Hypoxia and Medicine - 13 questions for moms.?

13 questions for moms.?

It's part of my assignment to ask, I think all moms work hard and deserve a vacation every month lol. 1. How did you learn you were pregnant? how many pregnancies have you had? do you have other boys? or girls ? how old are they? 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? when did your parental care begin? did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? How did you learn about labor? Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? 4. How did you know labor had begun? 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery? 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? during delivery? after the birth? 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? how long did you stay in the hospital? did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? Thank you so much everyone, your answers can either be short or long.

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1. How did you learn you were pregnant? My husband had me take a HPT, he suspected before I did. how many pregnancies have you had? Just one. do you have other boys? or girls ? how old are they? I have a 4 month old daughter. 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? Just routine OB care. Monthly checkups, routine tests, normal stuff. when did your parental care begin? At 8 weeks. did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? We took a childbirth education class, but we didn't learn anything we hadn't already learned. 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? Yes. How did you learn about labor? Independent research, asking friends and family. Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class?Yep. 4. How did you know labor had begun? My water broke. 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? Hospital. 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery?Just my husband for both (in addition to the nurses and midwife). 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? Normal. 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? I had two injections of Stadol during labor, they did nothing so I got an epidural. It was my choice. 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? No. 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? Routine. I had an easy labor, quick delivery, and no tearing. 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? Yes. 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? during delivery? after the birth? Labor was painful until I got the epidural, delivery was easy, but tiring, I was exhausted and famished after giving birth. 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? I did. how long did you stay in the hospital? 2 nights, 3 days. did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? Nope, just me and hubby.
1. How did you learn you were pregnant? how many pregnancies have you had? do you have other boys? or girls ? how old are they? I took a pregnancy test two weeks after my missed period. I have been pregnant twice. I have one girl 2 years old and a boy 3 months old. 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? when did your parental care begin? did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? With my first child I started seeing an O.B immediatly. With my second I was more lazy about it. I did not need a prenatal class. 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? How did you learn about labor? Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? My O.B told me and I read many books like What To Expect When Expecting and Pregnancy Week By Week. 4. How did you know labor had begun? With both my pregnancy I felt contractions before anything else. 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? Both pregnancy took place in a birthing room at a hospital. 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery? My partner, doctor, and some nurses for all of it. 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? With my first child she had pooped in the sack and had an irregular heart beat. She was fine once she was born. With my son they said he was to high up and almost did a c-section but, they gave the vacuum a try and he came right out. 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? I had an epidural with both. I don't think it worked well with the second because I was in pain. 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? Vacuum with my second. 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? My doctors and nursed where great. I felt like they trated me like royalty. I would go back and do it again. 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? For my daughter I was not able to since she pooed in the womb. With my son I was able to and also breastfeed right after. 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? during delivery? after the birth? With my first I felt great throughout the process and even better after birth. With my second I felt good at the beggining but during the delivery it was a nightmare and painful. After I felt so much better. 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? how long did you stay in the hospital? did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? I know now they require you to have the baby with you in the room unless they need to go to the neonatal unit. I was only in the hospital 24 hours after the babies where born. After they where born it was just me since my partner works. No infant care classes.
1. I learned I was pregnant the first time by my husband telling me to go get a test and to prove him wrong I did...but all that did was prove me wrong lol, with the second I missed a period and took about 6 tests...and with this one I had what I thought was a period, but started thinking about it and realized it wasn't a period after all and went and got a test and sure enough I was pregnant...So thats 3 pregnancies...Only one to term so far She's a girl and she's 3. My second was ectopic, and I'm 19 weeks pregnant right now! 2. I got prenatal care with all three as soon as I found out I was pregnant...With my first I took some classes... 3. I knew what to expect about labor and delivery but I wasn't as informed by my midwife as I would have liked to been...I mostly read alot of books and watched alot of shows to educate myself... 4. I knew labor was beginning when I started having contractions...and well I just knew I guess...there was no denying it in my case... 5. I gave birth in a hospital room. 6. My husband, my mother, and my cousin were present druing labor and delivery.. 7. I had excesive bleeding during my labor I ended up having to have a blood transfusion. 8. I had absolutley no drugs for pain...I did have to have antibiotics administerd through and IV because I tested positive for group B Strep...I made the decision to go naturally and I'm planning the same thing this time. 9. No...no forceps or vacuum. 10. In my case I didn't get the care or attention that I should have I wasn't even aware that I had any complications until the next day, I'll never use that midwife again. 11. Acutally I got to sorta deliver my daughter...once her shoulders were out I was told to reach down and grab her that she was mine...and I did... 12. Hmm...to be honest I can't tell you how it felt during labor I mean I know it hurt and I know delivery hurt but all the pain was forgotten as soon as I saw my baby and I don't even recall how bad the pain was now. 13. Yes my baby was in the room with me...I stayed in the hospital for 3 days...the only help I had at home was my husband and my mother came and helped ocasionally. No, no baby or infant care classes.
