Re: Moms planning to BF... question about hospital stay

I plan to get a note that says breast feeding only baby and put it in the bassinet. I will ask them to bring me the baby for feedings but to put the baby back in the nursery in between night feedings so I can sleep.

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I had them bring the babies to me during the night when it was time to eat. This way I could get some sleep inbetween feedings.

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I will EBF and will NOT supp. with formula. Joe and I have talked about his a lot. My SIL just had a baby and said that Joel was cranky starting 2days post delivery and for 2 days after that because her milk was slow to come in. I am trying to prepare myself for that.

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I plan on having the baby stay with me 100% of the time. I definitely understand that I will WANT to sleep...but unfortunately, there is a baby that will now be in the real world that is relying 100% on me. I'll have to adjust immediately to the change. Plus, I don't like the idea of having an infant go from womb to nursery all alone. It just doesn't feel right to me. Of course, I'll want to get my rest and won't have the opportunity of a comforting nursery when I get home...but such is life. I don't get to decide when I become a full time mom.

Re: Moms planning to BF... question about hospital stay

if you want to BF you really need to be available 24/7 to feed, especially in the beginning

good luck

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We were lucky & had a private room where DH could stay with me. Our DS never saw the nursery with the exception of right after I left recovery so he could be bathed, given his Vitamin K shot, etc. Other than that he was with us the entire time. We did all feedings & changes. It made the transition of being home alone a lot smoother. If we found ourselves having a hard time in the hospital at night it was great to have the nurses right there to ask questions, get advice, etc.

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Posted by pinkandblue

if you want to BF you really need to be available 24/7 to feed, especially in the beginning

good luck

Re: Moms planning to BF... question about hospital stay

I BF in the hospital. I just set a schedule for every three hours. I set my alarm also but the nurses have it written down and brought him to me when it was time for a feeding. At night, I would BF and then put him back in the nursery until the next feeding. By the time I finished BF and put him back, I would only have about 2 hours. During the day, he stayed with me for the most part. You can absolutely do it! I barely slept in the hospital anyway.


I am still EBF if you ever have any questions. DS is 5 months today & he has never had formula...it is possible but hard. You just gotta stick with it & be determined to do it. Good Luck!

Re: Moms planning to BF... question about hospital stay

I EBF, but while in the hospital I tried to do the night feedings but DS was having trouble latching and I was so tired and not feeling well that I ended up having them supplement at night. It was the best thing I ever did! It allowed me to get the rest I needed to recover and recharge.
I ended up EBF for 16 months after that, so he never got formula again. Do what seems best for you, but don't be afraid to supplement in the hospital!

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I will definitely be BF-ing through the night. I will sleep when I can but I do not want DC formula fed at all (that is if my milk/flow is cooperating, of course). Sacrificing sleep is worth it for me.

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i may try to BF DD the way i did DS. but there's no way in h**l i am getting up during the night at the hospital. i want my sleep!

DD will be formula fed the 2 or 4 nights i am there with no reservations.

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Posted by pinkandblue

if you want to BF you really need to be available 24/7 to feed, especially in the beginning

good luck

Re: Moms planning to BF... question about hospital stay

Posted by pinkandblue

if you want to BF you really need to be available 24/7 to feed, especially in the beginning

good luck

Re: Moms planning to BF... question about hospital stay

I chose to have my daughter sleep in the nursery and (hospital policy was) to have her brought to me twice during the night. Obviously if she was up/crying in between that, they would have brought her to me.

I'll be honest...between the vital checks, temp checks, exams, bathroom cleanings, garbage changes - you do not get any rest. I was up every 2hrs...

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you also will need to NOT supplement if possible in the hospital especially because it will hinder your supply as well, and when your milk comes in..
I made a sign that said Breastfed only, No pacifier...this way dd got used to me and only me, and since we had latching issues, this was IMPERITIVE for us..

I will do the same for im hoping my milk supply is better this time around.

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Hey! I fed the baby throughout the night and kept the baby with me. My hubby stayed every night and helped me get the baby and stuff (I had a c-section) so moving from the bed to the baby carrier was hard. The baby was in my room the whole time and I only gave him to the nursery when I showered. Tiring, but worth it and good practice for when I got home.

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I BF my daughter all through the night. Its rough because you are so tired and worn out BUT its good to get used to it from the beginning.

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Crashing but wanted to tell you that I nursed both girls during the night. I was exhausted but it was such a precious time, no visitors and it was as quiet as a hospital gets It was something I would def recommend.

Make sure you are clear when you tell them no formula.

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They will ask you after you give birth is you plan on BF or FF. I BF DS in the hospital but let the nurses give him Formula at night. I didn't get much sleep at all, so it probably wouldn't of been that big of a deal for them to bring him to me to feed him. The only thing was, I was a mess after I had the baby. I was having such a hard time BF and was crying and very nervous. So, I don't think I could of handled having DS in the room with me all the time. I needed the rest in between feedings.

You can really make the decision
after you give birth. Then you will know how you are feeling and what you want to do.

Re: Moms planning to BF... question about hospital stay

In St. Catherines, you can opt to have the baby in the nursery and when the nurses will bring them to you for middle of the night feedings and then bring them back to the nursery. I did this with DD. With DS I kept him with me the entire time.

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EBF and my baby slept in nursery.
When i was woken up for vitals, i would stroll down to nursery, pick up baby, nurse and return him.

I did not want him in my room. Too many people coming in and out, I would rather him secure in the nursery.

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The nurse asked me what I wanted to do and I was very clear that I wanted to feed DD on demand and give her no formula. (I learned my lesson with DS who wouldn't latch because he got used to the bottle while in the NICU.) They put a piece of masking tape on her cart that said "on demand." DD stayed in the nursery at night and was only brought to me for feedings. After feedings, I sent her back so I could get a little sleep. I also told them no paci and they were okay with that.