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The hospital in Belfast Im booked to have baby seems so strict compared to my local one where I had Caitlin. Its scaring me a bit

Firstly it states that most people will not be staying overnight and only to bring essentials as you will go home 'as soon as your condition allows'. An inpatient stay must be 'clinically indicated'. Am I weird that I had intended to stay one night? Eg even if baby was born at 4am I intended to stay the next night, just to get used to BF and have time alone getting to know the baby without visitors/worrying about Caitlin being unsettled? My mum had a normal delivery with me and stayed in a week fgs lol! I think in those days even with a 2nd you stayed 2-3 nights. (Which I wouldnt want to do) Caitlin was born at 3pm and I stayed 2 nights, Id also been in 2 nights before being induced so felt like I lived there for the week - Id my own room & was quite content!

Secondly, no perishable foods are to be brought on to ward eg dairy products, take aways, sandwiches or meats. The only food permitted is sweets, fruit and products that can be stored for long periods at room temperatures.
My MIL brought up cheese and cucumber sandwiches the night Caitlin was born and I swear they were the nicest thing I have ever eaten

Jeez is it too much to ask for one nights support and a cheese sarnie???