sunny-side up baby

[shearernurse]

Hi guys, I am new to this thread. I work mostly nights in a small (16 bed) hospital. Tonight we had a delivery that scared the bejesus out of me. Babe was sunny-side up, maybe nothing new to you L&D nurses but very new to me. She pushed for over an hour, we tried to use the mighty-vac but that broke so we ended up using forceps. Boy did she tear even with an episotomy. I know the tearing is normal, but is the use of forceps. Even the Dr. didn't know this baby was occiput posterior. Would like to know if we could have done something different or better.

Thanks, shearernurse:

[SmilingBluEyes]

early epidurals CAN be of benefit,,

but they ARE linked to higher csection rates

that is not anecdotal but studied and known

there are always exceptions to "rules" or studies.

i always advise patients to discuss risks/benefits of such with their health care providers early on in their visits and in labor.