Pregnancy Services
Forms & Information
Before you preregister for your delivery, you must choose a primary care provider for your baby. This provider will coordinate well-baby visits, immunizations and general medical care for your baby for many years to come.
By registering now for hospital admission, you will help us prepare for your arrival. Then, when you arrive at the hospital in labor, we can admit you quickly and efficiently.
The visitation policy for the maternity department is designed to protect our patients, their families and other visitors.
Providence is dedicated to caring for the physical health of each mother and infant while strengthening the emotional bonds of families as they welcome their newest member.
If you are not married to the father of your baby, you have several choices regarding paternity.
Because of our core values – compassion, justice, respect, excellence and stewardship – we believe that as a patient you have certain rights. At the same time, because we consider you an active partner in your health care, we acknowledge that you also have some responsibilities.
To prepare for your visit with our women’s health providers, please bring this completed form with you for your initial appointment. In addition we will also need your photo ID and current medical insurance card.
As you begin one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life, we want to support you every step of the way. Find out more about Providence BirthPlace mother-centered delivery services.
Resources, tour and class information for Providence BirthPlace in southern Oregon.
As a service of Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Healthy Start visits are offered to all families living in Clackamas County. The visit provides information about support services available to all county residents regardless of age, nationality, income or financial history.
Providence provides comprehensive, integrated care designed for women, newborns and children. Each Providence hospital provides a combination of health care services. Our physicians, nurses and other health care professionals coordinate and collaborate to focus on your family’s unique health care needs.
The birth of every baby is a unique and special event. If you tell us what is important to you in making this event the personal experience you want it to be, we will help you create the environment you want.
Find contact information for family maternity centers, NICU, breastfeeding assistance, parenting classes and more.
From the experts
Q: “Can I have my period and still be pregnant?”
Q. “I’m a 55-year-old male who is thinking about becoming a father. Does my age present any risks to the baby? My wife is 41. We are both in excellent health.”
Q: How long should I wait to get pregnant after…
- Having a medical procedure involving anesthesia?
- Taking prescription medications?
- Getting travel immunizations?
- Undergoing chemotherapy?
- Having uterine fibroids removed?
Q. What is “Group B strep,” and how do I know if my unborn baby is at risk?
Q: “Could it be possible for the male to be at fault for miscarriages? I’ve had two pregnant women in my life: The first woman had two miscarriages, and the second had one. Is there something wrong with my sperm?”
Q: “Is the risk of miscarriage higher during first pregnancies? Is the risk the same throughout pregnancy, or is there a time when I can start to breathe easier? And finally, is there any link between fertility problems and a higher risk for miscarrying?”
Q. "I am 40 and am, unexpectedly, expecting for the fourth time. In my last pregnancy seven years ago (same father), I gave birth three and a half weeks early due to preeclampsia. What is my risk of developing it again? Is there anything I can do to minimize my risk?"
Q: Since I’ve been pregnant, I have been occasionally leaking urine. Will this stop after I have my baby? Can I do anything to avoid it now?
Q: I just turned 40 and my husband and I would like to have a baby. What are the risks and what would you advise to optimize our chances of having a healthy baby?
Q: What exactly is SIDS, and why does sleeping on the back prevent it?
Q. “My wife and I are talking about conceiving a baby. I have been using marijuana and smoking cigarettes for about 10 years. My wife has never smoked anything. Before we do this, I want to know if I should quit for a month or so to make sure that our children won’t have birth defects or problems later in life. My wife seems to think that what I do doesn’t matter, and that it’s only what she does that affects the baby. I’m not so sure. I want to do the right thing.”
Q. “I'm pregnant! This will be my first child. In your expert opinion, what are the top 10 things I should do to ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby?”
Answers from Angela Keating, M.D., board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist with Providence Medical Group Columbia Women's Clinic, and Michael Klotz, M.D., board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist with Providence Medical Group Orenco and Columbia Women's Clinic.
If you leak urine when you laugh, sneeze or cough, you have what we call “stress incontinence.” It happens when extra pressure is placed on the abdomen which, in turn, puts pressure on the bladder. Coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting heavy objects, playing tennis, running and jumping are examples of activities that can cause stress incontinence.
It's natural to have questions about childbirth. This is a very special time for you, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need.
At Providence Health & Services, we believe each patient deserves excellent care of mind and spirit as well as of body. Childbirth can bring a range of emotions, which may last for months. Our interdenominational Pastoral Services staff is available 24 hours a day to help you honor your baby’s birth and alleviate emotional and spiritual stress.
We have taken numerous precautions to assure the safety of you and your new baby. You can help by following these important steps.
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