When you have given birth, what do they show you at the hospital?
I am hoping to gdt pregnant very soon (but im not trying because it just doesnt happen when you try, im chilling about it) anyway after you have given birth, what do the hospital teach you regarding bathing, feeding, changing all that kind of thing, do they show you how to do everything, dont get me wrong i will have all the support and help i need at home and from my parents and family, but i dont want to be at that point where im getting stressed because i dont know how to do all of these things, is it worth worrying about or will instinct just kick in?
Answers:
Ah, bless you.
When I had my little boy, I had never even held a newborn before, let alone had to care for one. But instinct really does take over.
At the hospital, they'll assist you with his/her first bath, feeding etc. Every new mum that has ever existed has felt exactly the same as you - and we all cope!
Ask your doctors office about pre-delivery classes. The red cross holds them.
they teach you everything.. but jsut to let you know it all comes naturally
the hospital doesn't teach you how to do these things; they just deliver the baby for you. You should let the hospital know prior to having your baby that this is your first one and they will recommend a good class for you. Don't feel bad about the class. Every new mommy had to take one unless they grew up raising kids.
They'll help you the first time with breastfeeding if you need it - otherwise, for me, everything was on my own.
it'll kick in! u'll do great when time comes.
I'm pretty sure if you take birth classes they'll teach you what to do. Like those lamaze classes you take before giving birth.
They will show you everything before you leave, Usually before you are discharged from the hospital they have a recommend class that they will explain anything to you. Never be afraid to ask question that is why they are they. I had to ask how to wipe a girl because I had never had one and I wasn't sure if there was a different way from how we do it because she is so little. Don't be scared they also give you booklets and papers on how to take care of a child after the hospital.
I just had my first child, and they did not show me how to really do anything.. they told me not to feed the baby standing or walking. and that was about it.i had never changed a diper before but with me my mother instincts just kicked in.. it is a fun thing to learn. I wouldn't worry yourself too much about it.
Yes, the nurses will show you everything that you need to know. Unless you specifically ask for them not to. Any questions that you have ask and they will be more than willing to help. Remember they are trained professionals and new moms really arent. Don't be scared or nervous to ask them to show you how to bath them, in my hospital they did that the second day your there. They will also help you to get the baby to latch on if your planning to breastfeed. You can also have a member of the LaLache League come in to consult.
There are all sorts of classes you can sign up for BEFORE the baby. Many are free too. Which reminds me, I need to start calling around..
they will help you with whatever help you need just ask but you'll find most of it comes natural
Whatever you want to know they will show you.
My mum was the best source of info for me and still is as my kids are growing up. Good Luck, enjoy the baby dont worry about all the little things.
I think it depends on where you are, what hospital, and policy. Personally I found pre-natal classes very helpful. ANd if you don't know how to do something, ask. The best advice I can give you though is, stay calm and remember that babies,although not always patient are not that breakable.
They never told me how to do any of that before I left the hospital with either of my girls. They did have a lactation consultant come in if I wanted to help with BF. IF you want to learn all of these things before hand you can take a class. Your instinct should kick in though. :)
After delivery, the nurses in the hospital will show you how to breastfeed but that's about it.
Most hospitals offer child preparedness classes. You can generally take them in conjunction with your birth preparation classes. The hospital I will be delivering in offers a discount if you sign up for both.
The child preparedness class teaches about feeding changing household safety etc. I have a seven yr old but I will be taking them again because this is my boyfriends first child. He is so excited, he wants us to take all of the classes.
Good luck.
Everything should come nature to you. They show you how to breastfeed and to me thats the best kind of milk for your baby. and teach you how to use a carset for your little one. that pretty much it but everything should come nature.
It really depends on your local NHS to be honest. The hospital where I had my first child was dire, overcrowded, was being investigated for too many caesarian sections, and a couple of mother/baby deaths during childbirth.and as a first time mother, I didn't get shown anything. I was too scared to change his nappy, incase one of the other mum's or midwive's told me off.it was really bad. On the day I was leaving, a midwife came in and said "everyone know's how to bath their babies in here don't they?" (I was in a ward with experienced mum's), so I felt too ashamed to stand up and say "no", so I just went home, and bathed him straight away in my own way, and I did a mighty good job too!
My second child however, was born in a totally different hospital, in a totally different area. This hospital has won awards, and is constantly improving the maternity unit, to reduce stressed mother's etc.so a really good hospital. Even as a second time mum, they were constantly coming over asking if I needed reminding about anything, or was there any questions etc.
