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Article about limiting interventions during labor
Interesting article. Anyone hoping to have a different experience with their upcoming birth vs prior births? I've never been allowed to walk during labor, they always wanted me hooked up to monitor. I know that each case is different but I had 2 very long labors and have wondered if I'd been able to walk/move around maybe they would have gone a little faster.
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I think this would be a step in the right direction. I truly believe that many of the interventions done are for fear of malpractice suits - especially keeping women confined to a laying down position during labor - it just doesn't even make sense, it goes against physics!
Many of these interventions stall/slow labor and have been linked to the increased number of c-sections and inductions.
I totally snuck gatorade and orange juice during the birth of my second baby. I wouldn't run a marathon without taking in calories, so why would I go through HOURS of physical exertion in labor without taking in calories?
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| Posted 5/9/17 7:16 AM |
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FTM427
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Article about limiting interventions during labor
Good point! What is the reason behind not being able to eat/drink anything? I thought it was in case you needed emergency c-section but even if that's the case, why can't you have food/liquids in your stomach?
I found the pushing part interesting about holding your breath etc. and how when you're able to push and breath it involves fewer tears. It does make sense when you think about it!
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| Posted 5/9/17 8:44 AM |
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Good point! What is the reason behind not being able to eat/drink anything? I thought it was in case you needed emergency c-section but even if that's the case, why can't you have food/liquids in your stomach?
It is incase you need a c-section. And you cant eat prior to surgery because there is a risk of vomiting during surgeries/intubation and aspirating the stomach contents into your lungs.
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NervousNell
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Re: Article about limiting interventions during labor
Are most people kept lying flat during labor?
I know that after I got my epi they put the bed in an upright position so I was almost sitting up. The nurse said it would help her move down the birth canal better. I was in that position the whole time.
I was never lying flat.
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Re: Article about limiting interventions during labor
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Are most people kept lying flat during labor?
I know that after I got my epi they put the bed in an upright position so I was almost sitting up. The nurse said it would help her move down the birth canal better. I was in that position the whole time.
I was never lying flat.
I think it depends on the hospital. NYU was very open to having you in the position you felt most comfortable in. The bed was like a damn transformer- I could've pushed on all fours, squatting, or sitting almost completely upright if I wanted to. They also encourage most to walk around, get on the birthing ball, or take a shower. Unfortunately, I didn't get to do any of this because I was induced and DD's heart rate kept dropping. Luckily though, my labor was super fast- 6 hours and 16 minutes from the time I started my foley catheter to the time she entered the world.
ETA: I was also allowed juice and broth for lunch, which was the only meal I missed. My OB admitted me first thing in the AM due to low fluid which we had been monitoring and she encouraged me to go get a big breakfast before checking in.
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mommy2be716
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Re: Article about limiting interventions during labor
Posted by FTM427
Interesting article. Anyone hoping to have a different experience with their upcoming birth vs prior births? I've never been allowed to walk during labor, they always wanted me hooked up to monitor. I know that each case is different but I had 2 very long labors and have wondered if I'd been able to walk/move around maybe they would have gone a little faster.
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I had the most wonderful nurse in the delivery room with me at winthrop when I delivered. She was studying midwifery and brought in the "peanut ball" for me to try while I was laboring. It was a giant medicine ball shaped like a peanut. She put it in between both of my legs and had me lay on my left side for 10 mins and then switch to my right. Once i started doing that, I progressed soooo quickly. When I was 6cm dilated, she had me turn around on the stomach and sat me up on my knees and separated them out. The headrest was fully inclined and i was able to put my head to the side and squeeze it every time i had a contraction. I was induced at around 8/830am, and was pushing at 315pm. between the hours of 8 and 12pm, I only progressed 1 cm. at 1230 is when my nurse started doing all of those exercises with me. I went from 2.5cm-10cm in 2 hours and 45 mins. and i think it was because of that peanut ball!!
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Article about limiting interventions during labor
It is an interesting article... but I am a big advocate of just listening to what the doctor/nurse suggests as far as birth goes. I would rather be safe than sorry. I was induced at 40 weeks 2 days due to high BP - when I first heard the word induction I was like oh GODDDDD help me. You always hear horror stories. But I had the most amazing birth experience at Winthrop with no issues. I started pitocin at 9 am and my son was born at 4 pm. I would love to deliver vaginally again this time around if possible. My water was broken by my doctor. I also would get an epidural again. So as far as that goes, I wouldn't change anything. I agree the laying down/not drinking issue sucks. The fetal monitoring, directed pushing, I was fine with all of that just for the safety of me and my baby. But I also am not a very natural/drug free type person lol
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NervousNell
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Re: Article about limiting interventions during labor
Posted by star444
It is an interesting article... but I am a big advocate of just listening to what the doctor/nurse suggests as far as birth goes. I would rather be safe than sorry. I was induced at 40 weeks 2 days due to high BP - when I first heard the word induction I was like oh GODDDDD help me. You always hear horror stories. But I had the most amazing birth experience at Winthrop with no issues. I started pitocin at 9 am and my son was born at 4 pm. I would love to deliver vaginally again this time around if possible. My water was broken by my doctor. I also would get an epidural again. So as far as that goes, I wouldn't change anything. I agree the laying down/not drinking issue sucks. The fetal monitoring, directed pushing, I was fine with all of that just for the safety of me and my baby. But I also am not a very natural/drug free type person lol
LOL me too.
I wanted every medical intervention/pain relief out there to get her out safely and for me to feel as little as possible..
If they could have numbed me from the neck down I would have taken it. 
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