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Preparing for Your Baby's Arrival

The BirthPlace is pleased you and your physicians have chosen Frederick Memorial Hospital for the birth of your baby, and we will do everything that we can to make your stay with us as pleasant as possible.  To speed your admission process, and to help us plan for your up-coming arrival, please complete and return our Registration Questionnaire (you can also get a copy through your obstetrician's office).

Please return the questionnaire to: 

Admissions Department
Frederick Memorial Hospital
400 West 7th Street
Frederick, Maryland  21701

During the third trimester of your pregnancy your obstetrician will provide the BirthPlace with a copy of your medical record.  This record provides the essential details of your pregnancy so that we may better prepare for your customized care plan. 

Please be sure to follow instructions from your obstetrician, and call the obstetrician's service to alert them of your condition prior to arriving at the BirthPlace.  Early notification allows your obstetrician to meet you at the BirthPlace.

Classes and Programs
The FMH Wellness Center offers a wide variety of childbirth, sibling and parenting classes.  There is sure to be a class or program to fit your busy schedule. 

What to Bring With You to the Hospital

Bring some of your personal items that will help to make you comfortable in an unfamiliar setting.  Your robe and slippers, personal toiletries, a favorite book, etc. 

• Robe, slippers and personal toiletries such as toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, hand lotion, etc
• Loose comfortable clothing for the day of your discharge. 
• Insurance and Prescription cards
• An infant outfit for discharge
• Blankets for your newborn

It is important to bring your insurance cards with you.

What You Should Leave at Home

We strongly recommend that you bring only a minimum amount of cash with you to the hospital, and that you leave all other valuable items at home.  If it is necessary to bring valuables with you, the Cashier’s Office can store smaller items in the hospital safe. When you arrive for admission, notify your admissions nurse and arrangements will be made to place your items in the safe.

FMH is not responsible for money or valuables that are kept in your room.

Please do not bring any of the following with you to the hospital:

• Rings
• Watches
• Bracelets
• Necklaces
• Keepsakes

The Day of Admission

1. If your pre-registration paperwork has been sent to the Admissions Department prior to your arrival to the hospital, all you will need to do on the day of your admission is:

• go to the Admissions Department located just off of the Main Lobby,
• sign a form and a copy of the hospital's Privacy Notice

You will be taken immediately to the BirthPlace, and the remainder of your admissions work will done from the file copy of your pre-admission form.

 

    2.   If you have not sent in your pre-admission paperwork, or if your information has changed:

• go to the Admissions Department located just off of the Main Lobby
• you will need to answer some questions and sign some paperwork

         You will be taken to the BirthPlace and the remainder of you admissions work will be done at your bedside using the mobile data entry system.

If you arrive at the hospital after normal business hours, please enter through the Emergency Department.

Physician Referral Program

Your child's future begins during your pregnancy.  You can help your baby's growth and development by taking good care of yourself. At Frederick Memorial Healthcare System we have a Physician Referral program that will help you to choose an obstetrician, certified nurse midwife, family practitioner, or pediatrician. 

You can contact the Physician Referral program by calling: (301) 695-1300.

You can also use our internet-based Physician Finder to find a doctor.