How long do you stay?

pomrom · January 2011

With ds, I was in the hospital for two weeks prior to delivery because I was only 32 weeks when my water broke. So I ended up delivering at 34 weeks. I had him at 11:30pm and since he was staying in the NICU for a couple days, I went home at 1130pm the next night.

When I had dd, I got to the hospital at about 6pm and she was born about 6am. I stayed all that day and left the next morning.

I can't seem to get out of there fast enought. I know first time moms might want to stay a little longer to get used to things but I get antsy with the kids at home. Although, this time I might be a little longer because I am having my tubes tied during my hospital stay, whenever they get an OR free and have a chance between deliveries.

I just don't like being there. They will let me leave four hours after delivery but they do not discharge the baby until he is 24 hours old because of state mandatory new born screenings. I wouldn't leave the baby there by himself so we just go home ASAP after he is 24 hours old.

MissLadyTay · January 2011

Assuming I have a vaginal delivery, I'm going to try to get out of the hospital as fast as I can. My grandmother contracted an infection (similar to MRSA) that almost killed her while she was visiting her friend in the hospital. After seeing her condition, and how long it has taken her to get back to 80% of what she was before (she'll never be 100% again), I'm paranoid about hospitals and germs, etc. I know it's irrational, but I can't help it. I want to get my vulnerable newborn out of there as soon as possible.

HockeyWife4Life · January 2011

Providing I have another vaginal delivery and nothing is wrong with the baby or I, I plan to stay one night after I deliver and go home at noon the next day. I will have a home visit from a nurse a few days later.

erbear · January 2011

I was there for nearly a week last time (induction and c-section). I'm hoping for 24 hours and a VBAC this time.

maelli3 · January 2011

24 hours. Pediatrician wouldn't let us out any earlier.

swimming47 · January 2011

As long as everything is ok ASAP. I was there for 5 days with DD b/c of a c/s.

ncbelle · January 2011

With kiddo I stayed 24 hours after birth as that was the soonest they'd let him go. This time, we are at a free standing birth center. As long as everything looks good with us, we can leave 4 hours after birth (you do get a home visit the next day).

I'm all about getting home ASAP ;-)

wendylaine · January 2011

I know hospital policy usually keeps you there longer. My midwife is of firm belief that you can leave as soon as you feel ready. I am birthing at her home clinic and she says I can be home a few hours after or can stay as long as I want. The only way I will stay is if I have tearing that needs attention from her or if it is the middle of the night and I want to sleep before leaving. I love how flexible she is and the fact that I can have DD there with me with a playroom and bed available.

RHitch · January 2011

I had a normal vaginal delivery but ended up staying in the hospital for 4 days. DD's pediatrician wouldn't release her because she was not latching correctly and I refused to supplement. He wanted to make sure she was eating before she left. Then, right before we got ready to leave she had jaundice and needed to spend another night under the light. I had her on Thursday at 2:04 AM and didn't go home until Sunday afternoon.

penguin-kisses · January 2011

With my son I had him just before 2pm on the Saturday and we were both discharged by 11am the next day, so not quite 24 hours. The hospital I'm delivering at apparently has the busiest L&D in the province, so I wouldn't be surprised if they'd like to get me out of there ASAP so my bed can go to someone else. I think I'm okay with that, provided everything goes smoothly and I have a rather non-eventful vaginal delivery like the first time.

AshasaurusRex · January 2011

I birthed at a free standing birth center (and will be this time too) and was home 4 or 5 hours after delivery.

fruitloverncraver · January 2011

Well with both my son and daughter births I stayed the day I gave birth, the whole next day and then got out the next day. IDK I didn't ask to be dismissed earlier or even if they would let us not sure. Just what happened to me. (that was with a normal vaginial birth, w/ no complications)

on_the_move · January 2011

With DS I got there a little after 1am and he was born at 3:30pm. We stayed that night and then went home late afternoon the next day. DH was really pushing to get us out ASAP, but I was nervous about being completely responsible for him!

This time the hospital has a no children policy so I will be missing my DS and wanting to introduce him to his little sister so I think I will be the one gunning to leave ASAP.

magdalina.h · January 2011

I had Aidan at 4:44pm on Monday and was discharged around 8pm on Friday. They let me stay longer in the day because he was in the NICU and I had a c/s. This time I'm scheduled to have Nugget on Monday and will probably leave on Thursday.

jmg7781 · January 2011

I sometimes feel like a bad mom for this but I have decided to stay for the full 48 hours allowed by the insurance company. It will be the only recovery time with help I will get as DH will be going back to work as soon as I get home. I just cant see chasing after all my kids 4 hours after delivery.

musicteacher84 · January 2011

L was born at 4:42pm on a Tuesday & we left for home Thursday morning. I diidn't mind being in the hospital 2 nights; like one of the pp said, once you are home, you are definitely on your own!

I had severe hemorraging 1 week post-pardum; had to call the ambulance, spend all day in the ER, 2 blood transfusions, the whole deal. So with that being said, I am definitely planning on staying the full 48 hours in the hospital (& longer if needed) - just to ensure that I don't have issues with hemoragging again.

It would be great to get out earlier - but from my past experience I will just hang out & wait & see what happens.

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