Does your hospital have babies stay in the room with you?

beckys96 · August 2009

Yes ours does, but it also have a nursery you can take the babe for a little bit. Around 11-12 they would come pick up DD for a little check up and we asked that she be kept there until her next feeding. That way we got a solid 2-3 hours of sleep.

gunsofbrixton · August 2009

here in kansas it is optional but most opt to do it...even with a csection baby...and a ton of help is offered in the beginning...

bbowie · August 2009

Mine did - I wouldn't have had it any other way. I wanted him near or on me 24/7. =D

Paige's Mommy · August 2009

Our hospital doesn't even have a nursery! Which was hard when I had a c-section at 1am and then had a newborn I needed to care for while recovering. Luckily we could afford a private room and DH was able to stay with me. It's REALLY hard to get in/out of bed to pick up your baby with a giant incision in your abdomen.

Even though it was tough I wouldn't have wanted DD anywhere else but right there with me!

Dani11 · August 2009

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Dani11:

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While my hospital has a room in policy you can send the baby to the nursery any time you like. They suggest that for showers and such since they don't allow 24 hour visits -- even from spouses.

That is ridiculous! If you don't mind me asking what hospital is this. No way I would give birth there if my DH couldn't be there, it isn't fair to him. No offense or anything, because I know I don't have a choice where I give birth because of my OBGYN..but they are fairly lenient on visiting policies.

Long Island Jewish. Most of the rooms are shared so they tend to kick everyone out around 11:00 PM since some people just won't respect other people's space. (Regular visiting hours are 1-8, spouses can off hours but not stay overnight) I've heard if you get a private room they are more they will let them stay but there is no bed or recliner for them so it seem like it won't work out very well. DH will have to go home anyway to feed the cats.

The building is old. If I deliver there again it will be in the new facility.

OK. I understand now. I guess I never thought about shared rooms. Our hospital has all single rooms, so I guess that has never crossed my mind.

kreeper611 · August 2009

We have the option - in room or in nursery.

GreekyPie · August 2009

My hospital lets you do whatever you want - baby in room, baby in nursery, both at different times, whatever.

Mereou12 · August 2009

Dani11:
jacobandcrystal:
duchessII81:
Mereou12:

It's pretty common now. Research shows that rooming-in promotes early attachment, among other things. The nurses are always there to help, of course, but they're not going to take the baby full-time.

My hospital does do this, but they're also ancient in a lot of their other practices. They take the baby for 2+ hours after birth for assessments, bath, etc, which I'm NOT thrilled about. I *want* to have the baby with me as much as possible.

My hospital has this same policy. They take the baby an hour or so after birth and then bring him back to you after the observation period. I actually wasn't thrilled with the idea either...

This rule makes me sad! When our 2nd was born, he was able to nurse almost immediately and ended up being a great nurser. His blood sugar was actually a little low when born, and the nursery was practically forcing us to give him formula. I said "can't I at least try to breastfeed him?" They decided to let me try. He did wonderfully right away, and when they retested his blood sugar it had already risen quite a bit! I think the thing baby needs most when first entering the world is his/her mama : (

I agree completely! My Doctor/hospital has you fill out a birthing plan, and they specifically ask if you want to BF right away. You can also have skin-to-skin for I believe 30-45 minutes before they do all of the tests and whatnot. I have heard that the first 30 minutes are the most important for bonding. Is there any way you can talk to the doctors and see if you can change things a little. As long as they are healthy there is no need to take them right away.

I should clarify--

At my hospital, they do allow the baby to stay with you for about 30-45 minutes immediately after delivery, so long as there are no complications. You can start breastfeeding, do skin-to-skin contact, etc. But after that initial period, that's when they take the baby away. Many hospitals are now changing this outdated practice because all of the assessments can easily be done in the room, not the nursery. I just happen to live in a small town that's a little (well, a LOT) behind the times.

mrspayne2B · August 2009

My hospital really don't push either way. I had my past 2 babies with me until the last night, they take the babies late on the last night to bath them and give the mother just a little breather. They are still tons of help even while the baby is rooming with you.

My babies were always angels in the hospital...it is when they get home that they begin having a personality! lol!

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