How long is the hospital stay?

UberBiz · January 2013

How long did you stay in the hospital after a c-section? I had an emergency C with DD, and was in the hospital for 4 days, and if I hadn't whined to my OB, she would have had me stay another day! She checked my staples on the 4th day, and said "they look good, I'll check them again tomorrow" and I was like, "TOMORROW!!??" and she said, "Oh, you want to go home today? I'll go get the staple remover and we'll release you."

I guess maybe because it was not planned, I had a rough time in the hospital, I was in so much pain, uncomfortable, and just wanted to go home. I'd like to minimize my hospital stay this time, too, but what is average? What should I plan for? I'll ask my OB at my next appointment, obviously, but just I just wanted to get a feel for what other people have experienced.

emw8910 · January 2013

I had a scheduled CS because DD was breech. I had her Tuesday morning and left Friday afternoon so, 4 days and 3 nights. At my hospital, that's pretty standard. I also had stitches that dissolve so as long as there was no infection, they didn't worry about that. My stipulation for leaving was that I could use the bathroom and walk the hallways.

As much as being in the hospital can suck, take advantage of the few days you have lots and lots of help from the nurses! Try not to look at it as such a bad thing. Hopefully it'll be better this time!

UberBiz · January 2013

emw8910:
I had a scheduled CS because DD was breech. I had her Tuesday morning and left Friday afternoon so, 4 days and 3 nights. At my hospital, that's pretty standard. I also had stitches that dissolve so as long as there was no infection, they didn't worry about that. My stipulation for leaving was that I could use the bathroom and walk the hallways.
As much as being in the hospital can suck, take advantage of the few days you have lots and lots of help from the nurses! Try not to look at it as such a bad thing. Hopefully it'll be better this time!

I'm hoping it's better just for the fact that it's scheduled and I can actually plan for it!

kat1221 · January 2013

mommacakes4u:
It i normally 96 hours after the c/s. Soem drs will release you early but most wont.

What? Where? I was told 48 for a C/S. I go in on a Thursday and will be released Saturday if everyone is healthy. I had an emergency C/S with my son and was in for 4 days due to a high fever and BP but I don't think that's "normal".

bridein08 · January 2013

They wanted me to stay 4 nights, but agreed to three. I DS was born at 730 am, so it felt WAY too long. I will be asking to be released after 2 nights if possible this next time. It was pure torture.

Eta: 4 days is standard here in a large city in NC. We have two major hospital systems and 4 nights (5 days) is what they want, even without complications. I had a planned, uncomplicated CS and had to beg for only 3 nights. I wasn't even using pain medication the last 24 hours, but for some reason they want you to stay longer?

kpearse99 · January 2013

Am I the only one that LIKED staying in the hospital??

They were ready to release me on day three and I asked to stay one more night. (My insurance covers 4 nights) I delivered at 3:30am on Thursday and left on Monday...but like I said they told me on Sunday I could go. I didn't have any complications with my surgery as well and it was also unplanned.

I liked having the nurses there to help me and I was actually really comfy in that bed at night. If I have a C/S with my next one I plan on staying the full 4 nights again.

alizabethanne · January 2013

I was there 5 days 4 nights and I was so ready to go home!

xDanniellex · January 2013

With my first I delievered Tuesday morning and left Friday morning. I was pretty much there for the week though since I went into labor Monday evening.

This time my doctor has said that staying 2 nights is fine (provided nothing goes wrong of course). My RCS is 7:30 Monday morning and I'm hoping to leave Wednesday morning.

Ana0927 · January 2013

My insurancecovers 4 days and I stayed for 3. I felt fine and I enjoyed staying at the hospital but I was ready to go home and sleep in my own bed!

bethann2385 · January 2013

I was in the hospital 3 nights with my c-section. It was also my first... I don't know if that makes a difference or not on the time spent in the hospital.

nawlinsgrl · January 2013

I went in around 8am on a Sunday and left around noon that Wednesday. While I was ready to leave by Tuesday, looking back, I plan to stay all 4 days again, because it's one less day at home, alone, with a baby that wakes up at all hours, with no help.

It'll be a little harder, and I will feel a bit selfish, since we have DD, but I think I'll manage to get past that for a little extra sleep before tackling a newborn and toddler together head-on.

kat1221 · January 2013

bridein08:
They wanted me to stay 4 nights, but agreed to three. I DS was born at 730 am, so it felt WAY too long. I will be asking to be released after 2 nights if possible this next time. It was pure torture.

Eta: 4 days is standard here in a large city in NC. We have two major hospital systems and 4 nights (5 days) is what they want, even without complications. I had a planned, uncomplicated CS and had to beg for only 3 nights. I wasn't even using pain medication the last 24 hours, but for some reason they want you to stay longer?

