OB Advice Pt. 2

OB Advice Pt. 2

Here's the second and final part of the OB Advice series! Hope you enjoy!

Mar from "Raising Bean"

1. What really stood out to you that your nurses did for you when you were having your children?

They left me alone to labor how I needed/wanted. But they would come and check in on me every few hours. They were serious when my daughters HR was dropping, but as soon as everything was better they lightened the mood again - which the worrier in me really needed.

2. What things do you wish the nurses paid attention to while you were at the hospital?

I was pleased with all of the personable nurses, even the ones who didn't try to "connect" with me I had no issues with, I also have vague memories of them though. I wish some of them had been a little more gentle when helping me get my daughter latched in the beginning. One of them literally tossed her around to wake her up to get her to nurse, then shoved her on my boob. I remember thinking "OMG she's going to break my baby!!" then "OMG! She's smothering her with my boob!" I didn't ask for any help after that, but I think if she had been nicer about it I probably would have asked for more help, and maybe avoided the horrendous cracked nipple that I ended up getting a few weeks later from a poor latch.

3. What things do you like that your kids' nurses do when you take them to the doctor?

I like that our nurse remembers us, and talks to my daughter instead of just to us about her. She also tries to carry her to the room, but my little bean doesn't always let her. The second she gives the iffy face our nurse hands her back to us before the break down comes. I also appreciate that she genuinely hates giving the kids shots, you can see it in her face and hear it in her voice.

4. Do you have a story of an outstanding nurse in either of those situations? What did she/he do that stood out so much to you?

The nurse I had after delivery, who helped me pee as the Epidural wore off, and helped me breastfeed for the first time was amazing. Her name was Kathy, and I'll never forget her. She was so calm, and gentle, she never made me feel rushed. She genuinely cared about us, and made sure I got a meal before I was moved rooms - just to make sure they didn't accidentally skip me during the room move. 

5. Any advice that you could give me and my classmates for next semester?

Just respect the moms wishes, and try to help her have the labor shes been imagining for those nine months. The moms aren't always going to be nice during labor, so dont hold that against them. Just show them compassion, once the baby is here that's all they'll be able to show back. Oh, and when you check their stitches, and butt for hemorrhoids, do so discreetly! One nurse did it so my husband had a front row seat, granted he saw a baby come out of my hoo-ha, but I was embarrassed for him to see my chocolate starfish (thankfully hemorrhoid free, cause if it hadn't been that'd have been even worse!)

Jen from "Boys will be Boys"

  

1. What really stood out to you that your nurses did for you when you were having your children?

My nurse with my second labor was amazing. She was very personable and attentive. It is already a very weird and stressful situation. She just made me feel very comfortable and like I had known her forever.

 

2. What things do you wish the nurses paid attention to while you were at the hospital?

With my first labor the nurse was horrible. She didn't even look to see if I was pushing right. Which resulted in 3 hrs of puhsing and me being mins from a c section. Thank God the Doctor stepped in to coach me.

3. What things do you like that your kids' nurses do when you take them to the doctor?

 They are great with the kids. Making small talk with them helps them open up and feel more comfortable.

4. Do you have a story of an outstanding nurse in either of those situations? What did she/he do that stood out so much to you?

 Going back to my second labor & delivery nurse. She was the best. Along with making me comfortable she always made me feel like she really cared. She kept cool wash clothes on my forehead, updated me frequently, held my hand. And when I delivered my son she seemed to be genuinely happy for my husband and I. She was awesome.

5. Any advice that you could give me and my classmates for next semester?

 Make the patient feel very comfortable. Be attentive. Let them know you are there for them and that you really care.

Sara from "Rainy Kind of Days"

Advice:

*Be Patient. Our kids are sick. That is our NUMBER ONE concern. We don’t know about hospital procedure or policy and to be honest, at that moment, we don’t care. We just need someone to speak softly, kindly, and go above and beyond to be understanding that our little one isn’t feeling great.

*I once had a nurse tell my 2 year old (at the time) to quit crying so loud when she gave him a shot. Just try to bite your tonugue. I promise, the parents are wishing the same thing but because we don’t want to see our baby cry not because it hurts your ears.

*Bring them a popsicle or sprite. I am telling you…the two times that I clearly remember my child being so sick we had to go to the hospital …the nurse came back in with a popsicle or a sprite. At that time, that meant so much to my kids. They felt like crap and they didn’t eat or drink it all but it put a smile on their face for 2.5 seconds and it was worth it.

*Once when one of my boys was in the hospital the nurse brought him a different little “something” each day. She brought him a balloon, a stuffed animal, a book, a coloring book. She was so sweet to always try to cheer him up.

*When I had both of my boys my nurses in the OB wing were wonderful! I couldn’t think of anything they could do any differently. They were so informative and helpful. They just took great care of me and my husband while we were there. The nurses in the nursery were also so precious.

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