1. I took a test, 2 pregnancy, I have a boy and a girl, 6 and 4 months 2. My OBGYN took care of me, the day i found out I was pregnant 3. Nope! I read books, I didnt take classes 4. My back really hurt!! 5. Both in a hospital 6. My step mom and the daddy 7. My son was 2 months premature and my daughter was a 37 weeker and I had my son natural and my daughter c-section cause she was footling breech 8. Nothing for my son and my daughter i had the spinal cause of the c-section 9. Nope 10. I had great care from the nurses and my hubby and step mom 11. My son no since he was 31 weeks and my daughter yes 12. My son was i wasnt ready since i was 7 months and my daughter was shocking cause i walked around 5cm and had to rushed to the hospital for an emergency c-section since she was footling breech 13. My daughter was in the room with me yes and i was in the hospital for 2 days.. my son was in the hospital for 2 months and i was in there for 5 days with him
1. How did you learn you were pregnant? how many pregnancies have you had? do you have other boys? or girls ? how old are they? I learned via the phone from my hospital. That was my first, she is 4 months old now. 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? when did your parental care begin? did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? Prenatal care, it began right away and we took no classes. 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? How did you learn about labor? Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? Everyone described it as an awful expierence, which I didn't think it was that bad. 4. How did you know labor had begun? I had it started with pitocin, so it began when they told me it had begun lol 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? L&D room in a hospital 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery? My husband and a ton of nurses 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? Complications....preeclampsia, prematurity, high levels of magnisium and low birth weight 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? IV, Pitocin, epidural 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? Nope 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? They watched my BP like a hawk, it was in the upper 170s. 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? Nope, she went right down to the NICU. I held her two days later. 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? during delivery? after the birth? During labor I dont remember much, delivery I dont remember much....just that it wasn't that bad, and after I just wanted to get the magnisium out of my system so I could walk again and see my baby. 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? how long did you stay in the hospital? did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? She was never in my room. She stayed in the NICU the whole time and left days after I did. There was no help at home...my family is 1200 miles away so it's just hubby and I.
1. How did you learn you were pregnant? I peed on the stick and got 2 lines. The doctor confirmed it the next day. how many pregnancies have you had? 5. 4th pregnancy was a miscarriage do you have other boys? 0 or girls? 4 how old are they? 10, 8, 4, 2. 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? with an OB/Gyn when did your parental care begin?at 6 weeks did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? only with my first child. 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? How did you learn about labor? Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? Mostly TV and movies lol! I did do a lot of reading with every pregnancy. 4. How did you know labor had begun? mild cramp-like pains 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? hospital 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery? my husband was there with all 4. My mom and sister were there too everytime except with the second child. ( She came out quick!) 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? Thankfully, all normal 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? all were natural. 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? nope 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? just the usual. everything went according to plan. Regular heart monitoring, blood pressure, etc. 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? yes, i started nursing immediatley. 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? during delivery? after the birth? In pain, MORE pain, then pure bliss. 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? how long did you stay in the hospital? did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? The babies would always stay in the room with me, I never stayed more than 1 night. I had my husband at home to help.
