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12 Secrets of a Breast-feeding Mom Discover the truth about breastfeeding from local moms.

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baby bits Cleaning the Pacifier's Important!

E ver seen a mom stick her baby's pacifier in her mouth to clean it? It happens in a pinch. But a new

study shows that pacifiers are gold mines for bacteria, so moms may not only be do-ing their baby a disservice but themselves as well. The study, conducted at North Shore Hospital in New York, was small but significant. Researchers tested 10 used pacifiers from healthy infants and seven new pacifiers. Five of the used pacifiers were slightly tainted and the others were heavily contaminated with staphylococcus aureus, klebsiella pneumonia and fungus. Researchers found more than 40 different species of bacteria on the used pacifiers, overall. The new ones fared better for lack of exposure.

Use Clean Pacifiers

• Keep Baby protected by sanitizing his pacifiers every evening using a denture solution. Soak three or four overnight, then rinse and keep them in a plastic baggie.

• Pacifiers are not meant to be used indefi-nitely. Throw them out after two weeks.

• If your baby is sick, replace his pacifiers.

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Because Life with Baby is a Lot of This and That!


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What Type of Mother Are You?

s tephan B. Poulter, author of The Mother Factor: How Your Mother's Emotional

Legacy Impacts Your Life (Prometheus; 2008) says there are five different types of mothers. Where do you fit in here?

PerfectionistTypically, an over-controlling, fearful and anx-ious woman for whom appearance is every-thing. Her children tend to be hypercritical of themselves, feeling inadequate and emotionally empty.

Unpredictable motherAnxious, angry, excessively emotional, she is overwhelmed by feelings so her parenting style is based purely on mood. This type has the most chaotic of the five styles. She creates problems, issues a crisis in her mind, through her emotions and relationships, and passes them on to her children.

The best friend motherShe enjoys treating her children as equals in order to avoid the responsibility of setting boundaries. This mother believes her life would be over if she embraced motherhood so avoids that role. Instead, both child and parent assume the role of emotional confidant and partner, leav-ing the child effectively motherless.

The me-first motherOne of the most prevalent mothering styles, me-firsts are unable to view their children as separate individuals and tend to be self-absorbed and insecure. Their offspring will learn from an early age that their role is to make their mother shine.

The complete motherThis ideal is only experienced by about 10 percent of us, say psychologists. The complete mother combines the best elements of the other four styles. Emotionally balanced, she can see her children as individuals and help them achieve their own independence. She is committed to motherhood — regardless of other responsibilities outside the home.

L ife with a little one is magical, indeed, but there's always plenty to think about in raising him right. Here are three books we like out of many recently published:

The Missing Alphabet: A Parents’ Guide to Developing Creative Thinking in Kidsby Susan Marcus, Susie Monday and Cynthia Herbert, Ph.DSteer your baby clear of the pre-planned box the world has in store for him with this terrific book offering up sensory building blocks. YOU choose the way you want to raise your child and explore the world around you together through a handy field guide loaded with creative ideas.

Sweet Dreams: How to Establish and Maintain Good Sleep Habits for Your Babyby Arna SkulaWritten by a nurse specialist who works in a sleep clinic for babies (now THAT'S an expert!), learn everything you need about your baby's need for sleep and how to help him get it in this solid book. A sleep chart's included and info is provided for the all important first year of life.

Hello, My Name is Pabst: Baby Names for Nonconformist, Indie, Geeky, DIY, Hipster and Alterna-Parents of Every Kindby Miek Bruno and Kerry SparksJust when you thought there could be no other name books comes this quirky one with names of all kinds. Hey, if you can name your child after a fruit (Apple), why not name him after your favorite beer? Come here, Pabst! Love ya, Pabst!

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Nearly 75 percent of children will have at least one ear infection by age 3, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. (Of this

group, about half of children will have up to three ear infections by that age.) Otitis media, the mother of all ear infections, is an "inflam-mation and infection of the middle ear most often due to a recent upper respiratory tract infection or enlarged adenoids," says Frank Haraf, M.D., of Green Hills Children's Clinic. Otitis media can occur at any age, but is most common in children younger than 6, and they can rear up following a baby's cold. It usually occurs in the winter and early spring months and develops, says Haraf, "when there is inflammation of the middle ear that prevents the eustachian tube's ability to properly drain."

Look for the following indicators of an ear infection in your baby:

• Pain in the ear: Babies start tugging at the ears or even bang their heads on the floor.• Fever: Always a sign that a child's immunity system is working to fight off infection, your child's

temp may be mild or even up to 104 F, rectally.• Decrease in appetite: This happens to kids when they don't feel well

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FEATHER pAd HEAdBANdMy Sunshine Shoppe | mysunshineshoppe.com | $17.99Dress your baby girl in style with these adorable headband accessories. The feathers are curled to add flair and are adorned with fabric roses and a special embellishment in the center. The headbands are backed with felt providing a more comfortable fit. Available in several colors, styles and sizes for infants to child. My Sunshine Shoppe also offers a variety of other headbands, clips and hairbows.

