{"id":2500,"date":"2016-12-29T18:49:25","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T18:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=2500"},"modified":"2019-12-19T18:55:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T18:55:22","slug":"preparing-for-childbirth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/preparing-for-childbirth\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Childbirth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Giving birth is one of the most beautiful experiences in a woman\u2019s life. While every hospital will provide you with items to make your stay more comfortable, many people prefer to bring items from home to enhance their experience.<\/p>\n

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Some suggestions for the mom to be are :<\/p>\n

\u2022 Insurance card
\n\u2022 Important phone numbers
\n\u2022 Cell phone and charger
\n\u2022 Comfortable clothing  (underwear, bathrobe, slippers, nightgown and pajamas)
\n\u2022 Items for personal hygiene (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, body lotion)
\n\u2022 A favorite pillow
\nFor the baby:
\n\u2022 Receiving blanket
\n\u2022 Hat
\n\u2022 Clothing
\n\u2022 Socks
\n\u2022 It is also important to have a car seat for the day of discharge
\nTypically new moms tend to bring more supplies than they will need. Remember, the items above are all suggestions and should be used only as a guide. Most hospitals will provide new moms and their infants with basic items for comfort and for personal hygiene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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