Hi,
This will be my dh's and I's first baby and we are really excited. A friend of mine mentioned that I should write out a birth plan. I was wondering how many of you did and found them to be useful and how many found them pointless.
I fully understand that some things are out of my control in a hospital setting.
If I were to write a birth plan these are the main things I want.
1. I want delayed cord clamping, 2. I do not any family/friends in labor/delivery except for my dh, 3. I do not want my baby given a pacifier or formula as I plan to ebf.
Nothing is out of your control is a hospital setting, no matter what some people will try to tell you.
How about episiotomy/forceps, etc? Pit? Do you want epidurals to be offered to you?
You can write out a birth plan that is a good idea to list what you want. But keep in mind you might want to change things during the labor/delivery.
Honestly, I think actually writing out a birth plan would be pointless. The nurses and doctor have several patients, so they won't remember what was in your specific birth plan, and in the moment, they won't have time to read it.
I think your best bet is to make sure your husband knows your wishes, and remind him that he is to be your advocate. You'd be surprised what kinds of things you are adamant about going in, but in the moment, you're willing to give in.
For example--with my second, I absolutely did NOT want pitocin. But, when I was in labor and the doctor insisted I needed it, I was ready to give in....my husband stepped in and reminded me that I didn't want it nor did I need it...he reminded me that I had a right to refuse....and so, I didn't have pitocin. If he didn't know my intentions, I would have given in to something I didn't want.
Good luck!
Pointless. Just tell your friends and family to stay out of the labor/delivery and tell your doctor about the rest.
People can plan all they want but things just happen how they're going to.
Pointless you never know what is going to happen..but obviously you want to KNOW what you want but that doesnt mean it's gunna happen... Good luck MOMMA and congrats on Baby#1
You can plan all you want, but your labor will NOT fall under the "plan" haha - But I don't think it's a bad idea to set up a plan anyway.
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on Mar. 6, 2013 at 12:40 AM