So I had my baby yesterday 2.02 in the morning. I made it clear at my last consultant appointment that I didn't want to stay in hospital unnecessary and he said they wouldn't. Anyway after baby was born he had a slight raised temp so they were a bit concerned to start but they checked two-3 times after and it was perfectly normal. Anyway I could have easily been discharged they afternoon as all his obs were fine but this doctor insisted she wanted 24hr ones. I said no I'm not staying in then she started talking about a past Strep B infection ( thinks that's what's it's called) In my third pregnancy ( DD was fine just precaution) but was clear in my 4th pregnancy and this pregnancy and as soon as I refused to stay she started talking more stuff saying ' he's a bit jittery, I might have to check his glucose levels and calcium levels via blood tests' so I was basically emotionally blackmailed to stay in. My problem is I HATE staying in hospitals. I'm breastfeeding so baby is up all night feeding constantly And I'm exhausted as I've not slept proper since babies birth. So I've been getting baby out of cot to feed and not remembering putting him back, which is scary and I've been falling asleep whilst feeding him in my arms. This is why I wanted to be discharged so I could sleep whilst my husband supervises baby feeding and puts him back. Now I feel guilty that I fell asleep with him in my arms putting him in danger but I can't help with sleep deprivation. What if I dropped him and just picked him straight back up and not remember? And I've damaged him ? I know this sounds mad but these doctors have ruined my experience of being a new mum
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It's only a few days! They dont want to keep you in just for the hell of it. Your child has symptoms they want to check out. Is that not more important than your dislike of hospitals 
Wow. Possibly the most unreasonable OP I've read all year.
Your Doctor isn't "ruining your experience of having a newborn"- YOU are, with your attitude.
You'll both be home in a day or so. Alternatively if you feel you know best discharge yourself against medical advice. But on your head be it.
If your Doctor has concerns they are duty bound to give you the very best care they can and with hospitals so full, keeping mothers and babies in unnecessarily tends not to be their first thought.
Hope that helps. 
Congratulations on your new baby op! I don't think you deserve some of the harsh responses you have got, please don't let them get to you. We all know how tired and emotional you feel after birth.
I think deep down you know you are a teeny bit unreasonable to think the doctors are keeping you in for no good reason, especially if there's even a slight risk your baby may be unwell. But I totally understand how vulnerable and alien you must be feeling stuck in hospital as I felt exactly the same. There's really nothing like getting home after going through childbirth!
With luck your baby will soon get the all clear and you can be home in your own bed soon. Good luck and congratulations again 
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