Mother and Baby Care News and Events - Baptist Health System

Holiday Massage Gift Certificate Special at HealthLink

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This holiday season purchase five One-Hour Massage Gift Certificates at HeatlhLink and receive the sixth one for FREE.

Cost:
HealthLink Members ~ 5 One-Hour massages for $250
Non-Members ~ 5 One-Hour massages for $300

Where:
HealthLink of San Antonio�
288 Bitters Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78216
(Next to Hobby Lobby)
(210) 297-9900
Visit Website�| Take A Virtual Tour

Must Purchase between December 1-31st
(Massages should be scheduled and enjoyed before June 1, 2009)

Northeast Baptist Hospital Becomes a Texas Cord Blood Collection Site

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Texas Cord Blood Bank (TCBB), a publicly and privately funded non-profit program established to create a public supply of umbilical cord blood, announced in October that it has begun collecting the life-saving resource from Northeast Baptist Hospital. Northeast Baptist is the tenth hospital in Texas, and the fourth one in San Antonio, to collect cord blood for the Texas Cord Blood Bank.

"The program has been a great success at North Central Baptist, and we understand the importance of this service and wanted to make it available to as many of our patients as possible," said Trip Pilgrim, Baptist Health System President/CEO. "We plan to have more San Antonio Baptist Hospitals become part of the Texas Cord Blood Bank. This partnership is critical to providing our community with a leading edge solution to combating a number of diseases. Our patients and families want and deserve to have an opportunity to be a part of that solution."

TCBB, a division of the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, is the state's first public bank for umbilical cord blood. Although usually discarded after the birth of a healthy baby, umbilical cord blood is rich in blood-making cells that can be used to help patients with a number of conditions. Cord blood cells can be life savers for those who need bone-marrow transplants, (people with lymphoma and leukemias); people with disorders of the blood-making system, such as sickle-cell anemia; severe immune-system disorders, neurological problems and genetic defects affect the blood-making system.

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Free Pregnancy Testing Centers

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wondering if you are pregnant? Baptist Health System offers five free pregnancy testing centers..

Early medical care during pregnancy leads to healthier babies. At any location, you can find out if you're expecting a baby and get the services you need to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Free and confidential pregnancy testing with no appointment necessary. Find out your results in minutes.
Free physician referral service. You can select a private physician from our list of highly trained obstetricians and gynecologists, and our staff will schedule your first appointment.
Free help to determine if you qualify for Medicaid or other financial assistance. Get help with application paperwork from our bilingual staff.
Free prenatal education classes. Take Early Pregnancy, Lamaze, Parenting and Breast Feeding classes.

Our knowledgeable and experienced staff will help you locate assistance for all of your needs through social service programs such as WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program), Headstart and literacy programs.

WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and help accessing health care are provided to low-income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC.

Prenatal care is especially important in the first weeks of pregnancy and can help ensure your baby is born healthy. That is why it is so important to get tested early and if you are pregnant, to see a doctor as soon as possible to learn how to eat right and avoid things that might be harmful to your baby.

We're here to help you every step of the way, from free testing to finding a doctor and applying for Medicaid. We want to help ensure the good health of pregnant women and their babies from all San Antonio neighborhoods.

For more information, contact one of the locations below.

Free Pregnancy Testing & Healthy Women's Center
2614 West Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 227-BEBE (2323)

Free Pregnancy Testing & Healthy Women's Center
2000 SE Loop 410, Suite 128, at Rigsby
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-3366

Free Pregnancy Testing & Healthy Women's Center
1213 SW Military, Suite 1233,
San Antonio, Texas 78221
(210) 932-4122

Free Pregnancy Testing & Healthy Women's Center
5253 Walzem Road,
Suite 2,
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 599-0456

Free Pregnancy Testing & Healthy Women's Center
2828 Goliad Road,
Suite 125 (in Mission Crossing Center,
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 337-4233
Fax: (210) 337-4210

Free Pregnancy Testing & Healthy Women's Center
3703 Fredericksburg
San Antonio, TX 78201-3216
210-785-4924

Free Pregnancy Testing & Healthy Women's Center
14100 Nacogdoches Rd. Ste 136
San Antonio, Tx 78247
Main Number 210-637-6288
Fax 210-637-5950

Join the Fertility Support Group at North Central Baptist

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the United States some 12 percent, or 7.3 million women ages 15 to 44, have difficulty getting pregnant. The compassionate and knowledgeable staff at the North Central Baptist Fertility Center, its affiliated physicians and reproductive endocrinologists, have helped many couples achieve their dreams of becoming parents.

The Fertility Center recently started a support group that meets each 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium at North Central Baptist Hospital. The support group provides education and fertility support to couples dealing with fertility issues. The next meeting will take place January 27, 2009.

