Checklist: Maternity ward tour

Posted Thursday, April 19, 2007 12:46 PM

Q: I'm touring the maternity ward soon. What questions should I ask?

A: Since getting your questions answered is the whole point of taking a maternity ward tour, planning them out beforehand is definitely a good idea. Here are a few to get you started: 

[  ] When we arrive, do we need to check in at the front desk, or can I waddle straight to the maternity ward?

[  ] What are the policies on cameras and video cameras?

[  ] Are cell phones allowed?

[  ] Will baby be able to stay in my room the whole time?

[  ] Can daddy stay the night?

[  ] What are my chances for getting a private room? Will my insurance cover it?

[  ] What sort of breastfeeding support is offered? How does it work?

[  ] Where and when are my other children allowed to be with me?

[  ] Is there any extra paperwork involved to get my partner’s name on the birth certificate? (If you aren't married)

[  ] Can I pre-register a couple of weeks before delivery? (Getting some of the legal hoopla out of the way can be very freeing.)

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