Preparing for Your Delivery Day
Pre-Register
Get a jump start on your delivery and pre-register for your hospital stay when you find out your delivery date. After submitting your form, we will contact you to confirm your registration and discuss your insurance coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs, including co-pays and deductibles.
Complete Your Pre-registration
Childbirth Education
Take advantage of our three-part virtual learning bundle that includes educational booklets and resources on understanding birth, breastfeeding and caring for your newborn.
Packing List
In the final month of your pregnancy, it’s important to be prepared and ready. Here is a checklist of items you should bring:
- Camera and extra batteries
- Car seat (installed in car)
- Driver’s license
- Insurance card
- Lightweight robe
- Loose comfortable clothing
- Medications
- Newborn baby clothes
- Nightgown
- Nursing bra
- Phone charger
- Prenatal records
- Socks
- Toiletries
- Underwear
Breast Pumps
If you're interested in pumping once you bring your baby home, you may be eligible to receive a breast pump through Aeroflow Breast Pumps.
- Provide your insurance information
- Verify your coverage and submit all required paperwork
- Choose from the curated breast pumps, maternity compression and postpartum recovery items covered by your insurance
For more information and to see if you qualify, visit AeroflowBreastPumps.com.
Louisiana Medicaid covers the cost of a double electric breast pump and accessories for Medicaid recipients. For more information, visit one of the breast pump suppliers listed below:
Pediatric Care
Before you leave the hospital, it’s important to select a pediatrician or doctor that specializes in children’s healthcare. Your pediatrician will visit with you and check on your baby during your hospital stay and will guide you on keeping your baby healthy through wellness visits and checkups.
Click here to find a pediatrician.
Bringing Your Baby Home
When it’s time to go home, Louisiana law requires that children are safely buckled in a proper car seat. Louisiana State Police, Troop A, conducts free Child Seat Safety Inspections every Tuesday between 9 am – 3:30 pm.
Click here to schedule a car seat check.
-
Why It Can Be Hard to Talk About Mi ...
November 21, 2024
As a society we tend to speak openly about most health conditions, including those that many used to steer away from like AIDS, but that’s often not ...
Continue Reading -
Why Tummy Time is an Important Part ...
November 21, 2024
Tummy time is an integral part of a baby’s development, helping them learn how to move, strengthen muscles, and develop fine motor skills - all ...
Continue Reading -
Oh Baby! Rise in Unexpected ...
April 04, 2024
Women using the popular weight loss drug Ozempic are reporting yet another surprising side effect: pregnancy! For some, it’s happening despite being ...
Continue Reading -
BRG Recognized as Top Center for ...
September 19, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield, demonstrating ...
Continue Reading -
How are Fertility and Bariatric ...
September 14, 2023
Nearly half of U.S. women of childbearing age are either overweight or struggling with obesity, which can potentially cause issues during pregnancy. ...
Continue Reading -
Top Baby Names in 2022: Top Gun’s ...
December 12, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – While this year’s top baby names at Baton Rouge General’s Birth Center include some common top names, newcomer Maverick flew in at ...
Continue Reading -
Is There a Shortage of Children's ...
December 08, 2022
If it seems like a lot of people in your network are sick, you’re not alone. There is a lot of flu-like and COVID-like illnesses right now as well as ...
Continue Reading -
When Should My Daughter Start ...
September 08, 2022
If your teenage daughter has period issues, has been sexually active, or is experiencing an acute issue like a yeast infection, she should definitely ...
Continue Reading -
Why is Gestational Diabetes Skyrock ...
August 11, 2022
There is a growing maternal health crisis in the U.S., and gestational diabetes is one big culprit causing complications for moms and babies. Cases of ...
Continue Reading -
Is There a Magic Number for Milk Su ...
August 11, 2022
It’s totally normal as a new breastfeeding mom to wonder if you’ll produce enough milk to keep your baby happy and healthy. And if you pump, that ...
Continue Reading