Information and patient rooms

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1 Important Phone Numbers Information and patient rooms For questions about labor & pregnancy, call OB Screening (available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week) Women s Care Clinic Appointments Denver Health NurseLine (available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week) Denver Health Medicaid Choice Member Services

2 Denver Health delivers... Having your baby at the Denver Health Pavilion for Women and Children

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4 Congratulations! Welcome to Denver Health. We look forward to caring for you and your children. What happens now? Enrollment In order to qualify for Medicaid services, you must meet with an Enrollment Specialist. Your name and phone number has been sent to a person in our enrollment office. You should receive a call in a few days with the date and time of your appointment. If you are not contacted, call Enrollment Services at What you need to bring to your enrollment appointment: Proof of address A bill with your name and address or anything sent through the mail with your name, address and a recent date. ID that is up to date Proof of income Check stubs from the previous month or A letter from your employer stating how much you get paid, how many hours you work and when you get paid. Proof of pregnancy Denver Health Card (if you have one) ID for children. For each child bring: Birth certificate Social security card Student ID

5 OB Intake Visit Once you have applied for insurance, make an appointment for an OB Intake Visit at your Denver Health clinic of choice. What you need to bring to your OB Intake Visit: Pregnancy confirmation sheet (included in this packet) Proof of insurance (needed for all visits) Photo ID and proof of address (needed for all visits) Personal Medical History (included in this packet) Physical Exam You will be given an appointment for your physical exam at your OB Intake Visit.

6 Our Team of Health Care Professionals are outstanding and our providers are among the best in the country. If your baby is premature or there are complications, our team of specialists is here for you. A designated obstetrical operating room is nearby for scheduled and emergency Cesarean-sections. Denver Health providers include: Obstetricians/ Gynecologists Certified Nurse Midwives Maternal/Fetal Medicine Physicians Nurse Practitioners Neonatologists Pediatricians Geneticists Anesthesiologists & Nurse Anesthesists Gynecology/Oncology Surgeons Family Medicine Physicians Physician Assistants Genetic Counselors Registered Nurses Ultrasonographers Certified Lactation Specialists Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Denver Health s neonatal intensive care unit has the capacity to care for the pre-mature or sick baby.

7 Birthing Suites Labor and Delivery Suites Every labor and delivery room has comforts such as a private jacuzzi, sleeping space for your coach/support person, flat-screen TV, baby bed and warmer, and is equipped with the latest advancements in medical technology. Once you deliver, your baby stays with you. The rooms are supplied with the appropriate equipment to care for your newborn so you can experience the first moments of life together and begin to bond with your new baby. Mom Baby Suites Once the two of you are settled, you will be moved to a private Mom Baby Suite large enough to accommodate your family and friends. During your stay at the hospital, your partner can comfortably stay with you, day and night, and share in the new family experience. Your birthing plan Moms love giving birth in our elegant new Pavilion for Women and Children. Our team of specialists can support any type of delivery, from natural to epidural to Cesarean- sections. Certified nurse midwives are available for a natural approach to child birth. Lactation specialists can assist you during the breast feeding process. Mom and baby stay together throughout the birthing and recovery process.

8 What are danger signs during pregnancy? These are symptoms that mean there may be a serious problem with your health or the health of your baby. What are the danger signs to watch for? Vaginal bleeding Headache Swelling of the hands or face, or severe swelling of the ankles and feet Blurred vision or seeing spots before your eyes Leaking or sudden gush of fluid from the vagina Vomiting everything you eat or drink, even water Dizziness or fainting Pain or burning when you urinate Four or more contractions or tightening of the uterus in one hour Back pain that doesn t go away A change in the baby s movement Abdominal or pelvic pain Fever of or more Skin rashes or sores Being exposed to someone who has a contagious disease like Chicken pox,measles or Hepatitis What should I do if I have any of these signs? (Get medical help) If you have any of these danger signs call the OB Screening Room at (303) You can also call the Denver Health NurseLine at (303) any time day or night.

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10 You and your baby deserve the best! During your pregnancy you will meet with a highly skilled ultrasound technician where you will receive your first glimpse of your baby. These high resolution ultrasound photos are suitable for framing. On the big day... Before you are admitted to the Labor and Delivery Unit, we will evaluate you in one of the quiet, private rooms in the OB Screening area. When your labor has progressed you will go to a large, private birthing suite via an exclusive elevator dedicated solely to women in labor. While waiting for your labor to progress, there is a comfortable quiet living room so you and your family can relax together before the big event. OB Screening in the Pavilion for Women and Children is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We can tell you how far your labor has progressed. If you are concerned or having complications with your pregnancy, our team of experts is here to help you.

