birth plan

[mom2b819]

Are any of u ladies doing a birth plan?... im a ftm and I want to do one mainly because idk who is gonna deliver my baby... but then I dont want to because im a go with the flow type of person and I would rather voice my concerns and what not to the doctor at the time of delivery!

[mom2b819]

Thanks everyone... I probably won't do one but then again im still undecided!! As long as my babygirl is ok that's all that matters!!

[lil_misss23]

I had one done up and it was the last thing i thought of. I had my baby this morning and it was completely just go with the flow. I knew all my options and i knew what could of happened etc. I knew i only wanted gas so told them that. Once we noticed my girl had pooped inside they sat down and told us that she wouldnt be placed straight on my chest etc. It was really a great experience.

[sorenr]

As everyone has said, it is a good idea to have something, be prepared to tear it up and go with the flow, I have never done one before, and am hoping for a home birth, but if I go into labour earlier than my due date then I will be at a large hospital with midwives I have never met before so I intend to write a list for them covering my preferred scenario, and then taking into account any problems I can envisage, what I would like to happen pain relief wise if things dont go to plan.

[stacey10]

I do think birth plans are quite a good idea, especially if you and your partner do one together, so your partner is very aware of your wishes, of course most birth plans dont go to plan, but it is also good for the midwives/doctors to be able to have a look and see how you would like your labour and birth to go, that way it saves them from asking you if you want pain relief, when you dont... also some times your not really in a good state of mind if things start to happen quickly and it can be hard to voice your concerns at the time, so a basic or in depth birth plan, depending on what you would like is a good place to start especially if your a first time mum :)

[Helenk38]

I just did mine earlier. It's more just I guideline for the doctor and nurses as well as my husband. He can be very forgetful and if I'm too out of it to answer any questions at least he have a piece of paper to look at. Plus it gave us a chance to discuss some key issue ahead of time, like pain med, c-section, forceps, circumcisions, breast feeding, etc.
You can just start by writing down a few key points that you feel very strongly about and take it from there.

[marajean21]

Yeah, they didn't even ask me with my first then since I was alone for my second they asked if I wanted gim to go in the nursery over night. Your bf should get a band allowing him to stay your whole visit

[mom2b819]

Okk.. so as far as bf and the baby staying with u u can just tell them that too right??

[buggie216]

My only plan is th go completely natural again...i just tell the nurses not even to offer pain meds...and they dont!!

[buggie216]

My only plan is th go completely natural again...i just tell the nurses not even to offer pain meds...and they dont!!