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Whether you are planning a homebirth, a birthing center birth, or hospital birth, you should still have certain things prepared for your baby's arrival. Occasionally a planned homebirth will end up with a transport to the hospital during labor and the baby will be born in a hospital setting. This is unfortunate in that birth plans made had to be changed and this can be very emotionally disappointing to the parents (not to mention to your midwife, as well), but it does happen. The positive side is that you did have your baby and he/she is healthy and well. It would be wise for you to preplan and to prepare for this occurance even though it may not happen in most planned homebirth cases.
Having a new baby can be a scary thing to new parents. Although, you may have most everything prepared at home already, with the help of your midwife, it never hurts to double check everything.
Do you have everything you need? During the last weeks of your pregnancy, you will have been gathering clothes, diapers, and baby items that you will be using for your baby for the first several weeks after the birth. Hopefully you were able to have a baby shower before you gave birth to help you with obtaining needed supplies while having a little bit of fun, too.
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There are always questions every new parent asks themselves, whether the baby is born at home or in a medical facility. The better prepared you are for the arrival of your new baby, the more confident you will feel when it's time to care for your baby.
A Few Suggestions To Prepare For Baby's Arrival
Make sure everything is ready for the arrival of your baby by the 37th week It is possible for you to go into labor anywhere between the 37th and the 42nd week.
Check the following:
FOR A HOMEBIRTH
For a planned homebirth, do you have all the birth supplies requested by your midwife?
FOR A HOMEBIRTH OR HOSPITAL BIRTH
THE BABY'S FIRST AUTO TRIP
- It is a good idea to practice installing the carseat before you go to the hospital. You do not want to find out that the car seat does not fit right in the car as you are leaving the hospital.
- Does the carseat fit in your car? If it doesn't, you will need to return it. You may want to install it before you leave the store. Then, if it does not fit, you can easily get another one since you are already there.
- Do you understand how to install it correctly (Please read car seat safety)? It is very important that your baby is properly put into the carseat.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
If something happens and you don't know what to do, refer to your help list. The midwife, health care providers, and others are there to help you. If you are unsure about something, don't be afraid to call someone, and ask them your questions.
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