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[quote=Anonymous]- How long after water breaking did you go to the hospital? The broke my water at the hospital after I had been in labor a while.

Delivered at Sibley several years ago

- What happens when you get there? Immediate epidural if you chose a medicated birth? After I got the the labor and delivery room, I labored for another 30 min - 1 hour  before I was given the epidural after Dr. checked my dilation. After epidural, labor slowed down a lot and was given pitocin. Labor went very slow (dilation took a long time), but fortunately with the epidural, I was actually able take a short nap, before active labor began. However, in hindsight, I wish I had waited to be further dilated before the epidural. I really believe it and having to stay flat on my back in bed, really slowed my delivery. 
- What unusual items did you bring with you that were a life saver? Didn't bring anything unusual, but also recommend a charger
- At what point do you have to stop with snacks and start with ice chips? No eating once I got admitted, but given water and I think maybe juice
- 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?  The LC at the hospital was okay. I took breastfeeding course at the Breastfeeding center before, so felt somewhat informed before delivery. Our pediatrician actually advised me on the minor breastfeeding challenges we had (baby had mild tongue tie).
- What did your hospital give you? Whatever was in the cart - diapers, mesh underwear, formula, pads, little tub for washing bottles, squirt bottle. When you leave you can take whatever is in the cart (including the little receiving blankets if you want)
- What classes did you take before? What is there for DHs that is helpful? Labor/infant care class  - took a great 1 day weekend class w/ DH. Very helpful for understanding what to expect during labor and delivery and for learning swaddling and bathing basics. Also took an Infant CPR and a breastfeeding class at the Breastfeeding Center w/DH. Most of the parents in the bf class had their babies, but I still found it really helpful and it made me feel better having that background at the hospital once I delivered. But, I did miss out on actually being able to try the different holds with the baby in question and different pillows in class to see what DC liked :)
- local parent groups? baby and me classes? PACE group - if you are interest reach out ASAP to get on their list. There are also a ton of neighborhood parent listserves for other local recommendations and baby stuff - there are so many baby things that are really only useful for 2-3 months and other parents are happy to pass along. [/quote]

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