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Maternity Services
A Guide to Our Comprehensive Care
for You and Your Baby
Expert Care for Mothers and Babies
Holy Cross Health delivers what mothers and babies need most: sophisticated and
compassionate care. Our team of specially trained maternity experts is focused on helping
you every step of the way. Our comprehensive services begin at the start of your pregnancy
with prenatal education, and continue through labor, birth and beyond.
Each year, more than 8,500 babies are born at Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital. Holy Cross Hospital delivers more babies and cares for more
newborns with complex medical issues than any other hospital in Maryland or the District
of Columbia. That same quality of maternity services is found at Holy Cross Germantown
Hospital, expanding access to the outstanding maternity commitment, skill and expertise
for which Holy Cross Hospital is known.
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Table of Contents
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Preparing for Birth
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Information for Your Stay
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Safety and Security
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Special Care for High-Risk Women and Newborns
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Comprehensive Services Before and After Birth
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Your Newborn Checklist
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Childbirth and Parenting Education
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Tips for Early Breast-feeding Success
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Visitor Guidelines
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Información en Español
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Important Phone Numbers
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Preparing for Birth
What to Do During Pregnancy
Preregister
A few months in advance of your expected due date, you should preregister for your baby’s birth. You can preregister
online for Holy Cross Hospital or Holy Cross Germantown Hospital at HolyCrossHealth.org, or by phone at 301-754-8300.
Preregistering will save you precious time when you are in labor.
To find a physician who is credentialed to deliver your baby at Holy Cross Hospital and/or Holy Cross Germantown Hospital,
please visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call 301-754-8800.
Find a Pediatrician
Choose a pediatrician to care for your baby at least one month prior to your due date, and confirm that the pediatrician will
care for newborns. Bring with you to the hospital the name and phone number of your pediatrician and he or she will be
notified once your baby is born. To find a pediatrician, visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call 301-754-8800. If you do not select
a pediatrician, one will be assigned to you.
Plan for Your Labor
Check with your physician to find out when and how you should notify your physician when labor begins.
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What to Do When Labor Begins
Contact Your Physician
When your labor begins, notify your obstetrician.
Come to the Hospital Lobby
At both Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown
Hospital, enter through the main lobby. Stop at the
information desk to be directed from the lobby elevators
to the third floor Labor and Delivery unit.
If you are delivering at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital,
during some hours you may be directed to enter the
hospital through the Emergency Department.
When you arrive in the unit, you will be greeted and taken
into our triage area or directly to a labor and delivery
room. Leave your suitcase in the trunk of your vehicle until
you have delivered your baby and you and your baby have
settled into a maternity suite. Pack a small separate bag for
items you will need in labor, such as a camera and socks.
Parking
For current parking rates and instructions, visit
HolyCrossHealth.org. At Holy Cross Hospital, patients
and visitors who anticipate needing parking for an
extended stay can purchase discounted parking passes
from the cashier that are valid for seven days.
What to Take to the Hospital
Essentials
• Robe
• Slippers
• Six to eight pairs of maternity or loose panties
• Toiletries such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap,
washcloth, shampoo, brush
• Loose clothes for mom to wear home
• Clothes and a receiving blanket for baby to wear home
• Car seat — You are responsible for using a car seat that
is appropriate for the age and size of your newborn
to transport your baby home from the hospital. It is
recommended that you have the car seat or base installed
by a certified technician about one month prior to your
due date.
• The name of the pediatrician you have chosen to care for
your baby. We will notify him or her once your baby is
born.
Optional
• Nursing gowns
• Nursing bras
• Hairdryer (may be used in the maternity suites)
• Long distance calling card (cell phones cannot be used in
some patient care areas, including the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit at Holy Cross Hospital and the Special Care
Nursery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital)
• Camera
What the Hospital Provides
• Nursing hospital gowns (to use while you are in the
hospital)
• Sanitary pads
• Three pairs of quick-rinse fishnet panties
• Towels
• Diapers and wipes for the baby
• Cap for the baby
What to Leave at Home
All valuables, including personal items (money, jewelry,
documents or other articles of value).
