Planning Ahead for Labor and Delivery

PLANNING AHEAD FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY 1 Take a birthing class at your White Plains maternity center Birthing Class O 4:00 PM 56% of women surveyed attended a child birth course Find class and register at 18-24 weeks 2 Consider the labor and delivery support options at different Westchester County maternity wards 11,104 Number of births in Westchester County in 2010 3 Pre-register with your Westchester County hospital of choice Reduce the time it takes to be admitted the day of your delivery Information to provide HELLO Doctor contact info Name Insurance 4 Educate yourself on birthing methods and options Create a birth plan 4 million childbirths per year in U.S. Method Assistance 1% of births overseen by a doula 33% Cesarean 50% 25% lower labor time lower Cesarean rate 67% Natural 60% lower use of epidural 5 Plan your route through Westchester County Map out fastest way to hospital in White Plains Know what entrances are open after 10 p.m. Keep gas tank at least 1/2 full 1 alternate route •1 practice run 6 Pack a bag For the baby Diapers and wipes Receiving Going-home outfit blanket For you Water Clothing Snacks Nursing bra Robe Toiletries Socks Entertainment 7 Line up care for other children and/or pets 8 Buy essential items Infant car Infant clothes Crib Diapers and wipes seat Sources: Provided by: WP http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/births.htm http://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/health/cutting-class http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/labor-and-delivery/preparing/hospital-ar-birthing-center.aspx http://www.fitpregnancy.com/labor-delivery/labor-delivery/do-you-need-doula http://www.babycenter.com/0_10-smart-ways-to-prepare-for-your-babys-birth_10328975.bc?page-1 http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/chac/birth/b42.htm www.whiteplainshospitalnewyork.com