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Hospital Bag
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on December 13, 2010
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I'm pregnant with our first child and I'm getting all the last minute things ready. What all did you bring in your hospital bag? I want to make sure I have everythin...
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- With baby #1 we way overpacked. With baby #2 we wised up and basically brought: something comfy for me to change into after the birth (hospital gowns are really not c...
- Hi B. For baby. Nappies,cotton woll for cleaning his bum,baby wipes for first poo,vests,baby grows,2 cotton sheets(I didnt like hospital's ones), cosy cotton blanket,...
- Well, you have quite a list from the other ladies so far, most of what I was going to list is already mentioned. Hard candy. I'm not sure if all hospitals are like...
Choosing a Hospital
Asked by C.F. from Boston
on February 27, 2008
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I live in Salem, MA, and I'm looking into doctors/hospitals in anticipation of my first child. Obviously Boston has some of the best hospitals in the world. But is it ...
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- Hi C.. I live in Lynn and chose to deliver at the Cambridge Birth Center. I can't say enough wonderful things about the Center, but it is really best for women lookin...
- I don't think a hospital in Boston is too far. I delivered my son at Beth Israel in Boston and I live in Beverly, MA. It wasn't bad at all, but I also went into labor ...
- have you considered the north shore birth center? i had my son there and it was absolutely fabulous. it is staffed by midwives, overseen by the hospital doctors. th...
Breastfeeding at the Hospital
Asked by J.K. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2008
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I am expecting a baby in January and I am determined to breasfeed this time around. I have a 15 month old and while in the hospital recuperating from a C-Section my mi...
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- When my daughter was born and I tried to breast feed but also didn't know what to do before my milk came in. The nurse suggested using a syringe to drip in the formul...
- I am doula on Fort Meade. I would be happy to answer your questions and put you in contact with great help. Give me a call any time. ###-###-#### J. Verdery
- Hello Good for you! (and your baby) I can tell you that my milk came in sooner with each pregnancy, and since you are having 2 so close together you will probably see...
Hospital Bag,
Asked by L.D. from Las Vegas
on July 4, 2009
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ok, i feel silly writing this being i was in this situation only 2 1/2 years ago, but what should i pack in my "hospital bag" (besides the obvious clothes, toiletries ...
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- Good question, As a doula and a Childbirth educator, I go through this one a lot. A relaxing pillow scent like lavendar - you may want to help the room not so "Hostpi...
- A tennis ball-this saved me during my 1st labor. Snacks for hubby during and for you after. Check with the hospital about the phone use, you may need a phone card to...
- Music, for the labor. It was essential for us... baby blanket. Carseat. It doesn't fit in the bag =), but you need it to get home... Good birthing R.
Hospital Ratings
Asked by K. from Dallas
on September 30, 2010
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I know hospitals have different ratings based on what level they are and am trying to find ratings for a few area hospitals for infant care and delivery, so I can make...
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- I second checking out HealthGrades and getting specific stats on your doctor for his/her induction, c-sections because they control that, not the hospital. In terms ...
- the Joint Commission is an independent non-profit that certifies hospitals all in the US and all over the world. www.jointcommission.org
- check out, http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings make sure your ob and pediatrician has privilages at that hospital & if there are any malpractice compla...
Hospital Bag
Asked by D.K. from State College
on January 27, 2011
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I have found several lists of things to pack and am getting them together. I was just wondering, do most people end up using a small rolling suitcase to take in or som...
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- I took a rolling suitcase each time. I had my first vaginal and my next 2 by c-section. I packed my own gown, housecoat, houseshoes, nursing bra, shampoo, soap (I ha...
- I took an average size duffle bag, plus a pillow and a boppy. It was larger than a gym bag, but not as large as a suitcase. Bring whatever is easiest for you to carry.
- Well I never got to the stage of packing a hospital bag.I had made list if items to pack but then I went into preterm labour,I had gone to the ER with my cell phone an...
Advice for Hospital
Asked by D.K. from Boston
on February 3, 2008
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Hello, I am 25weeks pregnant with my second child and recently found out this baby will need open heart surgery for av septal defect. My husband and I are not from th...
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- D. I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. My son had a problem with his penis when he was born and we were referred to NEMC for care. It is no way as bad as what y...
- First and foremost, I am sorry to hear this news and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Children's is the best place on earth. Really, people c...
- Hi D.- My neighbors 24 month old had av septal defect repaired at Children's when she was younger...while they had luck up until now, they have recently left Children...
Hospital Stay
Asked by A.S. from Lubbock
on June 2, 2007
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I was just wondering when you have a baby while your in the hospital do the nurses change the baby and feed it or how does that work.Do they let you change their diape...
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- I have two daughters and had both of them in the room with me right away. The nurses would come in and wake me to feed my oldest daughter every 2 hrs and if I had que...
- you could ask the nurse to do all that for you, or you could feed and change the baby yourself it is really up to you! also you could have the baby stay in the room wi...
- The hospital my daughter was in changed all her diapers. I wanted to breast feed so they would bring her in to me every 2 hours or so in the middle of the night to nur...
What Should I Bring to the Hospital?
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on January 31, 2012
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Good Afternoon:) on Feb 9 I'm having a c section and welcoming my sweet baby girl.yay! with my son my c section wasnt really planned, so I'm not sure what i should bri...
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- Hello & congratulations on your new baby girl!! I, too, had an in planned c-section, then a planned one...although, my 2nd came before my schedules date. You realt ...
- Don't forget to charge your cell phone the night before, bring some change for the pop machine, and don't forget breast pads!!!!!! Also don't forget the baby book so ...
- First off.... congratulations!! I had 2 scheduled c-sections.... I brought very comfy clothes (that you won't be upset about if they get messed up - accidents happe...
Which Hospital Is Better.
Asked by P.H. from Jacksonville
on April 16, 2007
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Which hospital is better for delivering a baby, I can choose between Memorial, Baptist downtown and St.Vincents. Most people I know choose Baptist. What do you guys th...
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- The best place to birth your baby is the Fruitful Vine Birth Center http://fruitfulvine.com/ next best, St. Luke's. It really depends on what kind of birth you w...
- Baptist downtown they are wonderful and very friendly and do not hope this on you but if anything goes wrong and your baby need medical care right then there is Wolfso...
- I like Baptist downtown, I work at the children's hospital there but mainly b/c the level 3 NICU is there. So, hopefully you would never need it but, if your baby did ...