Free e-Newsletter: The Parent Review
Sign up for Holy Cross Health’s free weekly email newsletter for information
tailored to the week of your pregnancy or the age of your newborn. Our
e-newsletter includes links to hospital classes and tours, announcements from
our education staff and a variety of resources.
Sign up at HolyCrossHealth.org/ParentReview.
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Information for Your Stay
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital labor and delivery room
Labor and Delivery
A team of experienced childbirth professionals offers
comprehensive care in our Labor and Delivery units. Your
obstetrician, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, registered
nurses and other health care professionals collaborate to
provide the best possible care to you and your baby.
Throughout labor and delivery, you will be in a private,
homelike labor, delivery and recovery room (LDR) complete
with cable television, a private bathroom, sleeper sofa and
other amenities.
We support labor choices including natural childbirth,
vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) and the
participation of doulas. Our experienced nurses will work
with you and your support person throughout labor and
delivery to provide as much support and assistance as
you want or need. We provide encouragement, the latest
monitoring equipment and pain management to ensure a
smooth delivery.
Our state-of-the-art units are equipped for cesarean
sections and high-risk births.
Maternity Suites
After your baby’s birth, you and your baby will be taken
to a maternity suite to recover in a quiet and comfortable
setting.
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All suites offer comfortable furniture, muted colors and
subdued lighting, as well as a private bathroom, cable
television with on-demand entertainment and education,
and a telephone.
A registered nurse will care for you and your baby. Certified
nursing assistants and certified lactation consultants also
will be available. We will teach you about your after-delivery
care, as well as breast-feeding, bottle-feeding and basic
infant care and safety. We also perform a hearing screening
and congenital congestive heart disease (CCHD) testing on
all newborns.
We encourage mothers to keep their babies with them in
their rooms. “Rooming-in” with your baby provides a great
opportunity to get to know your newborn.
We will assist you in completing the birth certificate. If
you have questions, you may call the birth registrar at
301-754-7185 at Holy Cross Hospital or 301-557-5984 at
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
Room Service
At both hospitals, you can order meals to be delivered to
your room by browsing a restaurant-style menu and calling
extension 28NOW (2-8669) to place your order. Meals are
available anytime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Kosher and
vegetarian options are available.
Food for Your Visitors
Cafeteria
Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Location
Second floor
First floor
Hours of
Operation
Breakfast: 6 to 11 a.m.
(hot breakfast served from
6:30 to 9:30 a.m.)
Breakfast: 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(salad bar open until 7 p.m. and
deli bar open until 8 p.m.)
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Grab-and-Go Takeout:
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vending Machines:
Open 24 hours a day
Café
Mid-Morning Snacks:
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grab-and-Go Takeout:
11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Vending Machines:
Open 24 hours a day
Location
First floor in main lobby
First floor in main lobby
Hours of
Operation
6:30 a.m. on Monday to
8:30 p.m. on Saturday
6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday
Online Nursery
While you are staying in your maternity suite, you can ask your nurse to connect you with an
on-site, professional photographer to take photos of your baby that are then posted in an online
“nursery” for you to enjoy, share with loved ones and purchase. This safe, secure and private service
is available upon request.
Use of the Television, Internet and Cellular Phones
Both hospitals offer free wireless Internet access. Patients and visitors are permitted to bring
wireless-enabled laptops for communication needs. Cellular phones may be used within the
maternity areas of the hospital except in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Holy Cross
Hospital and the Special Care Nursery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
Safety and Security
The safety and security of your baby
is of the utmost importance. Please
abide by the following guidelines:
• W
hen walking in the halls or using
the bathroom, place your baby in
the rolling bassinet.
• If your baby needs to leave the
room for a procedure or test, a
nurse will explain where your baby
is going and why. Remember to ask
your nurse any questions that you
have, including when your baby
will return.
• D
o not sleep while holding the
baby in your bed or in a chair.
• P lace your baby on his or her back
in the bassinet to sleep. Do not
place pillows, blankets, stuffed
animals or toys in the bassinet.
myStation is your in-room education and entertainment center, accessible via your television.
