I am happy to be a part of a department that provides such comprehensive diagnostic and interventional radiology services. We strive to provide the latest techniques and technologies to our patients.
Dr. Puneet Singha, Radiology – Head of Nuclear MedicineEast Jefferson General Hospital is nationally recognized by Baby Friendly USA for promoting evidence-based maternity care practices facilitating maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding. EJGH provides mothers and their babies with support by skilled nurses for practices such as early skin to skin contact, rooming-in, cue-based feedings, breastfeeding, and others.
Skin-to-skin contact promotes maternal-infant bonding, an important foundation for future relationships. At EJGH, skin-to-skin contact and care begins immediately after birth (or as early as mother and baby are ready), lasting for the first hour (or longer), including the first breastfeeding. This contact allows mother and baby to share touch, hearing, smell, taste, and warmth. Skin-to skin contact calms an infant, for increased feelings of safety and lowered stress hormones. Benefits of skin-to-skin care continue beyond the first day, throughout the early weeks.
Practicing skin-to-skin may also help your baby:
Dads can also provide benefits to baby through skin-to-skin contact. Babies know the sound of his voice which will help him to feel calm, safe and loved.
Rooming-in allows mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day—a practice known to provide physical, and psychological benefits for mother and child. Skilled nursing staff is available to support mothers and babies during rooming-in.
Benefits for mothers:
Benefits for babies:
Mothers are encouraged to enjoy time rooming-in, as mothers and their babies develop their new relationship.
“Cuddle Time” at EJGH recognizes needs and requests of new mothers (and their babies) by providing uninterrupted time each day from 2-4pm to promote bonding, breastfeeding, rest and healing. Interruptions are limited to those requested by the patient or medically necessary. Research confirms that daily rest time for new families promotes healing, maternal-infant bonding, improved breastfeeding, and improved infant growth and development.
EJGH is committed to providing our smallest and most vulnerable patients with the best care.
Evidence-Based Care
I had the privilege of delivering all three of my baby girls at EJGH and the care was exemplary each and every time. I have made friends and in some cases second family members with the staff at EJ. They were so gentle with us when Anne Grace died. It became clear that their work isn't just a job but a calling.