That's crazy! I live in Seattle so I guess it varies state to state? Like a PP said though...I wouldn't mind staying in the hospital more than 2 nights. It seems a little rushed to me and I was honestly surprised that they would let me leave so soon. We will see what happens in reality though. Only 2 more weeks!!

magdalina.h · January 2013

Had both boys on Mondays and left on Friday with Aidan and Thursday with Lucas.

JaysonandKristin · January 2013

Both c/s I was in the hospital for 48 hours.

Tuesday - Thursday with the first and Thursday - Saturday with the second.

Zimger · January 2013

3 days

Disneygeek77 · January 2013

My three have all been the same 5 days and 4 nights. I didn't mind it at all and for me, I think it made my recovery easier.

pepomntpat · January 2013

I stayed 3 nights, but they wanted me to stay for 4 since they wanted to monitor Ro's weight. I refused and went home and we were both fine. It seems the stays are getting shorter and shorter though, so who knows.

aandg · January 2013

DD was born early Sunday night and I went home Wednesday afternoon. I could have stayed an extra night, but was very ready to go home.

RayRay007 · January 2013

I was there 3 nights or about 72 hours. I could've gone home the day before but I was kinda lazy.

Goldsgirl9 · January 2013

Thankfully mine let me leave early. I left after 48 hours. I wasn't happy with the nurses to be honest. Everyone was mad at me for asking to go home early but I just wanted to be home. In any case, from what I understand your stay is based on your insurance and what they will cover. Mine was 96 hours but my stay was only 48.

+ASH+ · January 2013

3 nights for us - days didn't factor in. DS9 was born right before midnight on a Thursday and I was discharged early Sunday afternoon. DS6 was born early Thursday and I was discharged early Sunday afternoon, so it's the nights that matter for my hospital/insurance.

Courtimilk · January 2013

I was there for 52 hours. It was planned for 1st thing in the morning. The biggest issues were mobility and pain tolerance, but the maternity section was getting crowded so if you were healthy and happy you got to go home.

SheLovesMrHip · January 2013

My surgery was on a Monday and we went home that Friday....

anvloveskme · January 2013

I had an unplanned c sec with DD and I arrived on a Sunday/Monday - late night, early morning and was released Wednesday by noon. I believe my hospital is generally 3-4 days

bridein08 · January 2013

klasala318:
Am I the only one that LIKED staying in the hospital??

They were ready to release me on day three and I asked to stay one more night. (My insurance covers 4 nights) I delivered at 3:30am on Thursday and left on Monday...but like I said they told me on Sunday I could go. I didn't have any complications with my surgery as well and it was also unplanned.

I liked having the nurses there to help me and I was actually really comfy in that bed at night. If I have a C/S with my next one I plan on staying the full 4 nights again.

I hated it. I couldn't sleep well, the food sucked, and I was ready to get home and sleep in my own bed and get back to life. I am a nurse, and didn't feel that I needed anyone's help quite honestly- my shower wouldn't get warm so it was miserable feeling dirty and not really having an opportunity to get a nice hot shower. Anyway, I was ready to get out!

jesselayne8 · January 2013

I left after 30hrs. I couldnt take another minute in that place!

Chargersgrl33 · January 2013

I delivered on a Tuesday night and was in the hospital until Friday night. LO was 5 weeks early and actually would have been released Thursday but my doc wouldn't release me. I was ready to go home though.

MrsJ723 · January 2013

I had DS Wednesday afternoon and they released me on Saturday morning. I plan to stay as long as possible with DD (last chance for sleep!)

darrahmccall · January 2013

klasala318:
Am I the only one that LIKED staying in the hospital??

They were ready to release me on day three and I asked to stay one more night. (My insurance covers 4 nights) I delivered at 3:30am on Thursday and left on Monday...but like I said they told me on Sunday I could go. I didn't have any complications with my surgery as well and it was also unplanned.

I liked having the nurses there to help me and I was actually really comfy in that bed at night. If I have a C/S with my next one I plan on staying the full 4 nights again.

I liked it. Everyone around me was like oh poor you couldn't go home right away. I'm like wtf I liked it! Waited on me, fed me, helped me more with lo than husband did or does.lol

101Mims · January 2013

An unplanned CS with DS.

Admitted in labour late saturday night, CS at 9am sunday morning.

Allowed home late thursday afternoon.

They almost wanted to keep us another day as DS had lost alot of weight and feeding hadn?t been established. We compromised so were allowed home, but we brought DS back in for a checkup 2 days later.

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