Handling maternity and hospitalization. The BIG day has finally arrived, you are about to be a mother! Let’s look at some tips on how you can manage your first maternity hospitalization better.
Tips on how to manage your first maternity hospitalization.
| No. | Activities Stage | Check List |
| 1. | Signs of Labour | Ensure that you have signs of labour such as rupture of membrane and contractions. |
| 2. | Admission | - Medicare card
- Private health Insurance card (if any).
- Pre-natal records from your doctor’s office.
- Name of your baby’s paediatrician (if any).
- Birth plan (if any).
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| 3. | Basic Needs | - Mother’s clothing (Lots of underpants, loose & comfortable clothes, slippers, toiletries, maternity pads, breast pads, snacks, book to read, etc).
- Baby’s clothing (Nappies, receiving blanket, mittens, socks, etc).
- Newborn Nappies and wipes.
- Mother’s food & snacks (Mineral water, juices, yogurt, chocolate bar, fresh fruits, etc).
- Other things such as massage oil, lotions, music, medications, etc.
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| 4. | Hospital Stay | - Most of the questions about your hospital stay will already be addressed when you choose your doctor and hospital. Make sure that you are well-versed on the hospital’s procedures and regulations. Seek help from the attending midwives should you need further assistance.
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