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Why do you want a short stay in hospital?

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RainbowFlowers · 18/05/2020 10:32

I'm 39 weeks pregnant with second pregnancy. My first birth was awful, this time I may have an elective c section but I'm also keeping an open mind for if I go into labour before then.

At my midwife & consultant appointments they seem to try to reassure me by telling me I won't have a long stay in hospital. I know due to corona they don't want people staying unesseraily. Also on threads here and people I have spoke to have made a point of saying that they were in and out quick and that was good.

Having a short stay at hospital doesn't reassure me. I don't want to be rushed out. I want to feel like I am ready. Especially since I didn't get to breast feed first time round so I would like the extra support with that this time. Also since it seems like health visitor appointments will be reduced following the birth I want to get as much support as possible at the hospital. I don't really understand where the assumption that I would like to leave quickly is coming from.

So I am just wondering what are peoples reasons for wanting to get out of hospital quickly? I feel like I am missing something.

Thank you

JoMumsnet · 18/05/2020 10:57

Hi, we're moving this thread over to our Childbirth topic at the OP's request.

We really hope everything goes smoothly for you this time, RainbowFlowers. Best wishes from all at MNHQ. Flowers

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