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After giving birth, you will probably come to the maternity ward with your baby. Other moms will be there too. Make the stay in this room pleasant for everyone. Be polite and tactful and try not to disturb other patients.
Few women decide to buy a single room afterchildbirthbecause it costs money. Most of us spend these few days in the hospital in a room for 2, 3, 4 or even 6 people. Many new moms think it's better that way. This solution has advantages - when there are several women in the room, the young mother has someone to talk to, ask for advice, ask for help in attachingbabyto the breast or peek at the baby when she wants to. use the bathroom. This is especially valuable when the woman who gave birth to her first child lies in the company of experienced mothers. On the other hand, you have to take into account the presence of roommates. It is worth making sure that those few days spent together are well remembered by all the inhabitants of the hospital room. Why bother yourself by creating a tense atmosphere? Over the last dozen or so years, Polishmaternity wardshave changed beyond recognition. The two most revolutionary changes are the rooming-in system, i.e. the presence of children with their mothers all the time, and the possibility of visiting the rooms. These are very positive "inventions" - thanks to this, hospitals are open and friendly - but they require a certain culture of everyday intercourse from women.
Visiting the maternity ward
Although there are hospitals where visits can be made only in special rooms, in many wards it is such that in a room where several women with newborns lie, people from the outside can stay without time limits. There are even situations when, for example, in a 5-person room there are guests all day, sometimes even 4 or 5! And there is no need to convince anyone how much it is onerous for the room's inhabitants. The maternity ward is a special place where the limits of intimacy are often exceeded. Many women find it very difficult to breastfeed in the presence of complete strangers, especially men, and when they are just learning it and are not doing very well. Even little things like reaching into your bag forsleepers and going to the toilet with them, or the situation when the shirt or bedding is stained with blood, are embarrassing for some people. Not to mention the fact that perineal ventilation, as recommended by doctors, is then completely out of the question! A stay in a hospital - even in this joyful ward - is not free from stress and anxiety anyway, they accompany every debuting mother. So remember that you are not alone in the room and try to disturb as little as possible. If your behavior is tactful and in accordance with good manners, there is a greater chance that other ladies will do the same.
In the maternity ward - sensitive matters
Dissatisfaction of classmates can also be caused by other things. Sometimes they are little things. It is worth remembering about them, because they do not cost much and have a big impact on the atmosphere.
- Silence. If your little one cries half the night and you try hard to calm him down, that's hard. You can only say that you are very sorry. But when your visitor speaks so much that you can hear him in the corridor, get him attention. Speak in an undertone - not all those present need to hear you. If you want to listen to the radio or music, it's only through headphones. Also, reduce the volume of the ring signal on the phone to the maximum level or turn it off. And when someone calls you, go out and talk to the corridor, especially when someone is sleeping in the room.
- Open windows. If you want to open or close a window, ask if the other ladies (especially those closest to it) don't mind. The perception of temperature varies from person to person, and there is a risk of drafts when the window is open, so a compromise is needed.
- Cleanliness and hygiene. Nothing seems to make an impression worse than lack of hygiene and sloppyness, especially in the hospital. So remember to shower daily and change the inserts frequently (blood and postpartum faeces decompose quickly, giving off an unpleasant odor). When leaving the bathroom, leave everything in order - put the sanitary napkins in a container, clean the wash basin and paddling pool of hair, suds, etc., use a toilet brush. Also, if you change your baby in a special corner or wrap his navel - don't forget to clean up afterwards.
- "Borrowing". It is unacceptable to use someone else's things without asking, even when it comes to disposable diapers that have just run out, or washing your head with someone else's shampoo because you forgot about it yourself.
- Fragrances. Not only the smell of unwashed body, but also of some dishes may be unpleasant for a neighbor from the room. So not every dish is suitable for bringing it to the hospital. Also, do not overdo it with perfumes - their smell may disturb someone.
Stand up for your rights
A separate problem of Polish hospitals is the failure to respect the patients' right to respect for privacy. It still happens that a doctor examines a woman in a dormitory room, which is unthinkable in more civilized countries - there the examinations are carried out in a doctor's office or in single rooms. You need to stand up for it so that the standards of perinatal care are higher and higher.
So that visits to the maternity ward are not burdensome for others
- Do not make appointments with several people at the same time, and if they come without prior notice, try to keep visits short (maximum 30 minutes).
- Also, when only your man visits you, he cannot spend the whole day in the room. Even the most enamored husband and father should understand that this is a nuisance for other women who need intimacy, rest and peace. And if he doesn't figure it out himself, make him aware of it.
- If you are creating a relationship such as lovebirds, think about booking a one-person room in advance (in public hospitals it costs 50-150 PLN per night).
- Try to talk to your guests quietly and discreetly.
- If the visit is prolonged, go out to the corridor - you can talk there too, without disturbing anyone.
- When you notice that, for example, one of the women is getting ready for breastfeeding or would like to take a nap, go out with the guests to the corridor or end the visit. It never hurts to ask directly if anyone is disturbed - it will definitely be well received.
- Always ask if your guest can use e.g. a neighbor's chair.