For more information call 407-303-4HER
Download and complete your personal birth plan prior to your hospital stay with us.
Download our Mommy Manual.
Start preparing for your hospital stay by packing your bags.
The hospital does provide the following:
Mother:
Personal items (sanitary pads and mesh panties), hospital gown and any medications you need.
Baby:
Diapers, wipes, blankets, t-shirts and hats
Note: You are welcome to bring your own baby clothes to use during your hospital stay. You can also bring “dress up” clothes for the baby picture.
Pack a separate bag for the items you will need for your labor and delivery experience.
This information will be provided in your childbirth classes.
Birth Steps Booklet
Most parents have many questions about bonding, baby care, self care and breastfeeding. We’ve designed this booklet to help answer some of the most commonly asked questions.
Purchase Your Car Seat and Have It Inspected For Proper Installation
Every state requires that infants and children ride buckled up. It is your responsibility to know the proper installation of your baby’s car seat. Take time now to install your car seat and practice installing and adjusting.
We recommend getting your car seat installation inspected. You can call the Orange County Sheriff’s office at (407) 521-4675 ext. 109 or Life Safety Education Bureau at (407) 836-9886.
You can also visit the National Highway and Traffic Safety website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov for more information. The law states that all infants must ride rear-facing until one year and 20 pounds. Some babies need to be tested at the hospital in their car seat.
Arrange For Additional Help After The Birth
Adjusting to your new life with baby can be challenging. The first two weeks are the hardest and we recommend having help during this time with cooking, cleaning and helping with the baby.
This can help make for a smoother transition to parenthood.
Prepare Siblings For The New Baby
You probably began preparing your other children for the new baby as soon as you found out you were pregnant. Reading books and going to the Sibling Class are great ways to continue in these efforts. It is important to give children realistic views of the newborn. Expect some regression in young children (they may behave as they did at a younger age). A small gift from the baby to the sibling or a birthday cake to welcome the new addition is always fun.
Consider the family pet’s adjustment to the baby’s arrival
For many couples, their pet is their “first baby” and they are concerned about how the pet will adapt to the new baby. Begin to prepare your pet for the baby during the last weeks of pregnancy.
Allow your pet to investigate the nursery and sniff new scents (i.e. lotions). After the baby is born, bring a personal blanket, wrap the baby in it, and then have someone bring it home for your pet to smell. Once you arrive home with the new baby, do not leave your pet alone with the baby until your pet is used to the baby. Most pets will learn to love the new addition.
Register Online
If you’ve decided to have your baby at The Baby Place, you can preregister online using our secure registration form. Since paperwork will be the last thing on your mind on your blessed day, this will save you time and let you focus on the task at hand… delivering a healthy son or daughter.
Register In Person
You can also pre-admit in person at Florida Hospital Orlando Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 10:00 p.m. at the second floor entrance to labor and delivery. Bring a picture ID and your insurance card. Please download your OB Pre-admit form and have it filled out before you arrive to register at Florida Hospital.
Or By Phone or Fax
You can also pre-admit by phone (407-646-7086) or fax the OB Pre-admit form (407-646-7634) and bring your picture ID & insurance card on admission.