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Which issues are important for your choice?


•	Is the hospital reachable easily?
•	Equipped well to handle emergencies?
•	Specialists available?
•	The delivery-rate takes place at the hospital each year? (More deliveries mean more experience with various birth scenarios.)
•	Is a nurse available for you, or do you have to share her?
•	Check the hospital's statistics/experiences for caesarean sections, episiotomies, and mortality?
•	How many labour and support people may be present for the birth?
•	What procedures are followed after your baby's birth?
•	Can you breastfeed immediately?
•	How long is the typical postpartum stay for vaginal deliveries/caesarean sections?

If more questions occur, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor or try, if available, a hospital tour to ensure yourself.