What do you do now?
After the excitement of the news comes the thought – “I’m having a baby, where do I start?” Here are a few simple tips as you take the first steps towards the birth of your child. Plan early, and don’t forget that friends and family can be a great source of tips and ideas on how make this process as smooth as possible.
- Contact your health insurer to get a full understanding of the cover for you and your baby before, during and after your pregnancy.
- Have a think about where you would like to have your baby
- Contact the hospital to discuss:
- A pre-admission interview and tour
- Booking into the hospital
- Make your booking and arrange to attend childbirth and parenting classes
- Plan your trip to the hospital (remember, it could be in a peak period, or
- the middle of the night!)
- Ensure your bags are packed including all the items needed for your baby
- Make sure your car is fitted with a government approved child restraint
- for your first trip home together
- Decide on baby names