Are you wondering how to tell whether you’re really in labor or if it’s false labor and would you like to know when is the “right time” to come to the hospital?!? This video covers those topics as well as what contractions look/feel like and so much more!
When should you go to the hospital if you’re in labor? Nurses know! Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RCN-OB C-EFM, teaches all you need to know about the stages of labor. Provided by Pampers Swaddlers and AWHONN Nurses. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igdmpV16alE&index=5&list=PLEO5ZutnaN0OQqyCIIK7rtu2oOs08Q34H. As part of Pampers’ commitment to support the happy, healthy development of every baby, Pampers Swaddlers developed the Thank You Nurses Campaign in partnership with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, the foremost authority promoting the health of women and newborns and strengthening the nursing profession. Pampers Swaddlers and AWHONN provide expectant and new moms expert advice straight from accredited and caring nurses.. . For more advice from AWHONN Nurses, visit http://www.Health4mom.org. Subscribe to get notified when new Pampers videos are uploaded! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=pampers. Other Pampers Channels: Website: http://www.pampers.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pampers. Twitter: https://twitter.com/pampers. Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103592546535723849301. Learn when to go to the hospital for labor if you’re having contractions with Pampers and AWHONN nurses.
Avoid going to the hospital too early by learning the signs of active labor, and other factors that will contribute to your choice of when to go.. Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this channel:). If you would like more information about these topics, check out Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood https://www.amazon.com/Feng-Shui-Mommy-Childbirth-Motherhood/dp/1608684717. Background music: A Pure Embrace by Christopher Lloyd Clarke. https://www.christopherlloydclarke.com. Licensed by Enlightened. Audio.
When you’re getting closer to the time of delivery it’s good to think about what is going to happen when you arrive at the hospital, and there are actually a couple of things you can do ahead of time that will make it easier once you get there. For example, pre-registration will make it easier so that when you arrive the staff members aren’t bothering you about your insurance information and billing information. You can take care of all of that ahead of time by calling the hospital you’re planning on delivering at and they’ll probably ask you for your ID, your insurance information and basic billing information like address and such, and then you can get that out of the way so that when you come you’re just there to be taken care of. When you come in what is going to happen is largely going to depend on your circumstances. For example, let’s say you’re there because you’ve been having contractions. As soon as you get there the nurse is going to ask you some questions about your overall health history like, have you had any surgeries, do you have any allergies, are you on any medications, have you been pregnant before, if so did you have complications? I tell my patients it’s 50 question time, not even 20 question time. In the midst of contractions we still need to talk to you about what is going on because there is important information we need to know in order to take care of you. If you’re there for contractions we’ll monitor you and your baby. The pattern of the baby’s heart rate is the best indication we have of how the baby is doing while inside of you. The pattern of the baby’s heart rate tells us whether or not they have enough oxygen and if they’re doing well. Then we’ll monitor your contraction pattern and we’ll check your cervix when you get there and then after all of our assessments are done we just have to wait and see what happens with you over the course of an hour. Once we’ve gathered information about you and your baby then we call the doctor and let them know what is going on. Based on your situation they’ll decide whether or not you’re going to be admitted. Your admit tickets to labor and delivery are number one, your cervix is changing which means you’re in labor, number two, your water is broken, and number three, something is wrong with you or the baby. It’s best to stick with the first two scenarios if possible. If there is anything we see over the course of our monitoring that causes us to be a little bit concerned but your cervix isn’t changing, your water isn’t broken, then we just watch you for an extended period of time to decide if anything else needs to be done. You can plan on having an IV. An IV keeps you hydrated because while you’re in labor we don’t let you eat or drink, and that may sound funny and a little bit torturous, but it’s all for good reason. We never know who is going to have to have a C-section. If you’ve had food in your stomach that then that puts you at greater risk for complications if you’ve had food recently. If you were going to the hospital for a schedule operation they’d call you the night before and tell you not to eat or drink anything after a certain point in time. Because we don’t know when a C-section might happen during labor we just have to basically starve you the entire time. But we do keep you well hydrated through fluids we give you through the IV and we can also add a little bit of sugar water if we need to if you’re in labor for a prolonged period of time to give you some calories and, of course, it makes sense that your body will work better if it has energy. Most facilities will also let you suck on ice chips so talk to the nurses at the hospital you’re delivering at and they’ll tell you what’s available to you just to help you feel a little bit more comfortable and keep your mouth moist. As discussed previously monitoring is very important for your baby so you can expect to be monitoring the entire time from the moment you get there until the moment you deliver the baby. In summary what’s going to happen at the hospital will largely depend on your circumstances and your nurses are there to help you along to talk to you about what is going on and of course we want to answer any questions that you might have. Your doctor is also available to you before you go into labor and you can ask them any more specific questions that you might have or I’d be happy to answer them for you to, as well. If you do have any other questions in the future feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/IntermountainMoms and recommend us to your friends and family too.
