AutumnRose

Hi, I recently started in L&D also. I have learned their motto....."YOU NEVER TRUST A PREGNANT WOMAN." Because, every delivery is a potential emergency. Also, if a pregnant woman tells you somethings wrong, believe her; or if she says she has to push....(even if she's a prima and you checked her 5 minutes ago and she was 5,) believe her and check her again. I have made some mistakes, but all my cowarkers are very nice and help. I never take it personal if they correct me, my patients are top priority, because I have at least two with every delivery. Good Luck

I'm fairly new to L&D, less than a year. We have a doc that routinely rushes to push, and calls a 6-7 complete. Sometimes the moms deliver....but we end up with stat c/s more than the other docs. Needless to say we all cringe. Thank God the moms and babys end up fine. We have another doc who is more laid back and lets mom labor down as long as theres no sign of distress. The birth experience for mom is better. With epidurals I see no reason to rush. Labor Down!!!