I'm at the Hospital, now what? - a podcast by Alise McAllister and Jen Laird

This week we're talking about:

• That car ride could be pretty challenging. If it’s not, you’re probably going to soon


• Drop and roll or park and waddle? We're discussing the benefits of walking together into the hospital or dropping the laboring person at the front door and parking the car.


• If you brought a weekend worth of luggage, leave some of it in the car and come back later. You can strategically pack a bag with snacks, water bottle, clothes for birth, comfort items. Leave carseat and baby stuff in the car


• Triage: most hospitals have one. What does it’ look like? You’ll find that unless you’re pushing, time may feel like it’s standing still. You’re probably in a bigger hurry than the staff and that’s ok. 


• Triage goals: vitals (BP, temp, pulse), listen to baby, vaginal exam. LOTS of questions from medical personnel.


• Walk of shame or that’s ok, you can’t know everything! 


• Hooray, you’re admitted! The golden ticket. 


• Wardrobe change maybe. Wanna wear a hospital gown or just stay in what you have been wearing. 


• Listen to the baby longer.


• IV port started. Fluids through the IV optional.


• More questions.


• Possible change in labor pattern. That’s totally normal.


• Once the intake is complete, turn off lights and make the space comfy. 


• Finding a new rhythm, changing positions. 


• TIme for pain medication? Get that fluid in 

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