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Watch more Pregnancy 101 videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/501211-When-Should-You-Go-to-the-Hospital-Pregnancy. So during labor when should you go to the hospital. One important guide line to remember is 411. When your contractions are four minutes apart for at least an hour and for at least a minute long. The thing about contractions is that you want them to get stronger, longer and closer together. Remember labor takes time. So you are moving from real labor in to active labor. Ideally you are laboring at home for as long as possible so that you can be sure you are in relatively close to active labor or inactive labor when you arrive at the hospital to avoid the possibility of cascade of interventions. One really important thing to remember is the length of the contractions. If you have a contraction that is 60 seconds in length that’s great it’s probably making lot of cervical change. If your contractions are 3 or 4 minutes apart but they are only 30 20 30 seconds long you might want to wait a little bit longer because that contraction is probably not strong enough to make as much cervical change that is required to get you into active labor. An other to keep in your mind considering when to go into hospital labor is if you ever experience excessive bleeding you should go to the hospital if you have a fall or concerned in general about the welfare of you or your baby you should go to hospital and seek medical advise and that’s how you know to go to hospital during labor.
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A simple rule for when to go to the hospital for labor is the 5-1-1 rule. You may be in active labor if your contractions happen at least every 5 minutes, last for 1 minute each, and have been. Knowing when to go to the hospital can save you from getting there too soon (and being turned away) or not soon enough (and nobody wants that).
When should you call the doctor if you think you’re in labor? If your contractions are mild to moderate and coming more than five minutes apart (and up to 20 minutes apart), you’re likely in early labor. As a general rule, you know you are ready to go to the hospital when your contractions are 4 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute, for at least 1 hour. After your water breaks, the time it will take for your labor to progress to delivery can vary.
But the risk of infection. If the tightness lasts for 30 seconds or longer, they’re labor contractions. Count the time between contractions from the start of one to the start of the next. If this is your first baby, come to the hospital when your contractions: Come every 3 to 5 minutes over an hour-long period. Last at.
Which means that going into active labor isn’t exactly tightly scripted. In general, you probably should head for the hospital when your contractions get longer, more intense and more frequent. The contractions themselves typically feel like a menstrual cramp, or a lower backache that wraps around to the front of your body or vice versa.
ANSWER Active labor (the time you should come into the hospital) is usually characterized by strong contractions that last 45 to 60 seconds and occur three to four minutes apart. From: Signs of. Active Labor.
Most women plan to arrive at the hospital during active labor. Active labor is when contractions become closer together, around 3-5 minutes apart. Contractions are stronger, longer (around 60 seconds long ), and closer together. In early labor, women were. Women think they are ready to go to the hospital and have reached a certain point in their labor, and their labor slows down or stalls once they are at the hospital.
You can stay home longer to avoid this from happening. This is why I usually recommend that women go to the hospital when their labor is 4-1-1 or 3-1-1. Even when the contractions start you won’t necessarily rush straight to the hospital. If you head to the hospital too soon, you run the risk of getting sent home until your labor progresses further. Wait too long and you risk giving birth before you arrive or having to deliver without pain.
Contractions that last a minute and are five minutes apart (or less) for more than an hour indicate you are in labor and should go to the hospital. If the contractions become less painful or slow down when you move, drink, shower or eat, then you can still wait. 2.
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Consequently, you don’t necessarily need to wait for 5-1-1: You may be advised to go to the hospital or birth center as soon as your contractions are five minutes apart.
Most providers recommend that you go to the hospital or birthing center when your contractions are four minutes apart, last more than one minute, and have been under way for at least one hour.
While you’re likely to have enough time to make it to the hospital, you may have to err on the side of caution and make the trip before you’re 100 per cent sure that you’re really in labour.
