Northside Pre-Admission Packet

Important Decisions

Gather the information to make some very important decisions before the birth of your baby.

Birth Certificates We have found that parents appreciate knowing what is expected from them ahead of time, such as paperwork or other needed documents. Being prepared ahead of time can help you to focus on caring for your baby and yourself. After the birth of your newborn baby, and after you have been transferred to the postpartum unit, you will be given the birth certificate worksheet by your nurse. Please remember to complete the birth certificate worksheet in its entirety and turn it in to your nurse or to the birth certificate office.

Please bring the cord blood collection kit that is provided to you by the company when you are admitted to labor and delivery. Inform your nurse at admission of your desire for cord blood banking and provide them with the collection kit. Northside Hospital cannot guarantee that a cord blood sample will be obtained and will not be responsible under any circumstances in the event that the sample is not obtained. Circumcision Decision Circumcision involves cutting away the foreskin on the end of the penis. Personal, emotional and religious factors all play into your decision. Circumcision is not required by any law or hospital policy. Talk with your provider and your baby’s pediatrician early so that you will have enough time to make an informed decision prior to coming to the hospital. Birth Certificate Offices: Atlanta.................................................................................... 404.851.8777 Cherokee................................................................................770.224.1263 Forsyth....................................................................................770.292.2033 Gwinnett............................................................................... 678.312.4468 Please note that the birth certificate office will not be able to process a birth certificate or request a social security card for your baby if you do not complete and turn in the worksheet. Listed below are helpful hints about some of the required information on the birth certificate worksheet. Single Mothers If you are a single mother, defined by the state of Georgia as not legally married either at the time of conception or birth, the name of the child’s father cannot be entered on the birth certificate without the written consent of both parents. The completion of a Paternity Acknowledgement (PA) Form is required for a single mother who wants her baby to carry the surname (last name) of his/her father. The PA Form should be signed by both parents. The person listed as the father needs to go to the birth certificate office with a valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport) to sign the form.

Birth Certificate Information Required

Mother

Father

Baby

• Current

• Current

• Name • Request for Social Security card

legal name • Date of birth • Address • Educational level • Race • Previous births • Maiden name • Social Security number • Marital status • Occupation • Origin/descent • Prenatal visits history

legal name • Social Security number • Educational level • Race • Date of birth • Address • Occupation • Origin/descent

Umbilical Cord Blood Banking

During the past several years, a number of programs have been developed to collect, type, screen for infection and store cord blood for potential transplantation. Private or public organizations may accept donations of umbilical

cord blood for research or for future stem cell transplantation to a person unrelated to the donor, or they may process and store the umbilical cord blood for the donor or family member. The decision to donate cord blood or to bank cord blood cells with a private company is a personal choice. Northside Hospital does not have a business or financial relationship with any cord blood bank entity. We ask that you discuss your desire to bank or donate cord blood with your health care provider during your pregnancy; select the cord blood bank and make all necessary arrangements prior to admission to labor and delivery.