Prenatal Deliveries - 08/24/08

[MIA-D]

Lets do some review -

Everyone name one way to trouble shoot ---

A stalled labor.

[amymaew]

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Originally Posted by wingedheartdoula Lets do some review - Everyone name one way to trouble shoot --- A stalled labor.

Like to get it started again? Patience Unless you're in the hospital on a time clock, then maybe nipple stim

[Tiffany Hensley-Cummings]

change positions.

[doula Michele]

ummm.... well like what happened to me today..a c-section. Ok not the answer your looking for?

Some walking.
or an emotional release, or a nurse change.

[b'earth angel]

change of position, "pep" talk, a little snack?? or drink perhaps

[DL]

I agree with all the above, but another option could simply be REST if mom is very tired. Some moms' labors will stall if they are exhausted and need sleep.

[MIA-D]

Okay - so how about

A back labor?

[DoulaKaren]

For a "stalled" labor -- pee and keep hydrated. Never hurts to make sure those bases are covered.

Back labor -- hands and knees

[vdoula]

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Originally Posted by wingedheartdoula Okay - so how about A back labor?

double hip squeeze during contraction; heated rice sock place on lower back between contractions for pain relief; lunges during contractions to open pelvis

[b'earth angel]

hands & knees, knees leaning over birthball, counter pressure on sacral area, hot rice packs, hands & knees in tub, direct shower on lower back, stand leaning over high table or chair back, etc.

[MIA-D]

Okay - next

Name a position to use during labor and delivery

[DL]

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Originally Posted by wingedheartdoula Okay - next Name a position to use during labor and delivery

Hands & Knees (surprisingly, I've had quite a few clients birth in this position at the hospital )

[doulajamie]

Some of my moms want to please their care providers and deliver on the bed so we have put the head of the bed up, put dad against the head of the bed, mom sits a the edge of the bed (think of where bottom goes for a pelvic exam) and leans into dad. Dr. can deliver, mom has gravity on her side (at least more than lying down), and dad is participating. Usually when the couple opts for this, I end up taking LOTS of pictues because dad can't see. But dad usually LOVES feeling involved and connected so as of yet I haven't had a complaint and mom loves that dad is holding her during this most difficult part of labor. I will provide non-verbal cues to dad if he looks like he is feeling "stuck" (reminding him to stroke her hair, use washcloth, or use lipbalm). Mom usually doesn't notice this and just loves on dad for being so thoughtful...it's great!!! I hope what I am describing makes sense.

Jamie

[MIA-D]

Okay -

Name 1 tip to tell mom after labor and delivery on how to care for herself at home.

[amymaew]

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Originally Posted by wingedheartdoula Okay - Name 1 tip to tell mom after labor and delivery on how to care for herself at home.

Use the peri bottle. A lot.