What to find out about your hospital
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What to find out about your hospital
If you are planning a hospital birth, here are some of the things you will want to find out about the hospital ahead of time:
*Is there and LDR (labor-delivery-recovery) room?
*What is the level of emergency care, both obstetrical and newborn?
*Where is the night entrance?
*What degree of privacy can you expect?
*What facilities are available for your partner and/or labor support people (beds, etc.)?
*What are the visitation policies?
*Is there a board-certified lactation consultant on staff?
*Will the staff accept and work with your labor support person?
*What are the policies as to who may be present at the birth?
*What interventions (EFM, IV, etc.) are routine?
*How much freedom of movement will you be allowed?
*Is eating and drinking allowed?
*Is photography allowed?
*What are the options for the immediate postpartum period?
*How do you pre-register?
*What are the costs you can expect, and does the hospital participate in your insurance plan?
*Is there a hot tub available?
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