This week we're discussing the trickiness of deciding when to go to the hospital and if the drive isn't challenging, you're going to early! Listen in for lots of tips on how to prepare and what to expect once you arrive. We want you feeling prepared and less anxious about this new experience!
Show Notes
This week we're talking about:
- That car ride could be pretty challenging. If it’s not, you’re probably going to soon
- Drop and roll or park and waddle? We're discussing the benefits of walking together into the hospital or dropping the laboring person at the front door and parking the car.
- If you brought a weekend worth of luggage, leave some of it in the car and come back later. You can strategically pack a bag with snacks, water bottle, clothes for birth, comfort items. Leave carseat and baby stuff in the car
- Triage: most hospitals have one. What does it’ look like? You’ll find that unless you’re pushing, time may feel like it’s standing still. You’re probably in a bigger hurry than the staff and that’s ok.
- Triage goals: vitals (BP, temp, pulse), listen to baby, vaginal exam. LOTS of questions from medical personnel.
- Walk of shame or that’s ok, you can’t know everything!
- Hooray, you’re admitted! The golden ticket.
- Wardrobe change maybe. Wanna wear a hospital gown or just stay in what you have been wearing.
- Listen to the baby longer.
- IV port started. Fluids through the IV optional.
- More questions.
- Possible change in labor pattern. That’s totally normal.
- Once the intake is complete, turn off lights and make the space comfy.
- Finding a new rhythm, changing positions.
- TIme for pain medication? Get that fluid in
What is PUSHING IT?
Pushing It Podcast is here to help you bring your "F" word (AKA flexibility) to birth, find courage, and gain a sense of humor. Jen and Alise get honest and real about pregnancy, birth, and life with a baby. Finally, a podcast for everyone else having a baby that wants the down and dirty truth from Professionals who believe there is no "right" way to birth or parent. Jen and Alise have your back because if you can't laugh without peeing yourself, you might as well laugh at yourself while doing it. Birth is never boring, learning about shouldn't be either.