Choosing the birth point: how to decide and what to evaluate

You have the right to choose where to give birth, even if the pregnancy is followed in another facility or consultancy. To decide, find out about the services and characteristics of the birth point: presence of the partner in the delivery room, the possibility of rooming-in (i.e. the possibility of keeping the newborn with you in the room), neonatology department, availability of epidural analgesia or water delivery. Many hospitals organize guided tours or information meetings to learn about the team and the spaces. You can talk to the office or to those who follow you during pregnancy to understand which facilities best meet your needs. Always have a second option: some facilities may be temporarily saturated or redirect the parts to neighboring hospitals. The goal is for the birth to take place in the place where you feel most welcomed, safe and respected.