11 CONSTIPATION Constipation is caused by the change in hormones and your bowel relaxing. Prenatal vitamins andiron are good for the baby so continue to take them as written on the bottle. FIBER: have a diet high in fiber! Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, whole-wheat bread and grains like oatmeal. Start the day with a bowl of high fiber cereal like bran flakes, shredded wheat or hot oatmeal. FLUIDS: drink 8-10 large glasses of water each day. Avoid caffeine in drinks like coffee, tea and soft drinks as these can dehydrate you. EXERCISE: Any physical activity like walking or gardening can help keep things moving. Go for a fast walk everyday. Do not take laxatives, mineral or castor oil, or use enemas. Talk to your care provider about a safe fiber supplement or stool softener. HEARTBURN Eat slowly and have smaller meals more often. Wait at least 2 hours before lying down after eating and avoid greasy, fried or spicy foods. Over-the-counter medicines like Tums, Maalox, and Mylanta are safe to take. DO NOT TAKE Alka-Seltzer or Pepto-Bismal, which contain aspirin, or Rolaids, which has too much sodium. Check with your care provider if you have questions.

12 What are Over-the-Counter Medications? Should I Take Them When I am Pregnant? You can buy over-the-counter medicines without a prescription. You can buy many kinds of medicines at grocery stores, drug stores, discount stores and other stores. Over-the-counter medicines are vitamins, pain medicines, cold medicines, or medicines for an upset stomach or heartburn. Are over-the-counter medications dangerous to take when I am pregnant? While some are safe, others are not. Do not take any kind of overthe-counter medicine or prescription medicine before checking with your care provider. Don t smoke, drink alcohol or use street drugs when you are pregnant. Which over-the-counter medicines are safe to take? Here are some guidelines for some over-the-counter medicines that you can take. The generic form may also be available and cheaper to buy at your local store. Be sure that you only take the plain versions of these medicines and that you follow the directions written on the bottle. If you have a runny nose or stuffy head (congestion) and if you do not have high blood pressure, you can take plain Sudafed (pseudoephedrine). If you are coughing and if you are NOT diabetic you may take plain Robitussin (guaifenesin). Be sure that it is ONLY guaifenesin and that it does not contain any other medicines.

13 If you have a headache or muscle aches, other pain or fever, you may take plain Tylenol (acetaminophen). DO NOT take pain relievers or fever reducers that contain aspirin (Bayer aspirin, Bufferin, or Excedrin, for example). DO NOT take ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin ) or naproxensodium (Aleve ). These medicines can cause bleeding problems in your unborn baby. If you have allergies (runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing), you can take Benadryl (diphenhydramine). If you have heartburn, you may take TUMS chewables. What can I do if I get a cold or the flu? Try to get plenty of rest. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Do not drink alcohol like beer, wine or vodka. If you don t feel hungry, try eating 6 small meals spaced throughout the day, instead of 3 large meals. You may have decaf tea, soups and lighter foods like toast, graham crackers, fresh fruit or yogurt. Remember that viruses cause colds and the flu. Do not take antibiotics unless your care provider prescribes them. Antibiotics will not cure a cold or the flu. If you are not feeling better after 2-3 days or if you have a fever over F., call your care provider.

14 Coping with common problems in pregnancy NAUSEA Nausea or morning sickness affects most women in the first part of their pregnancy. If you have problems with nausea, try these ideas: Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day. Try to eat or drink something every 2-3 hours. Drink liquids, including soups, between meals instead of with your food. Cut beckon fatty or fried foods like bacon/sausage, gravy, French fries, fried chicken, and extra creams and butters. Cooking odors can make nausea worse so try to have a window open if you are cooking. Cold foods may be better tolerated. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, and alcohol. These can upset your stomach and harm your baby. Helpful foods for easing nausea Tart juices like lemonade or cranberry juice with extra water added to them. Sour candies Toast Cereal with a small amount of milk Teas Popsicles Clear noodle soups Pretzels Crackers Almonds Tortilla or potato chips (Salt & Vinegar type) Potatoes Bananas Melons Avocado Sunflower seeds Peanut butter Whole wheat bread VOMITING Call your care provider if have vomiting for more than 24 hours or if you feel dizzy, weak, faint or have headaches that do not go away. When you are sick, try to get some rest or fresh air. Sip on juice with added water or another beverage to keep hydrated.