What should pregnant women prepare for hospitalization before delivery?

Pregnant women need to be well prepared to be admitted to the hospital before delivery, so that they can remain calm before and after delivery. So what should pregnant women prepare for when they are admitted to the hospital before delivery? What other examinations should pregnant women undergo when they are admitted to the hospital before delivery? Let's find out together~

What tests do pregnant women need to do after being admitted to the hospital for labor?

During pregnancy, many large and small examinations were done, but when the delivery is really approaching, it is found that pregnant mothers still need to do many examinations after admission to the hospital. Let's take a look at this article. In order to prevent being overwhelmed after admission to the hospital, it is very necessary to understand the physical examination items and matters that need to be paid attention to before and after delivery.

1. Pack your bags and prepare to go to the hospital. A series of examinations will be done before admission. Pregnant mothers are advised to wear loose, soft, cotton clothes to facilitate the examination. At the same time, you can prepare a breast pump for use when milk secretion is not smooth after delivery.

2. The last prenatal check-up to confirm the mode of delivery. Before entering the delivery room, all pregnant mothers need to undergo a series of routine examinations, including: color ultrasound examination, electrocardiogram, vaginal examination, and measurement of uterine height and abdominal circumference, so as to determine the final mode of delivery.

3. Before entering the delivery room, different treatments are given according to the different delivery methods.

"Natural birth" mothers: Routine examinations are essential. Routine examinations that pregnant mothers need to do before delivery, such as "color Doppler ultrasound examination", measurement of "uterine height and abdominal circumference", as well as "electrocardiogram", "fetal heart monitoring", and "internal examination" are all essential. At the same time, mothers who give birth "naturally" under special circumstances must also follow the doctor's arrangements and do the necessary relevant examinations.

Mothers who have cesarean section: preoperative examination before delivery is very important. Pregnant mothers who temporarily change to cesarean section during delivery must not only undergo routine blood and urine tests before the operation, but also need to do another ultrasound examination to see the latest condition of the fetus and finally confirm whether the mother really meets the conditions for cesarean section.

Pregnant women's labor hospitalization examination items

The admission procedures of each hospital are different, but the examinations after admission are similar. After admission, although a few hospitals require pregnant women to go to the emergency room, most pregnant women will be immediately pushed into the obstetric ward or delivery room in a wheelchair.

Remember to bring your pregnancy history with you when you come in. In the delivery room, the midwife will take the following measures to assess the progress of your labor.

1. Check vital signs

During the entire labor process, the midwife will repeatedly measure the pregnant woman's temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse, ask about uterine contractions, whether the membranes have ruptured, and the pregnant woman's recent diet.

2. Guardianship

Monitor the pregnant woman's uterine contractions and fetal heart rate in some way.

3. Internal examination

An internal examination is performed to determine whether the pregnant woman's cervix is ​​open. If she is in the early stages of labor and everything is normal, the pregnant woman can go home temporarily and return to the hospital when she is in active labor.

4. Briefly ask about medical history

First, the pregnant woman is asked about her pregnancy history and what methods she would like to take to relieve labor pain. Then she is asked to change into hospital patient clothes. Some hospitals also allow pregnant women to wear their own clothes.

5. Intravenous infusion

If the pregnant woman has a history of caesarean section and is at risk of postpartum hemorrhage, she must be given intravenous infusion in advance. If epidural anesthesia is required during delivery, intravenous infusion is also required in advance. In addition, blood samples must be drawn through the vein to test the blood type and check for anemia.

Tips: The second delivery is often faster than the first. Because the cervix has already dilated during the first delivery, the uterus is more flexible during the second delivery, so the second delivery is often faster than the first. It takes about 8 hours on average, and the time for the second stage of delivery is 1/2 of the time for the first delivery. Before entering active delivery, the cervix of multiparous women will dilate more.

What to prepare for childbirth

You are about to give birth, so you must be fully prepared materially, including a delivery bag. It is definitely a good idea to prepare it early so that once you go to the hospital, you can just grab the bag and go at any time! Let's take a look at what you need to prepare.

Documents

Medical record card, ID card, maternal and child health records, birth service certificate, marriage certificate, household registration book

Maternity items

Hygiene products: sanitary napkins (preferably those for overnight use), panty liners, and 2 toilet paper rolls.

Toiletries: water cup, lunch box, towel, toothbrush, washbasin, footbath, slippers (may be different in each hospital, please inquire in advance).

Clothes for discharge: maternity hat, windproof clothes and shoes.

Underwear: 3 nursing bras (buy when you are about to give birth, and it is recommended to buy a size larger than the current size), 2 packs of disposable paper underwear (of course, buy the largest size, it is very important, otherwise your family will have to wash them for you all the time).

Breast pump: It is recommended that you don’t buy a very good one, an ordinary brand will be enough.

Foods to replenish energy: chocolate, water, drinks, snacks

Baby items

Bottles: Buy two, and they must have scales, one for milk and one for water. Also pay attention to the nipple, newborns can only use the one with a slotted hole.

Milk powder: When buying, pay attention to the time period, and buy the kind for 0-6 months. (Although breastfeeding is recommended, it is also important to ensure the baby's food supply before the milk comes in, so it is also important to buy it in advance.)

Hard box pull-out wet wipes: used for wiping stool, buy at least 2 packs, 1 pack in a hard box and 1 pack in simple packaging.

Pull-out toilet paper: used for milk regurgitation and wiping feces. It is recommended to choose unscented type.

Diapers: The hospital will provide some, but you should also prepare some yourself. It is recommended to bring a pack of Xixile newborn diapers.

Small clothes: Some hospitals provide them. If the hospital does not provide them, you should bring two extra sets of monk's clothes for easy changing.

Small towels and large bath towels: They should be made of pure cotton and of good quality.