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How to Deal with Labor and Delivery
I literally slept through my labor other than the nurse coming through every .... Our culture has readied us to think that labor and delivery are horrible ...
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- I just had a baby boy in Auguest. He was my first also. I had been told by everyone how great an epidural was so after being in pain for a while i did get the epidural...
- I agree with the response listen to your body and be open to anything. Let the nurses know up front how you feel even if you aren't sure how that is. Both my boys ...
- I have had 2 babies and cannot even BEGIN to imagine doing it drug-free! I even got an epidural headache after the 1st one and still don't regret it. In my opinion, ...
Does Swaddling Cause SIDS?
Apr 19, 2009 ... My friend just had a baby last week, and she said the nurses at the ... My mother has been a Labor and Delivery for as long as I can ...
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- My mother has been a Labor and Delivery for as long as I can remember and I had my daughter 2 and a half years ago. Both my mother and I swaddled my daughter when she ...
- I had my baby boy four months ago. And the hospital showed me how to swaddle correctly too. I never heard anything about swaddling relating to SIDS. I have stopped swa...
- The quick answer is your friend was told correctly. YOu should not swaddle. The complete answer is you don't swaddle to decrease SIDS risk. Any clothing that gets o...
Balanced Book on Labor and Delivery
I am a labor and delivery nurse at United hospital. I also have a 2 year old daughter. I have lots of ideas some good/bad but if you would like to chat let ...
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- I found that the childbirth class we took was extremely helpful. They talked about many options and the pros and cons of each.
- Hi; I am a doula and midwife. I work in a busy hospital. The best book I know of is, "Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn". It is, in my opinion, an excellent book...
- I thought the Big Book of Birh by Erica Lyons was fabulous. It was a well rounded, informative book- meant to empower us to deliver in the best way possible. I didn'...
Seeking Info on Preventing GBS in Early Pregnancy
I'm a Labor and Delivery nurse and I used to work in the NICU...here's the best info I can offer. There is no way to prevent GBS...it generally grows in ...
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- S., I'm a Labor and Delivery nurse and I used to work in the NICU...here's the best info I can offer. There is no way to prevent GBS...it generally grows in most wome...
- She needs to get another OB. This one sounds like they are not thinking of her and her baby's best interests. Is she in Metairie?
- Penicillin is how Group Beta Strep is treated during labor. One 7-10 day dosing of penicillin should cover the infection, be sure to take all of the medicine.
Info on Labor & Delivery OKC Area Hospitals..
All my nurses were terrific in all the places I went. My vote is for Baptist ... Now your Labor, Delivery, and Recovery are all in the same room. Helpful? ...
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- I delivered my first child in Yukon and he stayed in my room at all times except the hearing screening and vaccinations. My second will be born there in a few months....
- I delivered both my girls at Baptist and had a wonderful experience both times!! The nurses are great and the floor is clean and quiet. Both of my girls were taken f...
- Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital (Yukon)and Integris Baptist Medical Center are both great facilities. Either choice will be great. Yukon is a newer facilit...
Clothing Options for Labor & Delivery?
I also bought new gowns for the hospital but the nurses there advised me not to use them. They were right. .... "Must Haves" for Labor and Delivery ...
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- Felicitaciones on your pregnancy and impending new baby. I just delivered 1 month ago here in NYC as well, and I can tell you that the nurses and drs will want you to ...
- Hi J. First of all congratulations on your upcoming delivery. Yes you can bring your own clothes but I also agree that I do not believe the hospital will let you w...
- Having gone through two deliveries, let me just say..it's not worth getting any clothes for that purpose - maybe just an outfit for the trip home. To put it delicatel...
Seekign Labor and Delivery Advice
Seekign Labor and Delivery Advice. Just want some support and advice. .... I couldn't hold anything down and the nurse gave me thin a gram and all I did was ...
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- I hope you have taken a birthing class. If not sign up for one right away. But just remember to breathe through contractions and be strong. Make sure you have your ...
- You shouldn't need your pump. Your baby will be all you'll need in the hospital. If you're hoping for an unmedicated birth, then you'll want to be well prepared for...
- Hi C., We went all-natural, no pain meds whatsoever, and I had pitocin pumping into me (not my choice!). The breast pump wouldn't be necessary as you'll need baby ...
Breastfeeding mom...what Are the Rules on Alcohol????
A., I am a labor and delivery nurse and I just took a 2 day class on breast feeding for health care professionals. We covered this in the class and I made ...
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- A., I am a labor and delivery nurse and I just took a 2 day class on breast feeding for health care professionals. We covered this in the class and I made sure to memo...
- Hi A., When we were in the hospital with DS #1, our pediatrician actually told me to go home and have a beer. In moderation, I think alcohol is fine. I have a 3 w...
- A., Regarding the alcohol, here is an article from www.mothering.com. http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/medications-breastfeeding.html Th...
Sub-chorionic Hemorrhage Advice
I am a labor and delivery nurse and I have seen several patients who have had a history of this. Most of them do fine. Last week is the first time I have ...
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- I'm not sure that I had what you did, but I bled until the 16th week. It first happend at 6 weeks and was enough to fill a pad. I went to the ER, had an ultrasound a...
- M., I am a labor and delivery nurse and I have seen several patients who have had a history of this. Most of them do fine. Last week is the first time I have seen a...
- I had this in my first successful pregnancy as well as I was told it was the reason for all of my losses. Don't panic, though. The body has a tremendous way of recov...
Embarassing Moments During Delivery
Apr 23, 2009 ... I am a labor and delivery nurse, and I will tell you that it is incredibly common. I would say that I rarely see it not occur. ...
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- I had never heard ANYTHING about this until about 2 weeks before my son was born. I was absolutely apalled, mortified, wanted to call off the whole thing! When the tim...
- M., You are not alone. Very common. This has been happening to all of us for years. whatever your fears just ask. We've been there. Don't worry about that, just ke...
- M., My hubby is a nurse and has been in the L&D before...it is VERY normal and happens all the time. No biggie. All the nurses and docs are VERY use to that. C...