There's tons of stuff you'll love to have for your new bundle of joy. Here are a few of our favorite things.

for on-the-goUMBRELLA STROLLERBaby Cargo | babycargo.com | $109.99Featuring a multi-positioning back rest, adjustable leg rest, five-point harness, back pocket and an under-cargo basket, the 200 Series Ultra Lightweight Umbrella Stroller also folds down easily. Available in three colors. Appropriate for ages birth and older up to 50 pounds.

BARcELONA BABY BAG7 A.M. Voyage | roztayger.com | $84This diaper bag's loaded with compartments! Featuring short handle straps and water repellent fabric, it has three inner open-top mesh pockets, one inner zip mesh pocket, one inner zip compartment, two outer snap-close pockets and a soft fleece changing pad liner in addition to a mini removable insulated tote and two detachable adjustable stroller straps. It’s deep and will carry all you need for your little one.

BABY SHERpA dIApER BAckpAckSafe-2-Go | babysherpa.com | $89This water-resistant diaper backpack features a soft-sided cooler, mesh water bottle holder, modular insulated pocket, cell phone case, a deep inside compart-ment, padded pocket for your camera, an oversized changing pad, keys/pacifier clip and more. It’s got it all for those very mobile parents, and Dads are sure to love it. Available in black, navy and camo.


for nursingMilk TraysSensible Lines | sensiblelines.com | $21.95Featuring 16 one-ounce spaces, this milk tray lets moms freeze breast milk like ice cubes. The Milk Trays are reusable and offer an easier way to get the breast milk into the bottle aside from pouring it from the standard use-and-toss freezer bags that usually make a mess. Pop in a milk stick, warm the bottle and you’re ready to feed Baby. It also comes with a lid so you can stack more than one in your freezer.

Milk-saverMilkies | mymilkies.com | $27.95The Milk-Saver allows breast-feeding moms to store and save ex-pressed breast milk from the opposite breast Baby's nursing at. Fitting right over the nipple (and discretely covering the breast), it collects the leaking milk rather than wasting it. Comes with a storage case for refrigerating. Purchase locally at StoneCrest Medical Center’s Lacta-tion Gift Shop.

laTchOnThe Button Barn | thebuttonbarn.com$14.99 cotton, $16.99 minkyNursing moms can turn any blanket into a breast-feeding cover-up with latchOn. The strap with cute, little flower clasps snaps right onto any blanket allowing it to hang from Mom’s neck. It comes in a variety of colors/patterns in cotton or minky. It can be purchased locally at USA Baby & Kids in Franklin.

BaMBOOBiesSoft Style, Inc. | buybamboobies.com$29.99 four-pair multi-packThese organic, hemp nursing pads are softer and less bulky than disposable ones and reusable, too. Bamboobies keep breast milk from leaking through your blouse with a unique milk-proof backing in heart-shaped regular pad for light leakage or a circular overnight pad for heavy. Available locally at Plaid Rabbit in Nashville and Green Pixie Baby in Franklin. We are giving away one pair of the heart-shaped regular nursing pads. Register to win online at nashvilleparent.com. Click on the “Contests” tab.

UndercOver MaMaDiva Designz | undercovermama.com$24.99 original, $26.99 lace trimKeep your body covered while breastfeeding Baby with this strapless camisole that attaches to any nursing bra. Your favorite top can be your nursing shirt as the long camisole drops farther than a standard blouse. Available in a variety of colors and sizes. Purchase it locally at Once Upon a Child in Franklin.

cOvillOwCovillow | covillow.com | $59.99This breastfeeding cover and pillow in one covers Mom’s entire upper body as well as Baby, but it rolls into a compact size. Available in four different color patterns.

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"I felt like a failure.""Sometimes things don't go as planned," new mom Jamie Valdek says.

After an emergency cesarean, Valdek hoped to breastfeed her newborn

as soon as possible, but when it was delayed she started to doubt herself.

With one in three women delivering via cesarean in the U.S., some feel

that "failing" at childbirth means "failing" at breastfeeding. Nothing is

further from the truth. As soon as you are alert and able to hold your baby,

you can begin breastfeeding. Valdek did and continued with plenty of

support.

"I thought it would be easy ... but it was hard!""It seemed like such a natural thing, but it wasn't for me," says Melissa

Dochat. "I cried when my baby wouldn't latch on. I was so tired, and the

more I struggled, the worse it got. Things went well when I had a lactation

consultant with me, but when it was just me and the baby, it was a lot of

frustration." Dochat says that eventually she started pumping her milk and

feeding her baby with a bottle to give herself a break. "It just freed me

up," she says. "Eventually I got good at breastfeeding," she says, "But it

definitely wasn't the rosy picture I thought it would be."

