Families are encouraged to partner with the health care team in supporting their infant s needs and developmental goals. The JDH is progressing toward becoming a training center for other professionals. Includes guest lectures, videotapes, discussions. The group meets 2 evenings a month. A collection of books and videotapes to learn more about premature babies, illnesses, breastfeeding and what to expect at home.
All material is free of charge.
Classes certify families in skills to perform CPR on infants and children. This is a support group for families who have had an infant die through miscarriage, stillbirth or shortly after birth. A group of staff who are available to assist breastfeeding mothers with pumping and breastfeeding issues. A consultant is assigned to every nursing mother. Program uses specially trained volunteers in all nurseries, under the supervision of nurses to provide unhurried quiet time with babies when parents are not here.