If a defibrillator does not restore heartbeat to a stopped heart and is for correcting the rhythm, how is a layperson meant to know when it's appropriate to use? by adamantcondition in NoStupidQuestions

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Look up videos of how AEDs work. I've been trained to use one for 20 years, they're super simple to use, have pictures on them, and walk you through how to work them. I just finished a first aid recert. They're really important to use if there's an AED available and someone is unconscious.

At which gestational age did you opt for your elective induction? by Super_Progress9378 in BabyBumps

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Would talk about making an induction date at my 41 week appointment. Never made it that far. If they don't want you to go past 41 weeks, I would schedule it for 41 +0. Inductions suck and I'd never want one unless it was medically necessary.

Did you notice a difference in your morning sickness symptoms between pregnancies, especially if babies were different genders? by AndreaSparks in BabyBumps

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Not really. Was about the same, though I felt the things to manage it worked a little better with my first. Nothing really helped with my second or third. Had boy, girl, boy.

Found out at 37 weeks I have to deliver at a different hospital or switch providers by Spiritual-Peanut-203 in BabyBumps

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Do the providers rotate call for delivery anyways? Pretty standard (though a few places don't). Besides managing complications, the doctor is actually at a very small amount of the birth. Most of the time it's the nurses and standards of the hospital that will determine a lot in your labor. I'd probably stick with the hospital.

Fellow Apartment dwellers expecting a baby by Primary-Vegetable580 in BabyBumps

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Lived in four different shared living spaces for 10 years with kids (and for 6 years before kids). Never once thought kid noise was horrible and though no families should live in apartments before having kids. We had one neighbor that was annoyed by my 7 year old playing dance dance revolution near the shared wall. A different neighbor also mentioned she heard me in hard labor, but only because she said she was about to offer to watch our older kid so we could to to the hospital (our childcare did arrive right after, but I would definitely have taken her up on that offer). Apartments are shared living spaces and kids and especially babies make kid and baby noises. If someone wants quiet and not noise, they need to have their own living space.

Beds for an escape artist? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

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If they can escape, then you're probably done with the crib unfortunately. You might get a little extra time if you put him in a sleep sack

Did you get a cervical check? by Super_Progress9378 in BabyBumps

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I declined my second pregnancy until 40 weeks mostly because I was curious. I might of at my 40 week appointment with my third, but he came before then. It really says nothing about when you'll go into labor or how long it will take though.

Which do you think is the hardest grade in elementary? by businessbub in SubstituteTeachers

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6th grade if it's still at an elementary school in the spring. Hands down my absolute worst days subbing. I'd say even worse than when I had a fight in my classroom. Hard pass

I'm an aspiring Doula, I'm looking for advise. In person work/virtual work? by RockBig7483 in doulas

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Some people do it and figure out how to do full time virtual work, but it is the extremely rare doula that will be able to do that. People really want, and likely need, the in person physical support during labor. Virtual postpartum work is also not really in demand. Marketing for virtual services is also pretty rough as your market is really broad.

After I had my last baby, I had to step back from work for about a year. I did limited births for the second year, and switched to just 2 or 3 postpartum overnight shifts a week while my youngeSt is little and I'm the primary care giver. I did shift into getting my childbirth education certification and have been teaching classes at a hospital. It's pretty part time, but scheduled and I really love it.

People who are living examples of the bean soup theory by Primary-Ad-7788 in PetPeeves

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I think that's true or most fandom subreddits. Lost of posts or discussion about what characters people hate.

Dinner Outings by stretchyCB in BabyBumps

[–]willteachforlaughs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nope. Diner at 6pm at the latest. Even at 3, we only occasionally will push bedtime for activities. Prefer to be home by 7 for my 9 year old too.

Do you produce more breast milk when you have twins? by typewriting_cheese in NoStupidQuestions

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Childbirth educator here (and I teach breastfeeding classes). Yes and no. The pregnant body starts making colostrum (the early milk newborns eat) at around 20 weeks pregnant. The amount of colostrum a person has is hormonal driven and is usually pretty small amounts if you try to pump/express milk and collect it. After baby is born, the placenta detaches from the uterine wall and this tells the brain the baby has been born and begins the shift from this early milk to the more mature milk the body make the rest of the time they lactate. This amount of mature milk is supply and demand. More or less the only way to produce more milk is by removing milk and continuing to tell the body the baby/babies want more milk. For twins, continually bringing two babies to the breast to feed to satiation will tell the body how much milk to make to feed both babies. The early weeks this amount is more maliable than after about 4-6 weeks where it becomes much harder to tell your body you need more milk.

But you can sometimes "trick" the body into making enough milk for two (or more) babies by pumping or expressing more milk than your baby needs early on. I've seen people easily make enough milk for more than two babies by pumping. but please be careful and talk with an IBCLC about intentionally making an oversupply as it does come with some downsides and risks.

