At the Shands AGH Mother/Baby Unit, we encourage learning and offer ongoing education for infants' families. The staff continuously includes families in the assessment and care of their newborn.

Infant Care

• Feeding: Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle-feed, highly trained nurses provide instruction and assistance.
• Basic care: We coordinate and explain bathing, temperature taking, positioning, umbilical cord care, and diapering.

Mother Care

• Post delivery: Perineal and/or incisional care
• Breast care: Including breast self-exam.
• Education: Includes a video library featuring videos ranging from basic baby care to advanced breastfeeding techniques.

The Mother/Baby Unit staff consists of knowledgeable and experienced individuals, including:

• Registered nurses
• Certified nursing assistants
• Lactation consultants
• Unit secretaries

In addition to your obstetrician and pediatrician, a neonatal nurse practitioner is on-call 24 hours a day should your infant need emergent care. The Mother/Baby Unit responds around the clock for breastfeeding assistance.

Information

For more information about Maternal/Child Services Education Programs at Shands AGH, please call 352.733.0165.

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