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[quote=Anonymous][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]

I had a similar experience wanting benadryl because I have hormone driven insomnia. I had a standing order for it IV for itchiness from the epidural wearing off but my line got closed and the doctor never got around to ordering oral benadryl. The nurses can't give it to you if there is no order. [/quote]

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