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Brock and Katlyn Hammontree were expecting twins – one girl and one boy. “My mom is a twin and my brothers are twins,” says Katlyn. “I always joked that I would have twins too, but my husband and I were still surprised. Of course we were excited and nervous too.” As Katlyn’s pregnancy progressed, everything went smoothly until a regularly scheduled appointment with her OB/GYN Brian Glass, MD, at 36 weeks gestation. An ultrasound showed that their baby girl was under stress and not growing as rapidly as their baby boy. Because of this, Dr. Glass recommended that Katlyn have her labor induced the following day at Hamilton Medical Center. Hamilton Medical Center’s Turner Maternal Infant Care Center features a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Level III designation is the highest level classification awarded by the state of Georgia. The NICU provides 24-hour a day, 7-day a week expert care for ill or premature newborn infants. Care is provided by specially trained neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, lab technicians, and radiologists. The unit’s board-certified neonatologists have extensive experience in caring for critically ill newborns. Hamilton’s NICU is unique in that it is based on the concept of family-centered care. It features an open door policy that allows parents to visit their children almost any time, day or night. In fact, Hamilton Medical Center’s NICU is the only NICU between Nashville and Atlanta that allows for parents to spend the night in a private room with their baby. Because of Hamilton’s high level of expertise, babies are transported from Murray, Gordon, Bartow, Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin counties to Dalton for care. Because the Hammontree twins would be born early, having the NICU on hand in case extra care was needed, gave Brock and Katlyn peace of mind. “We had already planned on giving birth at Hamilton,” says Katlyn. “We had always heard wonderful things about the care there.” Thankfully, the twins were delivered without complication. “One of the neonatologists was in the room with us just in case, but Dr. Glass quickly told us that our babies were fine and that no NICU stay would be needed,” says Katlyn. Brock and Katlyn Hammontree (top), new parents of Huck Hughes Hammontree and Vada Brock Hammontree (left) Twins in the Family Brock and Katlyn named their new arrivals, Vada Brock Hammontree and Huck Hughes Hammontree. They are now five months old and growing fast. “Everyone was so friendly at Hamilton,” says Brock. Katlyn continues, “We were nervous, but everyone there was so helpful and sweet. Even after our family went home, Theresa Brown, Hamilton’s certified lactation consultant, helped me by answering my questions and making sure that I was on track with nursing the twins. She has been so wonderful!” Turner Maternal and Infant Care Center at Hamilton Medical Center offers high-tech care in a home-like environment. The center features whirlpool tubs, free Wi-Fi, and private family waiting areas. Other important offerings include: • Board-certified obstetricians and certified nurse midwives • Anesthesiologists for pain management available 24/7 • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with board-certified neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, specially-trained nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, lab technicians, and radiologists • Free childbirth classes (offered quarterly) • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant • Free educational materials for new parents • Facility tours • Free parking • Secure facility • Guest refreshment area • In-room, custom newborn photography • Gift shop with online order/in-room delivery service Turner Maternal and Infant Care Center 706.272.6400 hamiltonhealth.com/forher 14 15


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