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First Steps 
 

Before your hospital stay, we recommend that you pre-register, arrange for insurance, and take maternity and parenting classes. Being prepared will help you be more at ease so you can focus on yourself and your new baby.

  • Pre-registration
  • Insurance
  • Childbirth Education
  • Getting Ready


  • Pre-Registration

    Pre-registrationThe pre-registration form has all the important information needed at the time of your hospital admission. Pre-Registration will help simplify your admission process. Please fill out this form by your 7th month of pregnancy. Make sure to include a copy of your insurance card(s) with your form and send it to the Family Life Center.

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    Insurance

    No insurance_call 1-800-603-9355If you have hospitalization insurance, we will bill your insurance company for you. Be sure to check with your insurance company to see if they require a pre-admission authorization or have special instructions for you to follow before your delivery. All co payments will be collected upon admission.

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    Childbirth Education

    Getting ready for a baby is an awesome responsibility. We offer a variety of classes that will prepare you for childbirth and motherhood. You'll learn what to expect during labor and delivery. To sign up for our education and Lamaze classes call 1-800-603-9355 for specific times and details.

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    Getting Ready

    Getting ReadyTo help you be more at ease when your labor begins, pack for you and your baby three to four weeks in advance. You and your doctor will decide on your actual stay, but generally the length of stay for a vaginal delivery is 1-2 days. For a cesarean section the average length of stay is 3 days.

    Here's what to pack for you:

  • insurance or Medi-Cal card
  • bras and panties
  • pajamas, bathrobe, slippers and socks
  • toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, lotion, shampoo)
  • glasses or contacts and solution
  • comfortable clothes to wear home
  • camera
  • important phone numbers
  • Here's what to pack for your baby:

    • going home outfit
    • receiving blanket
    • diapers
    • infant car seat

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