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[quote=Anonymous]Two uncomplicated vaginal births at 2 different hospitals in NoVA.

First DD, I was up and moving around as soon as the epidural wore off, which was about an hour after delivery.  Minimal tearing, so I wasn’t in any pain.  Movement was no big deal to me.  Nurses showed us how to swaddle the first time, but all diaper changes and swaddling were done by us after that point.  They were hyper focused on the little chart I had to complete for diaper changes and nursing durations, though!  L&D nurses helped with latch, post-partum nurses called for the LC, who was responsive and super helpful.  Hospital staff were in and out of the room constantly, but I had gone nearly 24 hours in between PROM and actual delivery, so they were drawing my blood frequently to monitor for infection, if I recall correctly.  Then there were the food service people, housekeeping, pediatrician, someone from hospital guest services wanting me to fill out a survey, hearing test for baby, someone to complete birth certificate paperwork, etc…it was so excessive and exhausting, frankly.

2nd DD was born last May.  Pandemic hospital policy was quite different, and there weren’t nearly as many people in and out of the room, which made the whole experience far more peaceful and restive.  Nurses were available and attentive when needed, though.  LC was offered, but I knew what I was doing and baby latched well, so I didn’t need the help.  Epidural wore off just before I started pushing, and I had no tearing at all, so I was up immediately after delivery.  We checked out exactly 24 hours after delivery so we could get home to our older DD.

I agree with the first PP…rest and recovery is far easier at home!!!  [/quote]

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