Expecting Parent Resource Guide – Section 4

How to find a pediatrician

Expectant parents should select a pediatrician before the birth of a baby. If the baby is born within the health system, a pediatrician in the hospital will talk with you about when your newborn should be seen by their pediatrician, typically one to three days after being discharged from the hospital. They will assist with the scheduling of your baby’s first appointment.

To find and schedule an appointment with a pediatrician, call 913-588-1227 or request an appointment online.  As a reminder, if you are covered under the health system’s medical plan, selecting a health system pediatrician is the most cost-effective option of care.

Hospital bag checklist

Start thinking about your packing list when you enter your third trimester and aim to have your bag packed about a month before your due date. If you deliver within the health system, many items that you need will be provided. If you deliver outside of the health system, please check with your hospital to see what they provide.

Don’t forget to install the infant car seat a few weeks before baby’s anticipated arrival, too. If you need assistance, many local police and health departments offer services to install and inspect car seats. See a list of certified inspection locations on the National Highway and Transportation Safety (NHTSA) website.

For the expecting partner

• Personal identification information, like a driver’s license
• Medical information
  • Insurance information
  • List of medications/allergies
  • Birth plan
• Clothing items
  • Personal hospital gown or pajamas
  • Non-skid socks/slippers
  • Shower shoes
  • Change of comfortable, loose-fitting clothes to wear home
  • Undergarments
  • Nursing/supportive bra
• Toiletries
  • Personal shampoo and conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Hair bands
  • Lip balm
  • Lotion
  • Menstrual pads (the health system will provide this item)
• Breast pump/nursing supplies/nursing pillow
• Personal pillow and blanket
• Phone charger with a cord length of at least 10 feet

For baby

• Installed infant car seat
• Swaddle or receiving blanket
• Diapers and wipes (The health system will provide this item)
• Going home outfit
• Photo props

For partner

• Insurance information and other important papers
• List of loved ones to notify
• Phone, charger, headphones, Bluetooth speaker
• Tablet with movies or shows downloaded
• Snacks for yourself
• Her favorite snacks for after delivery
• Pillow and blanket
• Change of clothes
• All toiletries
• Shower shoes
• Consider a “push” present – a gift celebrating mom and her hard work during labor has become popular

If you are delivering within the health system, newborn hospital photographers are available on site to capture the first hours or days of your baby’s life. Pre-approved, patient-provided photographers are also welcome, in accordance with the health system’s visitors policy. Referrals are available upon request.

Health system location information and parking

Be prepared for delivery by knowing which hospital entrance you will arrive at and where to park when it’s time.

• Bell Hospital Tower at the 39^thand Rainbow campus: Parking is available in Parking Garage 3 (P3) at 4001 Cambridge Street, located directly across from the main entrance to Bell Hospital Tower. Patients can also be dropped off at Bell Hospital Tower’s covered street-level entrance. Valet parking is also available.
• Olathe Campus: Free parking is available directly in front of Olathe Hospital’s patient registration entrance, near the emergency entrance.
• Great Bend Campus: If you are delivering at the Women & Children’s Center at our Great Bend Campus, there are multiple surface lots available for parking. If you have any questions, call 620-792-8833
• Liberty Hospital Birthing Center: Parking is available via complimentary valet parking (entrance 4) or in the visitor garage (entrance 1).