Oh why not 1. How did you learn you were pregnant? how many pregnancies have you had? do you have other boys? or girls ? how old are they? I've had one pregnancy, both boy and girl (twins). They are 20 months I went in for a pap smear and came out pregnant. It was unplanned and a total shock 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? when did your parental care begin? did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? I recieved care from an OB/GYN. It began 8 weeks later, when I found out. No I did not take any course, but I have taken lamaze as a coach to my friend 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? How did you learn about labor? Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? I've seen two babies be delivered and have had many friends with lots of insight on the whole labor experience. 4. How did you know labor had begun? Doctor broke my water sac and it started right away 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? Hospital, I went in thinking my water broke. I just peed my pants :) 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery? My mom and SO during the labor. My SO during the delivery 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? Completely normal 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? Yes a saddleblock. I was too far dialated for an epidural so they gave me that as a last resource of numbness 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? not that I know of 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? Lots of care, gifts and attention from my SO and family 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? No, I had to deliver the second. My SO was the first to hold them. I was too doped up on morphine at the time. 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? during delivery? after the birth? Labor - painful and hard to keep a steady breath. Delivery - exhausting!. After - tired and sore 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? how long did you stay in the hospital? did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? Three days in the hospital. the babies stayed with us for one night. Two nights they were in the nursery so we could sleep. thanks, that was fun
1. HPT, I knew when I conceived though- 1 pregnancy, 1 girl 2. Started with OB @ 6 wks or so, routine care until I became sick @ 28 wks- not time for prenatal classes 3.I'm a nurse had good idea about labor 4. they induced it 5.Hospital, Operating room 6. Husband and family there during labor from what I remember, only physicians, nurses during delivery 7.Had dangerous c section after induced labor @ 28 weeks for a condition called HELLP syndrome, baby born 1lb 15oz 8. Yes drugs, was dr decision, needed to lower BP and deliver quickly, had to be put to sleep for delivery 9.no 10. Had one on one nurse during labor that never left the room prior to delivery, stayed in hospital for 7 days, 6 days after delivery 11.no- unable to hold her for 20 dyas, could only touch her hand, did not see her until the next day 12.surreal, like things where happening around me, not to me, was on Magnesium Sulfate IV infusion so that made some difference, had a morphine PCA pump for 24 hrs after delivery 13.She was in the NICU for almost 3 months, no classes
1. How did you learn you were pregnant? took a home pregnancy test with both how many pregnancies have you had? two and I have two girls, 2 and a half years old and 3 months old 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? I had a regular OB at the start of my first pregnancy. And then later on I needed a High risk doctor and a hematologist. Because I had DVT discovered in the 26 week. So I was hospitalized for a week and then back home on blood thinner injections. With this past pregnancy I had my regular OB and a high risk doctor My high risk doctor did ultrasound every couple of weeks after week 18. when did your parental care begin? at 7-8 weeks with both children did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? no 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? not really and I didn't really want to know How did you learn about labor? a little from reading and mostly from experiencing it first hand Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? no 4. How did you know labor had begun? I was induced with my first. 5. Where did the birth take place- hospital 6. Who was present during labor? my husband and my parents and obviously nurses, doctor and other medical staff who was present during delivery? my husband 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? needed a c-section with both. My first time I just didn't dilate at all after 12 hours on pitocin 8. Were drugs administered during labor? -epidural during delivery? epidural and then spinal block for second c-section 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? no 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? nothing different from regular inductions and then c-section except I had extra blood tests etc because of my clotting disorder. And I wore the inflatable socks after both c-section for awhile- and then back on my blood thinners after delivery 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery?- I tried to hold my first right after I was out of the OR but it was basically impossible due to me shaking so much. After my second it was very easy immediately after I was out of the OR 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? very nervous and scared during delivery? very nervous and scared during both after the birth? after the first I was in so much pain that I just wanted to be out of pain. I couldn't think of anything else. After my second c-section I was relieved that I wasn't in that much pain and happy to have my beautiful baby 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? yes after both births. With my first though my baby left one night to stay in the nursery so I could get some sleep and at other times for tests etc. But after the second birth my baby only left for about 1 hour the entire time for a medical check. how long did you stay in the hospital? 3 days with both did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? I husband stayed home for two weeks after both births I hope that helps- Good luck with your assignment
1) i didnt have my period so went down down to the hospital and they confirmed it. I've had 2 pregnancy and im 19. 2) I started seeing my OB right after I found out. As for birthing classes I never finished them cause one, i didnt like the instructor and two, they never told me anything I didnt already no. 3) I had seen alot of births so I was very much aware of what it would be it. And much to my surprise it was alot easier then I thought it would be. But I think im just a freak when it comes to pain. 4) Im first I new because my water broke. My second I knew because my doctor told me I would be in labor in the next 2 days and my contractions went from 4 mins apart to 2 min in a very short time. 5) gave birth at the hospital both times. 6) first time everyone was there. to many to name. second time only my husband, the nurse and my doctor. 7) they were very normal never had any conplications. 8) Techniquely i had pain meds with both but my second i only had one shot. They wouldnt give me anything because they thought I was in the beginning of labor and just thought i was being a baby. they were VERY wrong. 9) nothing was used. 10) the second time they were very pushy and it was getting annoying. The first time there were pretty good other then the fact that they wouldnt get off my boobs. (I was breastfeeding) 11) yes, i was the first one to hold my little men. 12) other then how painful it was I was thinking hurry up and get this thing out of me. my second time my doctor make me laugh. that was weird. 13) baby stays with you the whole time. well for the most part. and the first time they made me stay for 3 days but the second time they new i was ready to go so i was out in 24 hours. I had husband and family to help with the baby.
