What should I bring to the delivery room?
Items you should bring:
- Nightgown and bathrobe.
- Slippers.
- Bra and nursing bra.
- Breast pads.
- Socks (several pair)
- Underwear (several pair)
- Hair ties (scrunchies)
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, lip balm, lotion, and deodorant.
Is OHSU a baby friendly hospital?
OHSU is on the journey to becoming a Baby-Friendly hospital.
What questions should I ask my Obgyn about delivery?
20 Must-Ask Questions for Your Doctor About Labor and Delivery
- What hospitals are you affiliated with?
- What level of neonatal care is available at the hospital where I’ll deliver?
- What are some preterm labor symptoms?
- At what point should I call you when I think I’m in labor?
- When should I go to the hospital?
Why should you take a tour of the hospital before birth?
Visiting the place where you’re planning to give birth well before you deliver can help relieve some pre-birth anxiety and make your experience more enjoyable.
What level is OHSU NICU?
Level IV Neonatal
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is among the nation’s leading providers of care for premature and critically ill newborns. Our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides: Nationally recognized neonatologists (experts in treating newborns) who offer the most advanced care in Oregon.
Can you have a VBAC in Oregon?
OHSU is one of the few providers in Oregon who perform VBAC, and we have the highest success rate in the country: about 80 percent of the women who try to give birth vaginally after a cesarean with us achieve their goal. In addition, we can offer VBAC to women who have had more than two C-sections.
What questions should I ask my doctor before labor?
Talk to your doctor about what issues may arise based on your unique pregnancy and medical history. Ask what situations may be considered an emergency and what they will do to minimize risk. Familiarize yourself with the different possibilities and include instructions about how you want those situations to be handled.
Can I call labor and delivery to ask questions?
You have to remember that labor and delivery nurses are concerned with one thing (besides your health and safety) — liability. We aren’t really supposed to answer questions on the phone. We also don’t know anything about you or your health history when you call, so in general it’s not safe for us to give advice.
What should I ask my doctor before giving birth?
How painful will it be?
Can a woman change her mind about using a birth center?
Choosing a hospital birth center can also give you peace of mind in knowing that all your potential care needs can be met. You’ll have more options and flexibility for your pain management, whether you’re planning on a natural birth or an epidural, or simply want the ability to change your mind in the moment.
Do you have to take your rings off during labor?
There is a good chance you wouldn’t lose your ring even if you did wear it throughout labor and delivery. It’s a familiar item to bring into the birthing suite with you. I know I felt naked and uncomfortable without my wedding ring. But in some instances, maybe you should remove your rings before labor.
What is picu in hospital?
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
What do you do in PICU?
In the PICU, kids get intensive nursing care and close monitoring of things like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. The PICU also lets medical staff provide therapies that might not be available in other parts of the hospital.
What questions should I ask my doctor about delivery?
I hope to help prepare you by addressing some of the questions you should ask your OB/GYN about childbirth.
- What should I (and shouldn’t I) be doing leading up to my due date?
- How can I prepare for childbirth?
- What if I have specific requests?
- What should I expect the day of?
- What should I expect after delivery?