Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 455 Location: Danbury, CT.
Birth Plan Posted: 11-20-06 11:39am
Did you type up a birth plan for your dr?
What did you specify in it?
I need to type mine, I was going to
research on the net what kind of things to
put in it.
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Sunflower_pie81
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 5041 Location: to hell with this crap
Posted: 11-20-06 12:02pm
It pretty much covers everthing that you
want at the time of delivery so that you
aren't left thinking about all of this
stuff when you are in pain.
You can acctually find birth plans on line
and all you do is type in the information
that you want. Like who is going to be
in the room and if you want meds and what
kinds, whether or not your going to breast
feed so that they dont' give the baby a
bottle...Thinks like that.
Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 455 Location: Danbury, CT.
Posted: 11-20-06 15:50pm
Your link dosent work =0( but im gonna go
search it on yahoo now thanks!
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Sunflower_pie81
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Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 5041 Location: to hell with this crap
Posted: 11-20-06 15:52pm
You need to change the caps to lowercase,
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 7892 Location: *UPTOWN*NEW ORLEANS*, La
Posted: 11-20-06 16:10pm
I think I might have posted this before
but I definately had a birth plan.
I knew I didn't want any medical
interventoion and that's what I got.
Nothing.
They tried to force me to get an iv, but I
know my rights and I knew that oxygen and
breathing would help just as well. So
they had
to obey my rights.
I refused an .Episiotomy and got what I
wished. I dared her to cut me! And I
only needed one stitch.
It's all up to you how you want your birth
to go. Let them know you would be
interested in a .Doula(i promise they
help!!!!!!)!!! Every hospital normally
has one or 2 that assist in unmedicated
births. But you have to ask!!
Walk around, swat and sway. That's what I
did my entire labor. I got into the
shower and sprayed the water on my cudda
to get it ready to be stretched. It was
great.
But right when I got out, I hit
transition. Whew...I'm glad it's
over!!!
I had my baby within 3 hours of getting to
the hospital. I labored 5cm at home.
I consider myself extreemely luck to have
had such an easy labor.
Reguardless of how your baby gets here,
it's a blessing!!! Just know that you're
capable of drug free birth, cuz I know
that's what you're intersted in!!
sarah
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BabyGirlsMami
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 455 Location: Danbury, CT.
Posted: 11-20-06 16:21pm
You know I am looking at birth plan sites
online right now and I was just
researching on the .Episiotomy because it
never even crossed my mind on saying if I
want one or not. I'm kind of scared to
refuse one because I don't feel as
confident about my kagle exercising as I
should, but at the same time isn't there
so much pressure you cant even feel it?
Thinking about it I don't think I would
want it done.
And I have a doula! I was going to
hypnobirthing classes and the women is
going to be my doula too. I love her
she's awesome. I just had my last class
on saturday and she was showing me and my
birthing partner different pain relief
positions on the birthing ball and what
not it was awesome. Im looking forward to
chilling out in the jacuzzi while in labor
if it all goes well
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Eyes Wide Shut
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 7892 Location: *UPTOWN*NEW ORLEANS*, La
Posted: 11-20-06 16:24pm
I'm soo jealous!! I wanted a water birth
sooo bad!!!!! My next child will be born
at a different hospital to have that be
possible!
Sarah
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BabyGirlsMami
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 455 Location: Danbury, CT.
Posted: 11-20-06 16:25pm
Wow.. Perineal massage I never even heard
of that.. Now that im looking at all this
stuff to put on the birth plan.. They say
that can help you avoid one
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Sunflower_pie81
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Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 5041 Location: to hell with this crap
Posted: 11-20-06 16:32pm
I am really jealous, because I will never
get the chance to have a natural birth...I
would love to go thru that. But
unfortunatly I will never get the chance.
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BabyGirlsMami
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 455 Location: Danbury, CT.
Posted: 11-20-06 16:36pm
Im sorry hun, but you got a lil angel!
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BabyGirlsMami
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 455 Location: Danbury, CT.
