Mermaidblues

Mermaidblues

L&D, Antepartum

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About Mermaidblues

Mermaidblues has 32 years experience and specializes in L&D, Antepartum.


30+ years experience in OB, Mom of 2 sons. I am currently working Antepartum/triage.

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  1. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    "Force" is a strong word. Circumcision is not the only thing that can put a baby at risk for a bleed. Head trauma at birth is the main reason for Vitamin K. Considering how babies get here, they are all at risk for that possibility.
  2. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    I loved my birthing ball during pregnancy and still do! However, our Dept. Director and Risk Manager have had them outlawed at our hospital. I still encourage pregnant moms to use them for comfort at home.
  3. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    I am a L&D nurse and I also teach a pre-natal parenting class. I have seen many a nurse cringe or roll their eyes over a birth plan--in fact, I might have even done it a time or two myself! However, this is how I explain it to the first-time pa...
  4. The hard part...

    I think that as OB nurses, we all struggle with outcomes that we feel might have been prevented by the Mom making better choices. Not all end in loss of life to be sure! I have and always will try to be honest and straight forward when discussing w...
  5. Infant admission at bedside

    We call it "transition nurse". If L&D nurse only has one pt, she usually does it herself. We keep a baby cart stocked that gets brought to the LD room near delivery time that has everything but meds in it for the NB. after the delivery,once we h...
  6. What would you tell to your younger self?

    Pay attention to the little things. Treat your patients as you would want your family to be treated. Listen to your more experienced peers--most got their wisdom and patience from making a few mistakes. Oh--and about mistakes, you'll make at least...
  7. Hand-off report from Antepartum Triage to L&D

    Currently, whoever has the lowest acuity pt assignment at the beginning of the shift is assigned to take the next admit. But that can change on a dime if there are deliveries going on or epidurals being started. I guess what I'm asking is, how do yo...
  8. Hand-off report from Antepartum Triage to L&D

    I am looking for ways to improve hand-off reporting from Triage nurse to L&D nurse. A little about our unit: We have a 5 bed Triage area staffed with 1 RN and a CNA from 7a-7p and 1 RN From 7p-7a. Our L&D has 9 beds with a staff of 4-5 RN's...