When:

Time:���

Location:

4th Tuesday of each month - Jan. 27

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.�

The Atrium at North Central Baptist Hospital
520 Madison Oak Dr.
San Antonio, Texas� 78258�
Maps & Directions�

Form more�information, call (210) 297-4483.

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Baptist Offers New Resource for Women: Baptist Moms and Kids

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Designed with women and children in mind, Baptist Health System brings you Baptist Moms & Kids.� A helpful resource for you and your child's health.

Featured on this new website you will find:

A useful guide to Baptist Health System Women's Services
Info on infertility, lactation, labor and delivery
Free e-information and blogs
Useful information on our Children's Emergency Center at North Central Baptist Hospital in Stone Oak
Hospital virtual tours
How to pre-register for the birth of your baby
A Just for Moms and Just for Kids area
Women's Health Info
Classes and Events

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Your Child and Child Life at North Central Baptist Hospital

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Child Life Department at North Central Baptist Hospital is a fundamental part of your child's healthcare team.

�Child Life's goals are to:

·�� Promote normal growth and development

·�� Reduce the stress of hospitalization

·�� Provide support to patients and their families

These goals are accomplished�by providing developmentally appropriate activities for patients, educating and preparing children for medical procedures and treatments and serving as a resource for parents regarding child development and hospitalization issues.�

Child Life at North Central Baptist Hospital advocates for the patients' and families' needs and promotes their involvement during hospitalization.

The specialists function as vital members of the North Central Baptist Hospital healthcare team. Learn about some of the Child Life related services, below.

Pet-Assisted Therapy Program
Anyone who owns a dog knows that they are loyal and comforting friends. For a child dealing with illness or injury, a therapy dog can provide endless comfort and unconditional love. The specially trained and certified dogs that visit North Central Baptist hospital provide a non-threatening experience for the children. The Pet-Assisted Therapy dogs come to the hospital on most Fridays to visit our patients. These dog our certified and screened in order to become a therapy dog by Paws for Service and Delta Society.

Pre-Op Tour Program
This program allows families to go on a fun, educational and age-appropriate tour of the surgical areas. This tour is conducted by the Child Life Specialist in a non-threatening environment and will provide you child with a sense of familiarity with the equipment, environment and personnel.

This program includes:

Explanation of the procedure in an age-appropriate manner.

Viewing a picture book of the surgical area introducing the children to the actual sites they will see.

Explaining and experimenting with the�anesthesia breathing mask and recovery equipment

Touring key areas of the hospital including the waiting room, holding area, procedure room and recovery area

Explaining the importance of NPO, Nothing Per Oral (nothing by mouth), which includes, but is�not limited to no food, no water, no gum or candy.

We want you to know what to expect and how you will be served, so please plan on attending our Baptist Pre-Op Tour Program.� Call (210)�297-4083 to register.

Pre-Admission Tips For Parents:

1. Prepare yourself for your child*s admission. If you are at ease, your child will be able to sense it.

2. Be honest. Use simple language in you explanations.

3. Allow your child to express his feelings and/or fears Take a familiar toy, teddy, blanket, etc. It may help comfort your child.

4. Help your child select, rehearse, and effectively implement behaviors designed to reduce stress and increase coping.

5. Include brothers and sisters in the preparation. Encourage their participation.

6. Remind your child that they will be coming home.

7. Parents should consider themselves a part of the team.

North Central Baptist Hospital
520 Madison Oak Drive
San Antonio, Texas
78258-3912
Map & Directions

Baby Care Class

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Baby Care....it's never too late to Learn!

This three-hour baby care class, offered to parents in their last trimester, includes topics such as diapering and bathing baby, sleep and crying patterns, normal newborn characteristics and hospital routines. Both parents are encouraged to attend.

To register for prenatal classes or inquire about class fees please call the Baptist Health System Referral and Information Center at (210) 297-7005.

Expecting a Baby and Need Health Information?

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As an expectant parent, you're faced with a bewildering array of pregnancy and parenting information - books, magazines, television, and the well-meaning advice of friends and family.

It is difficult to know how to sort it all out. Now,�maternity patients at North Central Baptist Hospital have a trusted resource to guide them through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the first year of their baby's life: North Central Baptist Hospital's weekly parenting e-mail.

This free weekly service for expectant parents and new parents includes customized information, news and resources - as well as announcements from our parent education staff, access to hospital classes, and tour information - all delivered to your in-box. Most importantly, our weekly parenting e-mail allows the hospital team to develop a richer, more supportive relationship with our parents - you.

