Preparing for Baby
At times, pregnancy can be overwhelming when you consider all you have to do to prepare for your little one’s arrival. We break down the essential tasks to pave the way for a smooth arrival.
Maternity Tours
We recognize how important it is to see firsthand the space where you will complete one of your most important life events. We offer free tours of our facilities to help become familiar with our campus.
Maternity Checklist for Delivery Day
As your delivery day approaches, you have a lot of factors to consider. We’ve put together a checklist of some of the things we recommend having to plan for your big day.
Childbirth and Childcare Classes
Summa Health offers several childbirth education and parenting classes to help prepare you and your family for the arrival of your little one.
Birth Plan and Preferences
Our birth plan and preferences form helps you determine your wishes for the birth of your baby and provides an opportunity to discuss them with your care team.
Community Doula Resources
Summa Health supports the use of certified doulas at our facility. Doulas are trained, non-medical professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support and advocacy to a patient before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Establishing Parents on the Birth Certificate
Establishing parents on your child’s birth certificate is an important part of welcoming your new baby and allows you to establish several important documents and protections for your newborn.
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Maternity Visitation Guidelines
Your delivery day is a big moment in your life. Review our visitation guidelines for each area of our maternity unit to help you and your loved ones plan for your stay at the hospital.