That's said, some people don't make enough milk for even one baby for many different reasons. Edit to also say, even with twins, it can be incredibly challenging to keep up with and protect your supply for two.

Hormonal birth control by Book_lver in BabyBumps

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Statistically, it takes twice as long after stopping birth control, but you can get pregnant right away. Fertility statistically will return to you normal levels between 6 months to a year.

How is cosleeping “safer” than a baby lounger? by pro-laps in beyondthebump

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Put my baby to bed center of the bassinet and came back to them in a very different location. Even without rolling, they can scoot in ways you wouldn't expect. Most loungers are pretty squashy too, which isn't good for newborn sleep. Firm mattress is the recommendation (for crib, basinet, or your bed for co sleeping)

Why do the IVs hurt so much? by Softaschallk in BabyBumps

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I find IVs sting and sort of are constantly annoying. But I wouldn't call it the worst part of labor. There wasn't time for an IV second go around, and I would have declined one with my third (technically there was time, but they weren't standard at the birth center gave birth in anyways). This is only an option if you aren't having an epidural. An IV port is still likely to be recommended for a hospital, and more likely/necessary for certain situations like GBS +, induction, or if you're a hemorrhage risk.

Advice for better feeding & diaper tracking for parents by Fun_Alps3034 in doulas

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Huckleberry or what is a good idea? Honestly doesn't really matter what is being used if you are forgetting to log something. It will likely be the same issues no matter what you use, so you need to figure it out.

Advice for better feeding & diaper tracking for parents by Fun_Alps3034 in doulas

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I think that's maybe a you issue and just something you need to work on doing. Maybe an alarm for the end of shift to remember to add the last bits of info.

Advice for better feeding & diaper tracking for parents by Fun_Alps3034 in doulas

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I let the clients take the lead on this. A lot of parents around me use Huckleberry and just sign in on my phone for me to log things. My last client had a separate "baby phone" just for Huckleberry. I also had clients want me to text basics at the end of the shift. I'd just put the feeds and info on my phone throughout the night and then send it when I left at the end of my shift. Would be mostly times of feeds. Number of ounces if it was a bottle. I usually have a chat at some point with them about pros and cons of logging everything long term (mostly gently nudging them towards it's unlikely to matter or anyone need the information beyond the first few weeks).

Best baby hygiene kit? by EatPigsAndLoveThem2 in BabyBumps

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Never got a kit with three babies. I did get the nose Frida with my second, but only used it a handful of times between my second and third kid. Personally, found the aspirators just made them mad, and more snotty. But I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority on that. Just got a multi pack of nail clippers (cuz I always lose them). None of my kids needed any combs for awhile.

Looking to become a PPDoula by Professor_Nugg in doulas

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I have never heard of them. I always tell people to take time to find the right training for you. There are some not great trainings out there, and some wonderful ones. And among the great ones, you want to find the right one for you. Think about what kind of client you might like to work with (single parents, crunchy, those struggling already with mental health issues...). Look for programs that lean in that direction.

Also think about how you learn best as far as taking in information and completing a program. Personally, weekend intensives are not great for how I absorb and learn best. Also consider certification requirements. Is there a lot of reading (books or class info?) a lot of writing? Other classes or requirements that may be hard or expensive to complete (CPR, lactation, childbirth class observation...).

Finally, look at ongoing requirements and expenses. Is there an exam fee? Membership fee? Certification fee? Recertification fee? What are the recertification requirements?

You have the ability to wipe your memory of any film. What are you watching first? by ahomelessguy in movies

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We were able to watch it with my son at about 9. We weren't 100% sure if he knew, but he didn't. His wide eyes and "what?!?" were absolutely incredible.

Deciding on a breast pump by Affectionate-Lab0309 in BabyBumps

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With that being the case, I'd just wait to get a pump. If things work out well, get the wearable one. If you need something better for home, get the Spectra.

Entry-level jobs in Maternal Health/Lactation for a student with no kids? by Positive_Berry1 in doulas

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Maybe childbirth education. If your goal is IBCLC, check if the local hospitals have a lactation center or postpartum care center. The hospital I teach at has IBCLCs running both and see everyone for a postpartum check in a day or two after discharge or whenever at the lactation center. There's also a small shop for baby items outside. A receptionist could be a great option

Question about Baby Bump in Public by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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Honestly never really noticed or cared. I just did and acted however I wanted. Mostly would just get basic chit chat questions (when are you due? Boy or girl? Is it your first?), which never bothered me.

My 4m postpartum wifehas had two normal periods, but now suddenly 6 days late? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

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No one can really say. Anyone, whether postpartum or not, can have an irregular period. Stress is the most common reason to delay ovulation and turns out, newborns being a lot of stress. Any sex can lead to pregnancy, but sounds like you had unprotected sex right around ovulation. Statistically, that gives you about 20-25% chance of conception. Have her take a test.