Parkway Medical Center

Labor & Delivery at The Pavilion for Women and Children

Parkway Medical Center’s Pavilion for Women and Children is an exceptional place to deliver a baby. But, having a baby begins long before you give birth and the more you know, the more relaxed and comfortable you’ll be with the changes in your body and in your life. Our maternal-child health education classes led by experts, are ongoing and include:

• Prepared Childbirth Classes
• Breastfeeding Basics, Baby Safety, and a Sibling Class (schedule with unit)
• Prenatal Tours (schedule with unit)

For information on exact times and locations call 256.301.3499.

Services and programs are family-focused to insure the best experience possible. You and your baby will be cared for in the warm, nurturing atmosphere of a labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum room (LDRP.) Should you give birth by cesarean section, you’ll be taken to a specially designed operating room within The Pavilion, then returned to your private room.

Rooming-in is an excellent way to begin bonding with your baby. This gives you the opportunity for “hands on” experience caring for your newborn with guidance from your nurse when needed. If you decide you need to nap or just rest and relax, your baby can also be cared for in our advanced Level II nursery.

Breastfeeding moms get the support and assistance they need from our certified lactation consultants.

Labor & Delivery Amenities:

• Beautifully furnished LDRP suites
• Convenient bedside admission
• Gourmet dinner for two on the last evening of your stay
• Opportunity to have baby’s photo placed on the Internet for friends and family to see
• Gift pack filled with goodies from local merchants
• Complimentary family refreshment center
• Post partum relaxation massage for mom
• Child Car Seat Installation program

Call 256.301.3499 for more information about Women’s Services at Parkway Medical Center’s Pavilion for Women and Children.

Childbirth Classes 2012

The Pavilion for Women and Children
1874 Beltline Road SW
Decatur, AL 35601

Our classes are for you! Whether you are a mother to be, her support person, a new mom or soon-to-be big brother or sister, our classes are designed to ensure that you get all the information you need to feel comfortable in your new role.

We believe that the best way to ease new parent’s fears is through education. That’s why our childbirth classes focus on what to expect through the labor and delivery experience. Whichever classes you choose to attend, we are sure you will find hem informative as well as entertaining.

Our goal is to help you embrace and excel in this new role of parent.

Our classes include:

• Childbirth Classes (3 week series)
• Weekend Childbirth Class
• Breastfeeding Basics
• Breastfeeding Support Group
• Siblings Class

Childbirth classes are designed to give you important information about labor, birth and postpartum care. The first two classes focus on labor and delivery. The third class prepares you for what to expect after delivery and through the first few weeks at home.

Day of the week: Thursday
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Place: The Pavilion Classroom on the first floor across from the gift shop
Cost: $40 per couple

Dates:
January 12, 19 and 26
February 2
April 19 and 26
May 3 and 10
August 23 and 30
September 6 and 13
October 18 and 25
November 1 and 8

Saturday Childbirth Class

This class covers much of the same information as the Childbirth class, but adds many relaxation techniques such as mental imagery, slow breathing, and muscle tension and release. All condensed into a Saturday!

Please bring two pillows!

Time: Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Place: The Pavilion classroom on the first floor across from the gift shop
Cost: $40 per couple

Dates:
January 21
March 31
June 23
September 15

Breastfeeding Basics

This class is designed to get you off to the best start if you’re planning to breastfeed. The basics of feeding are covered as well as dispelling common myths associated with breastfeeding.

Day of the week: Thursday
Place: The Pavilion classroom on the first floor across from the gift shop
Cost: $20

Dates:
February 7
April 10
June 12
August 7
October 30

Resolve Through Sharing Bereavement Support Group

Intended for those who have experienced a loss involving a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death up to the first year of life. Bereavement staff is available at 256.301.3244.

Sibling Preparation Class

This class is designed to prepare children in a positive way for the birth of a new baby. Call to schedule a personal class for your “big brother or big sister,” that includes a tour of The Pavilion, and personalized care to make them understand their important job of a big brother or big sister.

Time: Flexible
Day of the week: Flexible
Cost: Free

Call Leah in Labor and Delivery at 256.301.3499 to schedule your class.

Registration

Registration is completed through your physician’s office. Class sizes may be limited, so register early. Plan to finish your childbirth classes approximately 3-4 weeks before your due date.

UroGynecology

Until recently, women suffering from issues related to the pelvic organs and connective muscles/tissues had to see different doctors for each symptom. That’s no longer the case. Parkway is now home to this area’s only Urogynecologist, Dr. Kari Kubik, who is specially trained to treat all of these functions which affect more and more women as they age.

Dr. Kubik combines the skills of a gynecologist and a urologist with the ability to evaluate and treat women’s reproductive systems, including the bowel, bladder, uterus, urinary tract, and the connecting tissues and muscles supporting them. Anywhere from 35 to 40 percent of women experience some form of pelvic dysfunction from incontinence to prolapse. Urogynegology is an extremely specialized area of medicine, and Parkway is uniquely equipped to provide care to women suffering from these kinds of issues. Dr. Kubik specializes in minimally invasive surgery to treat patients. Click here for more information.

Digital Mammography

Everyday, we learn more about breast cancer and how to win the battle. One fact is very clear-early detection is a distinct advantage. Fortunately, breast cancer is highly detectable through digital mammography screening. If breast cancer is detected early, the five-year survival rate is 97 percent. The earlier it’s treated, the better your chance of survival.

Why Digital

A digital system transfers image to a computer so they can be electronically enhanced. The doctor can zoom in, magnify and optimize different parts of the breast tissue using just four standard pictures. And special software allows the physician to view the entire breast on one image.

Our Digital Mammography system is also equipped with a Stereotactic Interventional device. After a suspicious area is identified on the diagnostic mammogram, the physician can perform a biopsy procedure in the same office where the mammogram took place. With the use of a computer, exact location of a breast mass is pinpointed, and x-rays are then taken from two different angles and tissues samples are taken. Outstanding image quality is critical to breast biopsy procedures and this Interventional system offers excellent visibility for clinical confidence. It is an efficient and effective way to provide an accurate diagnosis as quickly as possible.

Patient Benefits for Digital Mammography

• Faster Exams
• Improved Patient Comfort
• Sharper and Clearer Images
• Decreased Radiation
• Decrease in Cell Backs for Additional Views
• Quicker Results

Early detection can save your life. Take a moment for yourself and schedule your mammogram today. Call 256.301.3488 or 256.301.3465 to schedule your mammogram.