The system allows you to watch TV, view on demand more than 20 educational videos related to
pregnancy and women’s health, watch movies, play games, access the Internet, and learn more
about the hospital.
• T urn on a light when moving the
baby to or from the bassinet.
Discharge at 11 a.m.
• S hut your door while you are
sleeping or resting.
Before you are discharged, your obstetrician will see you and your baby’s pediatrician will see
your baby. Your physicians will write discharge orders for you and your baby, and your nurse will
coordinate your discharge. It is helpful for you and your baby to be settled at home as early as
possible on the day of your discharge. We ask that you make arrangements to depart the hospital by
11 a.m. Please do not hesitate to ask your nurse any questions you may have prior to going home.
Financial Considerations
If you have any financial concerns, including lack of insurance or inability to pay, please contact
our financial counselors at 301-754-7195 at Holy Cross Hospital or 301-557-6195 at Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital.
Interpreter Services
Sign language and foreign language interpretation is available.
• K
eep your baby in your sight at all
times.
Our hospitals use a state-of-the-art
infant security system. You will receive
information about the system when
you are in the Labor and Delivery
unit. All hospital staff wear photo
identification badges. The badges of
maternity staff include a yellow bar
at Holy Cross Hospital and an orange
bar at Holy Cross Germantown
Hospital.
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Special Care for High-Risk Women and Newborns
Holy Cross Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Most women have normal pregnancies and deliver healthy babies. But
some women have a higher risk of developing a problem during pregnancy
or birth. You may require special care if you have a medical condition such
as hypertension or diabetes, are expecting multiple births, or become
pregnant after age 35.
Our team helps expectant moms navigate their individual situation to
connect with the most appropriate resources, which may be available
at one or both hospitals. Holy Cross Health offers the most advanced
programs and care available for pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia,
premature birth, multiple births, gestational diabetes and other conditions.
Under the direction of board-certified specialists in gynecology, obstetrics,
perinatology, genetics and neonatology, our highly skilled team works with
women every step of the way toward a healthy pregnancy and baby.
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Perinatal Diagnostic Center at Holy Cross Hospital
Women with high-risk pregnancies are referred to our Perinatal Diagnostic
Center at Holy Cross Hospital for consultation, diagnostic testing and ongoing
care in collaboration with their obstetricians. The center is operated under the
direction of a board-certified perinatologist, who is a physician with specialized
training in expectant mothers and their babies. Diagnostic services include
biophysical profiles, amniocentesis, non-stress testing, obstetric ultrasound
and genetic counseling.
High-Risk Perinatal Center & Antepartum Unit
Women who require hospitalization during pregnancy can stay in our specialized High-Risk Perinatal
Center at Holy Cross Hospital or the Antepartum unit at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, where
they receive expert care, 24 hours a day. The units are supported by the expertise of board-certified
obstetricians/gynecologists, perinatologists, a diabetes nurse specialist and registered nurses
specially trained in fetal monitoring. Obstetricians are available 24 hours a day.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for more newborns with complex
medical issues than any other hospital in Maryland. Our 46-bed, Level III NICU features state-ofthe-art technology to care for babies who are born early or have medical complications that require
constant observation or care.
Our highly specialized team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive infant care. Our team
includes neonatologists (physicians who specialize in newborn care), neonatal nurse practitioners,
registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers, case managers, lactation
consultants and other specialists. Our team communicates with you and your pediatrician to
coordinate care and to make sure your baby has everything he or she needs to thrive.
We encourage parents to visit their babies in the NICU frequently and participate in their care.
When parents are away from their babies, our NICVIEW system provides secure video streaming
over the internet to bring comfort to NICU families. We support and encourage breast-feeding and
can help you begin. To ease the transition home, we offer a discharge class, CPR training and a
support group.
Special Care Nursery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital’s Special Care Nursery is a fully-equipped Level II Neonatal unit—
a newborn care center for babies born without complex medical problems, but who need initial
help for breathing problems. If a newborn requires more intensive care after the first 24 hours
following birth, parents have the option to have their baby transferred to the Holy Cross Hospital
NICU in Silver Spring.
