breastfeedingRN

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1. What's the weirdest baby name?

   breastfeedingRN replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   LOL my name is Pepper, but my last name wasn't Salt. I have never liked my name, but am used to it now. My DD has a normal name and so will all other kids.

2. What's the weirdest baby name?

   breastfeedingRN replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   when i worked in peds, we had boy named vicious love SMITH (or whatever it was) poor kid. his parents were both pretty wild looking, both had spiky hair and piercings, but still. vicious love.

3. When a baby is born....what does your hospital do?

   breastfeedingRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   we play brahms lullably when the mom is leaving L&D on her way to postpartum, so that she can hear it. it only plays in the main hospital halls/public areas, not on the units/rooms, so the mom never got to hear "her" baby's song (we used to play ...

4. Is it ok if I lurk and post occassionally

   breastfeedingRN replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

   lurk away! have your tried hypnosis for your fear of vomit? could be worth a shot!

5. How Many sucessful VBAC's..

   breastfeedingRN replied to Cherry2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Exactly. I had only seen one VBAC in the year I have worked postpartum. I read the VBAC consent form and it actually said several times how the risks of VBAC were less than the risks of C/S and that was surprising to me how honest they were. I won...

6. Ice Packs?

   breastfeedingRN replied to Aneroo's topic in Ob/Gyn

   when i was home postpartum after a 2nd degree lac, i would put water in a newborn size disposable diaper, then freeze it and presto! i also suggest this for engorgement to my patients.

7. 17 week gestation

   breastfeedingRN replied to Stephanie in FL's topic in Ob/Gyn

   That makes complete sense. on another board where I post, some of the mom's who have lost their babies have posted pictures. I don't think anyone has said anything but how beautiful they were. I even think the pics of babies in utero are beautiful as...

8. 17 week gestation

   breastfeedingRN replied to Stephanie in FL's topic in Ob/Gyn

   my friend lost a baby at 17 weeks and it was very hard. hopefully they have a good bereavement program and they made a memory album for them. some parents choose to hold their baby, others don't. my friend didn't and then wished she had later, but sh...

9. Testing out of HCC classes?

   breastfeedingRN replied to arizona_zorie's topic in Arizona

   i tested out of them back in 2001. i worked as a medical assistant for 7 years before that, so i thought they were very easy. i think if you have a medical background, then they should be easy to pass out of. good luck.

10. Children and career?

    breastfeedingRN replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    just wondered if you have thought about looking around for another NP that wants to work part-time and see if you can find somewhere that will let you guys "share" a full time position. 2 pediatricians that i worked for actually did that. both work...

11. *rant* "Nurse" at office answering questions.

    breastfeedingRN replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was an MA for many years and never referred to myself as a nurse. When I worked in a peds office for several years, one of the docs would call me her "nursie-poo" to her patient's, but I always corrected her. I always assume that an office staff me...

12. Pt / Nurse Ratio - and things you like about post-partum

    breastfeedingRN replied to BookishRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i love couplet care! some nights can be a little "boring", but there are many a night that aren't. breastfeeding issues, postpartum hemorrhages, people with pre-existing issues, etc. i do love all the teaching and getting to work with the mother/baby...

13. Have is the shift on postpartum unit look like

    breastfeedingRN replied to livtek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi! I started as a new grad on PP about 11 months ago. Every place is different I am sure, but here is how my night typically goes. I usually have 4 couplets assigned to me. Get report and am introduced to my patients from offgoing nurse. Aft...

14. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    breastfeedingRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am totally paying out of pocket for my homebirth and prenatal care because my insurance at work doesn't cover lay midwives or homebirths. actually, i am going to try to fight them for some reimbursement, but am not holding my breath. i read the p...

15. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    breastfeedingRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Definitely! I am pregnant with #2 right now and have a CPM and am planning for a home waterbirth. I had DD in the hospital, after planning on a birth center birth with a CNM. I had high blood pressures, but no signs of pre-e, so I am hoping this t...