the Family Focus Booklet here.

a family
focus
Congratulations
on your big news!
At Madison Hospital, we’re excited to help you
welcome the newest member of your family. We
know this is a very special time, and our staff
is dedicated to helping you make wonderful
memories. While we take care of you and your
family, we pledge to treat you like a member of
our family.
Amenities:
Spacious and homelike labor/delivery/recovery
(LDR) rooms that overlook the Healing Garden
Quiet postpartum rooms near the well-baby
nursery
State-of-the-art technology
Special celebration meal for parents in honor of
baby’s arrival
Professional family photography session with
option to order high-quality prints
Thank you for choosing Madison Hospital – your
community hospital for personalized maternity
services close to home.
Preparing
the entire family
Expectant family classes are offered by Huntsville
Hospital Women’s Center, and many are available
in Madison. Advanced registration for the following
classes is required due to limited seating:
Breastfeeding Class
Cesarean Birth
Childbirth Refresher
Grandparenting Class
Marvelous Multiples
Parenting Class
Prepared Childbirth
Sibling Class
We also invite you to tour our Maternity Department
and meet our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Visit
madisonALhospital.org/maternity to view a class and
tour schedule. You may register online or call (256)
265-7296.
Madison Hospital care team:
Board certified obstetricians
Expertly-trained neonatologists (pediatricians who
specialize in newborn care)
A neonatal nurse practitioner
Experienced, caring nurses focused on helping
families carry out their birth plans
Certified lactation consultants to assist with
breastfeeding
Maternity
Pre-registration
If you choose to pre-register, the information needed to
complete most of your paperwork can be provided by
phone.
Pre-registration allows time to discuss health benefits
with your insurance carrier and consider financial
arrangements. Some insurance companies require
pre-registration certification, so both you and your
physician’s office should contact your insurance carrier
regarding requirements prior to delivery. If you are not
covered by an insurance plan, financial counselors are
available to discuss payment options.
Your physician may request testing to be performed prior
to your admission to Madison Hospital. An appointment
is required for pre-testing. We have two locations for
your convenience:
Madison Hospital campus
Professional Office Building #1
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall
1963 Memorial Parkway
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Important phone numbers
Pre-register for delivery:
(256) 265-5101
Discuss payment options with a financial counselor:
(256) 265-9569
Schedule pre-testing appointment:
(256) 265-9999
Your baby’s
birthday
When it’s time to deliver your baby, please go to the
Registration Desk inside the Emergency Department
entrance. We encourage you to bring a supportive
partner to assist with the laboring process. You are
also welcome to invite professional labor-support
companions or doulas.
Our experienced, caring nurses are dedicated to helping
families carry out their birth plans.
Visiting information
Our Maternity Department is located
on the 2nd floor of the hospital. Guests
are welcome to share in your labor
experience at your discretion.
For your comfort and safety:
Spacious and homelike labor/delivery/
recovery (LDR) rooms are equipped with
state-of-the-art technology
All LDRs overlook our peaceful Healing
Garden
Families enjoy an abundance of personal
attention from our care team
Centralized monitoring equipment is
integrated into the LDR room design to
maintain the family’s safety and privacy
Large operating room is immediately
accessible for Cesarean section delivery
First hours are
golden
The bonding that takes place immediately after delivery
and during the first few days of your baby’s life is critical
for growth and development.
Closeness with your new baby is one of the best ways
for you to learn about your baby and begin the important
process of connecting with her or him.
Madison Hospital encourages...
Skin-to-skin time: As quickly as possible, new babies
are safely placed skin-to-skin on the mother’s chest. All
medical care is taken care of bedside while mom and
baby enjoy skin-to-skin contact. This natural method is
endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and
provides numerous physical and psychological benefits
for both mom and baby. Babies who are delivered by
Cesarean section or require immediate medical care will
be placed skin-to-skin as soon as possible.
Exclusive breastfeeding: Research has revealed
many important benefits for both moms and babies.
In addition to closeness, breastfeeding helps build
resistance to illness and infections. Mothers who choose
not to breastfeed will still be placed skin-to-skin with
their baby while feeding. Our staff assists new parents
in any way possible to ensure that their wishes are met.