Like all patient rooms at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, the Special Care Nursery features all
private rooms for babies and their visiting family.
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Comprehensive Services Before and After Birth
Clinics for Patients in Need
Holy Cross Hospital’s OB/GYN Clinic and Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital’s OB Clinic provide both routine
obstetrical care (prenatal and postpartum) and specialized
care for high-risk pregnancies to patients in need,
regardless of their ability to pay. For more information,
call 301-754-7630 at Holy Cross Hospital or 301-557-6630
at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
Gestational Diabetes Education
Program at Holy Cross Hospital
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some
women develop during pregnancy. It is one of the most
common health problems of pregnancy. Holy Cross Health’s
Gestational Diabetes Education Program at Holy Cross
Hospital offers individualized one-on-one instruction to
help you learn how to manage gestational diabetes. You
can meet with a diabetes educator who is a registered
nurse, and a dietitian, for education on why blood sugars
may become abnormally high, how to maintain a healthy
pregnancy, monitoring blood sugars, meal planning, adding
insulin to the treatment plan and what to expect after your
baby is born. Call 301-754-7449 to make an appointment.
Breast-feeding Support
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Breast-feeding is a natural process that provides many
benefits to your newborn. While you are in the hospital, our
nurses and certified lactation consultants can help you with
latching on and positioning, encouraging fussy and reluctant
babies, and meeting you and your baby’s special needs.
Once you return home, if you have questions about breastfeeding you may call our warm line at 301-754-7745 at Holy
Cross Hospital or 301-557-6097 at Holy Cross Germantown
Hospital, a free service for our patients and community
members. Questions are answered Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or, through a doctor’s order, Holy
Cross Home Care offers lactation consults in your home with
board-certified lactation consultants. For more information
about this service, call 301-754-7754.
Hospital-grade electric breast pumps are available for rental
from our Lactation Service offices, located on the fourth
floor of Holy Cross Hospital, and on the third floor of Holy
Cross Germantown Hospital.
For more information, to inquire about breast pump rental
or to ask a breast-feeding question, call 301-754-7745
at Holy Cross Hospital or 301-557-6099 at Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital.
Maternal and Newborn Home Care
Holy Cross Home Care, a member of Trinity Health Home
Services, offers home care for new moms and their newborns
through a doctor’s order. Babies who are discharged from the
NICU or Special Care Nursery often have continuing medical
needs and may require skilled nursing assistance after they
Your Newborn Checklist
During your first days at home with your baby, here is a checklist of important actions:
• Birth certificate/Social security card:
Contact the Maryland Division of Vital
Records at 410-764-3038 or visit
www.vsa.state.md.us. For Social Security
Card information, call the Social Security
office at 800-772-1213. For a copy of
a Proof of Birth letter or for any other
questions or concerns, call the Birth
Registrar at 301-754-7185 at Holy Cross
Hospital or 301-557-5984 at Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital.
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dd newborn to insurance: Contact
your insurance company and/or employer
to add your newborn to your insurance
plan. Please do so within a week of
discharge to avoid delays in obtaining
insurance coverage for your baby. If you
do not have insurance or need financial
assistance, please contact our Financial
Counseling office at 301-754-7195 at
Holy Cross Hospital or 301-557-6195 at
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
• Enroll in patient portal:
MyHolyCrossHealth is an online
tool that allows you to manage your
personal health care information at any
time, view and pay your hospital bills,
check test results and more. You can
enroll while in the hospital or by calling
301-754-7680.
• Follow-up appointment with your
pediatrician: Schedule this appointment
within a week of your baby’s birth, or as
suggested by your pediatrician.
come home from the hospital. The Home Care program also
provides post-delivery home check-ups to the newborns of
moms who receive their prenatal and postnatal care through
Holy Cross Health’s OB Clinics. And, board-certified lactation
consultants are available for home consults after birth. Call
301-754-7754 for more information.
