When does the doctor say it's okay for you and your newborn baby to go home? Respond ASAP if you know the answer!
2006-11-26 13:55:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'm doing a presentation at school, and I just needed to know. I am not a parent!!
2006-11-26 14:03:38 · update #1
I'm doing a presentation at school, and I just needed to know. No I am not a parent, sorry!
2006-11-26 14:04:55 · update #2
Often with hospitalizations it's the insurance who decides how long you stay in the hospital. They used to kick you out very quickly. Bill Clinton signed a law into effect that women with a vaginal delivery can stay 48 hours and with a c-section they can stay for 4 days. That means the hospital can't kick you out before that, but if you don't want to stay that long you don't have to. My doctor said she would send me home 12 hours after the birth if I wanted to but she would be more comfortable with me staying at least 24 hours. It really depends on the doctor.
2006-11-26 15:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New moms w/ healthy infants can usually stay in the hospital for 24 - 48 hours for a vaginal delivery & up to 4 days after a C-Section. Or if you deliver at home or at a birthing center w/ a midwife you can go home immediately!
All babies in the US are supposed to get a PKU test (heel stick) at birth but it takes a week or more to get the results. The baby & mom can still be discharged home & the state will call them if there is a problem.
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2006-11-26 14:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Girl named Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hospitals require two days of in patient care for mom and baby. During that time mom and baby's heart beat are checked regularly, the baby is given a hepatitis shot, birth records and social security information are processed, mom's stomach is checked a number of times of day to make sure the uterus is healing.There is alot going on. For c-section recommended stay is about five days.
2006-12-04 06:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by jc2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my hospital most mothers stay post delivery with their babies for less than 24 hours. So long as the baby is feeding, and all tests are normal, and mom is recouping well then she can go home.
The average stay is 3 days, thats how long you're allowed to stay without complications in most hospitals, and with most insurance companies.
2006-11-26 14:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Congratulations! Difficult to be a mom but very rewarding in the end. l've got 4 myself. Have a nice day!
2006-11-26 13:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