As for serious hospital stuff I'm certainly not an expert. I would venture to say make sure you have a birth plan in place with the hospital, make sure Jason (and whoever else is in delivery with you) knows for sure what you want and don't want so that they can advocate for you when you can't advocate for yourself. Don't let doctors or nurses talk to you without them. Maybe try and connect with some mothers who have gone through a natural birth process at that hospital? Can you talk to someone on the unit to alleviate your concerns, like a head nurse or a community liaison?
Remember, the hospital is obligated to do certain things, I'm sure, for insurance reasons as much as anything else. I'm sure that ties their hands a little. I totally understand the IV thing - I hate them like crazy too.
Try and remain positive. We're all rooting for you to have a positive, healthy delivery. From what I hear from gf's experiences, when it comes to giving birth you have to expect the unexpected (look at Em's delivery!). But that doesn't mean you've relinquished control. It just means that things aren't going exactly according to plan. And ultimately the main goal is happy healthy baby and momma.
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Date: 2009-08-04 09:53 pm (UTC)As for serious hospital stuff I'm certainly not an expert. I would venture to say make sure you have a birth plan in place with the hospital, make sure Jason (and whoever else is in delivery with you) knows for sure what you want and don't want so that they can advocate for you when you can't advocate for yourself. Don't let doctors or nurses talk to you without them. Maybe try and connect with some mothers who have gone through a natural birth process at that hospital? Can you talk to someone on the unit to alleviate your concerns, like a head nurse or a community liaison?
Remember, the hospital is obligated to do certain things, I'm sure, for insurance reasons as much as anything else. I'm sure that ties their hands a little. I totally understand the IV thing - I hate them like crazy too.
Try and remain positive. We're all rooting for you to have a positive, healthy delivery. From what I hear from gf's experiences, when it comes to giving birth you have to expect the unexpected (look at Em's delivery!). But that doesn't mean you've relinquished control. It just means that things aren't going exactly according to plan. And ultimately the main goal is happy healthy baby and momma.
Hang in there,
Giant Hugs!