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[quote=Anonymous]I had all three of my kids at Iniva Fairfax, and after each one I left after 24 hours. This was primarily by choice. My births were uncomplicated and natural/unmedicated. If there were complications, I certainly would have stayed. I suggest calling insurance to see what their coverage is for (a) an uncomplicated vaginal delivery and (b) c-section (unplanned). They may not be able to give you an idea of coverage for 'vaginal with complications' b/c it may depend on what exactly the complication was. I would also have a chat with your OB about how they would handle it this time around given your first experience. They ultimately can say discharge/not discharge you.

Our preference was to leave as soon as we could after 24 hours. We hung around long enough to get the tests 24 hours after birth (metabolic tests, hearing, etc) frankly, that was so we didn't have to take the baby out for these tests as an outpatient with other kids at home or coming along. We always start the conversation early (or, as soon as we get into recovery), and "as long as I am media ok and the baby is medialy on we would like to go home as soon as we can tomorrow". Then I stay on them to see of the lab has been called (for the 24 hour tests).

Jaundice requiring treatment should warrant another night's stay.

Say calm, and good luck!  I'm hoping for a ln uncomplicated delivery this time around.

Oh, and my hospital stays were restful. I had very few interruptions until closer to the 24 hour mark. They now have something called serenity hours or something where no one can bother you during those times and staff won't come unless you call for them. 
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