[blparent] dealing with questions about blindness before andafter birth

[Pickrell, Rebecca M. (TASCSD)]

Know that hospitals deliver babies and do all kinds of things on an ad
hoc basis. 
This really shouldn't be a problem for you or them, with the ceavot that
the new hospital doesn't know you from a hole in the walland will have
to act accordingly. 
This means that you will probably get asked questions you wouldn't if
they did know you. 
Use this as a chance to ask them questions. Make sure that you are
comfortable with the hospital's rules and policies. 
If you are not, know that you can go to another hospital. Not all of us
have that choice
  

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Anjelina
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:33 AM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] dealing with questions about blindness before
andafter birth

Sorry, I didn't realize I forgot the subject until I sent the message.
Yes, the new hospital  is another topic.
Thanks for replying.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M. (TASCSD)
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 6:57 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] (no subject)

Agreed. 
Also, they will probably ask a lot of questions about the support you
will have after you and baby get home. 
Hospitals and medical people, at least in my area, seem to have a lot of
standard questions that apply to women (and I'd hope men too) regarding
abuse. 
Just be calm, focus on what you *can* do, stay calm and things will be
fine.

I also don't understand why you'd needa new hospital, though that is
perhaps another topic. 
If it makes you feel better, go to the hospital and check out labor and
delivery as well as postpartum. We did, and it was a good experience. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of sharon howerton
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:14 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] (no subject)

Dear Anjelina,
First of all, plese put a topic in your subject line.
But ,more importantly, if your first doctor was OK with you, just keep
doing whatever you are doing. Remember, the focus is on the new baby. If
the people have questions, just answer them calmly and to the best of
your ability. It can be a scary time for you as you really don't know
quite what to expect, but in my opinion, making as little a deal about
yourself and your blindness as you need to will be the best medicine.
They will be monitoring you perhaps more than usual if it is a new
hospital not because you are blind but because they don't know you and
want to be best prepared for the baby's arrival. Take good care of
yourself, and I hope this change is a positive one for you.
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 1:25 AM
Subject: [blparent] (no subject)


> Hi there list,
> I'm due next month and was wondering did you take any additional steps

> for dealing with people that might be uncomfortable with blindness? 
> The doctor I've been seeing me throughout my pregnancy will not be 
> delivering so I was looking for any suggestions for dealing with a new

> hospital on such short notice.
> Hope that makes sense.
>
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