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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve had three babies and was happy with my postpartum care at the hospitals each time. I had vaginal deliveries with no pain medication or epidural and had minor tearing two times. I was able to get up and walk a bit/use the bathroom almost right after giving birth. I also had very little discomfort and no pain after birth.

Nurses helped with the first diaper change and would often change the baby when they came in for check ups but my husband and I also did diaper changes. The nurses and my husband usually did most of the swaddling because I find it annoying and can never seem to get it tight enough; my kids kick out of swaddles like crazy. At home we use the velcro closure swaddles.

Nurses came in often (maybe every 2hrs) but they’ve always tried to time it so they come in when I am already awake breastfeeding. If you are nursing, they will likely want to nursing every 2-3hrs. I’m usually pretty amped from the birth (probably adrenaline and excitement from meeting the baby) so I didn’t feel exhausted at the hospital. Overall, the care team was really sensitive to my needs each time and were careful to keep lights off and let me rest when they came in for checks.[/quote]

Wanted to add- I felt like I got lots of uninterrupted time to snuggle with my husband and baby at the hospital. The baby will likely sleep a ton so you get lots of time for skin to skin. Also, I’m always starving after birth so we’ve always gotten a delicious delivery or takeout meal to enjoy and we cuddle and watch a good movie. I highly recommend. [/quote]

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