Birth Doula Blog
Choosing your hospital is just as important as choosing a provider. You will likely labor with the staff much longer than you will with your provider so be sure they can meet your needs.
Call the Labor and Delivery Department, take a tour, or visit their website to find the answers. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A HOSPITAL -What kind of pain medication do you offer? -What laboring tools do you provide (birth ball, stool, tub, etc.)? -When are vaginal exams performed and are they required? -How is baby's progress monitored? -Am I allowed to eat, drink, and move freely? -What are your C-section and induction rates? -How do you support complicated births? -Do you support breech births, multiples, and VBACs? -What procedures do you follow immediately after birth for mom and baby? When do they begin? Are any of these optional? -What security measures do you have in place? -What do you provide during my stay? -How are you prepared for emergency situations? -Do you have a NICU? These are all excellent questions to get a conversation started, but remember that your birth education and support system have an even greater impact on your experience than where you deliver. Comments are closed.
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