"I thought I wasn't making enough milk." Lisa Crucini thought she should give her baby formula to supplement

her breastfeeding because her newborn was eating every hour — she

When Nashville mom Marybeth Stimpson

delivered a healthy 7-pound-8-ounce

baby girl, she was 100 percent confi-

dent about breastfeeding her newborn.

Stimpson had pored over countless

stories and websites, talked with friends

and family about it and learned the truth loud and clear: breast was best.

Yet only two weeks later, with tears streaming down her face, Stimpson

admitted to her husband, "Breastfeeding hurts!" On the verge of quitting,

Stimpson's husband became her hero. "He massaged my shoulders and

told me what a great mom I am, how amazed he was by me, and it gave

me the confidence to keep going. I don't think I'd have continued without

his support," she says.

The truth is, that while 75 percent of mothers breastfeed their babies

soon after birth, only 43 percent are still nursing six months later, accord-

ing to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stimpson encoun-

tered breast engorgement, the painful over-filling of breasts with milk. "I

wasn't pumping and I was making more milk than my baby was taking,"

she says. "I had to get through that time with heat and ice and Motrin, and

oh, I hate to think about it."

Breastfeeding has its issues — both good and bad — and no one can

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thought she didn't have enough milk — and she suggested that to her sister,

Lauren, a breastfeeding advocate. "Lauren said, 'No! Don't do that — not if

you want breastfeeding to work,'" Lisa recalls. Often moms will supplement

breastmilk with formula because it's easier for them to do so. The trouble is,

once you supplement with formula, your milk supply will go down unless you

pump your milk at the same feeding. "Breastfeeding moms need to drink a lot

of water, be relaxed and have the support of friends and family," Lauren says.

"I needed need all the confidence I could muster," says Lisa.

"I felt like my mom friends would judge me if I quit early."Christie Banks was expecting her second child while sitting with other

moms at her local playground when she mentioned that she only planned

to breastfeed her baby for a few months. "The reaction was icy," Banks

says. The friendships suddenly felt strained. "I had nursed my first child for a

year and sometimes felt resentful of how much time it took and all of the life

adjustments I had to make," she says. "But I never realized I could actually

lose friends if I started the bottle after a month or so." It's true that there are

hard-core mothers who advocate breastfeeding and ONLY breastfeeding. The

truth is though, breastfeeding is a personal decision and other women should

not judge you, says Banks. "Your baby will be healthy and strong as long as

he's fed, whether it's breast or formula."

"I couldn't help but feel resentful about the time commitment involved, and the fact that I love my work."Many women don't like to admit this truth, but Karen Lew did. A designer by

trade, she wanted to breastfeed her baby but worried about time away from

her job. Breastfeeding is a serious time commitment that overhauls your life

in hours, days, weeks and months to come. If your baby feeds seven times a

day and then a couple more times at night, that’s nine times for about a half

hour each, which adds up to more than half of a working day, every day, for

at least six months. Lew decided to breastfeed in the mornings and nights at

home and pump at work which ended up working out well for her.

"I didn't want to STOP breastfeeding!"At her one-year check up after the birth of her son, Mindy Weber admitted she

was depleted and exhausted. Her doctor suggested that she wean her 1-year-

old, but Mindy didn't want to. "I was actually afraid to stop," Weber says. "It

was our one-on-one experience that no one else could have." Weber says at

15 months she did try to cut back on feedings but as soon as her baby started

fussing she'd give in. "What's the big deal? I'd ask myself," she says. And

while plenty of moms continue breastfeeding well past the first year, Weber

says she doesn't want to be one of those moms who's still doing it by age 3.

"That's not for me ... being one of those moms who keeps on going when their

child is walking around and everything ... No, I'll stop before that!"

Dori Richards is a mom and freelance writer.


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choosing excellent child care

Perhaps no other two words can create such strong emotions in parents’ minds: Child care. Some view it as necessary , perhaps wishing it wasn’t needed, while others view

it quite differently. Some believe child care provides ben -eficial stimulation, socialization and educational experi-ences, others see it as a breeding ground for germs and problems. No matter what your opinion about child care, it can be one of the most gut-wrenching decisions you have to make. Where will you leave your precious baby while you work? Who can possibly possess the skills, compas -sion and wisdom that you have? And, is it possible to find a place where your baby can develop loving, stable re -lationships with adults who understand her , have a firm knowledge of child development and who can attend to her specific needs?

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Armed with the right questions in mind, you can find a place for your little one.

What Do You Want?Depending on your family’s needs, child care can vary. You may want your child to be cared for in a friend’s home or at a center. You should know the following:

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• Group Child-Care Homes provide care for at least eight but not more than 12 children. Up to three additional school-age children may receive care before and after school, on school holidays, snow days and during summer vacation.

