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  1. Are they still using Cytotec?

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ours too. Cytotec is one to two hours after placement. Cervidil is

  2. Co-sleeping?

    RNnL&D replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it made perfect sense, and was polite. :) You're right. I'm sure parents who have rolled over on their infants, never thought that they would. I can say that I know I have never, because 1. I...

  3. "Natural" birth

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I don't agree with the NPO part, but maybe that is policy where you are. It's actually not very common to see even primips "screaming their heads off ready to die or kill someone". That's your...

  4. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    RNnL&D replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting. Never heard of breastmilk not having the proper

  5. Co-sleeping?

    RNnL&D replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We agree, there are obvious risks to co sleeping with an obese parent, or parents under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Even parents who are very restless, deep sleepers should consider carefully...

  6. mothering magazine

    RNnL&D replied to chicagrl72's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Another excellent post Alison. :) I am a subscriber and love

  7. "Natural" birth

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excellent

  8. "Natural" birth

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's just sad. Of course, in your line of work, you don't have the opportunity to witness the beauty of natural childbirth. Why should women have to give up their comfort zone (if that includes...

  9. "Natural" birth

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not routine here. Only way baby gets stuck in NICU is if it has

  10. Are they still using Cytotec?

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our consents simply state "delivery and care of baby". However they are briefed on side effects, depends on the doc or nurse. I always explain the possible adverse reactions to Cytotec, Cervidil, and...

  11. OOHHHH The Arrogance of Some Doctors!!!

    RNnL&D replied to Katydidit34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it was inappropriate timing, especially since most cell phones have caller id, if not voice

  12. BC patch - 3 times the risk of clots

    RNnL&D posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have any of you heard about this? There was an article in the Sunday paper about the birth control patch. According to the article, women on the patch are three times more likely than bcp users to...

  13. "Natural" birth

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Relax and don't sweat the small stuff. I think a birth plan is a great idea to let staff know how you would like things to go, but I don't think it needs to be 4 pages long, kwim? When I was a doula,...

  14. What do patients say that irks you?

    RNnL&D replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, that's not funny. I thought the same thing until I was about 19 and needed to be

  15. "Natural" birth

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Like someone else said, some people think natural means vag delivery. IMO, natural is unmedicated, and low intervention. At our facility, the most natural birth could include intermittent monitoring...

  16. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, I read a study that stated planned CS for lady partsl births had not improved outcomes as much as was expected. Of course, it's a study that I would have to dig for and since I am NAK, I'm...

  17. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

  18. Are they still using Cytotec?

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep, we use it lady partslly. 25 mcg q 4 hours. Many of the docs prefer Cervidil, but the ones who use Cytotec seem to prefer it because it's cheaper, requires less monitoring (2 hours post, compared...

  19. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ooooh, I get it. Yeah, I guess when I worked in a small community hosp (35 beds) we did call the ER doc for back up when there wasn't an OB in house. We do VBAC's where I am now. But we do have OB in...

  20. Are they still using Cytotec?

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Every place I know is still using

  21. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What's this about a GS needing to be available? Since when is an OBGYN not a surgeon? Why would they require a

  22. Hospital Infant Security Systems

    RNnL&D replied to BABYRN916's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use the Halo system. It seems to work pretty well, and is nice because each alarm is attached to a specific name so when one alarms, the baby's name comes up as well as the location. The problems...

  23. How Many is Too Many

    RNnL&D replied to Fiona59's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exploding the over population myth: http://www.ncpa.org/pd/pdint21.html http://www.nifty-fifties.com/Facts/OverPop.htm

  24. Routine Acoustic Stim Use

    RNnL&D replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same here. I'm talking about a baby with good variability who just hasn't had a true 15 by 15 accel yet. Obviously, we're not talking about patients with flat strips or

  25. Routine Acoustic Stim Use

    RNnL&D replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, but if baby's have sleep cycles, then it makes sense to try to wake them up, rather than run a BPP on