When I first started looking at birth plans and what they include I was overwhelmed with all the options, procedures, and just things that they were asking me to plan for. I had to look up what some of the vocab meant, I never knew there were more pain killer options than just an epidural, everything was new to me. So after many months of just freaking out over it, I finally sat down this past week and figured out what everything was.
The first step I took was to find a basic outline of a birth plan. The two that fitted me the best were the sample birth plan from thebump.com and the birth plan provided with the BabyBump pregnancy app. After that I took both birth plans, combined them, and then added my own wants and needs. So here is my birth plan.
Mommy’s Name: Charity Bowman Daddy’s
Name: Jerry Berg
Doctor’s Name: Dr. Darla Olson Due
Date: June 21, 2013
Hospital Name: Zeeland Community
Birth is planned as VAGINAL delivery.
VISITORS
I would like the father (Jerry Berg) to be present at all
times during labor and delivery. In the event that I am unable to make sound
decisions, he has my complete consent to act as my representation.
Other visitors, to be allowed entrance only while in labor
and only for short periods of time are: my parents, Todd and Pam Bowman;
Jerry’s parents, Amy and Jerry Sparks, Matt Berg; and Jerry’s sister, Lisa
Berg.
Anyone may visit after the baby is born according to
hospital visiting hours.
PHOTOS
I would like photos to be limited of me during labor and to
be only taken by my partner. No videos please. After labor and delivery photos
may be taken at baby and my discretion.
LABOR
During labor I would like….
As few
interruptions as possible
As few
vaginal exams as possible
To eat
and drink as approved by my doctor
I’d like to spend the first stage of labor either….
Standing
up
Lying
down
Walking
around
In the
shower
I’m not interested in….
A
urinary catheter
I am interested in…
A suppository
(at the last possible time one can be given)
Shaving
of my pubic area
I’d like fetal monitoring to be…
External
If I need to be induced I would like it to go in the
following order….
Performed
with prostaglandin gel
Then
Pitocin
Then having
my membranes ruptured
For pain relief I would like to use….
A
walking epidural
Narcotics
(only if the epidural is unavailable)
DELIVERY
During delivery I would like to….
Be in
whatever position I find most comfortable at the time
As the baby is delivered I would like to
Push as
directed
Avoid
forceps usage
Use
whatever methods my doctor deems necessary
I would like an episiotomy….
Performed
only as a last resort and only if my doctor deems it necessary
Immediately after delivery…
Baby to
be placed on my chest
If a C-section is necessary I would like….
To make
sure all other options have been exhausted
My
partner to remain with me the entire time
To stay
conscious
My
partner to hold the baby as soon as possible
To be
able to breastfeed as soon as possible
I would like to hold
my baby…
Immediately
after delivery
I would like to breastfeed….
As soon
as possible after delivery
I would like all family members….
To join
baby, partner, and myself in the room about an hour or two after delivery
BABY
I would like baby’s medical exam and procedures…..
Given
in my or my partner’s presence
To
include all necessary tests and vaccines
Please don’t give baby….
Formula
I’d like baby’s first bath to be given…..
In my
presence
By my
partner
I’d like to feed baby only….
Only
with breastmilk
On
demand
With
the help of a lactation specialist if needed
I’d like baby to stay in my room…..
All the
time
I’d like my partner…..
To
sleep in my room and have unlimited visiting rights
As needed post-delivery….
Give me
whatever my doctor recommends
Sorry it took me so long to post. I am hoping to upload some more posts and get caught up later this week.
Until then,
Charity
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