Question 1

what symptoms are associated with short labor?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding, emergency.: Short labors can lead to home births and profuse bleeding after the placenta delivers - therefore they can be emergencies requiring 911 calls and ambulance rides.

Question 2

after 2 births(vag), i had 2 retained placentas, 2 postpartum hemmorhage 2nd labor precipitous (2hr) is induction or csection safer to manage nextime

Accepted Answer

May be: Since the likelihood of such complications increase with subsequent pregnancies, your OB might suggest you to deliver at a predictable time.

Question 3

can you tell me more information on labor and delivery.

Accepted Answer

Too broad a topic: That's a really broad question that entire textbooks are written about. I think we'll be able to help you a lot more if you can ask something specific about what you're wanting to know. Sorry--will try to help with any questions you come up with!

Question 4

what exercises will help prepare me for labor and delivery?

Accepted Answer

Low impact ones.: Stationary bike, treadmill, walking, swimming are all excellent choices for pregnancy conditioning in preparation for labor. You can lower your risk for c-section and large babies if you maintain a normal weight for you height and use one of the above options every other day for 30-45 minutes. Avoid heavy lifting, exercising in the heat/humidity and maintain good hydration throughout.

Question 5

hospital labor and delivery, what to expect?

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Hospital tour: Birthing experiences vary widely to each person, facility and family.  Schedule tours with the birthing center where the delivery may occur, and discuss the different birthing plan options available.  You will likely be surprised at how much information you will gather and it will make the entire experience less stressful.

Question 6

do nurses or doctors run labor and delivery?

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Teamwork: Both! doctors and nurses work together to provide the bet care to the patients.

Question 7

how do a midwife and a labor and delivery nurse differ?

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Midwife: Midwife actually has the training to carry out  uncomplicated deliveries, l&d nurse assist during the labor and delivery.

Question 8

why do doctors recommend an iv during labor and delivery?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Many patients aren't able to take enough fluids orally during labor because they may be nauseated and they can become dehydrated. Iv fluids can prevent dehydration. Additionally, they provide access to administer any medications that may be necessary in labor such as antibiotics or pain meds. Finally, if a cesarean section becomes necessary, the IV allows the anesthesiologist to have access.

Question 9

how long does back pain associated with labor and delivery last?

Accepted Answer

See below: The pain is usually associated with the active phase of labor and rapidly leaves after birth.

Question 10

hospital labor & delivery vs birth center. which is better and why?

Accepted Answer

Define Birth Center: I deliver at a birth center which has private rooms, newborn rooming, birth plan receptive... But still offer 24/7 epidural service, full or availability in-house for emergencies, full time peds/neonatologist if needed, and full lab & blood bank services. Most hospital l&d units are emulating birth centers & maintain all support services in case of emergencies. Tour & deliver where you feel safe.

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After 2 births(vag), i had 2 retained placentas, 2 postpartum hemmorhage 2nd labor precipitous (2hr) is induction or csection safer to manage nextime

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Can you tell me more information on labor and delivery.

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What exercises will help prepare me for labor and delivery?

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Hospital labor and delivery, what to expect?

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Do nurses or doctors run labor and delivery?

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How do a midwife and a labor and delivery nurse differ?

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Why do doctors recommend an iv during labor and delivery?

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How long does back pain associated with labor and delivery last?

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Hospital labor & delivery vs birth center. which is better and why?

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