Delivery question

I got water poured on me AFTER I pushed my son out. I assumed it was to clean the area after the repair.

I have no idea if this happened because after they came out I didn’t even bother worrying about what they were doing down there.

@Ashley I wonder why they did it before on me 🤔

My first was a section and my second was a VBAC. I didn’t tear, just needed 1 stitch, excuse me, inside. There wasn’t any water used before or after. I work in L&D and haven’t heard of this either. I would assume this would have been used for after delivery to cleanse the area for repair. The only other reason I can think of would be that you possibly had a bowel movement or there was meconium from the baby that they were cleaning before delivery. You can always ask your OB for clarity.

@Crystal did they mention anything about excess fluid or bloody show? Maybe they were trying to clean the area if you had a lot pre delivery?

@Stacy I second this! I don’t work in Labor and Delivery but I do work in OB.

@Ashley they just said it was time and not to push them the OB walked in, sat down, then grabbed the bucket and threw the water on my area down there

@Crystal I think they were just trying to clean the area. You could ask or maybe look at the report and see if it’s notated.

What report?

@Crystal you would have to contact medical records at the hospital where you delivered. All OBs and RNs are required write a report after delivery noting anything and everything that was done and why from the time you enter to the time you exit. From that report you can read the provider’s/nurse’s notes and see if they notated anything. That’s a little bit of a process though. I would just call my OB and ask if that is something they normally do and if not ask them why it was done. If you don’t get a clear answer and you really want to know then I would go through medical records.

@Stacy thank you, I mean it’s not a big deal but I was just curious is all

@Crystal Of course. If you have a question about anything pertaining to you or your baby always ask. I’d say either you pooped or the baby did. No big deal like you said. It happens. As long as you and the baby are healthy that’s all that matters.

@Ashley same difference, we’re all sisters all about the mamas and the babies. ❤️

had my baby boy naturally in july , 5 second degree tears one being my right side labia… My baby boy also pooped right before i started pushing even thru all that .. no water was thrown on me nor did i see a bucket anywhere.. i’ve never heard of water being thrown on you during labor . I’m in NC btw.. curious to know the reason too ..

@Anitra afterwards it’s typically to clean the area especially after a repair. I’m in NJ though. I imagine anywhere would follow ACOG protocol though. I’m unsure of the before part.

@Crystal sometimes the report is on the patient portal to your Dr office or the hospital patient portal. You could also try there if you want the report regardless!

@Ashley lol the ACOG is different in every state . There isn’t just requirements across the board so it’ll vary on state and what district . Seems like it’s not a common practice tho.

@Anitra acog is the American College of Gynecology. There’s 12 districts comprised of multiple states. They’re made up of ACOG certified obstetricians for data that is used as guidelines. It’s usually updated a few times a year too. I’ve worked as a nurse in a couple different locations and have access to the clinical login side of ACOG. It’s literally guidelines and research data from all over to support diagnosis, treatment, etc for obstetrics and gynecology.

@Ashley ik i googled it , that’s why i said why i said.

@Anitra my point is that the guidelines are the same.