Butler Health System | Health Link | Summer 2020

It’s all about family for Chrissy Baumcratz and her husband, Eddie. And that family in- cludes the people of Clarion Hospital, where all three of their children were born: Noah, 12; Sydney, 11; and baby Olivia. “Every delivery there has been a wonderful experience,” says Chrissy, who is a registered nurse and serves as the clinical coordinator for the hospital’s Med/Surg Unit. “The staff was so attentive to my needs and answered all of my questions. They always went above and beyond the call of duty. That’s the way they treat every expectant mother.” Chrissy’s care team included two OB-GYNs with Clarion Hospital: Anie Perard, MD, and Bryan Doverspike, DO. Dr. Perard was with Chrissy during all three of her pregnancies, and Dr. Doverspike was with her through her most recent pregnancy and delivered Olivia. Olivia was born a couple of weeks before her due date via a scheduled C-section. “I re- member that day; I worked my shift and went in for my scheduled appointment,” Chrissy says. Dr. Doverspike had noticed that Chrissy’s blood pressure was high and suspected that Chrissy was experiencing preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that, if left untreated, can be fatal. The only cure for preeclampsia is to give birth. So, Dr. Doverspike checked Chrissy into the hospital, and Olivia was born that day, April 2, a healthy six pounds, three ounces. “Dr. Doverspike was very reassuring,” says Chrissy. “He gave me the confidence that everything would go well. I feel like everyone at Clarion Hospital is family.” ‘A wonderful experience’ Skin-to-skin time. If possible, you’ll spend your baby’s first hour after birth cuddled up together skin to skin. This helps regulate baby’s heart rate, body temperature and breathing. Breastfeeding support. Since your baby will be close, you’ll be able to breastfeed as soon as you’re ready. And our trained staff will be there to help if you need it. Home, sweet home. Our staff can also help if feeding problems come up after you go home. Rooming in. Your baby stays in your room day and night, as long as you’re both healthy. That’s the best way to bond from the start. Expecting? We’d love to show you around. Call 814-226-3405 to schedule a tour of our birth center. We’re a designated Baby-Friendly Hospital. That means we meet the highest standards for mater- nity care and infant feeding. Off to a great start “At Clarion Hospital, I’m surrounded by family.” —Chrissy Baumcratz The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global program launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). BIRTH CENTER HEALTH LINK 6 |