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[quote=Anonymous]I delivered at INOVA Fairfax. First delivery was an induction, second was natural...

- How long after water breaking did you go to the hospital? Or, how long did you labor at home? [b]When I went into labor, my water did not break. You base when you go to the hospital on spacing of contractions. The rule of thumb is contractions 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, and for at least 1 hour. You should call your OB office when this happens and they will advise you to go to labor and delivery, and they'll notify the hospital that you're on your way.[/b]
- What happens when you get there? Immediate epidural if you chose a medicated birth?[b] They'll put you in triage, where they'll monitor your contractions and check your cervix. This may be outdated, but they'll also test you for COVID. Once they confirm you're in active labor and your COVID status, they'll admit you. It's up to you when you get your epidural, but they'll advise you on what the wait time will be to get one. There are differing opinions on when the best time to get one is. Some say you it can stall labor if you get one too early and can wear off before you start pushing, but in other cases, it's helps the body relax and can progress labor. Remember, once you get an epidural you're no longer able to get out of bed, so see how you're feeling.[/b]
- What unusual items did you bring with you that were a life saver?[b] I preferred having a portable battery to charge my phone instead of a super long chord.[/b]
- At what point do you have to stop with snacks and start with ice chips?[b] At INOVA, you only get liquids once you're admitted. I was in labor for 27 hours with my first and had to get a doctor's approval to order off the broth/jello menu. You're allowed to have popsicles and water. I was able to order breakfast immediately after though, and ate it in the labor & delivery suite before moving to recovery.[/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] An LC works for the hospital and a doula is hired by you. The LC was somewhat helpful for me. My first had a bad latch, and she set me up with some gel soothing pads. I used an LC associated with my pediatrician office after that as a follow up, because breastfeeding was NOT going well, and she got me some prescription strength nipple cream that was a godsend, but otherwise was detrimental to my breastfeeding journey (she had me triple feed, which is AWFUL) and I ended up supplementing with formula, and my life was great again. I have no experience with a doula.[/b]
- What did your hospital give you? Diapers, underwear etc. [b]A pack of diapers, wipes, pacifiers, ready to feed formula samples, underwear, pads, ice pads, witch hazel, pain spray, syringes. Basically anything that helps with recovery, they will give you more for home if you ask.[/b]
- How many had night nurse/doula help at home? Pros/cons? [b]No experience[/b]
- Pelvic floor therapy? Yes/no/recs. What is the equivalent for a C-section? [b]No experience[/b]
- Post-partum therapy? Is this a specialist? [b]No experience[/b]
- What classes did you take before? What is there for DHs that is helpful? [b]We took an express course, which was their more intensive courses all rolled into an afternoon. None of it was particularly helpful. We also did a hospital tour, so we knew where we'd be going throughout. [/b]
- local parent groups? baby and me classes? [b]No experience[/b][/quote]

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