Things to keep in mind before choosing a maternity hospital

Posted by Sneha on October 28th, 2018

Choosing a maternity hospital is the most important decision you will have to make in the first few weeks after conception. A lot of people start looking for hospitals after the third trimester. We do not advocate this as the reason being, a gynecologist or an obstetrician should be very aware of your body, your unborn child's health, your medication, allergy levels and so on. Hence is very important to stick to a single hospital right from the start. Because of this reason, choosing the right maternity hospital becomes important especially if you are living in a metro or a tier-1 city as you have more options and hence more confusion. There are many brands out there and with a lot of fancy advertisements, they attract customers. Every hospital will have its own pros and cons. All you have to do is to weigh the pros and see how it will match you. We will see some of the essential things you should look in while choosing a maternity hospital in Bangalore or any other metro city you belong to.

 
  1. The foremost thing is proximity: This might actually sound simple but is the most important thing. It will not only help you reduce your traveling time but also come in handy during the 4th trimester and during the time of labor. You needn't worry about traveling as most of the miscarriages happen during traveling. This is the reason why doctors suggest you to avoid traveling during pregnancy.
  2. Reputation and expertise: This is actually the core thing which you will evaluate the hospital on. The hospital should have all the latest equipment, experienced doctors and staff who can empathize with you. A good maternity hospital should also be able to handle high-risk pregnancy cases.
  3. Price: Cost can be very subjective. A good hospital with the latest technologies might put a dent on your pocket but it is worth the amount if they able to give you the best pregnancy experience. So do not worry about cost if the above two points are good. The hospital you choose is the first invest you are making for your unborn child.
  4. Transparency: Make sure that the hospital is able to give you all the information upfront and there are no hidden secrets between you both. This will spoil the trust you have the hospital and the rest of your journey won't be smooth. Right from billing to medicines every detail should be told you very clearly with possible reasons.
  5. Rules and regulations: Every hospital will have its own set of rules and regulation but too strict rules are not good for your pregnancy experience. The minute you get admitted for labor, there will be a lot of people visiting you. This will make the environment positive and healthy. So make sure your hospital doesn't go too hard on your relatives and friends.
Refer online and also offline with family and friends before taking the decision. You can always revisit your decision before it is too late. Choosing the best maternity hospital in Gurgaon or any other city you belong is very important for the beautiful future of your child.

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