Hospital Stay At Auckland Hospital
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Topic: Hospital Stay At Auckland Hospital
Posted By: KJ1977
Subject: Hospital Stay At Auckland Hospital
Date Posted: 14 August 2010 at 9:06pm
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Hi
I was told this week that due to #2 being breech, and as #1 was also breech and a c-sect, #2 would be a c-sect too. I had #1 in Singapore so I dont know how things work here. I will be having baby at National Womens Health ( Auckland Hospital) Just wondering, assuming everything goes ok, do we still transfer to birthcare? Or can we stay at the hospital? What is normal length of stay at the hospital? For #1 I had him late afternoon monday, and discharged Friday morning. I am starting to think i would feel more comfortable at the hospital at least for a couple of days just in case. Also are the hospital rooms private or shared? I am due for c-sect in late sept, so things are starting to get very close. |
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Posted By: littlestar
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 1:33pm
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I had a private room after a emgergency CS (they tend not to put C-sect ladies in a shared room) I was there for a week but I could have gone home on the Wednesday (5 days) but bubs needed to be there another couple of days.
Birthcare is just over the park from the hospital so I wouldn't worry about not being near help - just the hassle of moving. I think if they haven't shifted you after 24 hours you will stay in hospital - but don't quote me on that one. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 16 August 2010 at 9:27am
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If you want to transfer to birthcare you have two nights grace (where you can stay in the hospital) .. after that its pretty much your choice to either transfer for the remaining three days allowed or stay in the hospital. (or you can go home).
I stayed in the hospital for the entire week as I had a private room and I would have had to share at birthcare, so I didnt see the point. (They may try to move you on .. but I just told them I didnt have any support at home and I wasnt comfortable going to birthcare as I was still in "pain") ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: KJ1977
Date Posted: 16 August 2010 at 9:54am
| Thanks Ladies, I am feeling a bit more comfortable today about staying in hospital and not having to transfer |
Posted By: KJ1977
Date Posted: 16 August 2010 at 4:00pm
| Another quick question : Can husbands stay at hospital with you, especially the first night to help with bubs etc? |
Posted By: KJ1977
Date Posted: 17 August 2010 at 1:07pm
| Sorry another question, although not specific to c-sect. If we do end up staying in auckland hospital, what do i need to bring? Birthcare gave me a list of things i need to bring/what they provide, is it the same in the hospital? Do i need to bring clothes for bub for everyday? I am thinking i might need to do some more shopping..... |
Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 17 August 2010 at 1:59pm
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Unless bubs ends up being a late night emergency c-section, your hubby wont be allowed to stay the night, there are several hospital midwives and ward nurses available at the press of your buzzer to help out if and when needed.
Have you done a tour of the maternity ward yet? If you go and have a look around, you should be able to ask one of the staff on at the time what is provided. Middlemore only provided bedding, towels and nappies, the rest we had to bring ourselves (toiletries, clothing, wipes, snacks for inbetween meals etc) ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 17 August 2010 at 2:08pm
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Don't think ADHB do in person tours anymore; there is an on-line tour you can access through their website - www.adhb.govt.nz ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: luvmylittlies
Date Posted: 17 August 2010 at 9:36pm
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FOOD! Take food or get your hubby to bring some in everyday. The care is great but the food is absolutely terrible. And that's every meal, not just dinner. They provided maternity pads. I don't think there were any toiletries so take your own soap/shampoo, toothpaste etc. I can't help you with the rest though - my daughter was in the NICU so they provide everything for them there.
Give them a ring and ask though. They don't encourage tours anymore, but yeah, they have quite a good virtual one. ------------- Adoring Mum to Talisin 8/9/11 and Kiara 18/01/10 |
Posted By: KJ1977
Date Posted: 17 August 2010 at 11:20pm
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Thanks
I have watched the online tour, but it doesnt really say much about what to bring because they talk about arriving when in labour and then transfer to birthcare. I will speak to OB and then give them a call to get a list of what i will need. Thanks for everyone's help |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 18 August 2010 at 10:20am
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i stayed at auckland after i had eden so 2.5 years ago now and they supplied pretty much everything. nappies - cloth and disposable - baby gowns, flannels, maternity pads... no wipes though but then i think they are too harsh for newborn babies anyway. and yep the food is horrible. i used to order three lots of mashed potatoes though for dinner cause i loved them! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 23 August 2010 at 8:39am
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I had DD by emergcy c section at Auckland last year. I stayed for 24 hours and then transferred to Birthcare where I was lucky enough to have my own room for 2 nights (a shared room but no one else came in). I wanted to get out of the hospital asap, the care was good but they kept coming in all the time and it was too chaotic for my liking.
They provided nappies, maternity pads etc. I agree with the others, the food was pretty yuck. ------------- http://www.thebump.com/?utm_source=ticker&utm_medium=UBB&utm_campaign=tickers"> |
Posted By: Lightning McQueen
Date Posted: 06 September 2010 at 8:24am
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I stayed in Auckland Hospital in March this year for 5 nights after a c-section, and DH was able to stay with me. The don't advertise that partners can stay, but if you ask, they can. I had a single room, so not sure if it's different if you're in a shared room.
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Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 7:24pm
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I had the most amazing care at Auckland hosp after my c section on the 4th sept. I had a 5 day stay there in a private room and had great midwives and support.
The food was crap, but thats not unexpected and at least there is Subway and Muffin Break downstairs, so hubby got us dinner there a few times! The only downside was that he couldn't stay, but I really did need to stay in there as bubs had also been in NICU and I was in a fair amount of pain. |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 02 October 2010 at 11:09pm
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I can't comment about the c section side of things but just wanted to say I stayed at Auckland Hospital for 4 days when I had my appendix out earlier this year, and I really really enjoyed the food lol it was great! Just another side there. I assume all the food is the same. So maybe don't worry too much about that ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Manda08
Date Posted: 03 October 2010 at 8:38pm
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I was there 18 months ago, was great having my own room. Food was crap though! Mainly dinner. They supplied nappies and maternity pads. Wipes they use the paper towels and wet them, so i got DP to bring wipes, you will need clothes for baby for each day, hats and i had a nice cuddly blanket for DS. DP wasnt allowed to stay much later than 8pm, although he did ost nights. Had 1 nice nurse! I also HAD to stay 5 days, wanted to go early but was told no. This could have been because of emergency CS, and my health. ------------- 
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Posted By: Agent24
Date Posted: 19 March 2013 at 3:17pm
| Ok bumping This old thread. Wondering if there is anyone out there who has had a c section at auckland this year? What is there policy now regarding staying? I had a c section there is 2009 and stayed in hospital for four nights. I am hoping to do the same next month for number two. Do they pressure you to transfer? Thanks |