this is a question about birth/labor.?

Question

to thoses women who have had children, what helped them the most when they where in the delivery room, in labour.
like on this form i have to fill out, it says do i want music, candy to suck on. i'm not kidding. who do i want in the room as support partners. What things did you bring into the room with you and why? Did you wish you had brought anything else into the room, what else would of helped you or made you feel more comfortable. i know this might be a bit of a strange question, i just want some idea of what is a good thing to bring into the delivery room with me and what is not so good. thank you to all thoses who answer my question.

Answer 1

For both of my deliveries, all I wanted was a cold wash cloth, I kept it over my eyes, and to be left alone during a contraction. I liked having someone to talk to in between, but they had better just shut up once the pain started. I got an ITN once the pain was too much. It is sorta like an epi, but instead of leaving the tube in your back it is just a shot. It last for about 3 hours and then you can get another one if it wears off before you deliver. It is less likely to give the headaches and other side effects that the epi gives.

If you have a stuffed animal that you like it can help, you can squish and squeeze the toy instead of someones poor hand. Those questionair things are stupid. Most hospitals won't let you suck on candy....they only give you water and ice.

I wish a speedy delivery too you, but not too speedy, my first was only 3 hours 19 minutes, and that was scary.

Good luck and congratulations.

Answer 2

The number one thing to bring with you is the person who brings you comfort. If you are married, this would hopefully be your spouse. Many women like to have their own mother close at hand. Try to remember things that make you feel comfortable when you are very ill or very stressed, because those are things that you will wish for.

My first labour was an emergency cesarean, the second had a hospital visit with a beastly shot to stop the contractions, and then a second visit to have unplanned but not emergency cesarean. I didn't have anything with me except my husband even during the long scary times, and the only thing I wished for was comfortable clothes. Someone to talk to, that's what I would want. An advocate, who knows you well, who can help get a nurse's attention for things you need. Your mother, or grandmother, or husband, or another trusted friend, will be your best labour room accessory.

Answer 3

I had asked my doctor if I should do a birthing plan when I was pregnant with my daughter and she said that she doesn't go over it because she will do what's necessary for the health of me and my baby. I could care less about music or candy or all the silly questions they had. I just wanted to not be in pain. My doctor allowed my husband and my mom to be there and my a little luck my sister got to be there too for the delivery. Don't worry or over analyze this too much because it all happens so fast you don't even think of the little things that sound nice but don't do a think to help you push or get through your contractions. If I had a radio I would have thrown it across the room and probably choked on the candy.

Answer 4

I went into labor hard and fast. No time for an epidural.The most soothing thing I had was a nurse who had started her first day of Labor and Delivery, and I was her first patient. The old experienced nurse kept saying "pick a spot on the wall, think happy thoughts,hear the ocean surf." I promptly kicked her out of the room. (I mean really,happy thoughts come after birth and to pretend your aren't in pain is just stupid.) Now the young girl she said " damn right it hurts girl! You do whatever you need to do. If yelling helps, lets yell! If squeezing my hand is what you need, you got it!" Sometimes in life you need honesty and someone to just let you do what you have to do to get through it. No blanket or pillow or trinket could take the place of the comfort I got from that nurse just being 100% supportive. Keep in mind that you can politely ask for another nurse until you find one best suited for your needs. You are paying the bill, this makes you the boss.

