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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I took hypnobirthing and had a doula. First baby my water didn’t break until I was pushing. Second baby my water broke and contractions didn’t start until 8 hours later.  No snacks or ice chips - first time I was throwing up with contractions, second time I had my baby  less than 2 hours after contractions started. Pro tip - I delivered on my hands and knees both times. It wasn’t the plan, but I had this primal urge to be in that position and I didn’t have an epidural so I was free to move. Both times my midwife pressed on my perineal area with a washcloth and I had no tears or stitches either time with normal size babies.

The hospital LC was useless. I needed a lot of help with my first and used the breastfeeding center on K St by GW. My second was a champ breastfeeder from the start. [/quote]

The most important thing I brought with me was my own Pepcid AC. I had crippling heartburn with both pregnancies and I had to take max strength Pepcid every 8 hours. My first labor was 30+ hours and they “forgot” the antacid I ordered when I arrived and I got it 6 hours later. I was in more pain from the IV in my hand and the heartburn than labor. It was awful. I was dry heaving and sobbing they they would not let me have my own meds. The second labor I popped Pepcid on the way to the hospital and brought it and my stool softeners with me. I took them myself as needed until discharge. [/quote]

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