Uninterrupted time together: We know new parents
want to introduce their new baby to family and friends
very soon after delivery. The bonding time immediately
after delivery is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we
encourage you to celebrate with family and
friends only when you are ready.
Involvement with first bath:
While still in the delivery room,
parents can assist with baby’s
first bath.
Benefits of skin-to-skin contact
For babies:
More stable heart rates, temperatures and blood
sugars immediately after birth
Breastfeed sooner, longer and more easily
May cry less
Helps reduce pain and ease the transition from
the womb
For moms:
Helps with calmness and relaxation
Decreases anxiety and postpartum pain
Stimulates release of hormones that support
breastfeeding and mothering
Rest
assured
After your baby’s birth and your recovery, you will be
moved to a private room on our Mother/Baby Unit.
We know caring staff is focused on the comfort of
your entire family.
Rooming in: To promote bonding during the first
days, newborns and moms share a room. Your
support person may remain with you throughout your
stay, and we welcome your family and friends to visit
at your discretion.
Breastfeeding support: Although breastfeeding is
a natural process, our experienced nursing staff and
certified lactation consultants are invaluable resources.
They are specially-trained and available before, during
and after your stay to provide breastfeeding education
and personalized guidance. To speak with a Lactation
Consultant, please call (256) 265-5651.
Safety: All Madison Hospital employees wear unique
photo identification badges and color-coded uniforms
so you can easily recognize who they are. We also
use matching parent/baby identification bracelets
and an infant security system. We practice safe sleep
techniques and provide safe sleep education before
your baby is discharged.
Celebration meal: We treat you and one guest
to a special celebration meal before you go home.
Additional guests are welcome to order from our
Garden Café by phone to be delivered to your room
so they can share in this special time.
Physician notes: Both your physician and our
neonatologists will visit you and discuss your daily
progress and anticipated discharge plans. A summary
of your baby’s care will be given to you at discharge
to share with your pediatrician.
Your
choice
Thank you for choosing Madison Hospital
for your maternity care. With our board
certified staff and experienced nurses, we
are prepared to care for patients with various
complications, including elevated blood
pressure, diabetes and multiple birth.
If your physician recommends additional
services, Madison Hospital is part of Huntsville
Hospital Health System, the region’s trusted
name in health care since 1895. When you
select us, you can be confident you are making
the best decision for your family’s health care.
We want the Huntsville Hospital Health System
family of hospitals to be your lifelong provider
of choice.
Additional resources available at
Region’s only Level III Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit
Maternal Fetal Medicine services
Pediatric ER
Pediatric subspecialists
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric surgery program
St. Jude Affiliate Clinic
Pediatric Therapy and Audiology
Child Life Specialists
Certified car seat fitting station
Picture
perfect
Every family who delivers at Madison Hospital is
treated to an in-room photography session for their
baby and the entire family, including any siblings. Our
experienced, professional photographers capture
baby’s first photograph with a natural, artistic style.
For families who wish to participate, photos may be
shared with family and friends via the Internet. There
is also the option to order prints of special moments
captured during the photography session.
A healthy idea for
new moms
After you and your baby are
discharged
from
Madison
Hospital, we provide a gift
to encourage moms to take
advantage of the programs
available at the Wellness Center.
All of our new moms receive a
gift certificate for a free threemonth group exercise package.
To learn more about programs
at the Wellness Center, please
call (256) 265-WELL (9355).
Honor your family
with a unique gift
With a donation of $100 (for a 4” x 8” brick) or $1,000 (for a 8” x 8” brick) to Huntsville
Hospital Foundation, you can purchase an engraved brick paver to be placed in the Healing
Garden. Enjoy special memories for years to come with a paver that includes your baby’s
name, birth date and special welcome message.
To order, please call (256) 265-8077.
Serving Huntsville & Madison Hospitals
Huntsville Hospital Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit fundraising arm of Madison
Hospital and Huntsville Hospital. The Foundation accepts gifts on the hospitals’ behalf and
works to fund both present and future equipment and program needs. Contributions to
the Foundation are tax deductible with 100% of all gifts benefiting the hospital program or
department designated by its donors.
The Madison Hospital Healing Garden is a
popular spot for our guests and caregivers
to relax in a peaceful, natural setting.
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