Transport to the hospital when you are in labor

[miriam228]

I totally agree with MLBW!!!

(I once saw my neighbor in an ambulance down where we lived. She told me she tripped and had a small cut on her ankle!!!!!!!!!)

 

[solidstars]

my taxi driver was really nice and drove really quickly (within the law) to our hospital!

 

[mumto2]

I'd have no hesitation whatsoever calling an ambulance if I was moving quickly through the labour and would just use a towel under me in a cab if I thought there was plenty of time to get me to the hospital.

 

[LittleMi]

My doctor told me to get to the hospital asap when my contractions start but he mentioned that I cannot call an ambulance as they will only take you to public hospitals, not private ones. Not sure how true this is....just something he mentioned...?

 

[mumto2]

i know that they have to take you to the nearest hospital so could be true...not sure though.

 

[Portia]

I think it could well be true that an ambulance will take you to Accident and Emergency at the nearest public hospital. After all, if it's so urgent, they are going to get you to the nearest place they are sure you can get attention.

 

[carang]

correct, ambulances will ONLY take you to the nearest hospital.

 

[reei]

if you know your baby is in breech position, best to call an ambulance.