bexy_22

Assuming everything goes well, I was just wondering how long people were planning to stay in hospital for after they give birth?

toriaaaaTRASH

6 hours hopefully. I don't think I could stand to be in there being pressured to breast feed for any longer than that.

babezone

at least over night x x x

taperjeangirl

As long as they will have me!
When I had my daughter 12 years ago i was desperate to get home but as soon as i did that was when the hard work began and the scary part! I liked having midwives on hand to help me and they would take my daughter away and look after her so i could rest, and believe it or not the food there was really quite good and all prepared for you!

My midwife has said this time because this is my 2nd i will be able to leave after 6 hours all going well, I'd love to stay longer though! But understand that they will need the bed so I will reluctantly come home where my Lovely man will look after me and LO

bexy_22

The MW at my antenatal class said that she would recommend first time mums to stay in for 2/3 nights. Seems a long time but after a long think, I decided it might be best as I will probably need all the help I can get! I was planning on going as soon as I was allowed though

psycholisa

Think they throw you out here asap. 6 hours sounds about right.

The hospital is horrible anyway, spent a lot of time there when my ex was ill so I want to spend as little time there as possible. And there´s no other hospitals in the area (except private clinics) so I´ve no choice in where I go!!!!

Vickie

I have no idea how long they usually keep people here

Ema

My midwife told me if all goes well it can be from 6-24hours XXX

cupcake

here its 48 hours for a normal birth. I think thats ok.

lorrilou

i had callum at 3.30am and went home at 5pm the same day and to be quite honest with you i wish i had stayed overnight. I was in for 5 days with nicole cos she was poorly and that was a nightmare but i would defo recommend anyone to stay in for atleast one night!