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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Second the notion that no nurse is going to change a diaper outside of maybe coaching you through the first one. Though some hospitals will take your baby to the nursery for a few hours overnight, and bring the baby back when he/she gets hungry.  You are the parent and need to take care of your baby just like you will once you get home.  I also gave birth in a teaching hospital so a nursing student was assigned to me both times in post partum.  In one case, the instructor was teaching her and it was helpful to listen along.  with baby #2, I just had her watch the baby so I could shower without wheeling the bassinet into the bathroom.  I think the key here is while yes you are recuperating, you are still a parent first.  [/quote]

This couldn’t have been more opposite of my experience, though I’ve done it once and not sure that’s the norm. I delivered at Inova Fairfax and my postpartum nurses were angels. They did Everything and coached me through everything they did. I had a c-section so maybe they were more willing to help with and do diaper changes, swaddling, etc? I felt like I was in an apprenticeship course. No advanced reading could’ve helped me and my husband the way the nurses there helped and taught us. I was not expecting how helpful they were going to be and I felt totally and completely ready to “mom” the minute I left because of everything they showed us- from basics to little tips and tricks. [/quote]
I want to echo this. I gave birth at Inova Fairfax twice. Both times were uncomplicated vaginal births. Every time the nurse came by to check in, they'd change the baby's diaper and reswaddle. They were happy to walk us through anything we were uncertain of, and they took baby to the nursery for a few hours overnight to give me rest, even during COVID times.

I was up and walking as soon as I got the all clear (I think they give you the all clear after you've successfully peed...) with my first birth I had a pretty bad tear, so walking was pretty uncomfortable the first day or two since I was so swollen. Second time around, it was hardly noticeable. The constant check ins were a little annoying, but it was mostly the baby keeping me up, not the nurses. I was happy to leave, because while the bed was fine, it was hard to get comfortable while constantly nursing. The first birth, we stayed the full two nights, and the second we left after 24 hours.[/quote]

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