Northside Pre-Admission Packet

Expecting the Unexpected

Sometimes the unexpected happens. When it does, we have the special care you need.

Some babies need closer observation immediately after birth because they have been born a little early. Sometimes it could be that their blood sugar has remained low after feeding, or they are showing signs of difficulty breathing. A special transition nursery is staffed by nurses from the Special Care Nursery to carefully watch and care for these babies for the first few hours. If after 4-6 hours, your baby is transitioning well, he/she will be brought back to you. If your baby requires more attention, your baby will go to a special unit that has personnel specially trained for caring for your baby’s needs. Center for Perinatal Medicine This center offers nationally-recognized expertise and innovation in perinatology, obstetrics, radiology and genetics. High-risk mothers receive diagnostic sonography, fetal heart rate monitoring, interventional procedures and genetics counseling. There are locations in Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus and the Northside/ Midtown Medical Campus. For more information: Atlanta/Sandy Springs...............................................404.851.8988 Atlanta/Midtown............................................................404.898.2550 Forsyth....................................................................................770.292.2942 Cherokee................................................................................. 770.721.9340 Alpharetta............................................................................ 770.667.4240

High Risk Perinatal (HRP) Unit Northside Hospital Atlanta, Forsyth and Gwinnett offer designated high-risk perinatal units with high-tech equipment to monitor moms and babies and where all caregivers specialize in high-risk and multiple pregnancies. Special Care Nurseries At Northside Hospital, our special care nurseries are available for babies that need extra care. Each of our Women’s Centers offer Level III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) for all babies born with a critical illness or babies born at less than 35 weeks gestation. Our specially trained providers understand the medical and emotional needs of these babies and their parents. Gestational Diabetes Program Comprehensive care, nutritional assistance with individualized meal plan and glucose monitoring tools and education is provided for women dealing with this common complication of pregnancy. Well-qualified certified diabetes educators work with you and your physician to create an individualized diabetes management program. For more information: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Forsyth...................................404.851.6023 Cherokee.............................................................................678.388.6400 Gwinnett................................................................................678.312.6040

We look forward to meeting you and your new baby!

Helpful Phone Numbers

Register for Classes Atlanta/Forsyth/Cherokee.........404.845.5555 and press 1 Gwinnett............................................................................. 678.312.5000 Physician Referral Line ..................................................404.845.5555 Gwinnett Physician Referral Line ............................ 678.312.5000 Pre-Admission Information .........................................404.459.1280 Gwinnett Pre-Admission Information ................. 678.312.3600 Lactation Center Atlanta and Forsyth...................................................404.303.3329 Cherokee.............................................................................770.224.1970 Gwinnett.............................................................................. 678.312.4743 Birth Certificate Information Atlanta..................................................................................404.851.8777 Cherokee............................................................................. 770.224.1263 Forsyth................................................................................. 770.292.2033 Gwinnett............................................................................. 678.312.4468

Financial Counselor Atlanta................................................................................ 404.300.2982 Cherokee............................................................................. 770.224.1895 Forsyth................................................................................. 770.292.2023 Gwinnett.............................................................................678.312.4406 A Wellness Place Atlanta..................................................................................404.845.5125 Cherokee............................................................................. 770.721.9560 Forsyth................................................................................. 770.292.2029 Gestational Diabetes Program Atlanta, Alpharetta, Forsyth..................................404.851.6023 Cherokee.......................................................................... 678.388.6400 Gwinnett............................................................................. 678.312.6040