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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think anyone denies that labor can result in the need for IV medication or hydration. It's just that -- what's the EVIDENCE for requiring the helplock or the IV the minute you walk in the door? Also, it's not like the heplock is without risks. It's a hole in your arm holding a vein open; it could get infected. If you have difficult veins (I know I do) they could mess up trying to insert the heplock the first time, which will then mean that your vein isn't accessible if you actually NEED the IV. And last but not least, heparin can cause serious, catastrophic complications on its own. Really, this is one of those classic hospital interventions that's done for the convenience of the hospital rather than the patient and can lead to the "cascade of interventions."[/quote]
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