Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Sharp Mary Birch is getting into the holiday spirit. Last night, security and concierge teamed up to decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby to bring our patients and staff some joy this holiday season.

Today is World Prematurity Day! Meet our Sharp Mary Birch NICU grad Teddy Acena, who celebrated his first NICU graduation anniversary this past week! Teddy spent over two months in our NICU being born at 27 weeks gestation and weighing only 2.4 pounds. To celebrate his year marker from graduating from the NICU, mom Grace delivered snacks for the NICU staff with a sweet note. ... "Our Teddy has been growing and thriving at home. He has passed his one-year birthday. We are so very thankful to each of you for helping us get him home." Thank you to the Acena family for the sweet treats and the lovely photos. We would love to share your child’s journey through our NICU to NOW program. Please take a moment to update the Sharp Mary Birch team on your NICU graduate’s growth, milestones and accomplishments. NICU to NOW form: http://spr.ly/6182HECW6 #worldprematurityday #WorldPrematurityDay2020

If you've chosen Sharp Mary Birch as your delivery hospital or you're still considering where to have your baby, attend the free Baby on the Way Webinar, Wednesday Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Don't miss the opportunity to meet Sharp caregivers, learn about the hospital's current COVID-19 protocols, enjoy a virtual hospital tour, get help choosing an OBGYN and ask physicians and specialists your pregnancy and childbirth questions. Register here!... http://spr.ly/6183HDnR1

Happy #NationalPharmacyWeek to the outstanding Pharmacy team at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital! Thank you for the vital role you play in our patient's care and for ensuring safety and wellness throughout their entire experience. We appreciate you for everything you do!

It's National Nurse Practitioners Week. "I love being a neonatal nurse practitioner because I get to take care of vulnerable newborns in their time of need. It is so special to see the strengths these newborns show through their time with us, and it is rewarding to be able to send them home with their families to begin their life's journey." - Amanda Green, NNP-BC, a nurse practitioner at Sharp Mary Birch's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Join us as we celebrate all the outstanding nurse practitioners at Sharp HealthCare! #NPWeek

Since May 2020, Din Tai Fung has donated 150 meals monthly to all of the hard workers at Sharp Mary Birch. We appreciate the continued kindness and generosity of Din Tai Fung and many other people and businesses that have offered the support in all forms to our caregivers during this difficult year. Thank you so much!

The term Magnet designated hospital was coined in the early 80’s by the American Academy of Nursing to describe hospitals that could attract and retain nurses. Patients rely on the Magnet designation as the ultimate credential for high-quality nursing. We are proud to announce that Sharp Mary Birch has received the honor of Magnet Re-designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This honor recognizes our nursing excellence, innovations in professional nursing practice, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Today is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Be patient with yourself and remember that while you are grieving, it’s important to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. Donna Reyes, medical social worker at Sharp Mary Birch.... #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness Read more. https://www.sharp.com/health-ne/coping-with-infant-loss.cfm

This time last year, Sharp Mary Birch was celebrating our NICU families at our annual NICU Little Grad Reunion at Liberty Station (see photos pre-pandemic). Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s in-person NICU Little Grad Reunion. In lieu of catching up in person, we would love to share your child’s journey through our NICU to NOW program. Please take a moment to update the Sharp Mary Birch team on your NICU gr...aduate’s growth, milestones and accomplishments. NICU to NOW form: https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/mary-birch/nicu-to-now.cfm Sharp Mary Birch sends wishes of health and safety for all families during these difficult times. We hope to see you next year in person to celebrate the continued growth and success of our Little Grads. #NICU #niculittlegrad #nicubaby #nicugraduate #nicustrong

Today is National Depression Screening Day. Everyone feels sad sometimes, but these feelings usually pass within a few days. Depression interferes with daily life and may last for weeks or months at a time. If you or a loved one struggles with postpartum depression, Sharp Mary Birch has resources to help. To learn more about our free virtual Postpartum Support Group, please call 858-939-4133 or visit the link below. ... https://www.sharp.com/health-cl/postpartum-support-group-17

The clamp on your new baby's umbilical cord should fall off within 7 to 10 days of birth. Until then, and for days after, it's important to prevent infection by... keeping the belly button area clean and dry. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to care for a baby's umbilical cord, from washing it to diapering around it. See more

Trisha Khaleghi, senior vice president and CEO of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and Sharp McDonald Center, has been recognized by the American Heart Association for her volunteerism and her passion for caring for those with heart disease. Read why heart disease and the American Heart Association are so near and dear to Trisha's own heart. https://www.sharp.com//a-personal-passion-for-giving-back.

Until your baby's umbilical cord is healed, they should be sponged bathed. It's important to keep their belly buttons clean and dry, to prevent infection. Learn how to properly sponge bathe a baby, keeping them warm and comfortable throughout.