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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?
      -  DC1 labored at home for probably 12 hours but we several hours into it before I realized it was labor.  Probably could have stayed home several more hours but first time, so didn’t know. Hospital did not send us home because there was a snow storm. 
      -  DC2 we scheduled induction

- What happens when you get there? Immediate epidural if you chose a medicated birth?
      -  No. best to delay as long as possible because epidural can slow labor. Once you have it you’re stuck in bed. Moving around helps move things along.

- What unusual items did you bring with you that were a life saver?
      - extra long charging cord for my phone

- At what point do you have to stop with snacks and start with ice chips?
      - varies by hospital but usually when they admit you. With DC2 since the induction took a day and a half I was allowed to eat some small meals/snacks at the hospital. And I threw them up

- 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?
     - no. Breastfeeding center of DC was wonderful with both kids. They offer classes you can take while pregnant. So helpful.

- What did your hospital give you? Diapers, underwear etc. 
    -  anything in the room is yours to take home. I brought home plenty of mesh underwear and ice packs, etc. maybe one package of diapers.

- How many had night nurse/doula help at home? Pros/cons?
   - n/a

- Pelvic floor therapy? Yes/no/recs. What is the equivalent for a C-section?
    - n/a

- Post-partum therapy? Is this a specialist?
    - yes with DC2. Should have done it with DC1 as well but I thought it was normal “baby blues”. Specialist is post partum anxiety/post partum depression. Might be helpful to get a referral list from you OB while pregnant and do some initial outreach. In the midst of it after baby arrives it can be really hard to do those things.

- What classes did you take before? What is there for DHs that is helpful?
   - DH and I did a prenatal yoga workshop together that was great. Lots of comfort measures for him to help with during labor. We also did the basics of childbirth class together. I did lactation classes at the breastfeeding center on my own.

- local  parent groups? baby and me classes?
    -n/a

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