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Most comfortable thing to sleep on on hospital floor

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arlequin · 14/08/2023 23:03

I am hoping for a private room post birth and if so would really like DH to stay with me overnight (it's allowed). He's a terrible sleeper and so I wanted to find the most comfortable possible sleeping mat/air bed he could have. Could be 2-3 nights as I'm having a section.

Any thoughts on best bed to get?

Many thanks!

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whichwayiwonder · 14/08/2023 23:09

Alpkit dozer and proper pillow

Nevermay · 14/08/2023 23:09

wont the hospital have camp beds? if fathers are allowed to stay

MBailey99 · 14/08/2023 23:10

Nevermay · 14/08/2023 23:09

wont the hospital have camp beds? if fathers are allowed to stay

Possibly not. My ex had to sleep in a chair, which is fair enough.

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arlequin · 14/08/2023 23:11

Nevermay · 14/08/2023 23:09

wont the hospital have camp beds? if fathers are allowed to stay

I'm not sure they will tbh - could ask!

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arlequin · 14/08/2023 23:11

Great suggestions so far thank you

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Nevermay · 14/08/2023 23:12

he isn't going to sleep with a new born in the room anyway, is he, never mind all the hospital noise.

Walkingtheplank · 14/08/2023 23:12

Why are you worrying about him when he should be worrying about you, and sorting himself out.

I dont mean to be harsh, but this time is about you and your baby. If he's staying over, he's not there to sleep, he's there to help you.

MBailey99 · 14/08/2023 23:13

Walkingtheplank · 14/08/2023 23:12

Why are you worrying about him when he should be worrying about you, and sorting himself out.

I dont mean to be harsh, but this time is about you and your baby. If he's staying over, he's not there to sleep, he's there to help you.

He can help her and also have a comfy bed to sleep in...

Walkingtheplank · 14/08/2023 23:15

MBailey99 · 14/08/2023 23:13

He can help her and also have a comfy bed to sleep in...

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And he can source his own sleeping materials.

I bet he goes home for the second night.

Hawkins009 · 14/08/2023 23:17

Those camping beds the metal frame ones that look like the old hospital stretcher type ones.

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arlequin · 14/08/2023 23:17

@Walkingtheplank wow!

Last time I had a really tough time. Had a terrible time in hospital which brought on horrific perinatal OCD. The absolute priority here is me being supported. Which is why he wants to stay over. But equally it's ok if he wants to have somewhere vaguely nice to sleep on isn't it?

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LouLou198 · 14/08/2023 23:18

Are you having your baby in a private or NHS hospital? If it is NHS he will be asked to leave. I had an emergency section, was unable to care for my baby and dh was asked to leave 3 hours later.
No one gets any sleep on a post natal ward anyway!

Hawkins009 · 14/08/2023 23:18

These are the ones. @arlequin

Most comfortable thing to sleep on on hospital floor
lovewoola · 14/08/2023 23:18

You could be out after 1 night. Do you have a private room? There often isn't space to put a camp bed in the normal wards & a chair is the only option.

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arlequin · 14/08/2023 23:18

@LouLou198 it's NHS but they have private rooms you can pay a bit extra for and partners can stay 24 hours in all parts.

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arlequin · 14/08/2023 23:19

@lovewoola would be in a private room

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lovewoola · 14/08/2023 23:20

I had a private room on the nhs but we didn't bother with a bed, he just used the chair.

RampantIvy · 14/08/2023 23:20

He would be in a better position to support the OP if he managed to get some sleep.

I hope it all goes well for you @arlequin

lovewoola · 14/08/2023 23:20

And you may not get the room, is it first come first served? mine was.

SleepingStandingUp · 14/08/2023 23:20

I'd be wary of the size of the room
The private rooms at my hospital, some of them no way could an adult have lay on the floor without causing a hazard. The nurses need to be able to get in so the door needs to open, they need to get to you and baby without stepping over a person.
DH stopped 3 nights with baby 1 and two nights with baby twin. In the chair

Walkingtheplank · 14/08/2023 23:21

I appreciate that OP, I genuinely do - but why are you worrying about his sleeping arrangements? If he's supporting you, can he not find his own equipment?

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arlequin · 14/08/2023 23:22

@Walkingtheplank don't worry he's super supportive. He's just not on mumsnet so I thought I'd ask on here for some specific tips

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SleepingStandingUp · 14/08/2023 23:22

Nevermay · 14/08/2023 23:12

he isn't going to sleep with a new born in the room anyway, is he, never mind all the hospital noise.

I was in three nights with my twins, I certainly wasn't awake for 72+ hours straight

MaggieFS · 14/08/2023 23:23

Just keep the receipt and don't open whatever 'it' is until you know you've got the room! Typically* they can't be pre booked as they might be assigned based on medical need.

Also, in my trust if you've had a section you aren't allowed to be in a private room for the first night anyway (but other halves also aren't allowed to stay).

*it completely varies by Trust, I assume you've done your research. Good luck!

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