When you register for the North Central Baptist Hospital weekly parenting e-mail, you'll receive information that's tailored to your personal week of pregnancy and then the age of your newborn. Plus, it's all free.

Bill the Blogger: Posts on Dads and Newborns

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Just in time for Father's Day, Baptist Health System has launched a first of its kind on the Baptist website Blog aimed at reaching new dads with information on how to bond with their newborn babies. The Blog is written by "SONS to DADS" program creator, nurse Bill Williams, R.N.

In his first Blog Williams talks about why he started Sons to Dads at Baptist. "I developed the course for expecting fathers to help them be better prepared for their new and wonderful role of a caregiver, not only to the newborn, but to the new mom as well," said Williams. "You can't imagine until you see it for yourself, how these dads are impacted by becoming intimately involved in their newborn baby's life from the moment they are born. The babies respond immediately to dad's touch and care, and moms love the involvement and support they see from their husbands."

Bill's program teaches dads how to bond with their new babies through skin to skin "Kangaroo Care" techniques and helps dads learn how to be more involved in their child's care. Dads who take Bill's course learn all the baby basics they need to care for their son or daughter, from burping to bathing and more. Bill's mission is to show dads the joy they can discover by bonding with their newborn from the moment of birth. Dads who take Bill's course are forever impacted by what they learn.but more importantly.so are their children.

Bill's SONS to DADS course is available to all dads whose babies will be born at Baptist Health System hospitals. Bill decided to create the Blog as a way to reach dads who are more likely to get their information online these days.

Check out Bill's Blog.

Holiday Eating: It's About Enjoyment, Not Guilt

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

by Larry Lindner, MA

We are in the midst of the holiday season! This also means we are in the midst of holiday cookies, cakes, stuffing, sauces, and hams. Trying to eat healthfully can be difficult during this time of year, making some of us feel guilty when we veer from our healthful ways. But should we feel guilty? And should we substitute reduced-fat goodies for traditional holiday fare?

"I guess in principle it's a reasonable idea for people to cook lower-fat during the holidays," says Kelly Brownell, PhD, a Yale University professor of psychology who serves as director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders.

"But it's swimming against the tidal wave of the very high-fat way people like to eat at this time of year," he points out. "They feel, rightfully so, that it's a time to treat themselves." But, he comments, attitude really counts.

"If people say, 'this is a time for celebration and I love these foods and I only have them once in a while,' then I don't think it's a problem," he remarks. But if they "feel shame and guilt," they'll feel bad and they won't get to enjoy the food.

Cutting Yourself Some Slack

Mark Hegsted, professor emeritus of nutrition at Harvard University's School of Public Health, has done a great deal of research on the relationship between diet and heart disease. Regarding low-fat cooking, he says, "My inclination is not to take it too seriously at this time of the year. The meals we want to eat have got to be good. If you can find low-fat ones that are satisfying, fine."

Gail Zyla, a registered dietitian, visiting lecturer at the Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and coauthor of the popular college text, Personal Nutrition , believes that Christmas belongs in the 20% part of the 80/20 rule.

"Eighty percent of the time you try to do things 'right,'" she explains. "Give yourself a little more room 20% of the time. It allows for the stick-with-it-ness people need" to follow a healthful diet.

Zyla points out the 20% part of the rule helps people refrain from overeating throughout the holiday season.

"A lot of people go hog wild for the entire month of December," she notes. "If people were a little more relaxed about it and a little more forgiving, they wouldn't feel the need to go nuts and then get rigid in January."

The way for people to relax themselves into the 20% fraction of the rule, she says, is to remind themselves that "this isn't the last time that I'm going to be able to eat a cookie, or have some pie, or eat a little gravy." That way, they "don't overdo it because they don't feel they're stockpiling for the whole next year."

Balance Can Be Key

Rather than thinking of lower-fat dishes as things to make instead of the dishes you really love, people should simply look at them as possible opportunities to make new dishes that "are just good for their own sake and on their own merits," notes Jill Melton, MS, RD, former editor-in-chief of Cooking Light magazine.

Melton also points out that no matter what high-fat, high-calorie dishes you make, there's probably going to be some naturally low-fat fare on the table, too. "Fresh saut�ed green beans alongside the scalloped potatoes with cheese and cream," as she puts it. In other words, there tends to be at least some balance, even on the most weighty of holiday dinner tables.

Even if there isn't, the experts say, the world isn't going to come to an end. Or as Zyla succinctly puts it, "People should not beat themselves up over Christmas dinner. That's the last thing anyone needs to feel guilty about. Kick back and enjoy."

RESOURCES:
Duke Health.org
http://www.dukehealth.org/

United States Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Information Center
http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov

Last reviewed October 2007 by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RD

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