Posted: 11-21-06 12:15pm
I wrote one up.. I dont know how its
going to cut and paste in here.. But we
will see.. For those of you who had
birthplans what do you think? I used a
website to make this
my wishes for childbirth - claudia
due date: 11/30/06
patient of ----
scheduled to deliver at ----
labor
i would like to be free to walk around
during labor.
I wish to be able to move around and
change position at will throughout
labor.
I would like the lights in the room to be
kept low during my labor.
I do not want an iv unless I become
dehydrated.
I would like to wear contact lenses or
glasses during labor.
Monitoring
i do not want an internal monitor unless
my baby has shown some sign of distress.
Labor augmentation/induction
i do not wish to have the amniotic
membrane ruptured artificially unless
signs of fetal distress.
I would prefer to be allowed to try
changing position and other natural
methods (walking, nipple stimulation)
before pitocin is administered.
Anesthesia/pain medication
i understand pain medication is available
please allow me to ask for them if I need
them.
I do not wish to be
visited to discuss any pain medications by
hospital staff unless I request to do
so.
Cesarean
if my primary care provider determines
that a cesarean delivery is indicated, I
would like to obtain a second opinion from
another physician if allowed.
If a cesarean delivery is indicated, I
would like to be fully informed and to
participate in the decision-making
process.
So I can view the birth, I would like the
screen lowered just before delivery of my
baby.
Episiotomy
i would prefer not to have an episiotomy
unless absolutely required for the baby's
safety.
I am hoping to protect the perineum. I am
practicing ahead of time by squatting, and
doing kegel exercises.
I would like a local anesthetic to repair
a tear or an episiotomy.
Delivery
i would like to be allowed to choose the
position in which I give birth.
I would like to try to deliver in a
squatting position, using my doula or a
squatting bar for support.
I would
like to have my baby placed on my
stomach/chest immediately after
delivery.
Immediately after delivery
i would like to cut the cord myself.
I
would like the umbilical chord to stop
pulsating before it is cut.
I would like to hold my baby while I
deliver the placenta and any tissue
repairs are made if I feel able to do so
after labor.
I would like to hold my baby for at least
fifteen minutes before she is
photographed, examined, etc.
I would like to have my baby evaluated and
bathed in my presence.
I would like to donate the umbilical cord
blood if possible.
Postpartum
unless required for health reasons, I do
not wish to be separated from my baby.
I would like to have my baby 'room in' and
be with me at all times.
Breastfeeding
i plan to breastfeed my baby and would
like to begin nursing very shortly after
birth.
Unless medically necessary, I do not wish
to have any bottles given to my baby
(including glucose water or plain
water).
I would like more information about
breastfeeding.
I would like to meet with a lactation
consultant.
Photo/video
i would like to take still photographs
during labor and the birth.
I would like to make a videorecording of
labor and/or the birth if possible.
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hopefulmjz
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Posted: 11-21-06 19:16pm
Wow, that's a very detailed birthing
plan...Looks good! Girl you're so close
now, are you excited? Are you nervous?
I never did a birthing plan. Never
thought about it really. You are going to
be such a good mother. You are clearly
educated on pregnancy and what all is
involved, that speaks very highly of you,
good job!
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 7892 Location: *UPTOWN*NEW ORLEANS*, La
Posted: 11-21-06 20:27pm
Sounds great!!!!!!!!
It's very detailed. Just know that water
can hydrate you just as well as an iv.
Make sure you don't let them bully you
into an iv!!
If they say no water, scarf ice chips,
they allow that!! An iv is a last option.
I should have gotten one, I might not have
gotten so weak and feverish after her
birth. I lost some blood. I didn't get
to hold her until the next morning
(besides them putting her on my belly
immedietly after birth(request that) and
for the 5 mins before they took her to the
nursery!)
i can tell you now...You're going to be
able to do this drug free. I know it. I
have no doubt in you at all of your
capabilities!!!
I'm soo excited for you to experience
this!!!! It hurts sooo goooood girl!!!
It's amazing!!
