/or bottle feeding?

There are lactation consultants at the hospital and more than 100 of the RNs are certified breast-feeding counselors, who can provide education and support. All RN staff are trained and educated to provide breast-feeding education and support, as well. The hospital supports breast-feeding, but respects the choice of the mother. North Shore will provide education as to the benefits of breast milk.

Is videotaping/photographing the birth allowed? A photographer for newborns available?

Still photos are permitted, videotaping is permitted in the privacy of your post-partum room. There is a contract for baby portraits.

What do the rooms look like?

Do you offer anything special for moms during labor (i.e. hydrobath, labor ball, etc.)?

North Shore uses the peanut ball, which helps for a faster delivery during the last part of labor. Anesthesia is on the unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provided services whenever needed.

Do you offer a hospital tour?

Yes, North Shore provides 10 tour groups a month. Tours are led by experienced Perinatal RN’s. The informational session includes review of the admission/discharge process, helpful information for your stay and a tour of the Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum units.

Does the hospital do cord blood banking?

Families can arrange for private cord blood collections from one of the several companies the hospital has an agreement with. Doctor’s offices can provide the information during the pregnancy.

Do you offer any parting swag bags with samples?

The hospital provides educational materials.

Are siblings allowed to visit? Can the spouse sleep in the room?

Siblings can visit, and one support person can sleep over. Children are welcome but can’t sleep over.

What are the visiting hours?

Visitors are welcome at any time during a patient’s stay.

What’s the rate of C-sections at the hospital?

Approximately 35 percent.

What’s the rate of breast-feeding mothers?

About 37 percent exclusively breast-feed; 54 percent breast- and bottle-feed.

What is the episiotomy rate?

Approximately 12 percent.

Will my baby be able to sleep in the same room as me? Is there a nursery?

The hospital encourages rooming in — the infants are safe – and the front desk of the unit is always manned so they can see who is coming in. In addition, the OB staff has a different colored ID so parents know that he/she is an authorized person to be in the area near their baby. Every unit is equipped with a nursery and RN coverage at all times within the nursery. The nursery is available to parents as needed.

Average length of a postpartum stay?

The usual stay is two days for a vaginal birth and three days for a C-section delivery.

Does the hospital offer anything new/cutting edge?

The hospital works as a team consisting of nurses, maternal fetal medicine physicians, neonatologist and other medical specialists when a woman has medical issues that could complicate her pregnancy. Our close relationship with Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center provides us consults and access to all neonatal/pediatric subspecialties as needed.

Do you offer private rooms? If so, what is the cost?

Yes, at no extra cost.

Do you offer prenatal, sibling or other classes?

Yes. Complimentary prenatal and breast-feeding classes are offered twice a month at Peconic Bay Medical Center and local libraries, available in English and Spanish, and is open to the community. The prenatal class is taught by Labor and Delivery registered nurses (RN) on staff and the breast-feeding class is taught by the hospital’s international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC).

What special things do you do for the mother and baby?

The new dad or significant other gets to push a button after the birth of a baby that plays a lullaby throughout the entire hospital. The couple also receives a special “Stork” meal the night before they are discharged.

Do you have an on-site neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?

No, Peconic Bay does not have a NICU, but we are staffed with neonatal specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and board certified Neonatal nurse practitioners are available for transition and stabilization of any at-risk newborn.

Do you have a labor and delivery room?

Peconic Bay Medical Center has eight labor and delivery rooms, and a new state-of-the-art operating room.

Are doulas or midwives allowed?

Yes, doulas are welcome. Peconic Bay Medical Center has brought two certified midwives on staff and the practice is accepting patients starting in August 2019.

What kind of security measures do you have in place to make sure the baby is safe?

Peconic Bay Medical Center maternity unit is a locked unit and has a state of the art RF security system for the babies. The transducer is placed on the umbilical cord.

Is there a breast-feeding coach and lactation consultant available on-site?

Yes, we have an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) on staff. More than 65 percent of the RNs are certified lactation consultants.

Is videotaping/photographing the birth allowed? A photographer for newborns available?

Yes, photographing is allowed. Videotaping is not allowed in compliance with NYS regulations. The staff will accommodate “photo shoots” for families to capture those treasurable moments in the delivery room.

What do the rooms look like?

Do you offer anything special for moms during labor (i.e. hydrobath, labor ball, etc.)?

Yes, we offer Peanut balls to the expectant mothers who would like assistance during labor. The therapy ball helps to shorten the first and second stages of labor, while also decreasing C-section rates.

Do you offer a hospital tour?

Yes, can be scheduled any day of the week and are offered by our RNs.

Does the hospital do cord blood banking?

Yes. Cord blood banking is available to patients at Peconic Bay Medical Center, coordinated through their OBGYN using an outside vendor.

