{"id":110147,"date":"2020-12-28T12:34:47","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T17:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/110147\/the-hospital-stay-real-advice-on-what-to-expect-from-other-moms-whove-been-there\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T09:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:20:29","slug":"the-hospital-stay-real-advice-on-what-to-expect-from-other-moms-whove-been-there","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/110147\/the-hospital-stay-real-advice-on-what-to-expect-from-other-moms-whove-been-there\/","title":{"rendered":"The hospital stay: real advice on what to expect from other moms who\u2019ve been there"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"content-author\">\n<div class=\"content-author__wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Katie Burk, <\/span><span class=\"content-author__title\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Contributing writer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re anything like me &#8211; in the third trimester of my first pregnancy, expecting to give birth in just a few short weeks, and starting to shift my attention toward my rapidly approaching due date&nbsp; \u2014&nbsp; you might be wondering what to expect during your hospital stay. I\u2019m lucky to have an incredible support system of close mom friends who\u2019ve all been able to offer me a wide range of great advice. It\u2019s helped to give me a pretty good grasp on what I can expect at the hospital, so I\u2019d like to share some of their insights to enlighten and inform other pregnant mamas. Hopefully after reading their advice on what to expect before heading to the hospital, you too will feel a little more at ease about your own approaching due date.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jessie, a mother to two boys, works as a postpartum nurse so she has hospital experience both professionally and personally. \u201cIt\u2019s the most amazing experience you\u2019ll ever go through, and it will be part of your story one day, but you can\u2019t write it until it\u2019s done,\u201d she says. \u201cGo into it with an open mind and get ready for the unexpected.\u201d With this in mind, Jessie says there are three key things expectant mothers should keep in mind when heading to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pack patience<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Oftentimes, the trip to the hospital feels a little frantic, but once you&#8217;re there and settled, for many people it calms down quickly. When it does, get ready for a lot of downtime. The hospital staff will regularly check on you to ask some questions and have you fill out some paperwork. If you have to wait on dilation, it might take longer than you expected on the drive in. Even if you have to wait a while for your little one to arrive, once they do it will all be worth it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility is key<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It&#8217;s great to have a detailed birth plan in place, but sometimes things need to change a bit. Go into the hospital with an open mind, knowing that the most important thing is getting your baby delivered safely, whether it\u2019s a C-section or a vaginal delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embrace the process<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Labor and delivery is different from person to person, but there is a shared power that comes with having brought life into the world. You are so strong. You can do this.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My friend Emily, a stay-at-home mom to a little girl, reiterated Jessie\u2019s advice on flexibility, stressing the importance of knowing things might not go exactly as you planned. Emily offered some great advice about having a voice and appreciating your time in the hospital.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speak up:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help, whether it\u2019s from the nurses, hospital staff or your partner. Don\u2019t be fearful of seeming high-maintenance or needy, because being in the hospital is the last time you\u2019re likely going to have 24\/7 help with your baby and you need to take advantage of that <\/span><\/span>\u2014\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t be afraid to ask for assistance. Conversely, don\u2019t be nervous to ask to be alone with your new little love. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between visitors, doctors, and nurses, your hospital room is basically a revolving door. If you aren\u2019t up for visitors or you want a couple of uninterrupted hours snuggling your sweet little miracle, be sure to tell someone.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy yourself<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is such a special time in your life! Try to appreciate your experience for exactly what it is.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My friend, Katelyn, recently welcomed her first child into the world &#8211; a baby boy. \u201cGet ready for the best day of your entire life. Meeting your child truly is as magical as everyone says it will be,\u201d she says. Since it wasn\u2019t long ago that she gave birth, the hospital stay is still very fresh on her mind, and she offered some great thoughts on what to expect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay open-minded<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Don\u2019t let other people\u2019s birth stories give you anxiety about how your experience will be. Stay open-minded, positive, and trust your healthcare provider. Everything will happen as it should.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring snacks:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you pack some snacks that you and your partner will enjoy munching on. Also, enjoy one final meal before the epidural if you select to have one, because it\u2019s only ice chips after that.