Center for Women and Infant’s Health
There is probably no event in the life of a woman or her family more important
than the birth of a child. To help make this event a joyous one, Day Kimball
Hospital has built the beauitiful, new Center for Women and Infant’s
Health. At the center, childbirth is treated as an important and natural
milestone in the family’s life. We practice a “family centered” approach
to birth, whereby the mother, her partner and family can be involved as
much as they like. This approach supports our emphasis on helping the mother
and her family bond with their new baby.
One of the most outstanding amenities of the new Center is its welcoming
surroundings. We have taken great care to create a feeling of genuine warmth
and caring, skillfully blending a home-like feel with the latest in medical
technology.
The center features seven labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum (LDRP)
suites and four gynecological patient rooms, all of which have been specially
designed to resemble a bedroom at home. The LDRP suites are private, with
their own bathrooms and showers. An abundance of woodwork and floor to ceiling
windows to allow in the natural light add to this special feeling of warmth.
Modern amenities in the suites include televisions, VCRs, refrigerators
and special overnight recliners for family members.
With the new LDRP suites, mothers will no longer have to move from room
to room after delivering their babies. They remain in their own private
rooms throughout labor, delivery and post partum. With our family centered
approach, we encourage mothers to have their babies “room in” with
them. This is to assist the nurses in teaching new born care, and, most
importantly, to help mothers enjoy the opportunity to bond before going
home.
Although the center may feel like home, it also features the latest in medical
care. If a cesarean section becomes necessary to protect the health of the
mother or baby, an ultramodern cesarean section procedure room is located
right within the center. Also present is a state-of-the-art central fetal
monitoring system, allowing nurses to continually monitor both mother’s
and baby’s vital signs before and after birth. If needed, this monitoring
system can also be linked to an affiliated major medical center, immediately
accessing the additional expertise and experience of other neo-natal specialists.
On those rare occasions when a baby may need additional, highly specialized
care, our association with the University
of Connecticut Health Center in
Farmington, means a neo-natal intensive care unit is quickly available.
Day Kimball has an experienced medical staff from which women can choose
their care provider, including board certified obstetrician/gynecologists,
several family practice physicians who also deliver babies and certified
nurse midwives. The Center is staffed by an experienced and caring team
of mother/baby nurses. These nurses provide much of the support, guidance
and teaching necessary to make the birthing experience a meaningful and
positive one. Our nurses’ skills, care and compassion have been widely
recognized by our patients. We are proud to have a nursing staff which has
been consistently rated highest in patient satisfaction in Connecticut according
to an independent, national survey.
Services Provided
Labor and delivery, care of new mothers and newborns, care of sick newborns
who do not need neo-natal intensive care, care of gynecology patients.
What to expect during your visit/procedure
To ensure that that your wishes are followed during labor and delivery,
be sure to discuss pain control options with your doctor or nurse midwife.
The State of Connecticut requires that a birth certificate be completed
prior to discharge. A staff member, from Medical
Records, will visit you
in the hospital to gather the information needed. Medical Records can also
help you obtain a social security number for your baby.
You, your baby, and partner/support person will be banded with matching
identification bracelets. The bracelets serve for security and identification
purposes only.
We will provide you with ice chips and fluids for comfort during labor.
You may want to bring other personal items to help you through labor.
You may want to consider bringing a nightgown and bathrobe, shampoo and
toiletries and a pacifier for your new baby, if you plan on are using
one. You should also bring clothes for your baby for when you go home,
including
undershirt, outfit, hat and, depending on the weather, a sweater and/or
bunting with feet.
Make sure you have a car seat to take your baby home in and have it available
at the time of discharge. Please familiarize yourself with it and try
it in your car ahead of time.
Important reminders/things to remember
Visitors are limited to individuals who know a patient
Brothers and sisters of new babies are welcome, but other children need
to be 12-years-old or older to visit.
Tours of the center for parents-to-be are available by calling (860) 928-6541
or (860) 774-3366, ext. 2247.
Contact Information
Phone: (860) 928-6541, ext. 2247
Fax: (860) 963-6427
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Contact Information |
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Phone: (860) 928-6541, ext. 2247
Fax: (860) 963-6427
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Location |
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First floor of the Hale Medical Pavilion,
Day Kimball Hospital
320 Pomfret Street Putnam, CT. |
Directions |
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When driving into the hospital’s main entrance from Route 44, stay to
your right. Follow signs for “The Birthing Center” around the Community
Services Building. The Hale Medical Pavilion will be on your left hand side.
Parking is available across from the pavilion.
Directions to DKH |
Hours |
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Physicians/Team members |
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Dr. Leonard Averill, Chairman of the Obstetrics/Gynecology Department
Robin Lazenby, Nurse Director
Mary Ellen Snyder, Clinical Coordinator
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Related support groups or programs |
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Childbirth education classes are offered at Day Kimball Hospital throughout
the year. Women should choose the session that ends closest to their
due date. For more information, call (860) 963-5331.
Prepared Childbirth Refresher Classes
These classes are designed for couples who have already taken the Prepared
Childbirth Class but are expecting another child within three months and
wish to refresh their training. Classes are offered at Day Kimball Hospital
throughout the year. For more information, call (860) 963-5331.
Big Brother, Big Sister Classes
These classes help children prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the
family. For children three years and older, with a sibling expected to
arrive within one month. This class is held the first Wednesday of every
month, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, at Day Kimball Hospital. Classes are
not held in July and December. For more information, call (860) 963-5331.
H.O.P.E. Support Group
This support group is designed for bereaved parents who have lost children
due to miscarriages, stillbirths and neo-natal deaths. It meets the fourth
Wednesday of the month from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Day Kimball Hospital.
For more information call (860) 935-9232 Dena or (860) 564-4633. Wendy
or Bethany
Healthy Start and “Husky” Program
These are free health care programs for pregnant women and children up
to 19 years of age. Services include prenatal care for pregnant women and
complete medical coverage for children. Parents or guardians may qualify
for free medical assistance if financial guidelines are met. For information
call (860) 963-6415.
"Questions & Answers
on Jaundice and
Your Newborn" brochure
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Related affiliates or organizations |
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University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
http://www.uchc.edu/
Day Kimball HomeCare
A department of Day Kimball Hospital which provides home health nursing, including post –partum care. For more information, call (860) 928-0422.
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