Do you offer any parting swag bags with samples?

We don’t offer “swag bags” to patients when they are discharged, However, we offer departing gifts, including an engraved silver infant spoon, available in English and Spanish, to families during their stay with us.

Are siblings allowed to visit? Can the spouse sleep in the room?

Yes to both.

What are the visiting hours?

We have open visiting hours.

What’s the rate of C-sections at the hospital?

20.6 percent (primary); 41 percent overall (includes repeats and breech).

What’s the rate of breast-feeding mothers?

89.4 percent.

What is the episiotomy rate?

No longer tracked.

Will my baby be able to sleep in the same room as me? Is there a nursery?

Yes to both.

Average length of a postpartum stay?

The usual stay is two days for a vaginal birth, and two to three days for C-section.

Does the hospital offer anything new/cutting edge?

Peconic Bay Medical Center, a member of Northwell Health, offers a warm family-centered community setting with specialized staff and state-of-the-art equipment for serving the east end of Long Island maternity needs. We are a baby-friendly unit meeting all the quality initiatives of New York State. We offer immediate skin-to-skin contact for all our mothers after birth. Even babies who are born via a C-section can be placed on their mother’s chest in the operating room, to help promote bonding. Peconic Bay Medical Center recently had a complete renovation of the unit converting all the rooms to labor and delivery rooms. This facilitates mother/baby couplet model of care, where one nurse cares for both the baby and the mother. This model allows staff to have an enhanced opportunity to educate the mothers and families and to help get familiar with the newborns’ patterns. Each room has a personalized board with helpful information for Mom and family members.

Do you offer private rooms? If so, what is the cost?

Yes, on first-come, first-served basis at no extra charge.

Do you offer prenatal, sibling or other classes?

Yes. After birth classes for inpatient, breast-feeding, postpartum depression and more. We don’t offer sibling classes.

What special things do you do for the mother and baby?

Nassau University Medical Center has baby showers twice a year for expectant mothers and those who have recently delivered. It’s an educational/social event with various learning stations including car seat safety, breast-feeding, prenatal care, newborn care and nutrition. We also provide a tour of the labor and delivery suites as well as light refreshments. When a baby is born, we have the mother or father press a button for a lullaby to be played throughout the unit.

Do you have an on-site neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?

Yes. We have a Level III NICU with capacity for 20 patients. Care is provided by neonatologist and all registered nurses.

Do you have a labor and delivery room?

Yes, seven newly built labor, delivery and recovery suites.

Are doulas or midwives allowed?

Yes, to both.

What kind of security measures do you have in place to make sure the baby is safe?

Nassau has an electronic infant security system in place.

Is there a breast-feeding coach and lactation consultant available on-site? Does the hospital support breast- and/or bottle feeding?

All nurses are trained in breast-feeding classes, offered for education on the first, second and third trimester. The hospital has both breast-feeding coaches and lactation consultants.

Is videotaping/photographing the birth allowed? A photographer for newborns available?

No, the hospital doesn’t allow videotaping and doesn’t hire newborn photographers.

What do the rooms look like?

Do you offer anything special for moms during labor (i.e. hydrobath, labor ball, etc.)?

We have a birthing tube for midwives’ patients and family members can attend the birth.

Do you offer a hospital tour?

Yes.

Does the hospital do cord blood banking?

No, but we can accommodate patients who request it.

Do you offer any parting swag bags with samples?

No.

Are siblings allowed to visit? Can the spouse sleep in the room?

Yes, spouses can sleep in the room and siblings ages 12 and older can visit.

What are the visiting hours?

Our visiting hours are noon to 8 p.m.

What’s the rate of C-sections at the hospital?

One of the lowest in the county, 16 percent for primary and 12 percent for repeat for a total of 28 percent.

What’s the rate of breast-feeding mothers?

We have 90.7 percent of infants that were fed any breast milk, 12.8 percent were exclusively breast-fed and 85.9 percent were breast-fed and supplemented with formula.

What is the episiotomy rate?

The episiotomy rate is 6.6 percent.

Will my baby be able to sleep in the same room as me? Is there a nursery?

Yes, your baby can sleep in the same room and we also have a nursery, if needed.

Average length of a postpartum stay?

Two days for a vaginal birth, three days for C-section as per the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommendation.

Does the hospital offer anything new/cutting edge?

We have a new women’s Primary Care Center, which provides outpatient care for women at all stages of life, with ultrasound, non-stress testing, OB visits, gynecologist visits and more in the Women’s Division. The hospital also has two water birth suites, each with tub and laboring bed, set up like a bedroom. There’s also a waiting room for the family and all the comforts for support while the woman is laboring in the tub. It is an alternate birthing method that some women have found comforting.