Diaper Swappers

keen1981 · 11-29-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiliki

I had not been permitted to eat while laboring, despite claims otherwise prior to the birth. So by the time pushing came, I had not eaten in over eighteen hours, and only allowed ice chips, I was not permitted to DRINK water for over twelve hours. So when the nurse threatened me, I just sobbed and waddled to the bad after the next contraction. I was very defeated during that birth.

Omg! So glad I was at a birth center. I can eat a freakin burger if I wish. Which we all knows is not likely. With contrax every two minutes I was dying! But I could eat small bites of protein bars or fruit. I have some OJ for after and lemonade if needed, during. Gosh hospitals are absurd. How can a mother birth naturally without calories. We are burning them physically trying to manage the pain and by moving! When I ran 13.1 miles I filed myself along the way. And that was easier than labor. Lol

Kiliki · 11-29-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by keen1981

Omg! So glad I was at a birth center. I can eat a freakin burger if I wish. Which we all knows is not likely. With contrax every two minutes I was dying! But I could eat small bites of protein bars or fruit. I have some OJ for after and lemonade if needed, during. Gosh hospitals are absurd. How can a mother birth naturally without calories. We are burning them physically trying to manage the pain and by moving! When I ran 13.1 miles I filed myself along the way. And that was easier than labor. Lol

I think I had an unusually bad hospital experience, honestly. I don't think most hospitals are that bad. But I am simply not willing to find out, barring any horrible emergency. Anyway, sorry to hijack, op! Research, research, research! Knowledge is power!

keen1981 · 11-29-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiliki

I think I had an unusually bad hospital experience, honestly. I don't think most hospitals are that bad. But I am simply not willing to find out, barring any horrible emergency. Anyway, sorry to hijack, op! Research, research, research! Knowledge is power!

Mine was horrid too. I think
It's also the type of person you are. I want a warm fuzzy feeling when I went a child into
The world. NO hospital could ever give me that.

Southern Momma · 11-29-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiliki

Anyway, sorry to hijack, op! Research, research, research! Knowledge is power!

No problem! And I agree on the research! Knowledge truly is power!

It sounds like you did have a horrible hospital experience! I was not allowed to eat or drink anything other than ice chips at the hospital with DD. Sadly, I think that's common for most hospitals. After a few hours I got mad enough and was so hungry DH smuggled me in a small sandwich and water. I think it's cruel to expect a woman to labor for hours with nothing to eat or drink. It is absolutely absurd! I hope this "no food or drink" policy is no longer in affect and I'll be asking the midwife about it.

EmilytheStrange · 11-29-2012, 08:07 PM

I'm debating between a hospital that has birthing pools in every room and one that has one pool, that's generally available, but a bathtub if it's not.

do you think a bathtub would be even comparable?

keen1981 · 11-29-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EmilytheStrange

I'm debating between a hospital that has birthing pools in every room and one that has one pool, that's generally available, but a bathtub if it's not.

do you think a bathtub would be even comparable?

I will only ever want a bathtub. I'm not in there to just soak? I need sturdy sides to flip flop and brace myself. I think people use support people for that in the other tubs? Idk. I also like a curved bottom. Not a flat one (like a floor)

gingerpeachee · 11-29-2012, 08:19 PM

I had the option to do a water birth at the hospital.
The only problem I came across was actually being allowed into the tub. I kept asking and asking and they kept putting me off because my midwife hadn't arrived yet.
Once she arrived I could have gotten in the tub at any time, but I didn't actually want to birth in the tub and I was so far along I didn't end up getting in.
I was also allowed/encourages to eat, drink, move freely, squat, and push as I pleased. I didn't have an IV or anything either. Just ask other moms their experiences in your particular hospitals. If its the kind of place that puts you on its plan steer clear.

EmilytheStrange · 11-30-2012, 10:24 PM

This is a silly question. But if I'm at a hospital (and I will be) I don't want to be naked in a tub.

But a gown in water sounds irritating. Does everyone just go naked? Maybe a sports bra and some shorts?

What would be acceptable and comfortable.

I won't be comfortable naked and I think a wet gown would twist and irritate me.

Thanks!

keen1981 · 11-30-2012, 10:40 PM

I have never heard of anyone laboring with bottoms on. In the water there really is no need.. You can't see. I labor with a bikini top. No bottoms. Heck my baby came so fast, the bottoms woulda really really messed me up. Lol

EmilytheStrange · 11-30-2012, 11:02 PM

Thanks for the good answers.

I'm really weird about my butt

I wear shorts in a pool

And I used to have to get regular spine X-rays and they always let me wear shorts under my gown.

But they told me if I didn't get the birthing tub and was using the bathtub in my room, I'd have to get out at crowning.

But good to know that it'd be normal to atleast wear a top. Will remember to pack that stuff

11-29-2012, 08:07 PM	#15
EmilytheStrange Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 6,071 My Mood:	Re: Info on water births, please? I'm debating between a hospital that has birthing pools in every room and one that has one pool, that's generally available, but a bathtub if it's not. do you think a bathtub would be even comparable? __________________ SAHM to Magnolia May (09/10) and Luke Russett (04/13) and wife and best friend to my airman.

11-29-2012, 08:19 PM	#17
gingerpeachee Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,645 Ratings: 19 Feedback: 100%	Re: Info on water births, please? I had the option to do a water birth at the hospital. The only problem I came across was actually being allowed into the tub. I kept asking and asking and they kept putting me off because my midwife hadn't arrived yet. Once she arrived I could have gotten in the tub at any time, but I didn't actually want to birth in the tub and I was so far along I didn't end up getting in. I was also allowed/encourages to eat, drink, move freely, squat, and push as I pleased. I didn't have an IV or anything either. Just ask other moms their experiences in your particular hospitals. If its the kind of place that puts you on its plan steer clear. __________________ Mae RN- Wife to DH, Mama to Gustavo 10/07 and Joey 12/10 “No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth.” ― John F. Kennedy

11-30-2012, 10:24 PM	#18
EmilytheStrange Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 6,071 My Mood:	This is a silly question. But if I'm at a hospital (and I will be) I don't want to be naked in a tub. But a gown in water sounds irritating. Does everyone just go naked? Maybe a sports bra and some shorts? What would be acceptable and comfortable. I won't be comfortable naked and I think a wet gown would twist and irritate me. Thanks! __________________ SAHM to Magnolia May (09/10) and Luke Russett (04/13) and wife and best friend to my airman.

11-30-2012, 10:40 PM	#19
keen1981 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 11,677 Ratings: 125 Feedback: 100%	I have never heard of anyone laboring with bottoms on. In the water there really is no need.. You can't see. I labor with a bikini top. No bottoms. Heck my baby came so fast, the bottoms woulda really really messed me up. Lol __________________ BFing, CDing, all natural mama to three boys! Certified lactation Counselor

11-30-2012, 11:02 PM	#20
EmilytheStrange Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 6,071 My Mood:	Thanks for the good answers. I'm really weird about my butt I wear shorts in a pool And I used to have to get regular spine X-rays and they always let me wear shorts under my gown. But they told me if I didn't get the birthing tub and was using the bathtub in my room, I'd have to get out at crowning. But good to know that it'd be normal to atleast wear a top. Will remember to pack that stuff __________________ SAHM to Magnolia May (09/10) and Luke Russett (04/13) and wife and best friend to my airman.