Obstetrical patients are best served if
served if they are well prepared for their delivery experience.
Long Island Jewish Medical Center offers a prepared childbirth
course along with classes on breastfeeding, child care and CPR. This class
should be taken in the mid third trimester. It includes information on when to
call your OB about labor, when to go to the hospital and what happens at the
hospital.
Garden Ob/Gyn recommends that all patients obtain a copy
of their prenatal reports to bring to the hospital with them (just in case the faxed medical
record can’t be found). We also like all of our patients to take a hospital tour at 32 weeks. Its important to familiarize yourself with the hospital grounds, parking and visitation rules before you give birth!
Preparation is essential in
having a smooth, well controlled birthing experience.
Geno Manna, M.D.