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My Birth Plan (redone) any input
- Nov 6, 2009 at 2:10 PM
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My Birthing Plan
Before Labor Begins
· As long as the baby and I are healthy, I would like to have no time restrictions on the length of my pregnancy
· I would like to labor at home as long as possible.
· If I go past my due date and the baby and I are fine, I prefer to go into labor naturally rather than be induced.
· Vaginal exams are only to be done at my request.
o During a vaginal exam, I at no time to have my membranes broken
Environment throughout Labor & Delivery
· Please, no residents, students, or unnecessary personal attending my birth.
· I request the following people to be present during all parts of my Labor and Birth:
o Partner: Timothy
o Doula: TBD
· I prefer to give birth in a private birthing room
· If birth equipment is available, I would like to use:
o A birthing ball.
· Other Miscellaneous environmental requests:
o I would like to have dimmed lights.
o I would like for people entering the room to knock and speak softly.
o I would like to play music.
o I would like to have my birth photographed.
· I would like my door to remain closed at all times during my Labor and Delivery
Pain Relief
· Please do not offer pain medications, If I want them I will ask for them.
· I am prepared to try to handle pain with these natural and alternative methods:
o Breathing techniques.
o Distraction techniques.
o Hypnotherapy.
o Acupressure.
o Massage.
o Visual imaging work.
o Deep (or guided) relaxation.
· I want to be able to walk around and move as I wish while in labor.
Second Stage of Labor & Delivery
· I do not want to have no time limits on pushing, I do not want to have coached pushing. I want to be able to push instinctively
· I would like to be encouraged to try different positions for labor that feels right to me at the time.
· I would like the option of viewing my birth through a mirror.
· I would like to touch my baby's head as it crowns.
· I would like to have the lights dimmed for delivery.
· Please allow the shoulders and body of my baby to be born spontaneously, on their own.
· As long as my baby is healthy, I want the baby to be placed IMMEDIATELY on my abdomen following birth.
· Please wait for the umbilical cord to stop pulsating before it is clamped.
· I prefer for the placenta to be born spontaneously without the use of pitocin, and/or controlled traction on the umbilical cord.
· As long as my baby is healthy do not separate me and my baby at all.
· Please delay all essential routine procedures on my baby till after myself and my partner have bonded with the baby and the baby has nursed from both breasts.
Episiotomy-Only in a medical emergency
· I would like to risk tearing, To prevent tearing, please apply
o Perineal massage
o Hot Compresses
o Encourage me to breath properly for slower crowning
· If I medically need an episiotomy, I would prefer a pressure episiotomy
· Please use a local anesthetic for any repairs if needed
Newborn Procedures
· As long as my baby is healthy there will be NO SEPERATION of my baby from myself. Baby will stay in my room with me.
· If the baby has any problems, My partner will be present with the baby at all times.
· I would like all routine newborn procedures delayed until bonding and breastfeeding from both breasts have occurred.
· Newborn care:
o Administration of Eyedrops:
§ I would like to delay the administration of eye drops
o Vitamin K
§ I would like to delay the administration of vitamin K
o Immunizations:
§ All immunizations be postponed to a later time.
o Bathing Baby:
§ My partner and I would like to give our baby their first bath
o Circumcision:
§ I would like him circumcised, please use a local anesthetic.
o PKU:
§ We would like routine PKU testing to be done before we leave the hospital.
o Feedings:
§ My baby is to be EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFED
§ I would like to see a lactation consultant as soon as possible for guidance
o Do NOT offer my baby the following:
§ Any Bottles
§ Formula
§ Pacifiers
§ Any Artificial Nipples
§ Sugar water
o In case of an emergency:
§ My partner or I will be transported with the baby
§ To breastfeed or express my milk for my baby. NO FORMUAL
§ Have as much physically contact with my baby as possible
Comments:
WOW. Sounds good to me... honestly I didn't have a birth plan with my son and I don't have one written up for this time around. I made it clear that I only wanted my husband to be allowed inside my room during labor and delivery, and that I was open to an epidural. I didn't like how they kept pushing me to get one from the moment I set foot in the hospital, it was so annoying. This time I"m going to make it clear please don't offer anything til I ask for it, preferably between 6-8 cm., and have baby brought to my chest, husband cut cord. For some reason that didn't happen with my son! Looks like you're really on top of things.
I had a plan but Genesis had other plans LOL I wish I had of told the nurses no formula,no pacifier, bottles but becase my breast was not engorged I thought my milk didnt come in yet so I waited two days before trying to breast feed. Breast feeding was harder because of it she didnt want to latch on and then when she did latch on because the milk was not coming out fast enough (like ina bottle) she would start crying. It took a whole team of lactation nurses to help me. Anywhoo 4mths later everything is going great! GOOD LUCK to you and stay strong through your birthing process!!
That is a great plan, you did a good job, I had one close to that and the doctor and hospital respected all of it I hope all goes well for you.
Much better! I like how you put in what you absolutely demand but did it in a non-condecending way. Great job. Now, if you could get past all the hospital policy BS! Good luck. Ask if you have any questions. ~Maryn
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that is a serious birth plan I remember when I did one for Hailey It was simple.. LOL I didnt even use it nor did I give it to my doctors.. I just went with the flow of it all.. But that seems great the way its all written out and explained! VERY NICE!!!! lol
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