yellafella wrote:Tip for anyone having or planning on having a baby : When born, listen to the nurses and midwives, but always remember that there is an alternative to breastfeeding, and do not let them take over and brainwash you into thinking that IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO !
Stresses the mother and baby if having difficulties ! And that is not good !
That is so very true, Yella! There seem to be a very large proportion of midwives out there who think they are God. Sure breast milk is meant for babies (duh...) BUT there are more important things. If it's too stressful for mum, it's gunna be for baby also. Do what you need to in order for Mum & Baby to bond
lurrrrve each other!
yellafella wrote:Also. When getting moved from ward to ward, if possible, check their notes to make sure they have filled in the drugs administered section. Yellabird almost swallowed medication she had already had half an hour earlier on a different ward and not noted !
Unfortunately, this kind of thing does happen (although not overly often). There is no excuse, but everyone makes mistakes (except me
). It's just a bummer that in our line of work, every mistake is a potentially dangerous one. I can give out & sign for, on average, 60-80 different medications a day. Legally, I should know appropriate doses & exactly what each drug does, interacts with, etc, etc. Even if a doctor has ordered something inappropriate, the nurse is to blame for administering it. (Sometimes I wish I worked in a pizza shop...) I encourage everyone to know everything you can about whatever medications you're on, no matter what the circumstances, and particularly if you're in hospital. Don't take something you're not sure about and don't be intimidated by doctors (or nurses) who make you feel intellectually inferior (as most of them are prone to do, even if subconsciously). Ultimately, it's your body & your health. Ask questions & don't give up until you understand fully & are satisfied with the answer. There are too many people out there who wouldn't have a clue what their myriad of pills does to them.
I'll stop here lest my high horse gallop on unceasingly...
