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New Baby

There are many services and resources available while you are at Central Vermont Medical Center and in the community to help you with your new baby.

Congratulations on your new baby! There are many services and resources available while you are at CVMC and in the community to help you with your new baby.

Infant Feeding Choices

Although research has clearly shown the benefits of breastfeeding to both baby and mother, some new mothers elect not to breastfeed. CVMC is committed to supporting and educating new mothers regardless of their feeding preference. CVMC has Certified Lactation Consultants here on staff for assistance with breastfeeding issues. Learn more about The Center for Breastfeeding services or call 802-371-4415.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

We offer Hepatitis B vaccine immunizations to new parents for their newborn. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends immunizations to ensure that newborn infants are protected from Hepatitis B virus infection, a major cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer in the United States. For more information, click here.

Car Seats

Sixty percent of car seats are not used correctly. Vermont law requires all children up to age 8 to ride in a federally approved safety seat. To ensure that your child is riding safely, get a free safety seat inspection from a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. 

For more information about car seat safety, including car seat fitting (inspection) stations and events, go to the Vermont Department of Health's Be Seat Smart website at www.beseatsmart.org.

Birth Certificates

Birth certificates are available from the Berlin Town Clerk. For more information, call 802-229-9298 or email townclerk@berlinvt.org.

Birth Announcements

Every week CVMC sends birth announcement to the local papers, and once a month we compile a list of all the baby's born by town to include in one of our Birthing Center ads. If you would like your baby's birth to be included in CVMC's Birth Announcements, please fill out and return the form included in your patient information packet.

Local Resources

Here are some local resources that may help you on your way:

Support Groups

At CVMC, we offer a number of Support Groups for new Moms and Dads as well as for those parents who have experienced a pregnancy loss. These groups bring together people in like circumstances that can share and support one another.

  • Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group provides peer and professional support for all of your breastfeeding or mothering needs and questions in a relaxed and caring environment. This group meets the first Monday of every month, from 5:30 - 7:00pm at the Women and Children's Unit, 2nd Floor of CVMC. For information, call 802-371-4415.

  • Post-Partum Depression Support. Call 802-479-4200 for additional information.

  • Rocking Horse Circle of Support is a FREE a health education support program for parenting mothers who are questioning their own use of alcohol and drugs or who are experiencing the effects of another's substance using behaviors. This 10 week group program is led by a substance abuse professional and a maternal child specialist. For more information, call 802-479-1086.