I'd like to put a birth plan together so the nurses and doctors understand my wishes when I FINALLY go into labor (I'm a bit impatient...due Aug. 29). What exactly should I include?
2006-08-20 12:41:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Remember a birth plan is about you , your partner and your ability to help birth your child. Your birth plan should only include things you wish for/want to occur or not to occur during your labor.
I always suggest asking/interviewing your labor department about their procedures and process before you begin to make your plan.
I would include your plans for pain control during the stages of labor and what pain control you plan on using, if any.
Perhaps you don't want outside noise or someone speaking to you during a contraction. Be sure that is included.
It should also include your plans for staying in bed/ iv usage/blood draws and any plans for your newborn - for example if you have a boy are you refusing your child to have sugar water, circumcision, certain swaddling techniques etc.
I also suggest looking around for a birth doula. Many are free and are there as an outside person with YOU and baby first in their mind. Sometimes when things get hectic, if you don't have someone there to REMIND others of your wishes, things can happen before you realize what is going on.
CONGRATS!
2006-08-20 12:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by Gabbi G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooh, good question!
When I went into labor, I asked the doctors NOT to tell me whether it was a boy or girl. Instead, I wanted my hubby to tell me. The reason for this is because I knew I'd always have the memory of being told the gender of the baby and I wanted my memory to be with a familiar voice. And now I have a beautiful memory of my husband's tearful voice exclaiming, "It's a boy!!!"
Of course, this advice is useless if you already know what you're having, although it still would be nice to hear a loved one's voice confirming the gender.
Congratulations on your baby!! It won't be long now!
2006-08-20 19:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by wonderwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know, i thought a birth plan was a good idea too. i made one up, typed it and everything. when it was finally time to go to the hospital, i forgot them at home. really, it's the last thing you think about when you're in labor. not only that, but birth plans tend to be on the extremely planned side. birth is completely random. what you think will happen won't.
2006-08-20 20:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who you want in the room, your plan for getting through labor (ie natural or epidural, prone or water birth etc) if youre going to breast feed or not, how many nurses you want in the room, if or when you want the baby removed from your room and put in the nursery... that sort of thing.
2006-08-20 19:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the things to include are:
Persons you wish to be contacted
Persons you wish to be present at your delivery
Your wishes relating to natural versus c-section
Your wishes as to what point you will consent to c-section
Your wishes as to medication allowed (epidural and the like)
And anything you even think for a second they might need to know. Be completely honest, and make a copy and have it notarized and give it to your attorney.
2006-08-20 19:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by J C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.birthplan.com You can create and print your birth plan and it's very easy to use and has options for things most moms don't think about.
2006-08-20 19:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read my queations im tell ing them to go to this website so there kids can be safe
2006-08-20 19:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.childbirth.org/interactive/ibirthplan.html
2006-08-20 20:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by Ericka K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