Answer 5

BIRTH/LABOUR query for MOTHERS? Questionnaire: ( for my youngster progress coursework) Please reply in as a lot element as viable.. a million)What form of suffering remedy did you utilize while giving beginning for the primary time? Just fuel an air.... I did ask for an epidural.... But it under no circumstances got here in time. two)Did you consider that this was once the correct suffering remedy for you? If so why? If now not why now not? At the time.... No. But watching again I would not have transformed a factor. I desired a usual beginning. Just after 30 hours of labour it was once getting extra an extra painful, and I wasn't dilating. At 5cm was once allowed a few fuel an air ultimately. But it did not support a lot. Asked for epidural. Nurse went to organise it, however gave beginning inside 10 min of her leaving the room. So the whole lot labored out excellent. three) Would you decide upon this variety of suffering remedy once more? Well, I are not able to say. I might like to head as usual as viable once more. four) Were there any dangerous aspects to the variety of suffering remedy that you just decide upon? Deep voice. And fuzzy head. Very rapid to put on off. five) Did you attend any 'leisure' or 'childbirth categories'? If so did you uncover them useful? No did not attend any.

Answer 6

I just have to tell you that I had the radio on during delivery, and it just so happened that my most favorite song ever, "All I Need (is the Air that I Breathe") by the Hollies, was playing as my first son was born. During his twin brother's birth, "You are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker was playing. I thought those were two of the most awesome moments in my life, not only because it was the birth of my sons but made sweeter because of the spontaneous but coincidentally fitting songs that were playing.

Good luck to you and your new arrival. It goes quickly once you're in there delivering, and nothing else but the miracle of life you've just experienced will matter in the least. Just remember how many other women before you have made it through childbirth in so much worse conditions, and you will make it through just fine. :) :)

Answer 7

When I had my son I went *crazy* about my labor and delivery plans. I had an 8 page birth plan and **5 hospital bags** (no lie!). I wanted to be in control every single second of my labor and delivery....but experience taught me labor doesn't work that way!

Now that we're having our second, I plan on bringing (for use during labor):
-fuzzy socks to keep my feet warm
-our digital camera
-a book (to keep me busy)
-a phone card to call long distance on the hospital phones (since cell phones aren't allowed)

And for after labor:
-nursing pajamas, a robe, socks and slippers for afterwards
-makeup, hair brush, & shampoo
-snacks
-street clothes for the baby and I
-a fluffy pillow for my hubby

Everything else is pretty much just extra baggage. The *most* important thing though is that you have a really good support partner-that can make a world of difference!

Congrats on your baby!

P.S.-The thing that helped me most during *actual labor* was MY EPIDURAL!!! I waited 17 hours to get one and the only regret I had was that I hadn't gotten one sooner! And I was *thrilled* that I had done it when my son was born and I realized that I had been in labor for 23 hours and 47 minutes! This time I am getting an epidural as soon as I hit the L&D floor.

Answer 8

I had 4 children and believe me you need only a midwife foget all this Partner stuff because you will only swear at them and blame them for the situation you are in, the problem is you will forget what you said but they can end up traimatised and this can affect your future relationship. I have known couples have serious problems in the bedroom department ie: the male cannot perfom as he is too scared of going through all that again. Have some cool music and relax as much as you can, follow the breathing exercisies you will/should have been taught and you will be fine.

Answer 9

don't do candy you might get a labor pain and swallow it and choke not good for the new baby if they have to intabate you during labor,,, also do music it can soothe you ,,,my 3 children i had my mother was present for all and natural with out meds so i recommend you get heavily medicated if you cant handle pain ,, bring a spouse or a sister or mother or friend I brought my mother and the babies father in with me one to yell at and one to leave a grip on worked for me good luck everyones labor experience is different and special just don't bring too much into the room you don't want to contaminate the room keep it sterile and good luck ,,,I'm not joking about the pain meds if they offer them use them i went into full labor too far crowned to get any so i had to suffer but i have 3 beautiful children and would have suffered death for them if had too http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/health_safety/easing_labor_pain.shtml

Answer 10

Normally a woman in labour does not need anything in the room since she has hardly any time to pay any atrtention fo anything else than her womb.However, at times soothing music does help.Drs sometimes recommend tothe husband tobe present in the labour room to reassure the wife.As such a one husband myself I can reassure you that when one sees the labour pains one is permanently cured of the idea of being a Dhrutharashtra.,the father of one hundred sons.