The woman should be informed of the signs that warrant immediate transfer to the hospital, including strong contractions less than 5 minutes apart, PROM, severe perineal pressure, and an urge to push.
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Hey Mandy I am Francine, new subscribers. So I am due today May 22nd 2020 I lost my mucus plug from Monday but contractions is not strong, what can I do now??
l am 35 weeks and l am expecting in November, l really feel that l need my husband support but he started to show that he don’t want to talk about it and he can’t handle it so i started to give up, do you think l can do it alone?
Where are you at in the fear around going to the hospital? Don’t want to go too early? Don’t want to go too late? Don’t want to be sent home? SHARE WITH US!����
I am 37 weeks today.. I know I need to be grateful and patient, my baby girl and I are healthy.. but I honestly feel tired and ready to be done..Ive been feeling very sensitive and crying for the past 2 days on and off.. I don’t feel supported or cared for even though I’ve people around me who are present and I guess they are here for me if I ask.. I’ve been getting a lot of menstrual like back pain and pelvic pressure mostly at night.. Despite feeling defeated and tired I am certain I don’t want to go to the hospital too early I want to wait as long as I can.. Im sure this state of mind is not going to help me 🙁
I just found your channel and I had a baby a month ago! This is all completely true!!! I ignored early labor until I couldn’t handle the strong contractions anymore. I ended up getting admitted when I was 9cm and had my baby with 15 mins of pushing haha. I enjoy your videos and all the great advice ��
Love your videos! Should the baby still be moving while you’re ignoring labor? My only concern about waiting a long time go to the hospital is a concern that the baby may be in distress and not know it while I’m chilling at home. I’m due in 6 weeks and would love to stay home as long as possible, though!
I am due at the end of January. This is our first baby and me and my husband are both don’t even know what to expect. I want to try a water birth and I feel so much pressure from people who find out that I want to do it. They keep trying to change my mind and telling me how it will be painful and I’ll want to do an epidural. I’m trying not to listen to anybody because this is my body and I’ll experience it in my own way.
I am due in May and I don’t want to go to early and risk them trying to induce me or cut me again. I will be going at the last possible moment so I can push naturally.
Im high risk so i was told not to ignore early labor…. Im supposed to be induced this coming week. Like my paperwork was sent in to the hospital friday and doc swept my membranes friday too…..usually never works for me but im having contractions 7 mins apart right now…. I was told to go in. I just really hope im not sent home…that disappointment is… Not cool��
I love Instagram! So happy for you guys! A guy in my class yelled in the middle of math class( which is in the very morning (yesterday) “SOMEONE IS HAVING A BABY REALLY SOON.” I can’t believe he was right!!
could we have a conversation about how to SAY NO TO THOSE DOCTORS? Doctors tell patients what they are going to do. The minute the patient says no I (the doula) get kicked out of the room because they assume I am the problem. The doula has to be the problem here, because moms aren’t smart enough to know their options and their rights. Yesterday an OBGYN looks at me when a birther said she was refusing pit (after only being in labor for 45 minutes). Doctor told my client that if she refused and her babies dies it is not his problem. WTF? Then he said who is that woman behind me (speaking of me). “That is my doula, Ginger Byron.” He turned to me and told me i could not be in the room. Mom advocates for her desire for me to be in the room (single mother). Doc literally said, “I do not care what you want, she makes me uncomfortable and is not allowed in here. She needs to leave now.” He did not allow me back in until my client submitted to starting pit. Emergency c section of course. booooo
Hi Haley! I’m 33 weeks and I’m starting to get anxiety about labor. I have dreams I’m going into Labor and I wake up, obviously I’m fine, just making myself nervous! If you’ve ever experienced this or worked with someone who has how did you/they overcome this? I’m not too stressed just anxious cuz I’m a first time momma!
I’m Due December 11th! This is my second pregnancy (I am planning on a VBAC this time around), and I am scared about having prodromal and back labor again, and/or going past 41weeks. My OB said he recommends having the cesarean if I don’t labor by then. Should I follow this advice? What could I do to ease my worries about these?
“We learned that the world is a great big place with a hospital and a Miranda Sings in it.” xD I love how Parker told Duncan about his hero Miranda, his sweet little song and how he kept Rachel a secret because her name is “special to me”. So cute! <3
Also, omg, I am so excited! I can’t believe he’s finally here now! I’m so excited for the vlog when we all get to officially meet little “Duncy”. Congratulations, Ballinger family! <3
How safe is it to labor at home if your water has already broken? I’ve always run to the hospital as soon as my water broke and they always admit me even if I’m only 2 or 3 cm.
