Things to think about
The following are topics you may like to consider for discussion with your care provider at various stages of your pregnancy;
Early to mid pregnancy
- Care providers & options for care
- Where to have your baby
- Expectations for partner/support person
- Costs/insurance
- Childbirth education
- Breastfeeding intentions
- Community supports
- Tests/screens/assessments
- Relationships, social support
- Cultural, spiritual, religious needs
- Exercise, nutrition
- When to seek help
- Where to find information
Mid to late pregnancy
- Your birth plan
- What to expect
- Early labour, when to call your care provider
- Positions in labour
- Pain management
- Possible complications
- Support during labour and birth
- What to take with you
- Newborn checks and tests
- Caring for your baby
- Length of hospital stay
- Breastfeeding intentions
- Emotional and mental health
- Social support and relationships
- Home visits from midwives
- Community support services
- Child safety
Going home/postnatal
- Support at home
- Adjusting to parenthood
- Siblings, partner and relationships
- Wound care
- Managing medications
- Managing pain postnatally
- Your 6 week check up
- Diet/exercise/lifestyle
- Baby feeding
- Settling techniques
Source: (ACT Health)
