Preparing for the birth of your baby
: Pre-register
By pre-registering, you will give us time to gather important information before you come to the hospital. This will make your admission into the hospital much easier and quicker. You can pre-register by mail, telephone or at the hospital. To pre-register by telephone, please call 480.728.7174. The best time to call is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To pre-register by mail, fill out a pre-admission registration form (click here for English or Spanish) in this brochure and mail it, along with a copy of your insurance card as soon as possible.
: Make arrangements to pay your portion of the hospital bill.
Many insurance plans do not cover the entire hospital and/or doctor bill. Contact your insurance company to learn about your coverage. If your insurance does not cover your entire bill, please make arrangements with our business office to pay the remainder. We will help you arrange for a convenient way to pay your portion - through a pre-arranged payment plan or credit card payment. Please call
480.728.1080
. If you do not have insurance, we have options available to assist you. Please make payment arrangements by calling the Business Office at
480.728.3310
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional resources regarding payment, please call Financial Services at
480.728.3564
.
: Choose a physician for your baby.
It is important that you select a Pediatrician or Family Practice physician to be your baby's doctor before you deliver. Many community based Pediatricians do not provide care in the hospital and utilize a Pediatric hospitalist (a Pediatrician who only provides services in the hospital) to see newborns in the hospital. Although a Pediatric hospitalist may see your infant in the hospital, selecting a physician before hand will help assure a smooth transition for follow-up care after discharge. Newborns usually need to be seen by a physician within a few days after discharge. Your Obstetrician may assist you with selecting a Pediatrician. Also check with your health insurance company to make sure you choose a physician covered by your plan.
: Attend child birthing classes.
We recommend that you register early (before your fifth month) to attend classes during your seventh and eighth month of pregnancy because classes fill up quickly. To register for classes, please call the ResourceLink toll-free at 1.877.728.5414.
: Plan what to bring to the hospital.
Plan to bring baby clothes and an infant car seat. State law requires that infants be placed in a car seat for transport. Have the car seat installed in your car according to manufacturer instructions. Don't forget toiletries, slippers and a robe. We will provide you with a gown. Do not bring valuables to the hospital. Items such as jewelry and money may be misplaced when you are taken from one area to another.
: Preparing for Discharge.
We want your discharge process to go as smoothly as possible. You will be given information daily about the anticipated day of your and your baby's discharge. This information will allow you to make sure you have transportation and everything ready to take your infant home. The nurses and physicans will both provide you with information about caring for yourself and your infant. On the day of discharge both your physician and the physician seeing the infant will need to write discharge orders. Our goal is provide you with a smooth discharge by 11:00 a.m. but this is dependent on when the physicians release you.