• Drop-In Centers provide care for 15 or more children not to exceed 14 hours per week and for not more than seven hours per day for any indi -vidual child during regular working hours, Mon - Fri 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Not Required to License:

• Care provided in a child’s own home • Program that operates no more than two days a week • Occupational child-care/teen-parenting labs • Summer day camps • Programs that operate fewer than three hours a day • Boys and girls clubs • Programs that care for four or fewer children

Where do I Look?There are two very important places to look for child care. The first is per-haps most important to you: Other parents and friends. What a trusted mother or friend tells you about her own child-care experience should send you in the right direction. There’s nothing like a satisfied customer to let you know that the recommended care is worth looking into. The second is the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. Operated through the Depart -ment of Human Services, the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency provides referrals to child-care providers, information on licensing, avail -ability of child-care subsidies and other pertinent information. V isit tnccrr.org for a handy click-thru way of locating options in your area. Also visit childcareaware.org (the website for the program operated by the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies) for more helpful information and tips. Once you’ve compiled a list of providers, call each one. The answers you receive to preliminary questions should give you a feeling as to whether you’d like to visit. During your visits, look for signs that the home or center is clean and safe, that the children seem happy and that your hopes for excellent child care are intact. Listen to your instincts! Finally, and perhaps most importantly, ask the provider for references from other parents, and call them. What you learn from other parents will speak volumes about the kind of child care you eventually choose for your baby. J

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child-care checklistThe following checklist — provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics — is a useful guide when choosing child care.

When visiting a child-care facility, ask the following:

q Is the facility licensed or registered with the state? If so, ask to see a copy of the latest inspection reports.

q Can you visit the facility during operating hours before registering your child?

q Once your child is registered, will you be able to visit any time?

q Is there a written daily schedule that includes all activities?

q Is there indoor and outdoor play, and are children always supervised?

q Is each child assigned to one caregiver who is primarily responsible for her?

q Is there a written discipline policy?

q Is smoking banned from the facility?

q Are there written policies for the care of sick or allergic children?

q Will caregivers be able to give prescribed medication to your child?

q Does a pediatrician or nurse serve as a consultant to the child-care program?

q Do staff members have training in child development?

q Do caregivers have up-to-date training and CPR certification?

q How long have the supervisors and caregivers been employed there? What is the turnover rate?

q Are there impact-absorbing materials in all play areas?

q Are infants fed sitting up with an adult always present during meals and snacks?

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new parent servicesbreastfeeding, childbirth & newborn servicesA Mother’s Place342-5650 • thewomenshospital.comBreast-feeding products and support services. Open Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

After Birth Care Doulas573-7843 • doulas4u.comMother, newborn and sibling care, breast/bottle feeding assistance, breast pump rentals, meal preparation, grocery shopping and light housekeeping.

American College of Nurse-Midwives888-643-9433 • midwife.orgLocate local nurse-midwives and information on midwifery.

Bradley Method Childbirth Educators800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.comNatural, partner-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation.

Breastfeeding Support • 880-2185Metro Public Health Department's program supporting breast-feeding mothers and their children.

International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.orgInformation and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC).

International Childbirth Education Association800-624-4934 • icea.orgReferral for area childbirth educators and doulas.

Lactation Center and Boutique at MTMC396-4167In-hospital breast-feeding supply store with nursing bras and pump rentals. Outpatient consultations are also available. Open Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

La Leche LeagueDavidson/Greater Nashville • 353-9596Williamson • 472-1885 or 834-3287Hermitage/Wilson • 883-6823 or 477-9289Portland • 323-7158Rutherford • 931-308-981724-hour helpline • 877-452-5324lalecheleague.orgSupport and information for breast-feeding mothers.

Lamaze Childbirth Educators851-7779 • lamazenashville.comClasses for parents wishing to utilize the Lamaze technique during childbirth.

McDoula243-4830 • mcdoula.comPrenatal and labor support and Christian-centered childbirth education.

Midwives Alliance of North America888-923-6262 • mana.orgFind local midwives.

New Mother’s Helper • 384-2331Support for new moms and their families.

Nine Months and Beyond • 877-365-6262ninemonthsandbeyond.comLabor doula services, birth tub rental, breast pump rental, lactation and birth plan consultations, Hypnoba-bies childbirth classes and more.

Nurses for Newborns Foundation313-9989 • nfnf.orgIn-home nursing visits and positive parenting skill build-ing for at-risk families.

Once Upon a Child • 790-8081 • ouac.comBreast pump sales, rentals and more.

Prep for Babes • prepforbabes.comBreast-feeding training for expectant moms.

Reeves-Sain Drug Store896-5731 • reevessain.comNursing supplies and breast pumps.

Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service810-9113 • smilemommy.comCloth diaper service in Davidson, Wilson and William-son Counties.

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child safetyAmerican Red CrossCannon, Rutherford • 893-4272midtnredcross.orgDavidson, Sumner • 250-4300Wilson • 444-5503nashvilleredcross.orgWilliamson • 790-5785williamsoncountyredcross.orgInstruction in CPR, first aid, safety and baby sitting.

