As you bring your child into this world, there are many questions and decisions you have to face along the way. Many of you may not know what to expect and want someone to help you understand what is going to happen as your body grows and changes. What questions do you ask your doctor at your visits and what response will you get? Do you know where you are going to deliver and what type of birth experience you are expecting? Do you have past experiences that were less than you desired? Do you have certain things that you have wanted for the birth of your child/children? What is most important to you?
There are a variety of ways that we can advocate for you and your family. We can help you to achieve realistic and positive goals for your pregnancy. We can be a liaison for you with your healthcare team. We can help you develop a realistic birth wish list. We can provide information about the progression of labor and any medical procedures and their risks and potential complications. By doing this, we empower you to make informed decisions about your healthcare and the impacts that may arise from the interventions that are commonly used surrounding the birth of your infant.
NEW: National Birth Survey
It is a nationwide birth survey that anyone who has given birth in the past three years can take.
This is a way we can all rate our experiences and learn more about the doctors, midwives, hospitals and birthcenters from a consumer standpoint. This will be such a powerful tool and with your help can make an impact on improving maternity services to everyone in our country.
