Obstetrics/Maternity:

When to Call the Pediatrician

Call the pediatrician whenever baby doesn’t seem to be him or herself. Indications of a problem might be when the baby:

Has a fever greater than 100.4˚F rectally or greater than 90˚F auxiliary (under the arm)
Has diarrhea consisting of frequent, watery, foul-smelling stools or stools that contain pus or blood
Vomits forcefully after more than one feeding
Behavior changes (i.e. cries excessively or is sleeping more than usual)
Has unusual drainage from any site such as the eyes or umbilical cord area
Has a decrease in urination (wet diapers) or has not urinated within eight hours of a circumcision
Still has the plastibell more than eight days after a circumcision
Has increasing jaundice or yellow color to the skin; at the same time, baby may sleeping more, eating less and having fewer wet or soiled diapers
Refuses to eat for longer than six to eight hours
Has difficulty breathing

Irene Dunne Guild Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Should a newborn require extra medical attention, the Irene Dunne Guild Level II NICU offers clinically advanced care in a warm, supportive environment.
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Maternity Services

Saint John’s maternity floor houses Labor and Delivery, the Mother-Baby Unit, the NICU and more.
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For New Mothers

Is there any way to truly be prepared for motherhood? Doing research and being educated can help, which is why the health professionals at Saint John’s have put together a "New Mother" guide.
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