3 Questions to Ask Care Providers When You're Expecting
Yiska Obadia of Babymoon Experience shares what you need to ask your providers before giving birth.
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What happens if my water breaks before I start having contractions?
This is another one where approaches vary widely. Some care providers will want you to come to the hospital immediately, others will give you more time. Some up to 24 hours before asking their patients to come in. Every case is unique. But if the water is clear and baby is moving, you have a case to wait. This is one of the most common occurrences that can derail a “plan to labor at home as long as possible.” The chief concern is risk of infection which is most apt to increase with vaginal exams, something easiest to avoid by staying out of the hospital. Still, whatever you and your care provider decide, you always reserve the right to decline vaginal exams at the hospital, with or without your water broken.
Most people say they want to avoid unnecessary medical interventions, regardless of whether they are planning a natural or medicated birth. Plans change fast when the rubber meets the road. I’ve had many a client wish they’d inquired sooner to discover just how misaligned they were from their care provider. Others have felt fortunate to learn what to expect well in advance so they could either speak with their care providers in depth about their preferences or, in some situations, to find a better fit.
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