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pack your toiletries<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Katelyn says the first postpartum shower is the \u201cmost amazing feeling on the planet and you\u2019ll feel like a new woman,\u201d so remember to pack your favorite products.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember your <\/b><b>partner<\/b><b style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, the hospital stay is about YOU, but remember to have your significant other pack the items they need to stay comfortable too &#8211; like a favorite pillow or blanket for rest, or something like a Roku device to stay entertained if they have downtime. \u201cAfter all, they are on this wild ride with you,\u201d Katelyn says.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan out visitors:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a personal decision, but it\u2019s good to have a plan in place about who will be meeting your baby while you\u2019re in the hospital. Katelyn says she\u2019s thankful she didn\u2019t allow anyone other than immediate family to visit because of all the hospital staff that constantly came in and out of her room. Getting alone time as a new family is hard to come by during your hospital stay, so don\u2019t make any promises regarding visitors &#8211; simply see how your experience plays out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last person I turned to for some advice is my friend, Kate, who works as a neonatal nurse practitioner and is the mother of a toddler girl with another daughter on the way. \u201cWhile being in the hospital isn\u2019t necessarily the most comfortable experience, try to rest when you can and just soak in these first few days with your little one,\u201d she says. \u201cYou\u2019ll want to remember all the little newborn noises and squishy faces, so don\u2019t sweat the small stuff and just enjoy your baby!\u201d Here are some of her thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard of care<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that every baby gets three medications during a normal, healthy postpartum stay, including a vitamin K injection to help with immature blood clotting, erythromycin antibiotic eye ointment to prevent eye infections related to the birthing process, and the first round of the hepatitis B vaccine. Your little one will also receive a lab draw, which involves a prick on the heel to draw a few small drops of blood to test for various genetic\/metabolic problems (conditions tested for vary somewhat from state to state). Be sure to talk with your chosen pediatrician and\/or the pediatrician at the hospital if you have any questions or concerns about the medications or bloodwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educate yourself<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about birthing options, and know your preferences going in, but be prepared for and open to changes in your plan. Your provider should be open to discussing and explaining changes in your care plan with you. Remember, the most important outcome is a healthy mom and baby!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Painful poop<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kate says going #2 for the first time after giving birth is most likely going to hurt, even if you have a c-section. Consider taking stool softener when they offer it to you, and try to stay hydrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t be surprised or disappointed if your milk doesn\u2019t come in right away:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Small volumes of colostrum are typically enough to keep your baby happy for the first couple of days before your milk comes in. You\u2019ll need to be feeding or pumping every 2-3 hours in order to stimulate your supply, and, of course, stay hydrated!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of my mom friends agree that the most important part of the hospital stay is bringing your baby into the world safely, so flexibility is key for a stress-free delivery. It\u2019s also important to trust your healthcare providers and remember every mom leaves the hospital with a different delivery story. The hospital stay is an incredibly special time, so try to enjoy every second of it and truly soak up those first few days with your new bundle of joy!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Katie Burk is an Atlanta-based blogger and journalist. She\u2019s expecting her first child in April \u2013 a little girl. You can follow along with her pregnancy journey through her blog,\u00a0<a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.amusinglykatie.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1571775357656000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFAJG3E34r19O5LMoPr_SKpm7nzug\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amusinglykatie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.amusinglykatie.com<\/a>. You can also keep up with Katie on Instagram:\u00a0<a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/KatieMuseBurk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1571775357657000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFrLQR5wQ5T2ZiTGexK3Y5TVqvVww\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/KatieMuseBurk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@KatieMuseBurk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/109313\/nudge-stigma\/\">When should I go to the hospital?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/106321\/viacord-quiz-hospital-bag-illustrated-v2\/\">Quiz: What\u2019s your hospital bag missing?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what really awaits you once you head to the hospital for labor and delivery? 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