Comments on: Is A Thank You Gift Necessary For Hospital Staff Following The Birth Of A Baby?

By: replycs

replycs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:38:32 +0000

Let it go Peanut!
If you did not do it right away, it looks like an after thought and does nothing for you.

By: ~Lisa Lopez~

~Lisa Lopez~ — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:28:36 +0000

It’s not necessary. But people do it anyways.

By: Lucaay

Lucaay — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:14:37 +0000

probably a card for the ward and maybe a bunch of flowers or some chocolates, after all it is their job but its a kind gesture (:

By: Fronky

Fronky — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:43:03 +0000

It isn’t necessary, but it’s a nice thing to do if you want to do it.

By: cindy m

cindy m — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:16:17 +0000

Not really, but they would love it. Like cookies, fruit or something like that..But, if money is tight, don’t worry about it.

By: Alyson

Alyson — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:40:01 +0000

Its not nessecary but a nice thankyou card to staff would be very appreciated by them I’m sure.

By: Amy C

Amy C — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:06:07 +0000

No, it’s not necessary and the nurses don’t expect it. However, I agree with the first response, maybe a card for the maternity floor would be nice.

By: Trillian

Trillian — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:36:55 +0000

Hi,
Don’t do it for etiquette purposes, do it because you want to; they will appreciate it even if it’s late. Send something they can eat – like cupcakes with blue/pink frosting; food is always a good choice. Best Wishes!

By: Kittles1

Kittles1 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:51:12 +0000

Not necessary, but you can if you want. Hospitals deliver many babies so if you wait too long, they probably won’t even remember the specifics of your birth, unless something major happened to make it memorable. You can send a card with a pic of baby to your OB. They usually post them on a wall or in a baby book in the waiting room.

By: Gary D

Gary D — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:26:00 +0000

Just take a quick glance at your hospital bill…that should convince you that they’re getting well-paid for it! A nice thank you card is all that’s necessary and proper & customary etiquette doesn’t call for anything more than that.