I never did. I didn’t even need to anyways. I didn’t get out of my room until i was released.
I did but I wish I had done it sooner. I got a tour at 34 weeks and it was then that my husband and I looked at each other knowing we did NOT want the birth of our child to be there. I had to switch my OB doctor and will now be giving birth at a beautiful birthing center. Definitely recommend getting a tour! They give great info about the process so it's very helpful to do so.
For my last pregnancy I got to meet all the l&d nurses. She answered all my questions and gave me a bunch of info. She went through the induction process and how c sections go if it was an emergency. Super thorough. Idk which hospital I’m going to give birth at this time so I probably won’t have time to do one. Lol
To make sure you feel comfortable giving birth there mainly.
You don’t have to but we did both times. I’m glad we did.