Pregnancy Labor

What devices does your hospital use to monitor your labor and your baby's progress during labor? Does this facility use continuous electronic fetal monitoring? If don't want this monitoring on a continuous basis, do you have the option of periodic monitoring?

If you are uncomfortable during labor and wish to refuse a pelvic exam, can you do so?

Does the birthing center or maternity wing have an obstetrical anesthesiologist on call in case you need one? Can you make an appointment to talk to an anesthesiologist before you go into labor so that you understand your options for pain medication and what will happen if you need a C-section?

Be sure you ask the anesthesiologist to explain the use of an epidural. What is it, how is it administered and how will it effect you during and after delivery? When is the epidural administered during labor? Is it always effective?

Talk to the staff and the anesthesiologist about the procedures for C-sections. How and when will the decision be made? Will your labor coach or partner be allowed to stay in the operating room with you?

Where is the procedure performed? Can you see the room in advance so you know what to expect? Where will you be moved after surgery and how long will stay in the recovery area? What kind of medication will they give you for pain?

Will you have IVs or a catheter and if so, when will they be removed? How will this procedure effect your ability to nurse and take care of your baby?

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