8. Find a Pediatrician: A pediatrician must be chosen before your newborn is discharged. Seek recommendations from friends, family, and local mothers to help guide your decision. Make sure the provider is in-network with your insurance. Many physicians offer meet & greets for you to ask questions and assess compatibility. If you find the pediatrician isn’t the right fit, you can always switch providers later on.
9. Pre-Register with Your Birthing Facility: Pre-registering will get all the paperwork out of the way to facilitate a smoother and more efficient experience for both you and the hospital staff, ensuring that you receive the best possible care during your stay.
10. Do you plan to breastfeed? Prenatal lactation consultations offer valuable benefits such as addressing your questions or concerns and assessing risk factors for potential challenges that may need intervention. Additionally, since breastfeeding is an intimate journey, establishing a relationship with a lactation consultant prenatally can help you feel more at ease during your most vulnerable times.
Our Lactation Specialists are available to help answer all of your questions. Book an appointment today. We take most insurance so there is no out-of-pocket expense for you!