Women's Health
Maternity
Labor and Delivery
Preparing for Your Baby's Birth
Preparing for you the arrival of your new baby can seem overwhelming
at times, so we have created a checklist to help remember all
the important things you need to do before you have your baby.
Planning Checklist
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Choose a support person
Choose your husband, partner, a friend or a family member to
be with you during labor and delivery. Include your support
person in your pregnancy by having him or her meet your health
care provider before labor and delivery.
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Pre-register at the hospital
For questions about registration at Strong Memorial Hospital
call the Admitting Office at 585-275-3400 and at highland
Hospital call (need number for the admitting office).
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Plan for transportation
A trial drive to the hospital will give you an idea of how
long the trip will take, where you should park, and what
entrance you should use.
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Arrange for child care
Arrange for care if you have other children. you may need to
have one plan for daytime hours and one for the night.
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Know your care provider's telephone number
Make sure you have your provider's number written down, both
the office number and the after hours number
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Know what to bring to the hospital
Some things you'll want to have are:
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toiletries
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robes, nightgowns,
slippers, nursing bra,
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book or magazines
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clothes for you and
your baby to wear home
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music or other items that may
help you to
relax
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camera and batteries, snacks
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pillows
