Important Phone Numbers
Information and patient rooms 303-436-6222
For questions about labor & pregnancy, call OB Screening
(available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week) 303-602-9137
Women’s Care Clinic Appointments 303-436-4949
Denver Health NurseLine (available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
303-739-1211 Denver Health Medicaid Choice
Member Services 720-956-2116
Having
your baby
at the Denver Health Pavilion for
Women and Children
Congratulations!
Welcome to Denver Health. We look forward to caring for you and your children.
What happens now?
Enrollment
In order to qualify for Medicaid services, you must meet with an Enrollment Specialist. Your name and phone number has been sent to a person in our enrollment office. You should receive a call in a few days with the date and time of your
appointment. If you are not contacted, call Enrollment Services at 720-956-2300.
What you need to bring to your enrollment appointment:
• Proof of address
A bill with your name and address or anything sent through the mail with your name, address and a recent date.
• ID that is up to date • Proof of income
Check stubs from the previous month or
A letter from your employer stating how much you get paid, how many hours you work and when you get paid. • Proof of pregnancy
• Denver Health Card (if you have one) • ID for children. For each child bring:
Birth certificate Social security card Student ID
OB Intake Visit
Once you have applied for insurance, make an appointment for an OB Intake Visit at your Denver Health clinic of choice.
What you need to bring to your OB Intake Visit:
• Pregnancy confirmation sheet (included in this packet) • Proof of insurance (needed for all visits)
• Photo ID and proof of address (needed for all visits) • Personal Medical History (included in this packet)
Physical Exam
You will be given an appointment for your physical exam at your OB Intake Visit.
Our Team of Health Care Professionals
are outstanding and our providers are among the best in the country. If your baby is premature or there are complications, our team of specialists is here for you. A designated obstetrical operating room is nearby for scheduled and emergency Cesarean-sections.
Denver Health providers include:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Denver Health’s neonatal intensive care unit has the capacity to care for the pre-mature or sick baby.
• Obstetricians/ Gynecologists
• Certified Nurse Midwives • Maternal/Fetal Medicine Physicians • Nurse Practitioners • Neonatologists • Pediatricians • Geneticists
• Anesthesiologists & Nurse Anesthesists
• Gynecology/Oncology Surgeons
• Family Medicine Physicians • Physician Assistants • Genetic Counselors • Registered Nurses • Ultrasonographers • Certified Lactation Specialists
Birthing Suites
Labor and Delivery Suites
Every labor and delivery room has comforts such as a private jacuzzi, sleeping space for your coach/support person, flat-screen TV, baby bed and warmer, and is equipped with the latest advancements in medical technology.
Once you deliver, your baby stays with you. The rooms are supplied with the appropriate equipment to care for your newborn so you can experience the first moments of life together and begin to bond with your new baby.
Mom Baby Suites
Once the two of you are settled, you will be moved to a private Mom Baby Suite large enough to accommodate your family and friends. During your stay at the hospital, your partner can comfortably stay with you, day and night, and share in the new family experience.
Your birthing plan
Moms love giving birth in our elegant new Pavilion for Women and Children. Our team of specialists can support any type of delivery, from natural to epidural to Cesarean- sections.
• Certified nurse midwives are available for a natural approach to child birth.
• Lactation specialists can assist you during the breast feeding process.
• Mom and baby stay together throughout the birthing and recovery process.
What are danger signs during
pregnancy?
These are symptoms that mean there may be a serious problem with your health or the health of your baby. What are the danger signs to watch for?
• Vaginal bleeding • Headache
• Swelling of the hands or face, or severe swelling of the ankles and feet
• Blurred vision or seeing spots before your eyes • Leaking or sudden gush of fluid from the vagina • Vomiting everything you eat or drink, even water • Dizziness or fainting
• Pain or burning when you urinate
• Four or more contractions or tightening of the uterus in one hour
• Back pain that doesn’t go away • A change in the baby’s movement • Abdominal or pelvic pain
• Fever of 100.5° or more • Skin rashes or sores
• Being exposed to someone who has a contagious disease like Chicken pox,Measles or Hepatitis
What should I do if I have any of these signs?
(Get medical help)
If you have any of these danger signs call the OB Screening Room at (303) 602-9137. You can also call the Denver Health NurseLine at (303) 739-1211 any time day or night.
You and your baby
deserve the best!
During your pregnancy you will meet with a highly skilled
ultrasound technician where you will receive your first glimpse of your baby. These high resolution ultrasound photos are suitable for framing.
On the big day...
Before you are admitted to the Labor and Delivery Unit, we will evaluate you in one of the quiet, private rooms in the OB Screening area.
When your labor has progressed you will go to a large, private birthing suite via an exclusive elevator dedicated solely to women in labor.
