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Crozer - What to Bring to the Hospital?!
Asked by A.G. from Philadelphia
on April 14, 2007
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This might be a dumb question, but oh well. I know what I need for myself, but when I pack my baby's bag, what do I need to bring? Do I need to bring diapers, wipes, e...
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- I delivered both my girls at Paoli hospital, but I think they are all the same in regards to the baby. Yes, they have diapers for the babies. You really dont need to b...
- Usually for the baby, you just bring an outfit to bring them home in, outerwear if necessary, a carseat, and a few blankets to cover them on the way home. I know with...
- You are not dumb just nervous!!!! You will be fine!!!! Just bring a diaper, however they supply them. Bring a nice outfit for the baby to come home in and a receivi...
Epidural Procedure - Is It Nec to Have Full IV Bag and Blood Work BEFORE?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on October 26, 2010
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Is it necessary that the laboring woman be given (and go through) an entire bag of IV fluids and have blood taken with results returned before the hospital will admini...
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- I'm pretty sure they won't give you the epidural without having the IV bag. I don't remember the bloodwork though. When I had my last baby my water broke at home. I...
- The bag of IV fluids is to hydrate you. When they give medication you will vasodialate your blood vessels. If you are not well hydrated your blood pressure will drop...
- I believe it is for the reasons others mentioned below, but after you deliver, request that it be stopped. With my first delivery, (which was less than 2 hours), they ...
Need Advice for Son While at Hospital with New Baby
Asked by C.I. from Houston
on December 26, 2008
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I have the most wonderful 2-year old son. He is happy, sweet, loving, and attached to his Mommy and Daddy. We have been so blessed. And, now we are being blessed ag...
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- I know this is a difficult situation for you, but you are doing what is best for your son and yourself and husband and the new little one. You have to hold on to that...
- Hey C.... Bless you heart for stressing over this. My 2 cents: Your son will not remember being left at his aunt's. He's too young to hold on to memories of you b...
- My two boys are 19 1/2mos apart. After the labor of my second son my mom stayed at the hospital with me. My husband stayed at home with my first son because he knew ou...
Who Has Delivered at Northwest Community Hospital?
Asked by B.A. from Chicago
on March 20, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I've searched all over this wonderful website, and I haven't seen anyone mention this hospital. Has anyone delivered there? Was it a good or bad experi...
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- Northwest Community Hospital is a wonderful hospital. My sister's mother in law used to head up their nursing staff (until she retired). I've only heard really good th...
- Hi B., I delivered (via c-section) both of my kids (now 4 and 2 1/2) at Northwest Community. I have only good things to say! Everyone in Labor & Delivery was wond...
- Congratulations, B.! I delivered my first at NCH in January of 2007 and had a great experience. Everyone, from the Emergency Room where I was admitted at 5 am beca...
Birthing Positions in Hospital
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on May 31, 2011
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I am 38 weeks and 4 days and my baby is measuring in the 98th percentile. I know the ultrasounds at this point are notoriously inaccurate but my doctor is recommendin...
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- I delivered 3 big babies. My midwife (in the hospital) told me to do what was felt natural and felt 'good' to ME, regardless. I was standing up in the tub waiting for ...
- my doctor told me I could labor any position I wanted to, but when I delivered, they just needed to me able to see what was going on, and if you're squatting it makes ...
- WIth my oldest, I was on my knees with my chest against the propped up bed. With my youngest, I was laying on my side with one leg up and one leg on the bed. My midwif...
Any Hospital Birth Moms Out There?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 22, 2011
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I know that, for me, the hospital was my ideal place to give birth. I felt safer and more secure, just in the event either I or the baby needed medical attention that...
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- I am a convert for hospital births. I think they can be amazing! I planed my first birth at home. things were mismanaged , and 32 hours after my water broke we final...
- Since my pregnancy was a giant cluster of bad events (lost twin at 11-1/2wks, baby wasn't growing properly, started leaking at 16wks, ruptured at 26wks), I knew I'd gi...
- Considering 98% of births in the US take place in the hospital, I don't think you'll have a hard time finding at least a few, LOL! I'm glad the hospital is there i...
Baylor Hospital in Grapevine
Asked by T. from Dallas
on June 27, 2005
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I am moving to Keller in the upcoming months and have a baby due in Sept. I'm planning to deliver at Baylor in Grapevine. I'm looking for ANY feedback for the hospita...
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- T. - I actually live and Keller and just delivered a baby at Baylore Grapevine back in December. I had a great experience there. Everyone was super nice...the on...
- T., Baylor Hospital in Grapevine is a wonderful facility with a highly professional and genuinely caring staff. I am also an expectant Mom (child #2) due July 18th....
- I work at Baylor Grapevine in the lab. I also had my baby, who is now 17 months, here last January via c-section, so I was here for about 5 days. The staff is great ...
What Should I Pack for Hospital Stay?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on June 2, 2011
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Almost 35 weeks and thinking I should start putting together a bag to take with me when I deliver. I am a scheduled c-section, but things don't always go as planned :)...
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- Dont forget the camera and charger, extra memory card too. Batteries and film if it isnt digital. MR said it right ,,, you have to haul it all home too so dont get to...
- Well since you're having a c-section, I actually would pack your own underwear and some of your own pads. I wore the stretchy stuff and used the giant pads for the fi...
- Use the stretchy underwear stuff that they give you, don't bring your own. They are probably the best ones and you don't have to worry about getting them messed up. ...
What You Wish You Would Have Brought with You to the Hospital
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on November 2, 2011
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Hi Mamas! What are some things you wish you would have brought with you to the hospital when you delivered? Don't want to overlook anything! I am a scheduled c-section...
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- One of my girlfriends brought me a gift bag filled with old magazines, sticker books (yes, like kids sticker books), coloring books, and crayons... LIFE SAVER!! You do...
- Extra batteries for the camera. We brought a backup camera, but it was one that you have to manually focus it, and my mom was taking pictures when my older son was bo...
- My nipple cream! I had forgotten it and realized it when I needed it!! When my Mom went to buy me some more she also came back with little ice-packs to use after nur...
Central Dupage Hospital and Midwives
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on February 23, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone can share their experience with delivering at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield. I want to have a natural delivery with as little medical in...
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- I can't answer the questions about natural delivery, but I can answer the part about CDH. I have 3 children and the first two were delivered at Alexian Bros. and the ...
- T., I am a labor doula, and I supported a birth at CDH last October. This mom did end up with a natural delivery with no pain meds or interventions. We did have to ...
- Hi T., I had my first at CDH and didn't like it at all. I am now with a midwife that delivered my 2nd and now my 3rd and I am so much happier. I had a HORRIBLE expe...
