Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! We’ve got a jam-packed line up for 2024, and I can’t wait to continue to educate you about all things pregnancy, birth, and baby!  Are you wondering how to get admitted to labor and delivery? You’re certainly not alone! The funny thing about […]

Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! We’ve got a jam-packed line up for 2024, and I can’t wait to continue to educate you about all things pregnancy, birth, and baby! 

Are you wondering how to get admitted to labor and delivery? You’re certainly not alone!

The funny thing about labor is that most pregnant women (especially first-time mamas!) frequently ask themselves the question, “Am I in labor?” when they aren’t really in labor. But once you are actually in labor, there is literally zero doubt – 9 times out of 10 you will know! 

Inside this episode I go over specific labor admission criteria, things that might keep you from being admitted, what happens once you are admitted to labor and delivery, and explore other reasons you might be admitted to the hospital during pregnancy.

After this episode, I recommend checking out episode 103 where I teach about 10 Things You Can Do To Prep For Labor

A peek at the questions we cover:

  • What are some reasons for hospital admission during pregnancy?
  • What are reasons for an early admission to labor and delivery?
  • What are some natural ways to progress labor?
  • When should a pregnant woman go to the hospital for labor?
  • What if your water breaks?
  • What does the evaluation and admission process look like?
  • What happens once you are officially admitted to L&D?
  • Why might a cervical check be necessary?

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Liesel Teen, RN-BSN

Liesel Teen

BSN, RN, Practicing Labor and Delivery Nurse

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve spent countless hours with women who felt anxious — even fearful — about giving birth. I want you to know it doesn’t have to be that way for you!

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