FOR THE NEW MOTHER

There are several things that MOGA recommends for every new mother. If you will do these things, you will enter your pregnancy with a much greater sense of preparation.

1. Read What To Expect When You Are Expecting, by Heidi Murkoff. This is one of the most widely-respected resources for new moms. Copies may be purchased at most bookstores or through various online booksellers.
    
   
2. Visit the What To Expect website and register. You will receive daily e-mail updates tailored to your particular stage of pregnancy. This website has countless resources to help you prepare!
    
   
3. Obtain the maternity packet for the hospital where you will be delivering. Baptist Memorial Hospital For Women
   Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto
   Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital - Germantown
   St. Francis Hospital – Bartlett
    
   
4. Register at the hospital where you will be delivering.
   Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women
   Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto (or call Rosalind at 662-772-2296)
   Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital – Germantown
   St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett
    
   
5. Sign up for a childbirth class. These are taught by a representative of the hospital where you will be delivering.
   Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women
   Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto: Call 662-772-4000 or e-mail info.desoto@bmhcc.org
   Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital – Germantown
   St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett