Getting ready

Getting ready

LATE POST: Couple weeks ago I participated in childbirth classes, hospital tour, and infant care class. According to my mom, these classes have changed some over the years LOL. But basically this was my opportunity to practice breathing techniques, learn all about delivery options, medications, complications, and ultimately help to develop my birthing plan. It was a long virtual class but was helpful in giving important information. I was grateful to take the childbirth class with my mom who will be my support person in the delivery room. Unfortunately the hospital tour was also virtual, so we only got to see pictures of the rooms and spaces where I’ll be.

The infant care class was probably the hardest to sit through because I knew a lot of that information form my experiences working with kids over the years but there was still some valuable information to gather.

I have also officially chosen my child’s pediatrician office. I looked up several offices and consulted with other SMC in the area. I was ultimately looking for a person of color who had variety of office availabilities. There were rave reviews for Dr. Brown at Dr. Klebanow & Associates https://www.klebanowandassociates.com/ . And best of all, the practice has several persons of color to choose from in the event I can’t see Dr. Brown. **Special fact: this is the office that I was also seen at as a child, only by a different doctor**