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🚪 Where to stand when the epidural goes in
Staff should direct support during epidural placement.
What to do while you're in the hallway
1. What to prepare
Ask where to sit or stand; do not touch sterile equipment. Help the patient follow positioning instructions only if invited.
2. What to check
Tell staff if you feel faint and sit down. Respect the patient’s choice and leave space for monitoring and urgent care.
3. In Singapore
Confirm the maternity hospital’s assessment route and after-hours number. Arrange newborn follow-up with the hospital, polyclinic or GP, including jaundice review when directed. Public subsidies and MediSave arrangements have eligibility rules; check charges and referral requirements.
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When in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife. For a life-threatening emergency, call 995 for a medical emergency.