blissful.RN replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn
Once on mother/baby, Vag: Upon admit, then Q 30min x 1, Q 1hr x 2, then Q 8hr until d/c (0400-1200-2000) Cesarean: Upon admit, then Q 1hr x 4, Q 4hr x 24, then Q 8hr until d/c (0400-1200-2000)
blissful.RN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn
Our mamas get a big water bottle with hospital logo on it, a packet full of info and pamphlets, and that's about it. Volunteers make our baby hats. Our rooms are all private with flat screen TVs, but we only have showers (no tubs). Some nurses will g...
blissful.RN replied to ValDonovan's topic in Ob/Gyn
Placenta encapsulation is pretty common here in Colo Springs. We have several encapsulation specialists in town. I had my placenta encapsulated. IME, I absolutely noticed an increase in my milk supply and a decrease in PPD (compared to previous birth...
Some moms choose to delay the first bath because of the protective properties of vernix, as mentioned before, and I've heard a couple other reasons. - They want to experience the complex pheromonal cascade going on immediately post-birth. - They do...