Birth plan ideas!

[Bentleysmommy18]

So I want to write a birth plan because last time was not how I wanted it to be at all!!

What would be good things to include in a birth plan and what would be the best way to write it?

I know I don't want anyone in the room but my husband and the necessary amount of nurses/doctors

I don't want epidural for sure!
I wanna go as long as possible without Iv meds or anything like that
No catheter
And I don't want to be induced using medication!!

That's all I got so far lol

[doulamommy]

Definitely talk to your doctor about it, especially if you're delivering at a different hospital than last time. He/she will be able to tell you which policies the hospital is rigid about and which ones their flexible about. He will also be able to help you come up with alternatives for pain meds, iv fluids, etc. Talk to him about being able to eat/drink during labor and free movement. And yes, fill in the blank birth plan guides are great!

[Rylensmommy521]

Look on the babycenter website they have one on there my nurse printed it out for me.

[Bentleysmommy18]

Oh and another thing I want for sure is my skin to skin for one hour with my son like last time!! That was such an amazing experience and every mom should ask for that!!

When baby is born and gets cut off the cord he goes straight under your gown on your chest for a skin to skin bonding time!! I did it for one hour then my husband got to carry him to the nursery!!:)

[Bentleysmommy18]

Thanks and yes my husband knows everything I want and don't want! He is going to be making sure things go as planned for me! I'm pretty flexible on everything but epidural unless I have a c section then I understand

[RockRose]

Do you have a good trusting relationship with your doctor?  That's your first step.  If you trust that your doctor will take your wishes into account and also will override them if it's for your safety and the health of your baby,  that's the best place to start.

Is your husband on the same "page" as you are and does he completely understand your wishes and what procedures you're talking about?  He will be the one in there who will have to make decisions if you are too groggy,  are asleep,  or have trouble understanding instructions and information.  

I've been a labor coach to dozens of mothers who were alone,  and it's best to be short and concise with your birth plan.  No doctor or nurse wants to do battle with you in the labor room if you are refusing a treatment that's necessary for your baby - i.e.,  starting an IV if it's looking like you might need an emergency procedure or you are dehydrating,  doing a catheter if it's obvious the baby is blocking your urethra,  if your contractions have stopped near the end of labor and your baby is starting to show signs of distress,  etc.

Going in to labor with the mindset that you want to do it naturally is the most positive thing you can do,  and gives you a very good chance for a good outcome naturally.

But things happen in labor.  You have to be flexible if things take a turn that wasn't expected.

Happy pushing!

[sabbylopez]

Put in your birth plan for them to not offer you pain meds and turn down the iv hp lock when you go in because they will secretly hook you up to stuff when your not looking. And hang it up right behind your bed and tell every new nurse to read it before they check on you and if they disagree then you want new nurses

[calesha]

You should look for a birthing center in your area. And you should watch the busniess of being born. On netflix or youtube. Its a movie.

[kirstenthecat]

I want to put on mine immediately breast freed after lol

[Bentleysmommy18]

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