https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:11:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139623 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:38:08 +0000 Anagram 2139623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's so weird that I don't remember and it was less than 2 years ago! I had an epidural so I know I had one before, but don't remember when it came out.</p> <p>I also didn't think I had a catheter, but later I was told i did have it and they removed it. I was totally unaware, jaha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139586 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:13:34 +0000 Mae 2139586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an IV port placed immediately in my hand. Nothing went into it until I got pitocin about 8 hours into my induction. Then it was used during my c section. But they removed it before I left the OR and I never had any IV stuff the rest of my stay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139584 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:13:15 +0000 yellowbird 2139584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first time I had an epi and an iv, the second time I got an iv when I was 10cm due to being gbs+. It was removed about 18 hours after delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139573 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:03:27 +0000 Alivoo01 2139573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was also induced so had an IV going the moment I laid down in the hospital bed. Post birth, I had the port stay in for emergencies post delivery, but it was removed after the nurses deemed everything to be going fine about 24 hours later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139547 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:44:52 +0000 Caly 2139547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one...the only time it bothered me was when I took a shower after birth (it was capped off right afterwards). Trying to keep that hand dry was a pain in the butt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139430 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:49:36 +0000 MrsRcCar 2139430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV both times. When N was born the IV came out pretty quickly. When E was born I had the IV my whole stay. There were complications from my epidural that meant I would need IV support. When I wasn't actively getting medicine or fluids it was capped off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139421 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:44:07 +0000 twodoghouse 2139421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced so I had an IV right from the very beginning for fluids. I ran a fever at the end of my delivery, so I was on antibiotics for 24 hrs. They thought I might need a transfusion as well so I had the IV thing in my hand for quite a while after. It was sooo nice when it came out because I was so nervous about catching it on something or somehow pulling it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139401 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:31:47 +0000 StrawberryBee 2139401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>During and then for 24 hours after delivery. I was so happy when they took it out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139386 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:23:22 +0000 Adira 2139386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV to help boost my platelets and then they left it until I was discharged. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139364 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:09:44 +0000 Ash 2139364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV placed during labor so they could bolus me with fluids to help get baby out of distress. I had it removed the next day because I ended up with a cs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139343 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:59:30 +0000 NavyRN2012 2139343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I had an epi with all 3 and an IV and fluids are required. With my 3rd I was also GBS+ so I had to get iv antibiotics as well. The heplock was removed 24 hrs after delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139342 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:59:29 +0000 sslm 2139342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one but just for fluids Bc my labour came on so fast and furious and I wasn't able to eat or drink anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139341 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:59:10 +0000 YouGotMe 2139341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV (and epidural) they capped it off after labour and left it for maybe 12 hours? I have tiny veins and they colapsed two veins putting the IV in so I wanted it out ASAP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139338 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:55:58 +0000 looch 2139338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The hep-lock was standard procedure when I was admitted, but it was never conncted and was removed on the third day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139311 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:33:37 +0000 blackbird 2139311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced-had an IV and the port stayed in for a bit afterwards in case I needed a medication </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139310 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:28:23 +0000 Ree723 2139310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV during both labours as I had an epi with both. From what I recall, they placed the IV before the epi and then it stayed in, capped off, until I was discharged. I hated it as it meant I couldn't use my hand very freely but it seems to be hospital policy in case anything happens and they need easy access to the veins. From what I recall hearing from other mummy friends, it was only if you got an epi or had a c-section, those who went au naturale didn't have one. Still don't understand the need for it though once the epi is out..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139288 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:37:03 +0000 78h2o 2139288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't remember having one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139286 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:30:39 +0000 Charm54 2139286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV when I got my epi. It came out after I gave birth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139284 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:04:27 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2139284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV for fluids (due to epidural), and eventually they administered Pitocin as well. Shortly after labor they took the IV pole away and left me with a hep-lock. Later that night I asked for it to be removed. Since my vitals were good, she obliged. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139280 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 03:46:42 +0000 miramira 2139280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had IV drugs to try and strengthen my contractions. They did nothing... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139279 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 03:28:46 +0000 Truth Bombs 2139279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one placed as soon as I was admitted. But I don't remember when it came out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139235 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 23:02:01 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2139235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one during and after with #1.</p> <p>Not at all with #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139228 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:52:25 +0000 Kemma 2139228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV during my first labour (epi, pitocin, antibiotics etc) but not during my second labour (no meds / interventions apart from gas for pain relief). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139225 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:50:31 +0000 Anya 2139225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No IV during or after. I was gbs - and had a med free birth. I had a shot of pitocin afterwards in my thigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139222 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:45:56 +0000 MrsStar 2139222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV because I was induced. For my next birth I'm hoping not to need to be induced therefore I shouldn't need an IV. Though I do need to have a needle put in because I'm high risk of bleeding so they will need quick access to a vein if I need a blood transfusion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139220 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:37:58 +0000 birdofafeather 2139220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an IV as I had the flu the week before and was dehydrated from throwing up right before we came to the hospital. It was one of my least favorite parts as I wen med free otherwise but the nurse couldn't get the IV in (dehydrated with small hidden veins) so the anesthesiologist had to put one in. I remember thinking, I wonder if he thinks it's weird to be doing this even though I'm not getting an epidural? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139210 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:19:42 +0000 tiramisu 2139210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep I had an IV during labor and they left it in (capped off) till right before I was discharged a couple days later. I'm glad it was in because right after I delivered I lost so much blood they pumped me full of fluids through the IV to keep my blood pressure stable. They also had to use it the next day too since I almost fainted again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139209 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:19:00 +0000 SweetiePie 2139209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, had pitocin, fluids and eventually antibiotics and I think (could be wrong) they put acetominophen in there? I had a fever. IVs don't really bother me though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139194 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 21:54:43 +0000 travellingbee 2139194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I was GBS positive and after I had pitocin to shrink uterus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/iv-during-or-after-labor#post-2139187 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 21:47:55 +0000 Grace 2139187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it during labour but only after I asked for the drugs. It was capped after the c/s I ended up with and was supposed to stay in until the next day. But somewhere during the day, I accidently ripped it out. Oops. </p>