Many coaches wonder how to handle the car ride to the hospital. Chances are, unless her water’s broken and contractions haven’t started, she’s going to be having some pretty strong contractions in the car. So here’s how to handle the drive.
- Never run through red lights or drive too fast. If you’re worried you’re not going to make it to the hospital before the baby comes, pull over and call 911. Alternately you can just go to the closest hospital.
- Keep your eye on the road. If mom starts groaning or making noise during contractions, avoid trying to help her too much. Your job is to get both of you safely to the hospital.
- Plan on mom being in the back seat. Make her as comfortable as possible. Give her cool compresses and water she can sip on, if she wants to. If she has back labor, give her a heating pad that’s air activated.
- Have her sit on a towel in case her water breaks in the car. She also may need a puke bucket—many women throw up during labor.
- Consider having someone else in the car who can help mom or do the driving so you can help mom. This may make the drive to the hospital a little safer.
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