Preparing for birth often comes with a wide range of emotions, expectations, and questions. You might take a birth class, meet with a lactation consultant, or decide to approach things more intuitively—trusting that birth is unpredictable, so planning can only go so far. Many people also hear stories from friends and family—sometimes helpful, sometimes anxiety-provoking. But one question seems to come up more than any other:“Are you going to get an epidural?” It sounds like i

If you’re trying to decide where to give birth and you live in or around Frederick or Montgomery counties, two of the most commonly considered hospitals are Frederick Health Hospital and Shady Grove Medical Center. FHH Main Entrance Frederick Health has two distinct entrances. The emergency entrance is for patients entering the hospital after 10pm and before 5am. The Main Entrance with a lobby is where patients enter during normal business hours and before 9:59pm. Shady Grove