Haley I did not know you were expecting! Congrats girl. ☺️ love the new video by the way ��. When are you due? I’m due September 14th. I have a question. At how many weeks can you find out the gender?
My 1st and 2ed I left at the perfect time got to the birth center at 7/8 cm. With my 3rd he was a precipitous labor and after 2 hours of labor 20 min. of pushing born in car!:) My 4th we got to hospital at 6 cm and born 3 hours later. Due with number 5 in 3 weeks and hoping to make it with just 2 hours to spare!:)
I am pregnant with my first baby after a miscarriage last year. 35 weeks tomorrow����✨ I definitely do not want to go to the hospital too early. I’m worried though about how to handle the increasing intensity of contractions while wanting to stay at home in a familiar environment for as long as I can. I have faith in my body, however, never saving given birth before, it is so hard to predict what my brain will be telling me! Anyhow, am glad I came across your channel and I look forward to your next video. Thanks������
I’m 37 weeks with my second baby. My first was born at exactly 37 weeks. I’ve always heard the second baby comes faster, which is great except I live an hour and a half away from our hospital. I’m terrified of giving birth in the car ��
I’m 39 weeks pregnant n I went to the Dr today I’m nervous bc he told me I can induce you tomorrow n I’m like ummm no thank u lol so I just picked Friday October 26. Idk but he said he open my membrane or something like that so I definitely am having little bit of fluids coming out is it normal? he said I’m 1 n 2 cm dialed with light contractions
Yes! I remember how they take all of your attention! Although, I did have a patient the other night who drove herself in to hospital and she was fully dilated ��
I’m due on the 25th of October, I was having pre-labour symptoms, stomach cramping, back pains all last week, I was told I could go into labour this week but to my disappointment, my pre-labour symptoms have slow down. This is my first baby and I can’t believe how long pre-labour can last, I thought I’d just go into labour and have a baby at the end of it.
Hey Mandy I am Francine, new subscribers. So I am due today May 22nd 2020 I lost my mucus plug from Monday but contractions is not strong, what can I do now??
l am 35 weeks and l am expecting in November, l really feel that l need my husband support but he started to show that he don’t want to talk about it and he can’t handle it so i started to give up, do you think l can do it alone?
Where are you at in the fear around going to the hospital? Don’t want to go too early? Don’t want to go too late? Don’t want to be sent home? SHARE WITH US!����
I like how when Jessica was talking to the camera Chris’s expression was something along the lines of “I love you, but this is ridiculous.” ����
I am 37 weeks today.. I know I need to be grateful and patient, my baby girl and I are healthy.. but I honestly feel tired and ready to be done..Ive been feeling very sensitive and crying for the past 2 days on and off.. I don’t feel supported or cared for even though I’ve people around me who are present and I guess they are here for me if I ask.. I’ve been getting a lot of menstrual like back pain and pelvic pressure mostly at night.. Despite feeling defeated and tired I am certain I don’t want to go to the hospital too early I want to wait as long as I can.. Im sure this state of mind is not going to help me
🙁
I just found your channel and I had a baby a month ago! This is all completely true!!! I ignored early labor until I couldn’t handle the strong contractions anymore. I ended up getting admitted when I was 9cm and had my baby with 15 mins of pushing haha. I enjoy your videos and all the great advice ��
Love your videos! Should the baby still be moving while you’re ignoring labor? My only concern about waiting a long time go to the hospital is a concern that the baby may be in distress and not know it while I’m chilling at home. I’m due in 6 weeks and would love to stay home as long as possible, though!
I am due at the end of January. This is our first baby and me and my husband are both don’t even know what to expect. I want to try a water birth and I feel so much pressure from people who find out that I want to do it. They keep trying to change my mind and telling me how it will be painful and I’ll want to do an epidural. I’m trying not to listen to anybody because this is my body and I’ll experience it in my own way.
I am due in May and I don’t want to go to early and risk them trying to induce me or cut me again. I will be going at the last possible moment so I can push naturally.
