i have been working in finance for a long time and did not pay much attention to the science that was though in class when i was younger.my fiance is pregnant ,and i want to make certain that everything is perfect for her, but what do i do if she gets into labour and i can get her to a hospital asap?
2007-03-22 22:53:21 · 25 answers · asked by kwabral y 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's very, very rare that a woman goes into labor and has the baby immediately. Labor always takes at least a few hours, so you have plenty of time to get to the hospital. The myth of rushing to the hospital is silly and has nothing to do with real life. You will have time to get home and get your wife and drive her to the hospital, barring any unforeseen complication like excessive bleeding or something, and then you call an ambulance.
2007-03-22 23:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by rkallaca 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In the very rare likelihood that your partner has a first baby within minutes of beginning labour you should firstly, not panic. Secondly, ring the labour ward number that will be found on the front cover of her green pregnancy notes. Once you tell them that she is in established labour (you will have to see what's happening to check - you may well see the baby's head crowning - and going back inside) they will talk you through everything you have to do until the paramedics arrive. The only thing you will need to do is to hold your head, gently, over the baby's head to stop it shooting out too quickly. Remember, healthy babies were born naturally, at home, to millions of women before the 1970's when it was decided that it's 'best' to go into hospital.
For further reassurance look in a good first aid book which will have practical advise about an emergency delivery.
Chances are you'll be bored out of your mind on a delivery ward for 10-12 hours before any 'fun' starts - you could always take the first aid book with you!!
Good luck honey - relax.
2007-03-23 07:03:08 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waters breaking to birth of child about 10 to 12 hours so don't panic mate. First contractions can start a few days before cant remember the name but they are training contraction so you know that you really shouldn't be leaving the country right now. You will almost certainly have time to return from work have a cup of tea make some lunch, before you even think of going to the maternity ward. If things go a lot faster call an ambulance. worst case scenario the baby will either come out easy in which case just get ready to catch. If its not coming out easy there is nothing you can do but wait for the ambulance anyway. Do yourself a huge favour read those birthing books your partner has it will save you a lot of panic and your will be utterly prepared. If she doesn't have one buy one or get one from the library. Oh and in the maternity ward bag pack yourself something to eat your going to need it!
2007-03-23 06:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by pete m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mean if she has the baby at home or somewhere with you?
Well make sure you have the hospital bag anyway which includes....
Nappies, clothes for the baby, clothes for your fiance, PJ's for her, washing kit, pillow, teddy for the baby?
Just make sure you have that ready all the time.
If she goes into labour and cannot make it to the hospital
lay out sheets and pillows and have lots of towels handy on the floor to try and make her as comfortable as possible, call for an ambulance and get water for her, take her trousers off her, if she is wearing tights...them too, and keep her calm, deep slow breathing, hold her hand and when the contractions are close together she will start to push! Just be there keeping the situation calm! when the baby arrives wrap him/her up to keep them warm and clean their face! When the ambulance arrives go to the hospital with her...and don't for get the bag! Hope this has helped!
Good luck x
2007-03-23 06:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by Danni 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, first labours take a very long time. The chances are that she will be in labour for many hours before it's even time to go to the hospital. Hospitals don't want you to go in until the contractions are quite close together, if you go in before then you will probably be sent home.
It is very unlikely that she will give birth in a time period that will not allow you to get to the hospital, unless you live literally hours from your nearest hosptial. In which case, you could have a home birth where local midwives would attend.
Her body knows how to give birth. If she was to almost spontaneously give birth, she would probably sit and cuddle her baby until an ambulance arrived.
Don't worry!
2007-03-23 06:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call for the paramedics.
But going into mad heavy labour and giving birth instantly usually only happens in the movies. In real life, especially if its a first baby, odds are that you'll have plenty of notice to get her to the hospital.
Just make sure when she's at the end of the pregnancy you don't go too far from home and/or transport.
2007-03-23 06:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by TaniaP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She can call an ambulance.
Anyway, you don't have to go to the hospital until your contractions are something like 5 minutes apart and regular, so there shouldn't be a problem if she notifies you as soon as the contractions start. It may take her hours (or days) after she notices contractions to get to the point where she has to be at the hospital. If you went as soon as she felt her first contraction, you could be in the hospital for days...but more likely they'd send her home and tell her to wait until her contractions regulated. When it gets close to your wife's due date, don't go out of town, and even if you're at work, your job should be understanding enough to let you leave for your child's BIRTH, for crying out loud! Good luck and congratulations on the baby!
2007-03-23 05:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by grayhare 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an ambulance is the only way but if she gets to stage that she is going to have the baby before the ambulance gets there u can stay on the phone with the Ambulance Control people and they will advise u wot to do up until the crew do get to you.
they will talk u thru the whole birthing thing and how to manage it and keep u calm at the same time.
they are professionally trained and wont let u down. they know everything.
i hope this helps. xx good luck with the baby. x
2007-03-23 06:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by Cubangirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
quite what this has to do with fiance i just don't know!!!
I'm a little puzzled.....as only two days ago you were asking about your dead end relationship because your girlfriend was a lesbian.......now she is pregnant.....so i am assuming she is only just pregnant?? so worrying this early on about labour is neither here nor there?
call an ambulance for heavens sake. if that situation should arise.
2007-03-23 06:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Telephone gynaecologist and in his/her advise help her deliver the child. Subsequently, call the ambulance and shift her to the hospital. I have read somewhere, even 7 year old boy helped his mother in a similar way.
2007-03-23 06:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