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Did you need to stay in hospital after baby?
Hi with my first at 19 I had to stay in hospital 2 days which they said was to watch for withdrawal symptoms from keppra on baby. Second baby at 22 I went home within 2 hours of her being born. I'm now 34 and 12 weeks pregnant with my third. I have had one seizure this pregnancy after being 3 years free due to medication I was given for hyperemesis and the GP didnt check properly. I haven't had first midwife appointment yet (that's tomorrow) . I hate staying in I just want to have baby and come home the same day. Has anyone else been able to just come home ? I know I can ask midwife tomorrow but was wondering what has happened with most others.
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I do think it's different I have noticed you are in the states . You can't really choose how many days to stay in over here & most people I know are doing the school run within hours of having giving birth if all was normal. I have just today found out I am under consultant led care so that means I will be on a consultant ward and not a midwife one which is good as it means more monitoring throughout the labour and pregnancy. I just aren't sure on how long I will need to stay :/
I hope all works out for you and wish you the best of luck. Everything will be okay just don’t stress bout it too much ❤️
I don't know why I am so anxious this time. I was super chilled when younger haha
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Hey Sinead! Hope you’re well. I also have epilepsy and I was 20 when I had my first and I had to stay 3 days. I don’t really think it has to do with being epileptic or not. I see many moms have a three day stay at the hospital after giving birth. But especially since having epilepsy, I think you should stay just to be on the safe side. I wish you the very best! 💜💜💜