What should I expect from my doctor and hospital during my pregnancy?

What should I expect from my doctor and hospital during my pregnancy?

Jay Goldberg (Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: What are the risks of being pregnant over 35? and more...

You should prepare for your pregnancy by visiting your physician regularly and being compliant with what your physician recommends, such as <a href="http://www.videojug.com/interview/pregnancy-exercise">pregnancy exercise</a>. Most hospitals where you deliver will provide you with a packet of information. It includes touring the hospital, classes that may be offered at the hospital, and registering at the hospital, so they can get an idea of how many deliveries they expect in a given month. These things will provide you with a lot of information. You'll be seeing your doctor somewhere between 10 and 15 times during your pregnancy, so each visit will be full of information. Your doctor can discuss what to expect; what to expect at the next visit, what to expect when in labour, expectations after you have the baby. So, just have a good communicative relationship with your obstetrician so that you'll know what to expect.