Baby Safe Homes 975-8854 • babysafehomes.comHome safety evaluations, product installation and more in Middle Tennessee.

Childcare Complaint Hotline • 800-462-8261Service provided by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 936-1000 • vanderbiltchildrens.comMiddle Tennessee's only children's hospital provides the most comprehensive pediatric, family-centered care in the area. It's website includes health and safety information, including car seat safety.

Consumer Product Safety Commission800-638-2772 • cpsc.govInformation on safety standards for cribs, toys, children’s products and recalls.

Department of Human Services (DHS)http://state.tn.us/humanservChildren's health and welfare, amber alert informa-tion and more.

National Child Safety Council • 800-327-5107nationalchildsafetycouncil.orgInformation on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more.

Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley • 936-7656The local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign is led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The mis-sion is to prevent accidental childhood injury in ages 14 and younger.

Safety Store at Children's Hospital 936-1869Provides low-cost safety products, resources and education. Car seat safety inspections available by appointment.

childbirth classesBaptist Hospital Childbirth Center2000 Church St., Nashville284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirthChildbirth education; Lamaze childbirth; Play it Again childbirth refresher; Great Expectations: An Early Pregnancy Class; Comprehensive Breastfeeding; Prepar ing for a Cesarean Section; Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be; Tots on Tour; Marvelous Multiples; Breastfeeding Support Groups; prenatal/postpartum water exercise; and infant and child CPR.

Hendersonville Medical Center355 New Shackle Island RoadHendersonville342-1919 • hendersonvillemedicalcenter.comBreastfeeding, Labor of Love, Newborn Care and a new siblings class.

Maury Regional Medical Center1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia931-490-7046 • mauryregional.comBaby Basics, labor, delivery, postpartum, breastfeed-ing, Just for Siblings, early pregnancy, refresher, Lamaze, comprehensive weekend class, infant CPR.

Middle Tennessee Medical Center 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirthBright Beginnings education program: Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care (weekday and week-end), Breastfeeding Basics, Breastfeeding Works, Big Brothers- and Sisters-to Be, Family and Friends CPR, Expectant Parents Tour, Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care Information Basket for moms-to-be who cannot attend class sessions.

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OB/GYN Department1004 N. Highland Ave., Ste. C, Murfreesboro867-8030 • mmclinic.comThe Healthy Woman to Healthy Mommy class is for women planning to become pregnant or moms-to-be early in their pregnancies. The class takes place on the first Tuesday each month from 6 - 7 p.m. and fo-cuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, testing during pregnancy, safe medications and more.


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Nashville General Hospital at Meharry1818 Albion St., Nashville341-4410 • nashville.org/hosp/generalBreastfeeding, childbirth preparation, early pregnancy.

Nine Months and Beyond877-365-6262 • ninemonthsandbeyond.com2402 Felts Ave., NashvilleHypnobabies childbirth class.

Northcrest Medical Center100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield384-1600 • northcrest.comLabor of Love, Breastfeeding Basics, First Aid/CPR and Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be classes.

Push Childbirth Education1400 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., #112, Nashville497-7527 • pushchildbirth.comGroup and private classes cover topics like creating a birth plan, labor support, comfort/relaxation techniques, breastfeeding, nutrition/healthy lifestyle and more.

Stonecrest Medical Center200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna342-1919 • stonecrestmedical.comBirth & Beginnings, Siblings are Special, breastfeeding.

Summit Medical Center5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage342-1919 • summitmedicalcenter.comBreastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling classes.

Sumner Regional Medical Center555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin328-8888 • mysumnermedical.comPrepared childbirth and newborn care, breastfeeding and Early Pregnancy classes.

University Medical Center1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon444-8262, ext. 2563 universitymedicalcenter.comPrepared childbirth, breastfeeding.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville936-1414 • mc.vanderbilt.eduChildbirth, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Sibling.

Williamson Medical Center4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin791-CARE • williamsonmedicalcenter.orgBreastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, childbirth education series (includes nutrition and newborn care).

The Women’s Hospital at Centennial2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville342-1919 • thewomenshospital.comAnother Time Around Childbirth Preparation, Breast-feeding, Infant CPR/Safety, Just for Me Sibling Class (ages 4 - 8), Labor of Love Childbirth Preparation, Newborn Care, Sibling Stroll (ages 2 - 3) and Grand-parents Class.

parent groupsAlternamamas • 416-0687A support group for mothers of alternative parenting choices.

Food Allergy Moms of Murfreesborofoodallergymoms.webs.comMeet and make new friends at this group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies.

Middle Tennessee Dads’ Group553-2330 • meetup.com/NashDads/Stay-at-home dads and others meet every Tuesday with their children for playtime and more.

Mocha Moms of Nashvillemochamoms.orgGroup for stay-at-home mothers of color. Offers moms' nights out, support meetings, play dates and more.