You do get the chance to go to parenting classes when you're in your later stages of pregnancy, and that's where you'll learn most of the important things. I didn't actually go with any of my pregnancies, because I heard they were a bit "clicky", and were full of older mother's who really enjoyed practising panting and being on all four's etc.sorry, but just not my thing.
Whether you get all the help in the world, or none at all from your hospital, you'll cope fine, believe me. Invest in some mother and baby mag's, cos they were a life source for me, and you learn some great information that even the midwives don't tell you!
I was like you when i had my first had not got a clue but thankfully they show you in the hospital how to change a nappy how to bath them properly how to feed them and even show you how to wind them properly and anything you are not sure of the health nurse is there for you even though after a while you will do it your own way
hello there, first of all dont stress about it as yes your instincts will kick in. The midwives are extremely helpful and will show you what to do. Breastfeeding is such a great thing to do and the hospitals really like to promote it. you will get help from latching on to winding. You get to feed almost straight after birth and it is so natural it will be second nature to you. The midwife will give the first bath. It can be tricky if baby dislikes water but just hold baby along one arm and wash with other. Practice with a doll for bathing and changing! Will make you laugh but helps. Good luck!
they taught me how to feed and wind the baby and also how to give the baby a bath, but to be honest everything they showed me didn't really absorb.You're still groggy from the birth and so so tired.I didn't learn properly until i was home alone for the first time after my partner went back to work.everything comes naturally.you'll enjoy learning new things about your baby.And it gives you both a chance to get to know each other.its the best time.you'll love it so don't worry.
It just kicks in.they show you how ti nurse, and how to give a bath.you will develop your own way to do things when th baby gets here so relax and enjoy the whole experience
Most hospitals show you nothing, that is what chilbirth classes address. However if you have question they will usually be happy to addess them, expecially about breast feeding. But there are great books & classes through your hospital (most insurance companies cover) But best of all you will use your instincts and talk to other moms. Good Luck!
There are loads of classes to attend as the pregnancy gets closer and closer. I didn't really fancy them myself so i got some really good books read a lot asked questions when i went for scans, and you do go very regularly to the doctors so there is every chance to ask. There is DVDs on births and speak to mums who have been there, they can tell you the most. Everyone is different experience i ended up having a c section things happen but you have 9months to make plans.Best of luck with it. Its an amazing experience.
instinct will kick in you will get a great boost of energy not for long im afraid. The hospital will only show you breast feeding, bathing (if your lucky) and a friendly nurse my show you how to do a nappy quickly. Yet if you dont know ask some one because how do we learn if we dont ask and dont see it being done. Good Luck
Your family will be of great help.....
DON'T WORRY! ALL WILL BE WELL.....
:-)
i think it depends on how your actual labour goes too. I had to be induced. I was induced at say 11pm and had my little girl at 8 am the next morning, because everything went well i was then sent home at 4pm the same day, i was a first time mum i didnt know anything. i wasnt shown anything even when the nurse came to do the discharge exam she checked my little girl changed her and washed her face while another nurse checked me out. Im a bit independant tho and im sure if i was in there long enough and asked they would of shown me all i needed to know.
To be honest it depends on the hospital and what happens when you give birth. If your baby needs to go into Special Care they are very good and help you with all you need to know (at least they were in our area). Normal delivery will depend on how much time they have. It's always worth asking if you're having trouble.
The parent-craft classes that the NHS run are definitely worth attending, but I would thoroughly recommend the NCT classes, not only for the 'how to give birth' stuff, but also in our area they helped with breast feeding and bathing and provide a good group of friends to get you started.
If you have a home birth, the midwives may help you more, but the hospitals are not keen on you doing it that way first time.
There is a certain amount of 'instinct just kicking in' too, provided you relax and let it happen.
Good luck with getting pregnant - relax and enjoy is the best way!
I wasn't shown anything apart from how to bottle feed as I couldn't get the hang on breastfeeding. Apart from that I was left to do everything myself, even as a first time mum.
I went to parent craft classes just before I had my first baby. They were great, they showed you how to bath, change, feed, they give you a tour of the delivery ward and post natal ward. They talk through all pain relief options, what happens when you go into labour. They also talk over your fears, and help put your mind at rest. I would definitely recommend going to these, they are run by the hospital, when you do conceive talk to your midwife and find out when they are.
