The 1 Question You Need To Ask Your Nurse Before Giving Birth At Your Hospital
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“If nurses are taking care of too many patients at once, important warning signs can be missed, like changes in blood pressure, changes in the baby’s heart rate and heavy bleeding.”
Preparing to welcome a new baby is an exciting time, often filled with baby showers, nesting galore, as you ready for your bundle of joy and the all-important process of contemplating baby names.
What’s not likely to be top of mind, however, is the nursing staffing levels in the labor and delivery unit where you’ll give birth (if you’re planning to deliver in a hospital).
But registered nurse Jen Hamilton, author of the book “Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth,” said that’s the one question expecting parents should get to the bottom of.
In a recently posted Instagram reel (which has since gone viral, racking up more than 100,000 likes), Hamilton explains that the nurse-to-patient ratio is key to having safe care during delivery.
More specifically, Hamilton said the crucial question that expecting individuals should ask: Does the hospital adhere to the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Staffing Standards?
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