Divided on birth stay

second and I loved it, formed a beautiful bond with him with it just being the two of us. Definitely think you should be allowed to stay for longer. Crystal Kelly-Wilkie

I stayed as long as I wanted to at SJOG. Staff were great. Mind you, I had my kids in 1997 and 2002. Don’t know what it’s like now? Lisa Todaro

SJOG is excellent still, I’m currently enjoying their hospitality and the midwives are all so good. Delta Smith

The least they could offer is for firsttime mums to stay in hospital until their milk comes in and the baby is feeding properly. And to help them through the possible hormonal plunge that generally hits on the third day. Heather O’Flynn

Especially as some young mums may not have had any experience with babies prior to giving birth. Also firsttime mums could have painful stitches making up-and-about difficult. Helen Canny

Left in three days, 38 years ago. But I think some women should be able to choose to stay longer. Kim Mercieca

I was kicked out 3 hours after birth because they were busy. Lianda Jane

There is a lot of research to support going home earlier and the mental health of the mother. Zytel Hircoe

I was discharged the morning after both. If it was up to me, I would have been home within hours after, I hated those overnight stays. Amber Elliott

I was discharged about six hours after birth with both my children and loved being home in my own bed and environment. Sheona Lamb