Hello, all! I have a few things to throw out and wanted some opinions. I am fairly new to "questioning the system" and am trying to get all my ducks in order before our newest member arrives in early Feb.
I e-mailed the Charge Nurse in the nursery at the hospital where I am to deliver and she sent me the following reply to my question (edited)
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I know I need to research the eye drops, but have already done my VitK research and decided against the shot unless I have a c/s or if there is an obvious need. My ped is OK with this.
I have also spoken with the Director of The Birthplace and the baby will be able to be admitted in my room as long as h/she is stable. In the event I end up with another c/s the baby will be able to be with me in Recovery (at the time my DD was born, this was not routine).
Now about the bath. I realize this will make the baby cold. What can we do to ensure that h/she stays warm? Forego a bath - do people do that (sorry to be ignorant). I really don't want the baby away from me at any time, although DH will go with the baby if I am in a position where I can't go. Can the baby not be adequately warmed by skin-to-skin - perhaps covered with warm blankets?
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I doubt we'll have this issue, but seem to remember reading about this somewhere. Anyone have thoughts on this?
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I think I read that this is not accurate until after 24 hours of breastmilk - not colostrum. If so, I need to look further into this. It is a test I absolutely want done, but don't want my child stuck any more than necessary.
I'd really appreciate input on this. I am also slowly searching archives and such and just wanted to say what a blessing this site and the forums have been to me. I also post on a more mainstream site and it boggles my mind how little most moms know (including myself). Places like this are a godsend!
I e-mailed the Charge Nurse in the nursery at the hospital where I am to deliver and she sent me the following reply to my question (edited)
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Apgar scores are assigned at 1 and 5 minutes of age...Vital signs are taken again at 45-60 minutes of age. Infant remains with mom in labor and delivery room for approximately 1-1 ½ hours then... admitted to nursery for a thorough head to toe exam by nursery nurse. If the baby is warm enough (>98 degrees) a bath is given at that time. Also vitamin K and erythromycin eye ointment are administered at the time of admission. After the bath, the baby will remain in the nursery under an infant warmer for at least an hour (depends on how quickly the baby warms back up). |
I have also spoken with the Director of The Birthplace and the baby will be able to be admitted in my room as long as h/she is stable. In the event I end up with another c/s the baby will be able to be with me in Recovery (at the time my DD was born, this was not routine).
Now about the bath. I realize this will make the baby cold. What can we do to ensure that h/she stays warm? Forego a bath - do people do that (sorry to be ignorant). I really don't want the baby away from me at any time, although DH will go with the baby if I am in a position where I can't go. Can the baby not be adequately warmed by skin-to-skin - perhaps covered with warm blankets?
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If the baby is larger or smaller than average, or if mom is diabetic, the infant will have heelstick blood sugar testing to assure adequate glucose levels. (each hour X 4 and before eating x2) |
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A PKU blood test is done on all babies after 24 hours of age (usually done in the morning after the 24 hr mark is passed. |
I'd really appreciate input on this. I am also slowly searching archives and such and just wanted to say what a blessing this site and the forums have been to me. I also post on a more mainstream site and it boggles my mind how little most moms know (including myself). Places like this are a godsend!