Giving birth is one of the most incredible things you will ever do so you want to make sure you’re as comfortable and prepared as you can be.
And one of the most important things is the hospital where you welcome your little bundle of joy.
To help with that, here are a few questions you should ask your maternity hospital…
What labour options are there (water birth)?
How much is it going to cost?
What are the statistics of the hospital (regarding births, Caesarean sections etc)?
Are there classes I can attend before the birth?
What postnatal support do you provide?
If I plan on using placenta encapsulation, how do I go about that?
Is there support for feeding?
What room options are there?
At what point will they take me in?
What are the visiting hours like?
How many people can I bring in for the birth?
Where exactly will I be for the birth and afterwards (different rooms)?
What washing facilities are there?
Is photography equipment permitted?
Is there any paperwork that needs to be completed?
What do I need to bring?
What is the average stay for new mums?
Do I know anyone who has given birth there?