Mom Builders972-9969Monthly meetings for moms to find encouragement and make new friends. Child care provided.

MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.orgStay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities. Chapters in Bellevue, Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet/Lebanon and Spring Hill.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)mops.orgMoms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for fun, friendship, learning, discussions and crafts. Visit website for various local chapters.

Parents of Twins and Triplets Organizationnashpotato.orgSupport for multiple births through an exchange of ideas, experiences, resources and other info.

miscellaneousAttachment Parenting International828-9115 • attachmentparenting.orgStrengthening family attachment through education, support, advocacy and research.

Breastfeeding Support • 880-2185Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."

International Cesarean Awareness Network800-686-4226 • ican-online.orgPlease see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."

Junior League Family Resource Center936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frcLocated inside Children's Hospital, the center provides information to families and caregivers of chronically ill children or children with disabilities.

La Leche LeaguePlease see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."

March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter399-3200 • marchofdimes.com/tennesseeOffers support for families of premature babies and works to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

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Got multiples? Find support, friendship and more with other local parents who are part of the Parents of Twins and Triplets group.


Nashville Birth Network530-6459 • nashvillebirthnetwork.orgFree monthly meetings to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care.

New Mother's Helper • 384-2331Please see listing under "Breastfeeding, Childbirth & Newborn Services."

Parent Pathway • 383-0994 • pcat.org24-hour help line: 800-356-6767Free support for families of newborns to 5 years, operated in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee.

Parents Reaching Out646-1796Support for parents enduring high-risk pregnancies or those with infants in intensive care.

Postpartum Support International800-944-4773 • postpartum.netPromotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide. Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders.

Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS)800-852-7157 • tn.gov/education/teisA voluntary educational program for families with children ages birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays.

Tennessee Office of Vital Records • 741-1763http://health.state.tn.us/vrKeeps and provides birth records for the state.

outingsindoor play centers davidson countyMonkey's Treehouse8074 Hwy. 100, Nashville646-5002 • themonkeystreehouse.comOpen play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $7 ages 1 and older.

williamson countyInside Out615 Baker's Bridge Road, Franklin778-8733 • insideoutplaypark.comOpen play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Admission for pre-walkers is $5.

Monkey's Treehouse91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood942-7911 • themonkeystreehouse.comOpen play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $7 ages 1 and older.

Shipwrecked Playhouse99 Seaboard Lane, Franklin866-9358 • shipwreckedplayhouse.comHours are Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Admission is $7.

Storybook Village3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 114Spring Hill614-1424 • thestorybookvillage.comOpen play hours are Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Admission is $7 ages 1 and older, free ages 11 months and younger as well as parents.

infant swim lessons davidson countyAmerican Red Crossmiddletennesseeredcross.orgLearn-to-Swim parent and child classes for 6 months and older are available by registering on the website.

Bellevue YMCA8101 Hwy. 100, Nashville646-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

Donelson-Hermitage YMCA3001 Lebanon Road, Nashville889-2632 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $56 members, $82 non-members.

Downtown YMCA1000 Church St., Nashville254-0631 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Four lessons are $35 members, $62 non-members.

Green Hills Family YMCA4041 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville297-6529 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

Gordon Jewish Community Center801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville356-7170 • nashvillejcc.orgBaby Sharks is a parent/child class for ages 6 months and older; Blue Sharks are private, child-only lessons. Prices vary.

Harding Place Family YMCA411 Metroplex Drive, Nashville834-1300 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $56 members, $82 non-members.

Vanderbilt Swim School7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet416-3615 • swimclass.orgGuppies & Gold Fish (parent/child) for ages 6 months to 3 years. Classes are $90 - $100 depending on session.

rutherford countyMTSU Rec Center1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro898-2104 • mtsu.edu/camprecParent and child aquatics (PCA) are 30-minute ses-sions for ages 6 - 36 months and cost $40.

Ms. Sue's Swimming459-5124 • mssueswimming.comOutdoor Parent and Child (PAT) lessons for ages 6 months - 3 years take place May - August.

North Rutherford County Family YMCA2001 Motlow College Drive, Smyrna220-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

Patterson Park Community Center521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro • 893-7439Swim Preschool program, based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, is available for ages 6 months and older. Registration is $60.

Rutherford County Family YMCA205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro895-5995 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child swim lessons for ages 6 months and older. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

sumner countySea Star Swim School127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville822-8800 • swimatseastar.comInfant/parent lessons start at 6 months and take place quarterly year round. Call for tuition.

Sumner County Family YMCA102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd.Hendersonville826-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child lessons start at 6 months. Six lessons are $51 members, $82 non-members.

williamson countyBrentwood Family YMCA8207 Concord Road, Brentwood373-9622 • ymcamidtn.orgMommy & Me Swim classes take place throughout the year.

