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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First timer here, I think I need to take a class but would love some info from DCUM. (delivering at Sibley)

- How long after water breaking did you go to the hospital? Or, how long did you labor at home? [b] I had to be induced.  Water broke about 16 hours into induction (after foley bulb, during pitocin)[/b]
- What happens when you get there? Immediate epidural if you chose a medicated birth?  [b]You check in, go back to find out when you can expect a room only to find out you weren't checked in; eventually get a room.  Nurses get a line in you and talk a smidge about what your preferences are.  When to get an epidural depends on how dilated you are and how quickly you're progressing.[/b]
- What unusual items did you bring with you that were a life saver?  [b]Long charging cord, breastfeeding pillow, Heads Up to play with DH during very long induction; colace[/b]
- At what point do you have to stop with snacks and start with ice chips?  [b]Right away, but when they saw how long it was taking they made a point of bringing me caloric non-foods (jello/broth)[/b]
- Was the lactation consultant at the hospital enough? Was a follow-up lactation consultant useful? Was the LC in addition to a doula or was this a combo pack?  [b]Hard no, and also no, but I never made enough milk to really BF.  My advice is ask for a pump to be brought to your recovery room to help bring your milk in.
[/b]- What did your hospital give you? Diapers, underwear etc.   [b]So much stuff.  diapers, underwear, syringes for hand feeding, duckie swaddles, pads for me.  DH would just empty the bassinet into our luggage every 6 hours or so and they replenished.  (we did not need to do that but he felt like he was getting payback for the uncomfortable sleep or something.)[/b]
- How many had night nurse/doula help at home? Pros/cons?  [b]No, but my mom moved in, and an extra (experienced) set of hands is a blessing[/b]
- Pelvic floor therapy? Yes/no/recs. What is the equivalent for a C-section?  [b]Not necessary for my C, but seriously don't start working out too soon.  I did permanent damage to my feet by training for a long run while I still had Relaxin in my system.[/b]
- Post-partum therapy? Is this a specialist?  [b]PACE was kind of my PPD therapy.  I was borderline and crying in a circle with other moms was pretty much enough.  Some were going through much worse which was needed perspective for me.  Once I gave up trying to BF I got much better.  YMMV, and if you feel like you need a referral bring it up to your OB or the pediatrician - they're both ready to refer.[/b]
- What classes did you take before? What is there for DHs that is helpful?  [b]Childbirth class with our doula group (pretty good), childcare class with a nurse at Sibley (more for bonding and some factual information, also fun if you and your DH have the same sense of humor)[/b]
- local  parent groups? baby and me classes?  [b]PACE.  She was also going to a lot of library storytimes pre-Covid, and those shutting down sucked.[/b]
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