Our local hospital RUH in Bath (where I have to go) has had some bugs recently - D & V I think - some wards are affected, others not - maternity was not the last time I heard. I am due next week and have a few thoughts:
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delivery - do I assume that everything is sterile or would you check that mw has squirted her hands etc or do you think she would get pissed off with me? - same goes for anyone else who comes in?
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Postnatal care - same as above really - what lengths would you go to - am planning to take own anti-bacterial wipes for toilet, taps, bath etc
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Food and drink - obvious really - would you eat the food or drink the water?? Planning on dh getting me some nice food and bringing it in - the food sin;t great there anyway.
Do you think I am being overly cautious or would you be the same? any other tips appreciated.
ps homebirth not an option unless we leave it too late and really not keen on the idea!