161 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-798-5519
Birth Certificates
You need to complete the Birth Certificate Workbook as
instructed by your nurse or the unit secretary. Your baby's
birth cannot be processed with the Birth Registry unless the
workbook is complete. If you have questions, call your nurse
or talk with the unit secretary.
Babies DO Come With Instructions
Your nurse will talk with you about any questions you have and
review our discharge instructions. Ask as many questions as you
want. We are here to help you become more comfortable in your
new role as parents. Look at our discharge instruction
booklet: "Babies
Do Come with Instructions." This is a useful reference
for home, too! For questions when you get home, call
607-798-5519 anytime of the day or night. We are always here for
you!
Newborn Screening and HIV Testing
New York State requires that all newborns are to be tested for
HIV. The routine newborn screening of the baby's blood
includes this test. While you are here, one of our HIV
counselors will talk with you regarding the questions you may have
about this test. Before your baby is discharged, we take the
blood specimen, usually during the night shift. If you go
home before the baby is 24 hours old, you will need to bring the
baby back here to be tested again. Talk with your nurse.
Baby Picture for "Our Babies" Web site
We are happy to offer our new families the opportunity to have
their baby's picture added to the Lourdes Web site so family and
friends near and far can see your bundle of joy! If you are
interested in this option, speak with your nurse or personal care
assistant. In order to ensure the family's safety, we won't
add the baby's picture to the site until the family is discharged
from the hospital.
Car Seats
Don't forget a car seat! New York State requires that an
infant be in a car set when riding in a moving vehicle. All
car seats are different. Read the directions and practice
using the car seat before you take your baby home. Remember-
You are carrying precious cargo.