Mother/Baby Aides
Often women who are recovering from childbirth discover
that they cannot do everything for themselves like they
used to. Holy Cross Private Home Services, Corp., a licensed
residential service agency (RSA), offers mother/baby aides
to assist with hands-on baby care and household tasks
including laundry, feedings, light housework and short-term
care. You can schedule these services 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. We recommend that you make a reservation
prior to your delivery.
For more information, program fees or to schedule a mother/
baby aide, call 301-754-7780.
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If you have questions about breastfeeding after returning home, call our
free warm line at 301-754-7745 at Holy
Cross Hospital or 301-557-6097 at Holy
Cross Germantown Hospital. Questions
are answered Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• T o learn about our parenting
classes, call 301-754-8800, visit us at
HolyCrossHealth.org or see page 12
of this brochure.
Car Seat Rental Program
Appropriately using a child safety seat is the best protection
you can provide to your child during transportation. Holy
Cross Health offers a KISS (Kids in Safety Seats) car seat
rental program. If you would like to rent a car seat, please
call the Holy Cross Health Perinatal Education office at
301-754-7158 one month prior to your delivery date to
make arrangements. Reservations must be made in advance.
For information on child passenger safety, including car seat
selection, installation and inspection, please contact the
following organizations:
•
ational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
N
(NHTSA)
888-327-4236
www.nhtsa.gov
•
aryland Kids in Safety Seats (KISS)
M
800-370-SEAT (7328)
MDkiss.org
[email protected]
•
Montgomery County
240-777-2222
•
rince George’s County
P
301-583-1964
Pediatric Care
Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
both offer pediatric emergency care. If children need to be
admitted for additional care, Holy Cross Hospital’s Pediatric
Center serves inpatients, ambulatory surgical patients and
short-stay patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Follow-up appointment with
your obstetrician: Schedule this
appointment within six weeks of
your delivery, or as directed by your
obstetrician.
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Childbirth and Parenting Education
Expectant moms participate in Holy Cross Health’s prenatal yoga class.
Becoming a new parent is a joyful experience. Still, there is a lot to learn. That is why
Holy Cross Health offers classes to teach you and your family members what to expect
during pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as how to care for your newborn. Our class
instructors are trained in childbirth education.
Classes: Before Baby
Prenatal Tour of Holy Cross Hospital or
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
We encourage expectant parents to take this
complimentary tour about four to six weeks before the
baby’s due date. Please register.
Childbirth Preparation
This prepared childbirth course focuses on labor and
delivery, medical routines, comfort measures and
techniques, the role of the partner and more.
Childbirth — Just the Facts
Designed for those who want a refresher course or can’t
fit in a full series, this class covers the signs and process
of labor, medical interventions, medications and pain
management.
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Comfort Measures for Labor
Focuses on non-medical methods to cope with labor
including relaxation, positioning, breathing techniques and
massage. This class can be combined with Just the Facts,
used as a supplement to a full prepared childbirth class, or
used as a refresher class.
Online Childbirth Education Class
An alternative for parents who cannot attend a traditional
childbirth preparation class.
Cesarean Birth
Provides an overview of the reasons and procedures of
cesarean birth, the role of your partner, recovery and
postpartum considerations.
Baby Care — Instructions for the First Weeks
This course provides survival tips for baby’s first weeks,
including bathing, feeding and more.
Getting Started with Breast-feeding
This class will help expectant moms get off to a good start
with breast-feeding.
Prenatal Exercise
Designed for the expectant mother at any stage of
pregnancy. Includes stretching, muscle toning and
strength training, while incorporating cardiovascular
work throughout.
10 Tips for Early Breast-feeding Success
Plan ahead:
Look for sources of support and gather information from
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trusted websites, books, articles, videos, other moms, or
take a breast-feeding class (see page 12).
2 Set up a space for nursing at home. Find ways to save time and
energy as you adjust to your new life in the early weeks. Start
thinking about how you will manage breast-feeding/pumping if
you are returning to work or school.
In the hospital:
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abies are most alert in the first hour of birth. Start breastB
feeding as soon as possible, then keep the baby with you
during your hospital stay.
