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[quote=Anonymous][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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Replying to add that if they bring a pump to your room you can add flanges to the list of free stuff you take home.  You should also get the LC to make sure you're using the correct size.[/quote]

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