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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Second the notion that no nurse is going to change a diaper outside of maybe coaching you through the first one. Though some hospitals will take your baby to the nursery for a few hours overnight, and bring the baby back when he/she gets hungry.  You are the parent and need to take care of your baby just like you will once you get home.  I also gave birth in a teaching hospital so a nursing student was assigned to me both times in post partum.  In one case, the instructor was teaching her and it was helpful to listen along.  with baby #2, I just had her watch the baby so I could shower without wheeling the bassinet into the bathroom.  I think the key here is while yes you are recuperating, you are still a parent first.  [/quote]

This couldn’t have been more opposite of my experience, though I’ve done it once and not sure that’s the norm. I delivered at Inova Fairfax and my postpartum nurses were angels. They did Everything and coached me through everything they did. I had a c-section so maybe they were more willing to help with and do diaper changes, swaddling, etc? I felt like I was in an apprenticeship course. No advanced reading could’ve helped me and my husband the way the nurses there helped and taught us. I was not expecting how helpful they were going to be and I felt totally and completely ready to “mom” the minute I left because of everything they showed us- from basics to little tips and tricks. [/quote]

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