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Traditional hospital births (in which the mother-to-be moves from a labor room to a delivery room and then, after the birth, to a semiprivate room) are still the most common option.
kidshealth.org/parent/system/doctor/birth_centers_hospitals.html
Upside: Helpful information on some things to look for in a hospital
Downside: Article focuses more on choosing a birth method
When we think about having a baby very few of us think much past choosing the practitioner who will help us when labor comes.
pregnancy.about.com/cs/consumerissues/a/hospitalint.htm
Upside: Helpful information on what to ask when choosing a hospital
Downside: Text heavy page
If you prefer to have your baby in a hospital, the next question is, which hospital? Most caregivers have privileges in one hospital, but many use more than one.
health.howstuffworks.com/how-to-prepare-for-childbirth5.htm
Upside: Very good advice on how to choose a hospital and what to ask when visiting
Downside: None
If you are pregnant, or considering having a baby, you will have to make many decisions. One of the most important is where to have your baby. You should know not all hospitals are alike.
www.ynhh.org/maternity/why_yale/
Upside: Helpful advice and information from hospital's website that can be used to evaluate any hospital
Downside: None
Many women have never been a patient in a hospital before the birth of their first baby, so they have absolutely no idea what to expect.
life.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/medical-facilities/35951.html
Upside: Helpful guide to choose hospital and questions to ask
Downside: Expect an ad when click on link
The choice of where you have your baby can have a big impact on your whole birth experience. There are a number of options available to you and it's up to you to choose the one that you feel most ...
www.essentialbaby.com.au/page/choosing_a_hospital.html
Upside: Australian site discussing how to choose a hospital
Downside: Small font, limited depth
Birthing Place Hospitals have become increasingly sensitive to the physical and emotional comfort of laboring and postpartum women. Along with an obstetric facility that's mother-friendly, what else ...
body.aol.com/pregnancy-guide/choosing-a-caregiver-and-birthing-site
Upside: Good advice on services to look for in a hospital
Downside: Scroll down a little to find information
So What Should Be Important to You The most important thing is for you to feel comfortable with the staff and the environment of the hospital that you choose.
life.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/medical-facilities/35951.html?page=2
Upside: Specific advice on how to choose a hospital
Downside: None
Can I choose the hospital where I'll give birth? What should I consider? What if I want to try a VBAC? What if I have a high-risk pregnancy? What if I want a hospital birth in a more low-tech ...
www.babycenter.com/0_choosing-a-hospital_1148.bc
Upside: Various articles to help choose a hospital
Downside: Make sure you notice the helpful links
Choosing a hospital to deliver your baby is yet another decision you'll have to carefully weigh during your pregnancy.
www.pregnancyetc.com/choosing-a-hospital.htm
Upside: Article with specific details about choosing a hospital for delivery
Downside: Short article