Hi, I'm currently 33weeks pregnant with DC3.
With DD1 I had a normal birth, went home 8 hours after the birth (minimum stay, in line with hospital guidelines) and was very happy to, even though midwife did advise a longer stay.
With DD2 I had a longer more painful birth @ 37+1 weeks but requested to go home asap, midwife was keen for me to stay but discharged me after 6 hours (again minimum). I didn't bond well with her and only wanted to go home so I could be with DD1, couldn't get over the fact had only just started mat leave and couldn't spend the time with DD1 I had planned before the birth with DD1. Eventually got over this and love her very much now but at the time could see past the negative. I think had I listened and stayed in I might of bonded with her more.
With this pregnancy I planned to stay in for the night to bond. since the last births the hospital guidelines have changed so there is no minimum stay ad midwives are keen to let you go ASAP. We had a tour yesterday and was told in no uncertain terms that if i had a normal birth I would be discharged as soon as paperwork was done and would return the following day for hearing test. This included births in the middle of the night. I explained to the midwife why I would want to stay and was told I still wouldn't be able to stay because I would be blocking a bed.
So now I don't know what to do, is this normal with all trusts? What are the reasons why you would have a longer stay? Apart from a complicated birth or epidural.
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how long after the birth will you be discharged?
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pantspantspants · 07/08/2011 14:09
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