4 Hold your baby skin to skin as much as possible, which has
benefits for mom and baby.
5 Early breast milk, called colostrum, comes in small
amounts. This “liquid gold” is all your baby needs for the
first few days.
6 Remember that breast-feeding is learned by mom and
baby through practice and patience.
7 A good latch and comfortable positioning are important; don’t
hesitate to ask a nurse or lactation consultant for assistance.
8 Feeding the baby every two to three hours and around the clock
will increase your milk supply. Night feedings are very important.
9 To know that baby is getting enough, keep track of feedings
and diaper changes. Baby should have no food or drink other
than mother’s milk unless medically indicated.
10 In general, it is best to avoid giving a pacifier until breastfeeding is well established. Pacifiers may be used briefly
to comfort babies during procedures. Pumping is also not
recommended in the first three to four weeks unless medically
indicated.
When you’re home:
While you’re in the hospital, your baby’s weight and diapers will be monitored. When breast-feeding at home, continue to monitor
your baby’s wet diapers and bowel movements to ensure he or she is getting enough milk. If there are concerns, call your doctor.
And, be sure to have a follow-up visit scheduled with your baby’s pediatrician.
Classes: After Baby
Prenatal Yoga
This multi-session course teaches breathing and relaxation
techniques as well as postures for toning of muscles used
during labor and delivery.
Postnatal Yoga/Pilates for Moms and Babies
A multi-session course designed for mothers and babies
(6 weeks to 9 months). Includes postures, stretching,
massage, relaxation and more.
Becoming a Father
This one-session course is for dads only. Hands-on baby care
tips and the role of the father are covered.
Moms on the Move
A Yoga/Pilates class designed for moms who want to say
“bye-bye” to the baby weight.
Grandparents-to-Be: Discussion Group and Tour
A tour and lively discussion to help you support your
children with their new baby.
Infant CPR (Birth to 1 year)
Learn how to keep your baby safe, perform CPR and
choking rescue techniques.
Sibling Class and Tour
A class to help siblings become big brothers and sisters.
T-shirts are provided for participants. Designed
for children 2 to 10 years of age.
Child CPR (age 1 to 8 years)
This three-hour class will teach you safety tips, CPR and
choking rescue techniques for children ages 1 to 8 years.
For a current schedule of classes and fees or to register,
visit HolyCrossHealth.org or call 301-754-8800.
Mother-to-Mother Connection
A discussion group for moms with babies up to six months.
Breast-feeding Support Group
Postpartum Depression Support Group
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Visitor Guidelines
Patients benefit greatly from the support
of visitors. That’s why Holy Cross Hospital
and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
embrace open visiting hours, 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. To best meet the
patient’s needs, the medical and nursing
staff makes exceptions for visiting based
on the patient’s condition and any seasonal
or public health restrictions in place at
the time. Visit HolyCrossHealth.org for
current visitor guidelines or ask your nurse.
Visiting parents and all other visitors must
check in at the information desk in the
main lobby. Remind your visitors to wash
their hands before touching the baby.
Triage
Holy Cross Hospital has a triage area, where you may have
one visitor. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted
into the patient care area of triage. Visitors may wait in the
Labor and Delivery waiting area on the third floor.
Labor, Delivery and Recovery (LDR)
Rooms
When you are admitted to an LDR, you may choose to have
up to three people (12 years and older) with you for your
labor and delivery. If you would like to have children under
age 12 present at delivery, contact the nurse manager to
make prior arrangements. After birth, your support person
may bring family and friends into the LDR. We recommend
10-minute visits to allow mother and baby privacy and rest.
Cesarean Birth
Expectant mothers may designate one adult support person
to be with them for the cesarean birth and in the Post
Anesthesia Care Unit after the cesarean birth.
Maternity Suites
One adult support person who is at least 18 years old may
stay overnight with the mother in the maternity suite using
our sleep sofa or sleep chair. Your newborn’s siblings and
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other family and friends may visit. Siblings and visiting
children must be accompanied by an adult, other than the
recovering mother, at all times. Siblings, regardless of age, are
not permitted to spend the night.
