I'm worried that I may go into labor and no one will be around, I spend a lot of time hiking and camping, plus my husband works long hours. What do I need to know or do if I have to deliver by myself? I know this would be a rare emergancy case but I have to know the facts on what to do.
2007-08-02 07:02:45 · 20 answers · asked by Violet 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I presume that you live in a rural area. I would learn emergency procedures anyway. You never know. Women have given birth in elevators during power outages.
It is NOT NECESSARY to cut the placenta unless it doesn't seperate or the cord is too short to warm the baby. Just wait for it to come and wrap it with the baby in anything you have. Keep the baby next to your body for maximum heat. I think it's wise for every new parent to learn infant CPR. Find out if your hospital has classes (usually one or two nights is all). If you do need to cut the placenta, tie it in two sections, then cut. Just don't panic. Remember that woman that gave birth in a tree during a flood. If she can do it, so can you.
If you were camping or hiking, what would you do if you broke an arm or leg? Same thing. Plan ahead. Also, few women have a labor that is shorter than 4 hours. You are not likely one of them.
2007-08-02 07:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont know as if it's a smart idea to be hiking and camping by urself if your afraid of going into labor. Especially if you are 8 or 9 months pregnant.
Keep your cell phone handy, so you can either call 911, or someone that lives close by, so they can take you.
I had false preterm labor. I had to wait for my brother to get home from work, so he could take me. As I refused to call 911.......
(I waited 20 minutes before he got there, and than had a 25 minute ride to hospital)
2007-08-02 07:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure youe husband carries a cell phone. My husband HATES having a cell, but I made him carry one while I was pregnant because I was high risk, and he worked almost an hour away. I ended up going into labor and delivering our son at 29 weeks and we almost lost him. We just barely made it to the hospital. When you get closer to your due date it is not a good idea to do too much hiking and camping, or at least go camping closer to home.
2007-08-02 07:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at the end of your pregnancy you should not be out hiking alone, and keep a cell phone with you, also first pregnancies usually have a very long labor, you will have plenty of time and most likely when you do arrive at the hospital and end up laying in the bed a few hours you will be wishing you had waited but like most first pregnancies you will want the secure feeling of being at the hospital, what you are feeling is normal but do not worry
2007-08-02 07:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by melissa s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm worried about the same thing too. I'm due in a week and freaking out that I'll be somewhere i dont feel comfortable in or when no one's around when i go into labor. The only thing you can do i guess is call a family member or call 911. Plus you really would have to stay calm, dont freak out if it does happen, i heard it's affects to baby.
2007-08-02 07:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by Erica M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't go hiking or camping in your last trimester. You may like it, but if it puts you in a position where you may need medical help, especially if you have any complications during your pregnancy.
If you start hemorrhaging or if the baby's blood pressure drops or is unable to receive enough oxygen or is breech, you will need help from a medical professional no matter what. whats worse is that if any of the above situations happen, you won't know you are in trouble until it's too late!
2007-08-02 07:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Malina 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ummm call 911 or 999 (Which ever country your in)
Well I answered this early with the above but I guess if you really want to know...
You will need clean blankets, a plastic bag, rubber band and a clean pair of scissors (Sterile) and rubbing alcohol As soon as you give birth tie the rubber band around the umbilical cord close to the babies body as possible, then cut close to the tie, and clean wih rubbing alcohol. wrap baby in blankets to keep him warm and once you pass the placenta place it in plastic bag and dispose... I think you would be a very foolish person to do this while hiking in the wildernes because not only for common sense reasons but the smell of blood can attract some pretty ferrocious animals.
2007-08-02 07:05:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stop placing yourself in areas where no one can help you or you do not have access to phones.... It is only for a short time so I think you can do it.... Second, labor does not hit you all at once and make you immobile... You will be able to walk around, dial a phone number much like you can right now.... It is not like on TV where you fall over and can not move...It is gradual and you have plenty of time to react.... If this is your first you may have 20+ hours to react (ouch)...
2007-08-02 07:12:30 · answer #8 · answered by Joey_Pit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really hope your not hiking around in the terrible heat right now. Be extremely careful, it's bad for woman to get overheated during pregnancy.
I've thought about it too. Maybe if your mother is retired or your grandmother or fathers are still alive and retired you can have one of them come stay with you. You'll need help for a bit after the babies born.
2007-08-02 07:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by Poestalker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, common sense would dictate that around the time you are due to deliver, you wouldn't take any long hikes or go camping.
Call your husband when your water breaks or your contractions become regular and consistent. He will have plenty of time to leave work and bring you to the hospital. If for soem reason he can't, calla n ambulance.
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2007-08-02 07:06:27 · answer #10 · answered by Dalice Nelson 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