NURSERY Nursery at a Glance Normal Newborn and separate high-risk nurseries Choice of rooming-in or traditional nursery care "Web Nursery" baby photos online Infant/Child Security System Lactation Consultants, Breastfeeding hotline and Breastfeeding Support Group First Sounds infant hearing screening First Impressions footprint wall Brahm's Lullaby has sounded throughout the hospital, announcing the birth of your new baby. A new life has entered the world, and our Women's Center staff is ready to take care of you and your new infant. At this most important time, we focus on the needs of you and your family as you begin this new stage of life. Rooming-in Vs. Nursery We recognize the importance of choice when it comes to your new baby rooming with you or staying in the nursery. Our postpartum rooms are spacious and allow plenty of room for you and your family to get to know your new baby with the comfort of supportive Nursery staff close by. Likewise, our 30-bed nursery is available should you need to rest, or if care is needed for your baby. While we hope for healthy babies in all deliveries at Decatur General, we have a high-risk nursery and experienced staff. And, before you go home, our Nursery staff will teach and review necessary skills in caring for your baby to help you make a smooth transition from hospital to home. Certified Lactation Consultants Few care decisions are as natural as the choice to breastfeed your baby. But for all its rewards, breastfeeding comes with its own set of challenges. To help, the Women's Center at Decatur General offers a variety of resources, including certified lactation consultants on staff, as well as support groups and breastfeeding classes. Lactation consultants are available both before and after delivery to help new moms become more comfortable with breastfeeding. A breastfeeding hotline is available when you return home to allow direct access to lactation consultants: (256) 341-2966. First Sounds The ability for an infant to hear is vital to speech and language development. All babies born at Decatur General receive a complimentary hearing test through the First Sounds Program. This program is funded by Decatur General Foundation as a community service aimed at early detection of hearing loss in infants. First Impressions The birth of a baby is an occasion to celebrate! The First Impressions Program, offered by Decatur General Foundation, allows parents, grandparents and friends to donate $125 to the Foundation to receive a medallion including baby's name, footprint and date of birth. A copy of the medallion is permanently placed on the First Impressions Wall in the Women's Center. The First Impressions Wall is a lasting tribute to the birth of your child and one that brings many return visitors to view these personal and unique medallions.