High-Risk Perinatal Center &
Antepartum Unit
At the High-Risk Perinatal Center at Holy Cross Hospital and
the Antepartum unit at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital,
one adult support person who is at least 18 years old may
stay overnight using our sleep sofa or sleep chair. Family and
friends may visit. Visiting children under age 18 must be
accompanied by an adult, other than the patient, at all times.
Children, regardless of age, are not permitted to spend the
night.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) &
Special Care Nursery
At the NICU at Holy Cross Hospital and the Special Care
Nursery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, parents are
welcome to visit anytime, except from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. during the change in nursing shifts. Three
visitors are permitted at a time and at least one must have
the matching infant identification band. Siblings over age 4
may visit with a parent or banded person. Siblings under age
4 may visit by special arrangement only.
Guía para el cuidado de maternidad
Educación en español acerca de la preparación para el
parto y la crianza de los niños
• Cursos prenatales (signos de parto, el proceso de parto,
intervenciones médicas, medicamentos y el alivio del
dolor para el trabajo de parto, técnicas de respiración y
relajación, y lactancia).
• Visita guiada a Holy Cross Hospital o a Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital.
Para obtener mayor información sobre el horario de las clases
o para inscribirse, sírvase llamar al 301-754-8800 o visite
HolyCrossHealth.org.
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Inscríbase por adelantado unos meses antes de la fecha
que se espera que nazca su bebé. Puede inscribirse por
adelantado en línea para Holy Cross Hospital o Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital, ingresando a HolyCrossHealth.org
o llamando al 301-754-8300.
Lo que debe traer para su permanencia en el hospital
Cuando esté en trabajo de parto deje su maleta en la cajuela
de su auto hasta después de haber dado a luz y haya sido
trasladada a la Unidad de Maternidad. Empaque en un bolso
pequeño artículos que pueda necesitar durante el parto,
como una cámara y medias. Deje sus objetos de valor en casa.
Lo que debe hacer cuando comience el trabajo de parto
Cuando comience el trabajo de parto, asegúrese de notificar
a su médico y luego diríjase hacia el hospital. Ingrese al
hospital por la puerta del vestíbulo principal y el mesón de
informaciones la dirigirá a la unidad de trabajo de parto y
alumbramiento en el tercer piso. Visite HolyCrossHealth.org
para ver las tarifas actuales de estacionamiento.
Pautas para las visitas
Durante el trabajo de parto y alumbramiento usted podrá
elegir que le acompañen hasta 3 personas las cuales deben
tener 12 años de edad como mínimo. Mientras se encuentre
en la unidad de maternidad, una persona de apoyo adulta de
Lo que debe traer al hospital
Artículos necesarios
• Bata
• Pantuflas
• 6 a 8 pares de ropa interior suelta o
de maternidad (conocida también
como calzones, bragas, bombachas o
pantaletas)
• Artículos de higiene personal tales
como cepillo de dientes, pasta
dental, jabón, toalla, champú y
cepillo para el cabello.
• Ropa cómoda que vestirá cuando le
den de alta.
18 años de edad como mínimo podrá pasar la noche y usar
un sofá o silla para dormir. Tenga presente que los hermanos
o hermanas del bebé y cualquier otro niño que esté de visita
deben estar acompañados en todo momento por un adulto
que no sea la paciente.
Programa de alquiler de asientos de seguridad
para niños
Holy Cross Health ofrece un programa de alquiler de asientos
de seguridad para niños, denominado K.I.S.S. (Kids in
Safety Seats, por sus siglas en inglés). Si le interesa alquilar
un asiento de seguridad de niños llame al 301-754-7158
aproximadamente un mes antes de la fecha programada
para el nacimiento de su bebé. Se requiere hacer los arreglos
de antemano.
Asuntos financieros
Si tiene preocupaciones de carácter financiero entre los que
se pueden mencionar, falta de seguro médico o incapacidad
de pago, póngase en contacto con nuestros asesores
financieros de Holy Cross Hospital al 301-754-7195 o de
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital al 301-557-6195.
