MSE Pregnancy Club 26

Poppy27

BadlyWrittenPoem wrote: »

I might be wrong as it's a long time since I read up on it and it wasn't an important detail to me as I didn't want either anyway but I *think* that if you have the injection they say they have to do immediate cord clamping/cutting.

Just wanted to add to this discussion as we covered it in an antenatal class this week. You can have the injection at any point, so if you choose to delay cord clamping and cutting for a few minutes later, or whenever it's stopped pulsating, you can still have the injection if you want it. The class leader also said you can choose to have a physiological third stage but then if it's taking a long time, not going well, or there's any risk to you, then you can opt to have the injection, even if it's been like half an hour.

amus

Can you opt for delayed clamping if having a c section?

jessimacalucy87

well my labour is finally progressing, had a visit from my parents and all got a shock when just as they were about to leave my waters popped everywhere, now having pretty awful contractions and hopefully a little man soon enough

an9i77

BadlyWrittenPoem wrote: »

I think I'd just take it in in a sterilised jam jar if they refused to give me one.

Ha ha! Don't have a pot to p1ss in! Love it!

vic3

Good luck Jess! How exciting!

BadlyWrittenPoem

amus wrote: »

Can you opt for delayed clamping if having a c section?

In theory, yes there's no reason not to. Depending on your receptive your surgeon is, there's also such a thing as a "natural" CS where they bring the baby out more gradually to try to replicate the natural birthing process more closely although I don't know enough about it to know what the risks/benefits are. (And obviously only an option for a planned CS.)

amyloofoo

amus wrote: »

Can you opt for delayed clamping if having a c section?

It's possible in theory, but not done routinely so it's something you'd have to discuss beforehand. They'll weigh up the benefits of delaying the cord clamping against any risks if resus is likely to be needed, etc. Apparently some doctors will ensure baby is lower than the placenta for 30 - 60 seconds before clamping so that gravity does its work in getting as much blood to baby as possible.

Thanks for clearing that up Poppy, I wonder if they'll cover it in my antenatal classes too? I'm a bit unsure about what the NCT ones will go into - I've participated in and helped out with a lot of our local NHS ones, but they're pretty basic tbh and I always wonder what else we should be covering.

Good news Jess, hope your experience is happy, healthy and problem free from now on Must have suprised your parents though!

BWP - I bet the info about traditional cord care was really interesting, I might have to go and have a nosey now

To anyone grossed out by lotus birthing - sorry! :rotfl: I find it an interesting idea, and I wouldn't judge anyone who made that decision for themself or their LO - but I just don't see the point and would be really concerned about the possibility of infection. We had a doula in work a while ago who'd done it and she made some interesting points, but not enough to convince me (or the midwives )

Kayalana99

Is anyone suffering with on/off depression?

Ive been in absoulte tears twice today...end world...etc

I am fine now. Caffine does seem to make it go away but didnt think to drink it this morning but it worked this evening.

OH got a right earful I was horrible to him when he first came home followed by me breaking down in tears and saying how I wasnt coping it was so hard etc etc etc.....

Yet I dont feel like that at all now..... -____- although I did have some pepsi...

Toothfairy4

Yep Kayalana! poor, poor DH has been getting it in the neck a lot recently for no reason. *sob* i look so fat and horrible... *sob* we haven't got enough money how will we survive?!... *sob* you might not love me anymore if i have a big saggy belly covered in stretchmarks etc etc etc.
I think the hormones magnify every little thing so it seems like the end of the world!!

36+1

Kayalana99

Toothfairy4 wrote: »

you might not love me anymore if i have a big saggy belly covered in stretchmarks

36+1

Your body isn't ruined your a tiger who's earnt her stripes!