Once you have the baby, they do show you how to breast feed, bath the baby, top and tail, and change. So your not just left to get on with it.
Hospital staff should be willing to help you out with anything that you need so don't worry about it.
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Ah, bless you.
When I had my little boy, I had never even held a newborn before, let alone had to care for one. But instinct really does take over.
At the hospital, they'll assist you with his/her first bath, feeding etc. Every new mum that has ever existed has felt exactly the same as you - and we all cope!
Ask your doctors office about pre-delivery classes. The red cross holds them.
they teach you everything.. but jsut to let you know it all comes naturally
the hospital doesn't teach you how to do these things; they just deliver the baby for you. You should let the hospital know prior to having your baby that this is your first one and they will recommend a good class for you. Don't feel bad about the class. Every new mommy had to take one unless they grew up raising kids.
They'll help you the first time with breastfeeding if you need it - otherwise, for me, everything was on my own.
it'll kick in! u'll do great when time comes.
I'm pretty sure if you take birth classes they'll teach you what to do. Like those lamaze classes you take before giving birth.
They will show you everything before you leave, Usually before you are discharged from the hospital they have a recommend class that they will explain anything to you. Never be afraid to ask question that is why they are they. I had to ask how to wipe a girl because I had never had one and I wasn't sure if there was a different way from how we do it because she is so little. Don't be scared they also give you booklets and papers on how to take care of a child after the hospital.
I just had my first child, and they did not show me how to really do anything.. they told me not to feed the baby standing or walking. and that was about it.i had never changed a diper before but with me my mother instincts just kicked in.. it is a fun thing to learn. I wouldn't worry yourself too much about it.
Yes, the nurses will show you everything that you need to know. Unless you specifically ask for them not to. Any questions that you have ask and they will be more than willing to help. Remember they are trained professionals and new moms really arent. Don't be scared or nervous to ask them to show you how to bath them, in my hospital they did that the second day your there. They will also help you to get the baby to latch on if your planning to breastfeed. You can also have a member of the LaLache League come in to consult.
There are all sorts of classes you can sign up for BEFORE the baby. Many are free too. Which reminds me, I need to start calling around..
they will help you with whatever help you need just ask but you'll find most of it comes natural
Whatever you want to know they will show you.
My mum was the best source of info for me and still is as my kids are growing up. Good Luck, enjoy the baby dont worry about all the little things.
I think it depends on where you are, what hospital, and policy. Personally I found pre-natal classes very helpful. ANd if you don't know how to do something, ask. The best advice I can give you though is, stay calm and remember that babies,although not always patient are not that breakable.
They never told me how to do any of that before I left the hospital with either of my girls. They did have a lactation consultant come in if I wanted to help with BF. IF you want to learn all of these things before hand you can take a class. Your instinct should kick in though. :)
After delivery, the nurses in the hospital will show you how to breastfeed but that's about it.
Most hospitals offer child preparedness classes. You can generally take them in conjunction with your birth preparation classes. The hospital I will be delivering in offers a discount if you sign up for both.
The child preparedness class teaches about feeding changing household safety etc. I have a seven yr old but I will be taking them again because this is my boyfriends first child. He is so excited, he wants us to take all of the classes.
Good luck.
Everything should come nature to you. They show you how to breastfeed and to me thats the best kind of milk for your baby. and teach you how to use a carset for your little one. that pretty much it but everything should come nature.
It really depends on your local NHS to be honest. The hospital where I had my first child was dire, overcrowded, was being investigated for too many caesarian sections, and a couple of mother/baby deaths during childbirth.and as a first time mother, I didn't get shown anything. I was too scared to change his nappy, incase one of the other mum's or midwive's told me off.it was really bad. On the day I was leaving, a midwife came in and said "everyone know's how to bath their babies in here don't they?" (I was in a ward with experienced mum's), so I felt too ashamed to stand up and say "no", so I just went home, and bathed him straight away in my own way, and I did a mighty good job too!
My second child however, was born in a totally different hospital, in a totally different area. This hospital has won awards, and is constantly improving the maternity unit, to reduce stressed mother's etc.so a really good hospital. Even as a second time mum, they were constantly coming over asking if I needed reminding about anything, or was there any questions etc.
