Hi, I think I was at the world's worst antenatal class yesterday afternoon, with a dreadful mw leading it - I won't go into details, as I've already ranted about it on the June antenatal thread, but I've got a few questions, and I'm sure I'll get better answers here!
The mw said that if labour hadn't started within 48 hours of waters breaking, then the hospital will induce, and also give 2 lots of IV antibiotics during labour. If you don't take the abs, then the baby has to have a canula after birth to be given them! . Has anyone heard of this before, and is it necessary?
She also talked about speculum exams - seems they want to do those rather a lot - I don't want 'routine' vaginal exams during labour. I know I can refuse any treatment, but I'm worried (going by the evil woman yesterday) if I do, my care will be compromised.
If, by some hideous amount of bad luck, I end up with this mw when I go into labour, what's my chances of asking for, and getting someone else?
I am pretty laid back and hope to go with the flow, but this experience has scared the bejesus out of me!
I am dreading the rest of the classes!
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whinegums · 15/04/2008 11:04
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