1. How did you learn you were pregnant? my husband noticed my change in mood and told me to take a test how many pregnancies have you had? this was my third (I miscarried twice before) do you have other boys? no or girls ? no how old are they? again, not applicable to early trimester miscarriages 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? via OBGYN when did your parental care begin? 13.5 weeks along, one week after first positive test did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? I took two birthing classes, one breastfeeding class, and four infant parenting classes including infant CPR certification...plus I read alot of books 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? yes, but its hard to know until you've actually experienced it How did you learn about labor? through my birthing classes Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? -didn't I just answer this? 4. How did you know labor had begun? it didn't I had to be induced at 41.5 weeks after I developed preclampsia while over due 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? hospital 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery? just my husband and hospital medical staff 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? emergency c-section after the induction drugs caused my heart to race and decreased oxygen to placenta 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? the drugs used to induce me made me in horrible pain, I didn't want drugs but after I blacked out from pain the OB gave them to me anyway then later I had to have a spinal block for the c-section 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? nope, those can only be used for vaginal births 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? I'm not sure...the drugs caused memory loss during delivery? again drugs caused memory loss after the birth? ...I basically woke up in the recovery room with the lactation consultant holding my son to my breast to nurse 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? I'm not sure (memory loss) but I know my husband did 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? memory loss during delivery? memory loss after the birth? upset that I couldn't remember his birth, though I was told that I was "awake" and talking throughout...proud that my son was so healthy 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? yes, he stayed in our hospital room with us how long did you stay in the hospital? 3 days did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? my husband took paternity leave for two weeks, after that I was on my own with the baby...we took mommy and me classes for fun
1. How did you learn you were pregnant? how many pregnancies have you had? do you have other boys? or girls ? how old are they? ....Went to the dr after being very ill for few days, holding nothing down and feeling week and faint~3~one daughter 13, two boys 10 & 3 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? when did your parental care begin? did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class?....The average prenatal care. Frequent checks ups. Care began as soon as I found out. I took courses with my first child 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? How did you learn about labor? Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class?.....During the classes they discuss alot of areas, incleading what to expect and what signs to lookf for. 4. How did you know labor had begun?.....Very tight pains frequently in the abdomen area. Timing the frequency and leghnth pretty much confirms labor. 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room?...Birthing center for all 3 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery?.....Confused..Staff or Family? Staff is usually a dr, a nurse or midwife and about 2 other people, forgot their roll.(last thing on my mind! lol) Family...my mom, sister and boyfriend 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section?....all natural, normal deliveries. 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? ....I wish. My decision for the first two. I had actually planned drugs for the last but I was already dilated 8 upon admission 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? No 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? ..... 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery?.....yes 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? during delivery? after the birth?. After birth, relieved and overwhelmed. Labor and delivery. OMG!!!! I had back labor. It kills 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? how long did you stay in the hospital? did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? I did have the baby in my room with me. They only took them when they needed to do vitals or check ups, etc. No, I refused help and all the fuss. I just wanted to be in the comfort of my own home with my family.
1.I missed my period and then took a pregnancy test.This is my second pregnancy.I have one boy. No girls yet. He is almost 3 years old. 2.I went to all of my prenatal visits,ate very healthy and took my prenatal vitamins everyday.I went to an Ob/gyn doctor.My parental care began during and after I had my baby.No I didn't take any child birthing classes. 3.I would hear stuff here and there about labor.I would read a lot od preganancy books that talked about labor.No, I didn't take any classes at all. 4.My water broke and the people who where around told me we should get to the hospital. 5. A woman's hospital 6.Family. Friends and family. 7. A normal delivery 8.No drugs before or during labor. I had a natural vaginal birth. I made the decision and also a lot of people told me that was the best way to have a baby. 9.No 10.Everyone who was around me was very supporting.They would tell me when to push and breathe.After birth they wrapped my baby up and ran different test. 11.Yes 12.During labor I was a little afraid but kept going on.During delivery I was so anxious and happy. After I was happy and tired. 13.Yes on and off.Three days.I had help from my family, no infant care classes.
