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Mumsnet Discussions: Childbirth : How many days were you allowed to spend in UCLH after giving birth? (6 messages)

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By Hope88 on Fri 28-Nov-08 19:27:24

Hello. I am thinking about choosing UCLH for the birth but I don't want to be checked out the hospital too soon after giving birth which I heard could happen. Anyone out there has got any experience? Thanks

By jimjamshaslefttheyurt on Fri 28-Nov-08 19:28:48

Almost anywhere will get you out asap now. Is this a first pregnancy (you usually stay in a bit longer with a first birth).

By Hope88 on Fri 28-Nov-08 19:52:51

Yes it's my first pregnancy so I can't imagine going home after a couple of hours or so. How many days did you spend in the hospital?

By jimjamshaslefttheyurt on Fri 28-Nov-08 20:28:09

I had c-sections each time. Was out after 4 days for my first 2 and 3 days after my last.

I doubt you'd be out within hours for a first birth. Especially if you're breastfeeding (they like to give you a chance to get going). You may find you're desperate to get home- you don't get much sleep on a busy postnatal ward (unless you can get a separate room- I did for the last night with my 3rd).

By LittleMonkeysMummysAXmasFairy on Fri 28-Nov-08 20:32:01

I was told by friend who is a MW that if you say you don't feel you are ready to go home then the hospital is not allowed to discharge you.

By ilovemydog on Fri 28-Nov-08 20:43:35

In Bristol, but I was having problems with DS' latch (plus private room was lovely and wanted a chance to bond with DS) so MW said she would keep us in for another 24 hours and then another 24 hours. It was 3 nights in total, and I am so pleased I didn't rush it as managed to get DS breast feeding established...

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