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Hospital Delivery
If you have chosen a
hospital delivery for your birth, there are several things you should
consider.
Hospitals are answering the wants and needs of women, they are running
a business of course, and have answered pleas of women wanting a more
family oriented setting with more comfortable surroundings. The goal
now is to have the mom stay in one room for the entire birth and
recovery. This is much more comfortable for the mom and also for the
family. A good thing to find out first is if you and your family are
able to take a tour of the facility. At this tour, you can find out
several things.
- What the
hospital rules are about who can be present during delivery
- What the
rules are about using cameras or video cameras during labor and delivery
- What are
the monitoring procedures?
- What is
the rule about having an IV
- Does the
hospital have a tub for you to labor in?
- Does the
hospital have waterbirth facilities?
- Will the
staff honor your preference for a natural childbirth
- What are
their rules about the mother being able to hold and bond with
the baby immediately after birth
- Where do
you park when you arrive (this is a good question to ask)
- Do they
have CD player if you want to have music
- What tests
will be done on the baby immediately after birth and before leaving the
hospital
- What type
of training does hospital provide for newborn care
- Is the
follow up communication after I go home?
- Will I
have access to a lactation consultant
- What level
is your special care infant-intensive care unit
95%
of women deliver in a hospital setting
Remember that this is your birth
experience. The hospitals do have rules, but always remember that you
are a customer. No one can force
you to do something you don't feel comfortable with. You
have a birth in mind that you want, but you are in a hospital for the
peace of mind and insurance knowing that if something should
go wrong, you'll feel safer being in this type of environment. Also,
having a caregiver you trust should make you feel more at ease, you
chose this person because you trusted them to make the best decision
for you and your baby should an emergency arise. The goal is the have a
healthy baby and mom.
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