I have 3 children... 1. How did you learn you were pregnant? I missed my periods and I am usually regular so I took tests. I also kind of knew because I felt different in the beginning, had to pee alot, and was very tired. how many pregnancies have you had? 5... 3 children 2 miscarriages. do you have other boys? or girls ? how old are they? boy age 7, girl age 10, girl age 13. 2. What type of care did you receive during pregnancy? when did your parental care begin? did you take any prenatal course of childbirth education class? I received prenatal care beginning at 8 weeks with all of my pregnancies. I called the doctor as soon as I found out but they told me they did not schedule any apts. until week 8. I took Lamaze with all 3 children who went to term. With my first I took the full 8 week class, with my second a refresher Lamaze class, and with my third I took the condensed class which was longer than the refresher but shorter than the 8 week one. The lamaze class began in my 28th week for my first, and my 8th month for my 2nd and 3rd. 3. Were you informed about what labor would be like? How did you learn about labor? Did you take any prenatal course or childbirth education class? See question 2 for childbirth class information... I was informed what labor could be like and learned techniques to help deal with the pain such as different ways to breathe during contractions and focusing on objects that really helped. Nothing could prepare me enough for what it would really be like though, and even with my 2nd and 3rd children each labor and delivery was so different from the 1st. 4. How did you know labor had begun? With my 1st my water broke, 2nd had to be induced and when contractions began I knew labor had started, with my 3rd I had severe back labor and just knew because I had been through it twice already. 5. Where did the birth take place; home, hospital. birthing room? All three at hospital in labor, delivery, recovery room. 6. Who was present during labor? who was present during delivery? With my first daughter my mother, second daughter my husband and one of my sisters, third child another sister... same during delivery. 7. Was the delivery considered normal or were there any complications? (Ex: prematurity, excessive bleeding, anoxia, malpresentaion, forceps delivery, c-section? All three of my babies came out looking at the ceiling instead of the floor which caused severe back labor. My first daughter's shoulder got stuck so they had to push on my belly to get her out. She was not breathing well and was grey so they had to suction her, give her oxygen, and smack her around a little to get her breathing better. My second was just fine... my third child... my son's head got stuck in the birth canal. Labor was prolonged 28 hours. They tried a vaccuum extraction which did not work so they gave me a big episiotomy and literally pulled him out with forceps. 8. Were drugs administered during labor? during delivery? Who made the decision? 1st daughter Stadol and Pitocin. 2nd daughter just Pitocin. 3rd child Morphine, Pitocin, and Cervadil. The doctor recomended these so I agreed. 9. Were forceps or vacuum used to deliver the baby? With 3rd child tried vaccuum extraction because his head was stuck which did not work so they used forceps. 10. What care and attention did you receive during labor? during delivery? after the birth? I felt like the nurses did an excellent job caring for me during labor to get me as comfortable as possible by using the whirlpool tub, balls, massagers, etc. After the birth they did a great job too. 11. Were you able to hold or touch the baby immediately after delivery? Not my 1st because she needed immediate care because she was grey and not breathing. As soon as they got her better they let me hold her which was about 15-20 minutes after she was born. My 2nd and 3rd were placed in my arms right away. 12. How would you describe how you felt during labor? Extreme back pain, stomach pain, frustration, tired, pain, pain, pain, and more pain. during delivery? It was actually a little relief to be able to push with the contractions, although it did hurt when the head was coming out. after the birth? Very tired, excited, emotional... 13. Did you have the baby with you in your room? Yes my 1st 2 did. With my son it was such a long labor and with the other 2 older kids at home the nurses wanted me to get as much rest as I could. They let me rest for most of the time but brought him to me for feedings. how long did you stay in the hospital? Baby 1 1 1/2 days. Baby 2 two days, baby 3 two days. did you have any help at home with the baby or any infant care classes? With my first I took the baby care classes and had a home visiting nurse come once a week who worked with first time mothers. With my second and third I did not have alot of help which was alright with me.