How long do you stay in hospital?
Printed From: OHbaby!
Category: Pregnant
Forum Name: Pregnancy
Forum Description: Pregnant! Wanting to chat to other mums-to-be (or dads-to-be)? Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas... This is that place!
URL: https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44117
Printed Date: 26 July 2025 at 11:48pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.05 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: How long do you stay in hospital?
Posted By: DJKaf
Subject: How long do you stay in hospital?
Date Posted: 31 May 2014 at 7:34pm
|
f for example i birthed at Auckland hospital and didn't want to stay at birth care how long until they discharge you from hospital? It seems in the states they stay there for days judging from the things they pack in their hospital bags. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
|
Replies:
Posted By: Stoked
Date Posted: 31 May 2014 at 9:37pm
It largely depends on you and how your birth went. For a vaginal birth it could be 1-3 nights, perhaps a little longer with a c-sect. If all went well and you are happy you could probably go home very quickly (My sister and I both gave birth to our first babies in the evening and we were both home by lunchtime the next day - both were straight forward births.)  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
|
Posted By: NzVeggie
Date Posted: 31 May 2014 at 10:46pm
|
It's depends a lot on feeding as well. If you have no problems breastfeeding you can go home sooner than someone who is struggling a bit. (Also applies to bottle feeding). Basically they like to make sure you are going to manage at home. So physically, emotionally and baby wise if everything is all good then you can go as early as a few hours after the birth. But most woman stay 1-3 days to get a bit of rest and establish feeds ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Angel babies July '13, November '13 and June '14 Baby girl born 26/06/15 |
Posted By: DJKaf
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 8:23am
|
Thats interesting I really was under the impression after about 4 hours you go to birth care or home. I know I should actually conceive before thinking about these things but Im not keen on birth care. Only cause Id want a private room and its like $400 a night!!!!! Id rather spend a night at the sky city grand and pay for someone to teach me to breastfeed there. Would prob cost the same and be way nicer ;) ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
|
Posted By: NzVeggie
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 8:57am
|
Haha…. does depend on the hospital also. I am used to working in small places where there isn't necessarily birthcare available. But also, not everyone has to go to brithcare and I'm not sure how they decide. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> Angel babies July '13, November '13 and June '14 Baby girl born 26/06/15 |
Posted By: DJKaf
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 9:02am
|
Maybe theres someone on here thats birthed at Auckland hops that knows. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
|
Posted By: binklemouse
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 2:16pm
|
This site: http://nationalwomenshealth.adhb.govt.nz/services/maternity/labour-and-birth/labour-and-birthing-suite#Thingsyoumaybeasked says 'you will be asked: If you and your baby are healthy, are you transferring to Birthcare or do you wish to go home?' ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   <
|
Posted By: DJKaf
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 2:54pm
Ah thanks Binkle! I just watched the video on that site. It made me cry! LOL! just the idea of going in and coming out with a baby is so overwhelming :) Might help to actually get UTD first  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
|
Posted By: animaxnz
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 2:57pm
|
Definately depands, with no1 I gave birth at night and went home next morning. This one if all goes well I will only stay the minimum 2 hours required. Wish we had a birthcare here but only home or hosp. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: animaxnz
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 2:58pm
|
Should say that was with a cut and vontouse birth too. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Stoked
Date Posted: 01 June 2014 at 9:59pm
|
If you give birth at Birthcare I believe you get a private room anyway?? It's a good option as it is a hop, skip and throw away from Auckland Hospital in case things don't go as planned... ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
|