What was the level of education like you received from your midwife or hospital on 'what to do in an emergency’? Were you given adequate information on emergency care such as what to do if your baby is choking or stops breathing when you are at home? If you didn't receive any training do you think it would be a good idea to teach basic life support to new mums and dads and talk about the most common emergency situations?
2006-09-25 03:59:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Absolutely, excellent idea. When you come home your quite a wreck anyway with what could (and probably wouldn't) happen. We were given no training on how to deal with things like this and I would have loved to have been given some tips and maybe when the baby was a couple of months old (and things had calmed down a bit) be given the option to attend a mini first aid course for babies and children. Think it would help calm a lot of parents and be able to deal with things like possibly choking, small cuts and grazes without freaking out.
2006-09-25 04:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by aza 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is a good idea... All parents should be exposed to this material or atleast given the option. Weather its while they are in the hospital after the birth or special classes offered in the office. Maybe working out a discount certificate with your local Red Cross would help parents become more interested in learning too.
I also read about a study they have done in New York where they make all new parents take a class about Shaken Baby Syndrome before they leave the hospital and then make them sign a paper saying they have seen the material and understand it. I bet this is something that should also be done everywhere.
2006-09-25 12:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I were required to take an infant CPR course before my baby was discharged from the NICU. The course included a modified Heimlich maneuver for babies, and CPR for babies and small children. They also discussed when it is recommended to call 911, and when it is recommended to take the child to the hospital.
It's information that I hope I never have to use, but it made me feel much more confident that I could handle basic emergencies if they happen.
The courses are usually available for a small fee to all parents who want to enroll, at most hospitals. It's a shame more parents don't enroll voluntarily, and I agree that hospitals should require it for the parents of all babies (not just NICU babies).
2006-09-25 11:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by ValleyGal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be wonderful to be taught the basics of what could happen once the baby is at home. So many new parents are scared once alone with a new baby and don't know what to do. It would be of great service if they were trained to handle any situation that could occur. Great idea
2006-09-25 11:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by DC 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY,i had my 1st child in lake charles,la ar memeorial hosp. she was born prem.i was 28 wks preg. she only weighed 2.5 lbs and her weight fellto 1.13 i was 17 and scared. on eof the procedures a new parent had to do with taking a premature baby home was agree to a class for parents to learn the basic care of the child and emergency situations including cpr and the hymlic i am so thankfulnow i learned all that because my 2nd child almost drowned and if i hadnt learned that she might have. it should be mandatory for all parents to have to take this class before leaving the hosp. with any child if you love your child then you shouldn't have a problem agreeing
2006-09-25 11:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was never told anything about what to do in an emergency. I think it would be a fantastic idea.
2006-09-25 11:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by heli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They give you a sheet on signs to look for and when to call but nothing on choking or anything.
I think its a fabulous idea.
2006-09-25 11:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