Franklin Family YMCA501 South Royal Oaks Blvd., Franklin591-0322 • ymcamidtn.orgParent/child swim classes for babies 6 months and older in the indoor pool. Includes six session on Tue/Thu from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. or Sat/Sun sessions (call for times). Member rate is $51 for six sessions, $82 for non-members.



Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin 790-5719, ext. 19 • wcparksandrec.comParent & Tot class on Saturdays from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Three classes for $35.

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill2902 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill302-0971, ext. 23 • wcparksandrec.comParent Parent & Tot class on Saturdays from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Four classes for $40.

Maryland Farm YMCA5101 Maryland Way, Brentwood373-2900 • ymcamidtn.orgMommy & Me Classes. Six sessions on Tue, Wed, Thu for two weeks for ages 6 - 36 months or four sessions on Saturdays. Six sessions are $51 for members, $82 for non-members. Four Saturday sessions are $35 for members; $66 for non-members.

wilson countyGuppies and Dolphins Swim7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet416-3615 • swimclass.orgGuppies & Gold Fish (parent/child) for ages 6 months and older. Cost is $50 for eight 45-minute lessons.

Jimmy Floyd Center511 Castle Height Ave. N., Lebanon453-4545Mommy & Me classes for 6 - 24 months. Cost for eight 30-minute lessons is $50 members, $60 non-members.

music & movementBaby Signsbabysigns.comLearn sign language with your baby. Find instructors in Davidson, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties at the website.

Elite Energy Gymnastics890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.comStart your infant off with a class like Tumble Tots starting at 12 months.

Gymboree Play & Music221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.comStimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older.

Kindermusikkindermusik.comNewborns and older can delight in music, movement and early socialization at two main Middle Tennessee locations: Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music (293-4181) and Jan Williams School of Music & Theatre (371-8086). Visit the website for more info.

Let It ShineFranklin: 369-3547 Spring Hill: 931-486-0410letitshinegym.comMom and child movement classes are fun for ages 12 months and older.

Mpact Gymnastics 377-3444 • mpactgymnastics.com My Buddy & Me is an age-appropriate development and movement parent/tot class for ages 18 months - 3 years old.

The Music Class 777-9314themusicclass.com/nashville An early childhood music and movement program for ages birth - 6 years.

Music Together musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program. Classes in Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Murfreesboro and Nashville.

Music with Mommiemusicwithmommie.comStarting at 5 months, your baby can enjoy high energy music and movement in Brentwood, Cool Springs, Murfreesboro and Spring Hill.

My GymBrentwood • 371-5437my-gym.com/brentwood Hendersonville • 824-8002my-gym.com/hendersonville

Bring your 3-month-old (or older baby) for stretches, exercises, infant songs and dancing.

Tri-Star Gymnastics 776-8333 • tristargym.net A movement and coordination program for children ages 18 months - 3 years with attention focused upon coordination, spacial

awareness, development of listening and large motor skills.

storytimes for babiesBellevue Public Library 862-5854library.nashville.org650 Colice Jeanne RoadNashville

• Wed at 10 a.m.

Bethesda Public Library • 790-1887lib.williamson-tn.org4905 Bethesda Road, Thompson's Station

• Third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Brentwood Public Library • 371-0090brentwood-tn.org/library8109 Concord Road, Brentwood

• Sat at 10:30 a.m. (although this is an all ages story-time, it is popular among moms and babies)

Gallatin Public Library • 452-1722gallatinlibrary.org123 E. Main St., Gallatin

• Wed at 9:45 a.m.

Green Hills Public Library • 862-5863library.nashville.org3701 Benham Ave., Nashville

• Mon and Tue at 10:30 a.m.

Hermitage Branch Library • 880-3951library.nashville.org3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage

• Tue at 1 p.m.

La Vergne Public Library • 793-7303lavergnetn.gov5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne

• Thu at 10 a.m., September - April

Madison Public Library • 862-5868library.nashville.org610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville

• Mon at 10:30 a.m.

Nashville Public Library • 862-5785library.nashville.org615 Church St., Nashville

• Tue and Wed at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Nolensville Public Library • 776-5490lib.williamson-tn.org915 Oldham Drive, Nolensville

• Second Saturday each month at 9:30 a.m.

Smyrna Public Library • 459-4884linebaugh.org400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna

• Fri at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Williamson County Public Library595-1244 • lib.williamson-tn.org1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin

• Fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

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BAPTIST HOSPITAL CHILDBIRTH CENTER2000 Church St., Nashville284-2229 • baptisthospital.com/childbirth

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Advanced maternal infant center focused on family-center care; extensive preg-nancy, childbirth and breast-feeding education classes; free tours every Mon; spacious birthing rooms; high-risk pregnancy care; lactation boutique; breast-feeding support groups and consults; free e-newsletter.

HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER355 New Shackle Island RoadHendersonville • 338-1000 hendersonvillemedicalcenter.com

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Childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and sibling class-es; family-centered care; mother/infant couplet care; lactation support, supplies and rentals.

MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia931-381-1111 • mauryregional.com

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New LDRs, postpartum, NICU area with lactation boutique; neonatology in house 24/7; NICU RNs at every birth; free tours; com-prehensive classes.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER 1700 Medical Center Pkwy.Murfreesboro 396-4502 • mtmc.org/childbirth

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New, larger labor, delivery and postpartum rooms; new NICU and nursery; free e-newsletter; high-risk care; extensive education; free tours; flexible rooming-in; lactation boutique; "birth" day celebration; professional photography; room-service dining.

NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY1818 Albion St., Nashville341-4000 • nashville.org/hosp/general

1,250 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIb

Family-centered care; bilin-gual childbirth and breast-feeding education programs; flexible rooming-in option; mother-to-mother commu-nity support.

NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield384-2411 • northcrest.com

800 LDRP doctor’s discretion on call 24/7 • Level IIa

Childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling classes taught by certified childbirth edu-cators; certified lactation consultants available with boutique for supplies and pump rental.

STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna768-2000 • stonecrestmedical.com

1,300 LDRP doctor’s discretion on call 24/7 • Level IIa

Family-centered childbirth education programs; state-of-the-art LDRPs; photography; room service for patients.

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage316-3000 • summitmedicalcenter.com

1,560 LDRP doctor’s discretion • • Level IIIa

New AirStrip OB technology; rooming-in; 24/7 in-house neonatology and obstetric coverage; lactation bou-tique; L and D tours; guest tray for meals after delivery.

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facilityBirthsper year

Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) or Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum room (LDRP)

IVRequired

24-HourIn-HouseAnesthesia

CertifiedNurse Midwife

CertifiedLactationConsultant

NeonatalIntensiveCare Unit(NICU) or Neonatology Services

Additional Features

SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com

800 LDR doctor’s discretion

24-hour on call • Level IIa

Newly renovated women’s unit with new LDRs, postpar-tum rooms and nursery, and special care nursery. Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified instructors.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon443-2563 universitymedicalcenter.com

750 LDR

patient's choice/ doctor’s discretion

• • • Level IIa

Free childbirth and breast-feeding classes taught by certified instructors; rooming-in or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available; complimen-tary room service for parents; family-centered care.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville322-5000 • mc.vanderbilt.edu

4,200 LDR doctor’s discretion • • • Level IIIc

The Middle Tennessee Regional Perinatal Center features family-centered deliv-ery services from midwifery to advanced maternal-fetal care. Childbirth classes include Centering Pregnancy; hydrotherapy tub during labor; breastfeeding support/lactation boutique. Newborn emergency ground and air transport services available.

WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin435-6025williamsonmedicalcenter.org

1,400 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIb

Personalized care; all staff trained in neonatal resuscita-tion; sibling and breastfeeding classes; certified childbirth education; flexible rooming in; 24-hour staffed newborn nursery; daily certified lacta-tion staff available.

THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL AT CENTENNIAL2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville342-1000, 342-1919 (MedLine)thewomenshospital.com

3,200 LDR doctor’s discretion • • Level IIIb

OB/GYN ER staffed 24/7; 60-bed NICU; 24-hour OB hospitalist & neonatology cov-erage; family-friendly rooms and birthing options; mother/infant couplet care; high-risk maternity care; childbirth edu-cation classes; lactation bou-tique; breastfeeding consults; "text4baby" education.

Level I: Facility provides basic care for uncomplicated maternity and neonatal patients.

Level IIa: Facility provides care for uncomplicated maternal and neonatal patients, and for patients with mild obstetric and neonatal illnesses who do not require specialized services.

Level IIb: Facility is capable of managing more complex maternal and neonatal abnormalities such as deliveries prior to 34 gestational weeks, care of newborns requiring umbilical vessel catheters and protracted mechanical ventilation.

Level IIIa: Can provide subspecialty care for patients with severe and compli -cated neonatal disorders; has the capability to provide sustained conventional mechanical ventilation and perform minor surgeries.

Level IIIb: Provide comprehensive care for extremely low birth weight infants; can provide advanced respiratory support. Of fers a full range of pediatric medi -cal subspecialists.

Level IIIc: Provides subspecialty care for patients with severe and complicated neonatal disorders. In addition to Level IIIb services, also of fers prompt and on-site access to a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists, advanced imaging, and pediatric surgical specialists.

neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) services key:

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Thanks for voting us “Best Place to Have a Baby”

We’ve worked hard to improve our services and exceed your expectations for the very best in medical care. We’re proud to be recognized by the residents of Sumner and surrounding counties as the best place to have a baby. We welcome more than 700 babies a year, and look forward to caring for you and your growing family for years to come. Thank you for choosing the comfort, expertise, and convenience in delivering your baby close to home. At Sumner Regional Medical Center, we provide the very best medical care for you and your baby. www.MySumnerMedical.com

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