You do get the chance to go to parenting classes when you're in your later stages of pregnancy, and that's where you'll learn most of the important things. I didn't actually go with any of my pregnancies, because I heard they were a bit "clicky", and were full of older mother's who really enjoyed practising panting and being on all four's etc.sorry, but just not my thing.
Whether you get all the help in the world, or none at all from your hospital, you'll cope fine, believe me. Invest in some mother and baby mag's, cos they were a life source for me, and you learn some great information that even the midwives don't tell you!
I was like you when i had my first had not got a clue but thankfully they show you in the hospital how to change a nappy how to bath them properly how to feed them and even show you how to wind them properly and anything you are not sure of the health nurse is there for you even though after a while you will do it your own way
hello there, first of all dont stress about it as yes your instincts will kick in. The midwives are extremely helpful and will show you what to do. Breastfeeding is such a great thing to do and the hospitals really like to promote it. you will get help from latching on to winding. You get to feed almost straight after birth and it is so natural it will be second nature to you. The midwife will give the first bath. It can be tricky if baby dislikes water but just hold baby along one arm and wash with other. Practice with a doll for bathing and changing! Will make you laugh but helps. Good luck!
they taught me how to feed and wind the baby and also how to give the baby a bath, but to be honest everything they showed me didn't really absorb.You're still groggy from the birth and so so tired.I didn't learn properly until i was home alone for the first time after my partner went back to work.everything comes naturally.you'll enjoy learning new things about your baby.And it gives you both a chance to get to know each other.its the best time.you'll love it so don't worry.
It just kicks in.they show you how ti nurse, and how to give a bath.you will develop your own way to do things when th baby gets here so relax and enjoy the whole experience
Most hospitals show you nothing, that is what chilbirth classes address. However if you have question they will usually be happy to addess them, expecially about breast feeding. But there are great books & classes through your hospital (most insurance companies cover) But best of all you will use your instincts and talk to other moms. Good Luck!
There are loads of classes to attend as the pregnancy gets closer and closer. I didn't really fancy them myself so i got some really good books read a lot asked questions when i went for scans, and you do go very regularly to the doctors so there is every chance to ask. There is DVDs on births and speak to mums who have been there, they can tell you the most. Everyone is different experience i ended up having a c section things happen but you have 9months to make plans.Best of luck with it. Its an amazing experience.
instinct will kick in you will get a great boost of energy not for long im afraid. The hospital will only show you breast feeding, bathing (if your lucky) and a friendly nurse my show you how to do a nappy quickly. Yet if you dont know ask some one because how do we learn if we dont ask and dont see it being done. Good Luck
Your family will be of great help.....
DON'T WORRY! ALL WILL BE WELL.....
:-)
i think it depends on how your actual labour goes too. I had to be induced. I was induced at say 11pm and had my little girl at 8 am the next morning, because everything went well i was then sent home at 4pm the same day, i was a first time mum i didnt know anything. i wasnt shown anything even when the nurse came to do the discharge exam she checked my little girl changed her and washed her face while another nurse checked me out. Im a bit independant tho and im sure if i was in there long enough and asked they would of shown me all i needed to know.
To be honest it depends on the hospital and what happens when you give birth. If your baby needs to go into Special Care they are very good and help you with all you need to know (at least they were in our area). Normal delivery will depend on how much time they have. It's always worth asking if you're having trouble.
The parent-craft classes that the NHS run are definitely worth attending, but I would thoroughly recommend the NCT classes, not only for the 'how to give birth' stuff, but also in our area they helped with breast feeding and bathing and provide a good group of friends to get you started.
If you have a home birth, the midwives may help you more, but the hospitals are not keen on you doing it that way first time.
There is a certain amount of 'instinct just kicking in' too, provided you relax and let it happen.
Good luck with getting pregnant - relax and enjoy is the best way!
I wasn't shown anything apart from how to bottle feed as I couldn't get the hang on breastfeeding. Apart from that I was left to do everything myself, even as a first time mum.
I went to parent craft classes just before I had my first baby. They were great, they showed you how to bath, change, feed, they give you a tour of the delivery ward and post natal ward. They talk through all pain relief options, what happens when you go into labour. They also talk over your fears, and help put your mind at rest. I would definitely recommend going to these, they are run by the hospital, when you do conceive talk to your midwife and find out when they are.
Once you have the baby, they do show you how to breast feed, bath the baby, top and tail, and change. So your not just left to get on with it.
Hospital staff should be willing to help you out with anything that you need so don't worry about it.
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