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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]If your water breaks before you are in active labor (premature rupture) you have to go be put on oxytocin. For first time moms I think you can labor at home until contractions are 3-5min apart. Ask your provider[/b]
- What happens when you get there? Immediate epidural if you chose a medicated birth?[b]They act like you are a moron and can't possibly be in active labor, then they check you and admit you. Generally they want to see you in active labor before they give you the epidural because it can slow you down. And you are the lowest priority in the hospital for the anesthesiologist so you may end up waiting[/b]
- What unusual items did you bring with you that were a life saver? [b]sugarless mints, waterbottle, nipple cream to put on the baby's butt so you don't have to scrape off meconium at 4am, earplugs, eyemask, baby nail clippers (overdue babies have long sharp nails that will mark up their beautiful faces)[/b]
- At what point do you have to stop with snacks and start with ice chips?[b]depends on your provider, if you are low risk you may not have any restrictions. As a VBAC they want me to stop eating when I am in active labor, but by then you generall feel like crap anyway[/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]Can't answer this other than that the nurses can help at a basic level[/b]
- What did your hospital give you? Diapers, underwear etc. [b]My hospital gave me nothing but I am not in DC. Some nurses will act like you are the most irresponsible mom in the world for asking for stuff[/b]
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Make sure your carseat is on the newborn setting and ask if they want you to bring it up. For my covid baby they didn't want me to bring it. [/quote]

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