First thought that came to my mind was that they do not want to take the chance of pictures being taken to show their possible negligence...what other reason could there be?
2007-09-26 10:29:19 · 10 answers · asked by momofsix 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Thanks everyone...it just kind of worried me that they would be that worried about liability, made me worry if I should be questioning their ability!
2007-09-26 10:55:22 · update #1
My hospital didn't allow it either, and that's the #1 reason I could think of...
Aside from the fact that I don't think I'd ever want to see what my internal organs look like.
I was A OK with the "No Camera Policy" - As soon as you leave the OR you can take as many pics as you want..but video tape an abdominal surgery that just happens to be a birth as well? No Gracias...I love my baby...but I wouldn't want to see them sweep my intestines out of the way so that they could cut open my uterus and pull him out...
Congratulations.
2007-09-26 10:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably not the hospitals policy. See, doctors that work in hospitals don;t really work FOR the hospital. Its just a place that they practice. However, the doctors do have their own policy and procedures that must fall within the guidelines of the hospital administration. Now, that being said, ask your doctor and surgeon prior to your c-section if they will allow it to be filmed. Usually they don;t like to be filmed because of liabilities. But there is no harm in asking. Its not a matter of being clean. They will just tell whoever is behind the camera that they are not allowed to touch anything blue (pretty much everything in an OR is blue) because it is sanitized and germ free. Just have the person wear the scrubs, if you get permission, and the face mask and everything will be cool. I've done it before.
2007-09-26 10:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual reason why cameras aren't allowed is because people have become lawsuit happy if their baby is born even with one eye one color and one eye of another so they don't want people taking pics that could be misconstrued by someone who wasn't there as doing something to harm the baby and therefore open themselves up to lawsuits. It's not about disinfecting the camera, there are plenty of things that can be done, including a plastic sheath similar to your labor partners or the dr's that can protect the spread of germs.
2007-09-26 10:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by Heavenly Advocate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the hosptial at which I had my baby, via vaginal delivery, the delivery was not allowed to be filmed for the reason you stated. Even before we knew that, I told my husband I didn't want that done. As it is, I wish we had filmed some of the conversatin and goofing off my parents, husband and I did during labor, until the contractions and pain got too hard for me and I dozed, I think I just passed out from pain except I could still hear my family talking and my mom to my sister when she called to check on me, but I wasn't able to talk. I digress. (I eventually broke down and got the epidural, though.)
We were able to take photos and video after the delivery though, even as soon as when my doctor delivered the placenta and was stitching me up and washing me off. (My husband has an accidental shot of me with my legs still up.)
Anyway, I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
2007-09-26 10:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by Vegan_Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hospital I gave birth at allowed digital cameras but not video cameras in the operating room. Although my husband was so excited he forgot to take pictures!
2007-09-26 10:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be they are worried about negligence...but, some hospitals have strict rules regarding on what is allow in surgery. Sometimes, depending on the state, it's against FDA rules to allow recording devices. I would ask your doctor!!!
2007-09-26 10:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by September Sweetie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about the sterile environment of the OR.
Although they say it is policy - ask your doctor - not the nurses - on the day of delivery. Sometimes they can override the rule if you can guarantee you will keep your camera at the head of the bed away from the operating field.
Rules can often be bent if you ask the right person. ;)
2007-09-26 10:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
check with the hospital your having your baby at and find out why no cameras allowed? maybe its ditracting to the doctors? i really dont know. you should be allowed to since it is YOUR birth experience.
there is a chance i will need a c-section and i will be royally pissed if they dont allow my husband to take pictures since its possible i wont be having a vaginal birth.
2007-09-26 10:33:28 · answer #8 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats the only reason. I was told no video cameras, but only stop frame.
I'd ask about regular cameras, most will allow that.
2007-09-26 10:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Camera's cannot be disinfected. Everything in the OR is supposed to be sanitized and camera's cannot be.
2007-09-26 10:32:10 · answer #10 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