Birth plan
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Thank you all for the input!! I really appreciate it
i talked to my dr at my appt yesterday about some of the things i wanted and he was totally on board so i feel good
That's awesome! Sounds like you have a good doc!
I definitely do! He's so laid back and easy going. 4 other friends of mine use him and they've never had any complaints either 0 -
I'm glad your doctor is on board!
My birth plan is super basic this time around (it was 3 pages long with my first lol):
-Let me ask for drugs, don't offer
-Let me move as I need during labor, if possible
-No episomity (sp?), if can be avoided
-Let the cord stop pulsing, if possible
-Breastfeeding and skin-to-skin ASAP
-Dad cuts the cord
-Dad stays with newborn at all times
-No procedures without BOTH parent's consent0 -
I'm glad your doctor is on board!
My birth plan is super basic this time around (it was 3 pages long with my first lol):
-Let me ask for drugs, don't offer
-Let me move as I need during labor, if possible
-No episomity (sp?), if can be avoided
-Let the cord stop pulsing, if possible
-Breastfeeding and skin-to-skin ASAP
-Dad cuts the cord
-Dad stays with newborn at all times
-No procedures without BOTH parent's consent
thank you! That's like mine, I'm not picky but there's a few things that i want if all goes well!0 -
Oh, I like yours! Mine, like your first, is three pages, and I wish I could have such a general, abbreviated list like that but since I'm delivering at an Army hospital, I think it best to spell everything that I want out exactly as I want them, not leaving anything open to interpretation, just in case! I also plan to have it reviewed/signed off by my CNM to add more weight to it.I'm glad your doctor is on board!
My birth plan is super basic this time around (it was 3 pages long with my first lol):
-Let me ask for drugs, don't offer
-Let me move as I need during labor, if possible
-No episomity (sp?), if can be avoided
-Let the cord stop pulsing, if possible
-Breastfeeding and skin-to-skin ASAP
-Dad cuts the cord
-Dad stays with newborn at all times
-No procedures without BOTH parent's consent0 -
I haven't read any of this yet but wanted to do a search before starting a new birth plan page.
so here's a site I found very helpful, it's pretty too the point about things to include and vernacular to use in writing your birth plan.
http://nursingbirth.com/2009/07/23/top-ten-dos-for-writing-your-birth-plan-tips-from-an-ld-nurse-part-2/
I look forward to reading what everyone else has already written 0 -
This is my birth plan from my last birth that I had in a hospital. I used my different birth plan templates, and knowledge from previous births to compile it.
Environment During Labor:
Dim Lighting
Bring my own music
Eat/ drink as I wish
Move around as I please
Wear my own clothing
Quiet environment
No students or residents ( unless I give permission)
Equipment I Would Like to Have Available:
Birthing tub
Birthing Ball
Pain Management
Please do not offer me pain medications
Massage
Bath
Relaxation techniques
Moving around as I please
Early Labor:
No IV, but medlock if necessary
Natural methods to augment labor
Use of birthing tub
Intermittent external fetal monitoring
Delivery
I would like to change positions as I choose
Prolonged length if progress is being made
Spontaneous bearing down
Mirror available while pushing
I would like dim lighting/ quiet during the birth
I would prefer no episiotomy unless medically necessary
I would like to touch my baby’s head as it crowns
If possible, I would like to deliver in the birthing tub
Newborn Care
I would prefer for the umbilical cord to stop pulsating before it is cut
My husband would like to cut the cord
I would like the baby placed of my chest immediately after birth
I would like to breastfeed within the first 30 minutes, if possible
I would prefer the baby not be given the eye medication or the Hepatitis B vaccine
I plan to breastfeed exclusively, I would prefer my son not be given any bottle or pacifiers
I would like my son to remain in my or my husbands presence at all times
I do not want my son circumcised in the hospital
I would like my son to room- in with me0 -
I'm hoping this time the tub room will be available, but will not leave for the hospital until contractions are 3-4 minutes apart. I've got a whirlpool tub at home and plan on using it for as long as possible.
I'm with you on the tub! I'm going to talk to my doctor about how long to wait before coming in (he recommended that I stay at home as long as possible since I want such a natural birth) but I live about an hour from the hospital so I'm wondering, how did you decide to go with 3-4 minutes apart with contractions? I'm also concerned that if I'm hurting real bad my husband will speed too much on the way to the hospital haha0 -
For baby #1, they were in a rush to induce me. A few weeks before I started doing perineum massaging/stretching, 'cuz I didn't want to tear that badly. It worked alright.
For the day of, I made sure I had my mellow-out music, essential oils to calm me and make labor progress quicker (I have no idea if it actually helped), & hubby. I was trying to go without an epidural, but 7 cm later and being in pain for about 9 hours, I gave in! 4 hours later, baby was born and I would say the epidural was the best, because you focused on the baby and not on the pain!
The baby was in-room with me the whole time and I didn't get an ounce of sleep. I would recommend having someone else there to take "baby shifts". He was having a really hard time bf'ing--we determined he was tongue-tied so I decided to give him a bottle and pump.
I kind of just go with the flow...we'll see how this next one goes!0 -
I'm hoping this time the tub room will be available, but will not leave for the hospital until contractions are 3-4 minutes apart. I've got a whirlpool tub at home and plan on using it for as long as possible.
I'm with you on the tub! I'm going to talk to my doctor about how long to wait before coming in (he recommended that I stay at home as long as possible since I want such a natural birth) but I live about an hour from the hospital so I'm wondering, how did you decide to go with 3-4 minutes apart with contractions? I'm also concerned that if I'm hurting real bad my husband will speed too much on the way to the hospital haha
I was 2-4 minutes apart from the start of contractions, so I called my OB's office (after hours phone service), and when she talked to me, she asked how far apart they are. I'd been using an app to track them, so I could tell her exactly, and she told me to go in right away. She did not however, freak out and say I needed to go RIGHT THIS SECOND.
It was the middle of the night, and the hospital's maybe 10 minutes away with no traffic. I told my husband at red lights he could make a full stop and then go (because my contractions hurt already). We'd deal with it if we got pulled over! I'm sure no cop (not even a NJ State Trooper) would write you a ticket!
My sister has the same doctor as I have, and with her first, her water broke in the middle of the night. Because she was not having close contractions (and because her water was still leaking - it wasn't a huge gush), the OB told her that she should take a shower then come in so that she could give the amniotic fluid a chance to get out, and she'd be happy and fresh at the hospital.
In other words, when you call your doctor, they'll give you their opinion on when you should head in.0 -
4 hours later, baby was born and I would say the epidural was the best, because you focused on the baby and not on the pain!
I totally agree with this! I know there are a lot of ladies here who don't want pain meds, and that's totally cool - I commend you! However, I do just want to second that the epidural was the best thing during labor because it made the whole process literally painless from that point forward. I turned from crazy beotch to my normal self and was really able to enjoy the birth for what it was without having to focus at all on pain.
I understand why a lot of women don't want an epidural, but there is something to be said for it. If you're open to it and end up getting it, it does have a good side! And you're still just as much of a mom, I promise 0
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