aidensxmomma
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So this is something that I've started thinking about a lot. When I had my oldest child, I had to stay in the hospital for 2 days after he was born. With my second, they were going to allow me to go home after 1 day, but because DD was jaundice, they recommended we stay for an extra day and I agreed. With DD2, we only had to stay for 1 day and were able to go home.
I absolutely hate being in the hospital. I'm comfortable delivering there because all the doctors and nurses and medical equipment make me feel less anxious, but afterwards, I just want to go home. When I have this baby, as long as everything goes well and there are no surprises or complications, I would like to be able to go home as soon as possible.
Does anyone know what the "rules" are in the US about postpartum hospital stays? Have things changed a lot in the last 4 years?
I absolutely hate being in the hospital. I'm comfortable delivering there because all the doctors and nurses and medical equipment make me feel less anxious, but afterwards, I just want to go home. When I have this baby, as long as everything goes well and there are no surprises or complications, I would like to be able to go home as soon as possible.
Does anyone know what the "rules" are in the US about postpartum hospital stays? Have things changed a lot in the last 4 years?