While waiting for your labor to progress, there is a comfortable quiet living room so you and your family can relax
together before the big event.
OB Screening in the Pavilion for Women and Children is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We can tell you how far your labor has progressed. If you are concerned or having complications with your pregnancy, our team of experts is here to help you.
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is caused by the change in hormones and your bowel relaxing. Prenatal vitamins andiron are good for the baby so continue to take them as written on the bottle.
FIBER:have a diet high in fiber! Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, whole-wheat bread and grains like oatmeal. Start the day with a bowl of high fiber cereal like bran flakes, shredded wheat or hot oatmeal.
FLUIDS:drink 8-10 large glasses of water each day. Avoid caffeine in drinks like coffee, tea and soft drinks as these can dehydrate you.
EXERCISE: Any physical activity like walking or gardening can help keep things moving. Go for a fast walk everyday. Do not take laxatives, mineral or castor oil, or use enemas. Talk to your care provider about a safe fiber supplement or stool softener.
HEARTBURN
Eat slowly and have smaller meals more often. Wait at least 2 hours before lying down after eating and avoid greasy, fried or spicy foods. Over-the-counter medicines like Tums™, Maalox™, and Mylanta™ are safe to take.
DO NOT TAKE Alka-Seltzer™ or Pepto-Bismal™, which contain aspirin, or Rolaids™, which has too much sodium. Check with your care provider if you have questions.
What are “Over-the-Counter” Medications?
Should I Take Them When I am Pregnant?
You can buy “over-the-counter” medicines without a prescription. You can buy many kinds of medicines at grocery stores, drug stores, discount stores and other stores. Over-the-counter medicines are vitamins, pain medicines, cold medicines, or medicines for an upset stomach or heartburn.
Are over-the-counter medications dangerous
to take when I am pregnant?
While some are safe, others are not. Do not take any kind of over-the-counter medicine or prescription medicine before checking with your care provider. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol or use street drugs when you are pregnant.
Which over-the-counter medicines are
safe to take?
Here are some guidelines for some over-the-counter medicines that you can take. The generic form may also be available and cheaper to buy at your local store. Be sure that you only take the plain versions of these medicines and that you follow the directions written on the bottle.
• If you have a runny nose or stuffy head (congestion) and if you do not have high blood pressure, you can take plain
Sudafed®(pseudoephedrine).
• If you are coughing and if you are NOT diabetic you may take plain Robitussin®(guaifenesin). Be sure that it is ONLY
• If you have a headache or muscle aches, other pain or fever, you may take plain Tylenol®(acetaminophen). DO NOT take pain
relievers or fever reducers that contain aspirin (Bayer®aspirin,
Bufferin®, or Excedrin®, for example). DO NOT take ibuprofen
(Advil®or Motrin®) or naproxensodium (Aleve®). These medicines
can cause bleeding problems in your unborn baby.
• If you have allergies (runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing), you can take Benadryl®(diphenhydramine).
• If you have heartburn, you may take TUMS®chewables.
What can I do if I get a cold or the flu?
• Try to get plenty of rest.
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Do not drink alcohol like beer, wine or vodka.
• If you don’t feel hungry, try eating 6 small meals spaced throughout the day, instead of 3 large meals. You may have decaf tea, soups and lighter foods like toast, graham crackers, fresh fruit or yogurt.
• Remember that viruses cause colds and the flu. Do not take antibiotics unless your care provider prescribes them. Antibiotics will not cure a cold or the flu.
• If you are not feeling better after 2-3 days or if you have a fever over 100.4° F., call your care provider.
Coping with common problems in pregnancy
NAUSEA
Nausea or “morning sickness” affects most women in the first part of their pregnancy. If you have problems with nausea, try these ideas: Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day. Try to eat or drink something every 2-3 hours. Drink liquids, including soups, between meals instead of with your food. Cut beckon fatty or fried foods like bacon/sausage, gravy, French fries, fried chicken, and extra creams and butters. Cooking odors can make nausea worse so try to have a window open if you are cooking. Cold foods may be better tolerated. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, and alcohol. These can upset your stomach and harm your baby.
Helpful foods for easing nausea
VOMITING
Call your care provider if have vomiting for more than 24 hours or if you feel dizzy, weak, faint or have headaches that do not go away. When you are sick, try to get some rest or fresh air. Sip on juice with added water or another beverage to keep hydrated.
• Tart juices like lemonade or cranberry juice with extra water added to them. • Sour candies
• Toast
• Cereal with a small amount of milk
• Teas • Popsicles
• Clear noodle soups • Pretzels
• Crackers • Almonds
• Tortilla or potato chips (Salt & Vinegar type)
• Potatoes • Bananas • Melons • Avocado • Sunflower seeds • Peanut butter • Whole wheat bread