Im high risk so i was told not to ignore early labor…. Im supposed to be induced this coming week. Like my paperwork was sent in to the hospital friday and doc swept my membranes friday too…..usually never works for me but im having contractions 7 mins apart right now…. I was told to go in. I just really hope im not sent home…that disappointment is… Not cool��
I love Instagram! So happy for you guys! A guy in my class yelled in the middle of math class( which is in the very morning (yesterday) “SOMEONE IS HAVING A BABY REALLY SOON.” I can’t believe he was right!!
could we have a conversation about how to SAY NO TO THOSE DOCTORS? Doctors tell patients what they are going to do. The minute the patient says no I (the doula) get kicked out of the room because they assume I am the problem. The doula has to be the problem here, because moms aren’t smart enough to know their options and their rights. Yesterday an OBGYN looks at me when a birther said she was refusing pit (after only being in labor for 45 minutes). Doctor told my client that if she refused and her babies dies it is not his problem. WTF? Then he said who is that woman behind me (speaking of me). “That is my doula, Ginger Byron.” He turned to me and told me i could not be in the room. Mom advocates for her desire for me to be in the room (single mother). Doc literally said, “I do not care what you want, she makes me uncomfortable and is not allowed in here. She needs to leave now.” He did not allow me back in until my client submitted to starting pit. Emergency c section of course. booooo
Hi Haley! I’m 33 weeks and I’m starting to get anxiety about labor. I have dreams I’m going into Labor and I wake up, obviously I’m fine, just making myself nervous! If you’ve ever experienced this or worked with someone who has how did you/they overcome this? I’m not too stressed just anxious cuz I’m a first time momma!
Pt 2: when do you suggest packing a hospital bag?
I’m Due December 11th! This is my second pregnancy (I am planning on a VBAC this time around), and I am scared about having prodromal and back labor again, and/or going past 41weeks. My OB said he recommends having the cesarean if I don’t labor by then. Should I follow this advice? What could I do to ease my worries about these?
“We learned that the world is a great big place with a hospital and a Miranda Sings in it.” xD I love how Parker told Duncan about his hero Miranda, his sweet little song and how he kept Rachel a secret because her name is “special to me”. So cute! <3
Also, omg, I am so excited! I can’t believe he’s finally here now! I’m so excited for the vlog when we all get to officially meet little “Duncy”. Congratulations, Ballinger family! <3
How safe is it to labor at home if your water has already broken? I’ve always run to the hospital as soon as my water broke and they always admit me even if I’m only 2 or 3 cm.
Hi Mandy, this is probably TMI, but I’ve read that loose stool and diarrhea is a sign of prelabor…Is this true? I’m 35 wks and my stomach is off.
Haley I did not know you were expecting! Congrats girl. ☺️ love the new video by the way ��. When are you due? I’m due September 14th. I have a question. At how many weeks can you find out the gender?
My 1st and 2ed I left at the perfect time got to the birth center at 7/8 cm. With my 3rd he was a precipitous labor and after 2 hours of labor 20 min. of pushing born in car!:) My 4th we got to hospital at 6 cm and born 3 hours later. Due with number 5 in 3 weeks and hoping to make it with just 2 hours to spare!:)
I am pregnant with my first baby after a miscarriage last year. 35 weeks tomorrow����✨ I definitely do not want to go to the hospital too early. I’m worried though about how to handle the increasing intensity of contractions while wanting to stay at home in a familiar environment for as long as I can. I have faith in my body, however, never saving given birth before, it is so hard to predict what my brain will be telling me! Anyhow, am glad I came across your channel and I look forward to your next video. Thanks������
I’m 37 weeks with my second baby. My first was born at exactly 37 weeks.
I’ve always heard the second baby comes faster, which is great except I live an hour and a half away from our hospital. I’m terrified of giving birth in the car ��
I’m 39 weeks pregnant n I went to the Dr today I’m nervous bc he told me I can induce you tomorrow n I’m like ummm no thank u lol so I just picked Friday October 26. Idk but he said he open my membrane or something like that so I definitely am having little bit of fluids coming out is it normal? he said I’m 1 n 2 cm dialed with light contractions
Yes! I remember how they take all of your attention! Although, I did have a patient the other night who drove herself in to hospital and she was fully dilated ��
I’m due on the 25th of October, I was having pre-labour symptoms, stomach cramping, back pains all last week, I was told I could go into labour this week but to my disappointment, my pre-labour symptoms have slow down. This is my first baby and I can’t believe how long pre-labour can last, I thought I’d just go into labour and have a baby at the end of it.