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Birth – Hospital – Questions to ask :
Which issues are important for your choice?
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Is the hospital reachable easily?
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Equipped well to handle emergencies?
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Specialists available?
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The delivery-rate takes place at the hospital each year? (More deliveries mean more experience with various birth scenarios.)
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Is a nurse available for you, or do you have to share her?
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Check the hospital's statistics/experiences for caesarean sections, episiotomies, and mortality?
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How many labour and support people may be present for the birth?
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What procedures are followed after your baby's birth?
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Can you breastfeed immediately?
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How long is the typical postpartum stay for vaginal deliveries/caesarean sections?
If more questions occur, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor or try, if available, a hospital tour to ensure yourself.
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