Servicios de interpretación
Contamos con intérpretes de lenguaje de señas y de idiomas.
Clínicas de salud disponibles para mujeres necesitadas
Las clínica de Obstetricia y Ginecología de Holy Cross Hospital
y la Clínica de Obstetricia de Holy Cross Germantown
Hospital le proporcionan, a mujeres necesitadas, tanto
cuidados típicos de la obstetricia (atención prenatal y de
posparto), como cuidados especializados relacionados
con los embarazos de alto riesgo. La atención se brinda
independientemente de la capacidad de pago de la persona.
Para obtener más información, llame al 301-754-7630
en Holy Cross Hospital o 301-557-6630 en Holy Cross
Germantown Hospital.
• Ropa y frazada pequeña para
envolver al bebé cuando esté en
casa.
• Asiento de seguridad para el auto o
“porta bebé”: usted es responsable
de usar el asiento de seguridad
apropiado a la edad y tamaño del
recién nacido para transportarlo del
hospital a su hogar. Es recomendable
que un técnico certificado instale
el asiento de seguridad o su base,
aproximadamente un mes antes
de la fecha programada para el
nacimiento de su bebé.
• El nombre del pediatra que eligió
para hacerse cargo de su bebé. Se
le notificará al pediatra una vez que
nazca su bebé.
Artículos opcionales
• Una bata diseñada para amamantar.
• Sostenes diseñados para amamantar.
• Secadora de pelo (se puede usar
dentro de la Unidad de maternidad).
• Tarjeta prepagada para hacer
llamadas de larga distancia (no se
permite el uso de teléfonos celulares
dentro de ciertas unidades de
atención al paciente).
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Important Phone Numbers
Listing
En Español
Holy Cross
Hospital
Holy Cross
Germantown
Hospital
Holy Cross
Health
Main Hospital Number/Patient Information
Línea Principal del Hospital
301-754-7000
301-557-6000
TTY
Teléfono para sordomudos
301-754-7406
301-557-7406
Childbirth and Parenting Classes and Tours
Clases y Giras Prenatales
301-754-8800
Physician Referral
Servicio de Remisión a Médicos
301-754-8800
Preregistration for Birth
Admisión e Inscripción por
Adelantado
301-754-8300
Financial Counseling
Asistencia Financiera
301-754-7195
301-557-6195
Emergency Center/Department
El Centro de Urgencias
301-754-7500
301-557-6500
OB Clinic
La Clinica de Obstetricia
301-754-7630
(OB-GYN Clinic)
301-557-6630
High-Risk Perinatal Center/
Antepartum Unit
Unidad de Anteparto para
Embarazos de Alto Riesgo
301-754-7580
301-557-6041
Labor and Delivery Unit
Unidad de Parto y
Alumbramiento
301-754-7591
301-557-6041
Maternity Suites
Habitaciones Privadas de
Maternidad
301-754-7570 (East)
301-754-7620 (West)
301-557-6041
Pediatric Center
Centro de Pediatría
301-754-7610
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) /
Special Care Nursery
Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos
para Recién Nacidos
301-754-7600
Perinatal Diagnostic Center
Centro de Diagnóstico
Perinatal
301-754-7625
Car Seat Rental Program
Programa de Alquiler de
Asientos de Seguridad para
Bebés
Gestational Diabetes Education Program
La Diabetes Gestacional
Programa de Educación
301-754-7449
Lactation Services (Breast-feeding Support)
Servicios de Lactancia (apoyo
para el amamantamiento)
301-754-7745
Home Care
Cuidado en Casa
301-754-7754
Private Home Services
Servicios de Atención Particular
en el Hogar
301-754-7780
Birth Certificates/Registration
Partidas de Nacimiento
(Inscripción de Nacimientos)
Maryland Division of Vital Records
Unidad de Régistros
Demográficos de Maryland
301-557-6600
301-754-7158
301-754-7185
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-754-7000
HolyCrossHealth.org
301-557-6099
301-557-5984
410-764-3038
19801 Observation Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
301-557-6000