1) Approx. how many babies have you delivered?
She has been in attendance at more than 80 births and 23 she was the main Midwife.
2)How will you know if the baby is breech?
she will be able to feel my stomach at visits to feel where the head is. If she suspects it is breech she will send me to have an ultrasound.
3)What would happen if it was breech?
She would (basically) try to turn the baby by pressing on the stomach before labor, she called it version. She would do this before the baby was 37 weeks. If it does not work or the baby moves back it will be up to me of what to do next.
4) Do you provide oxygen?
Yes for Mom, not baby. Babies need room air more. Mom only needs the air if she is hemorrhaging or REALLY needs it.
5)When do you show for the delivery?
During Active Labor, contractions are 5 min apart for at least an hour.
6)Will you have an assistant?
Yes. She has an assistant named Jessica that would have to bring a new born bay to the delivery. Or she could have a back up assistant named Anna.
7)How will I get tested for strep B?
During 36 weeks I can be tested by my back up Doctor (Summer refereed) Dr. Bowen.
8)Will you discuss and help plan a birthing plan?
It is really up to me and Walter. Summer may assist. We call the shots.
9)What are your responsibilities right after the birth?
After placenta is delivered... Examine baby, weigh baby. Help clean up and set in fresh tub, check if stitches need to be made. Put house back in order. Clean up tub. Take care of placenta. Help with breast feeding. Stay up to 4 hours after birth.
10) What hospital will we transfer to?
Bethesda North where Dr. Bowen is. If its an emergency go to Mercy Anderson.
11)Have you had to transfer before?
Twice. Once 911 had to be called for a Mother who was hemorrhaging, she was fine at the hospital. The second time was transferred by car, the mother's water broke and she was still in labor for 3 days and not making any progress she had to have a c-section.
12)how and when should I have the baby checked by the Dr.?
The baby must have a newborn exam within 7 to 10 days after being born. She can do an exam, but for birth certificate purposes it must be done by a licenses physician also. Dr. Bowen is able to do the Newborn Exam.
13) How do I get a birth certificate?
I will be given a birth certificate packet to complete and file on my own.
14) Do you make any interventions?
She can break the water, but does not like to. No vaginal exams unless I want them or think they are necessary.
16) What or how many pregnancy's do you have scheduled around September?
The closest one to September is scheduled August 14.
17) How many hours will you allow labor at home?
Depends on progress and stress.
18) Can you administrate IV fluids? Are they necessary?
For hemorrhaging fluids can me administered rectally.
19) Do you carry eye ointment and Vitamin K, for baby?
Eye ointment is not necessary. Vitamin K is available.
20) How do you feel about my Husband delivering the baby?
GREAT!
21) How would you handle a hemorrhage?
Sideatack (misspelled) she also carries Potosine.
22) How often do you listen to baby during labor?
Every hour and during active labor every 30 min.
23) What is done with the placenta?
The placenta is wrapped up in a bag and carried with baby until 2 hours after birth. summer then wraps and seals it up and places it in the freezer.
24) what supplies will I need for birth?
I will need to order a birth kit. I will also be given a list of supply around the house of objects I made need?
25) How important do you think hypnobirthing classes are?
Hypnobirthing is mediating to a voice. Bradley Method helps you relax to music and things you want to relax to. Classes are not completely necessary because Summer will teach us some Bradley Methods.
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