Monday, September 9, 2013

Preparing For Your Delivery!

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.
A native of Long Island, Dr. Manna completed his undergraduate degree at Manhattan College and attended medical school at the University of Bologna in Italy. Dr. Manna completed his residency at The Brooklyn Hospital before entering private practice. He practiced solo in Western Nassau County before joining the practice in April 2011. The majority of Dr. Manna’s patient deliveries are done at Long Island Jewish Medical Center with special attention to antepartum and high risk patients.