When I went to my first antenatal appointment I was a bit suprised by the questions I was asked ie "do I want to donate the cord blood?" at the time I said yes because I didnt have a reason to not donate it but since then I have found out that if I wait until the cord stops pulsating then the baby gets more of the blood. Which would obviously be benificial.
I need to know what other questions the hospital staff are going to ask me throughout my pregnancy so I can research it and therefore make better decisions for our baby and myself.
I'm really looking for a list of exactly what I'm going to be asked.
Unfortunately, most questions are not standard across the board.
I have never been asked that question before! Although I wish I had.
Other things you may want to research into is childbirth injections, (hep B + vitamin K), what sort of delivery you desire, pain relief options, tearing vs episiotomy, birthing positions, whether or not you plan to breastfeed etc
Other things that might be asked are if you consent to your baby being given hep b and vitamin k injections after birth, you have to sign a form for these. at 36weeks your hosp would want to take a vaginal swab to test for strep b (this is an external swab) um later on or if u are overdue they might ask if you want a stretch and sweep.
I think the best way to handle it is if your not sure of anything they ask you just ask questions and/or for info to read or ask on here! and just say you will think and talk about it and let them know.
when i was asked about the cord blood i asked if it was used for anything else or if it just went to medical waste and the mw told me it went to med waste. although i didnt ask directly if it would be useful to my baby she should have told me then that it maybe benificial to our baby, shouldnt she?
I find out next week if i get into the birth centre at the rbwh (bris). is it likely that they'll be better at giving me the info i really need rather than just whats convenient for them? being my first pregnancy i have no idea whats ahead of me and no idea what questions i need to ask in order to get the birth and hospital treatment that i want for myself and my child.
I asked about leaving the cord pulsating this time and they said it was common practice, so I guess it varies. It only takes about 30 secs, so you may be able to donate as well as leave it pulsating? Not sure on that one though.
Im also going to make it clear that I want no Hep B vaccine for baby. I think no matter who you tell that one to, you have to tell them again at the birth.
xo
What will I be asked..?
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