Tips for surviving first week postpartum?

Had my unmedicated vaginal birth here last week and wanted to document the 48-hour stay since I was clueless pre-delivery!

Day 0 (Delivery Day):

1. 2hrs post-birth: Nurse removed catheter, helped me pee. Checked bleeding.

2. 5hrs post: IV removed, walked solo to bathroom. Baby got Hep B and Vit K shots.

3. Food: Hospital meals for moms are free. Dads pay $15/meal. Uber Eats allowed!

4. Checks: Nurses q3h for mom’s temp/BP and baby vitals. Shift changes q8h.

Day 1:

1. Lactation consultant brought Medela pump and lanolin, taught latching (LIFESAVER, ask ALL the questions!).

2. Pediatrician checked baby.

3. Baby hearing test and bloodwork.

Day 2 (Discharge):

1. Final LC visit and pediatrician jaundice check.

2. Tongue tie clipped by ENT before leaving.

3. Exit requirements: Car seat check! Nurse wheelchaired me out.

Surprises:

1. Stool softeners/ibuprofen offered q12h (took ‘em preventively!).

2. Zero issues breastfeeding!

3. Mills rents Medela pumps ($) and Tuesday LC Zoom Q&As.

Did anyone else’s nurses do aggressive fundal massages? Mine felt like reverse labor. How soon did your milk come in? I’m 4dpp and still colostrum-only.

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