TB - It was the anaesthetist who was banging on about hospital policy. Our IM talked to someone else - i think the Nursing Director of the Birth Suite - who OK'd it. For me, it was essential DH go with bub whilst our IM stay with me.
You know I think you should be discussing breech VB........ I'd ask for a 2nd opinion on that, though it will ultimately depend on who's on call at the time.
Otherwise, use it as a negotiating point: If I cant have a VB, then I need 2 people with me in OT. But really, if bub is frank breech, they should give you a go at VB.
If you think you really will end up with a c/s, start writing your alternative birth plan now to take to your next meeting (immediate skin to skin, baby with you in recovery, no weighing until after 1st feed, express colostrum leading up to feed bub if can't BF straight away, no formula etc)
Pumpkinzulu-Thanks heaps it's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride hasnt it a lot of stress and anxiety and waiting but it's almost over just 9 more days and we will get to meet this miracle baby with scarey odds of having SLO i still cant believe we got lucky.
Hi Tashy dont you worry you have your stalkers too.
Ferrals....i think they normally only like one person there but i think it depends on you're ob and you're cirumstances and the hospital. I would plead you're case if i were you because of you're cirumstances. My mum had been at every appointment with me and had been there all day. My fill in ob actually approved it but just had to ask approval from someone. Mum only came in at the last minute once i was prepared and ready. hubby was there the whole time....
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