Natural delivery w Philip Ho

Posted by AugustBump (122 days ago)

Hi everyone,

i am 38 wks preggo and hoping for a natural delivery at Canossa. Anyone whom can share their experiences with Dr Ho and his anaethetist is much appreciated

My questions are :

When will the doc really arrive during the labour? At early stage of labour ie 2-3 cm dilation and will he stay generally till I am in full labour action ie which could be hours?? Or does he comes and goes?

How abt the Anaethetist? As I am requesting for epidural at Stage 1 of labour - will he stay on till actual labour to adjust any of the dosage if required or does the midwife take over the leg work after the catheter is inserted?

I have birth plan ready for the Canossa nurses - do they follow thru the instructions or do I have to keep reminding them of the plan existence?

i guess i am feeling nervous as this is my first pregnancy and time is ticking away.....

many thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by crystal (119 days ago)

No need to panic. Dr Ho is very methodical and will be there when required. Do make it very clear to him you want a natural delivery. Also decide whether you want an episiotomy before going to hospital. Make it clear to your spouse what you want. Dr Ho tends to ask your spouse on the day as you will be dosed with medication.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by AugustBump (119 days ago)

thank you Crystal for the vote of confidence in Dr Ho. Yes.. I have made it very clear to him that I want natural delivery unless its not medically feasible during the labour due to complications.

I will definitely need to restress to hubby abt the birth plan so that he can take charge if I am medically knock out.


cheers!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by waffle_hk (113 days ago)

His anethetist is Dr Yao - very nice. Do you mean normal (with drugs) rather than natural (no drugs)? And are you planning not to have the epidural topped up as labour progresses? You might think that one again.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by AugustBump (113 days ago)

hi Waffle_hk

oh definitely with epidural!!! I am currently due to be induced on next Tuesday... not sure what to expect as I am still hoping that bubs will come out naturally before tuesday if possible. Fingers and toes are crossing!!

Some say with inducement - the speed of delivery is quicker but when rupturing the water bags - the pain maybe heighten. Hance - slower recovery. I really dont know.......

Hopefully - will have a speedy and safe delivery!

thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by crystal (107 days ago)

good luck and hope all goes well for you. I was induced too not so much pain and labour was 4 hours 45 minutes very quick for first one.

(I am based in Hong Kong)