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30-4-2008 - My Birthing Plan...

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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Our wishes for Childbirth - Shahera Gaines

Due Date: 08/13/2008
Patient of Dr. Jackson
Scheduled to deliver at St. Mary's Hospital-Miracle of Life Birthing Center

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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 to be able to have fluids by mouth throughout the first stage of labor.

I will be bringing my own music to play during labor.

I do not want an IV unless I become dehydrated.

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MONITORING

I do not want an internal monitor unless the baby has shown some sign of distress.

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LABOR AUGMENTATION/INDUCTION

If labor is not progressing, I would like to have the amniotic membrane ruptured before other methods are used to augment labor.

I would prefer to be allowed to try changing position and other natural methods (walking, nipple stimulation) before pitocin is administered.

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ANESTHESIA/PAIN MEDICATION

I realize that many pain medications exist I'll ask for them if I need them.

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CESAREAN

I would like (coach) present at all times if the baby requires a Cesarean delivery.

If the baby is not in distress, the baby should be given to (coach) immediately after birth.

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EPISIOTOMY

I am hoping to protect the perineum. I am practicing ahead of time by squatting, doing Kegel exercises, and perineal massage.

I would appreciate guidance in when to push and when to stop pushing so the perineum can stretch.

I would prefer an episiotomy rather than a tear.

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DELIVERY

I would like to be allowed to choose the position in which I give birth, including squatting.

I would like the chance to touch my baby's head when it crowns.

I would like to have my baby placed on my stomach/chest immediately after delivery.

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IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY

I would like to have (Darrell) cut the cord.

I would prefer that the umbilical cord 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 my baby must be taken from me to receive medical treatment, (Darrell) or some other person I designate will accompany the baby at all times.

I would like to bank the umbilical cord blood, and have made arrangements to do so.

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POSTPARTUM

I would like to have my baby "room in" and be with me at all times.

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BREASTFEEDING

I plan to breastfeed my baby and would like to begin nursing very shortly after birth.

I do not want my baby to be given a pacifier.

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CIRCUMCISION

I would like the baby to be circumcised before we check out of the hospital.

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PHOTO/VIDEO

I would like to take still photographs during labor and the birth.

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OTHER

My support people are (Mother &Darrell) and I would like them to be present during labor and/or delivery.

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3 Comments on My Birthing Plan...


mommynicolem - Thursday, 1 May
About waiting until the cord stops pulsating, unless you have real experience with this...I was told that it can take 30-45minutes, at which time the doc has to hold the baby lower than you and you can't hold him.

jjohnston6 - Wednesday, 30 Apr
WOW.. nice plan.. I don't know half the things you are talking about so I guess I had better read up!

Sowright - Wednesday, 30 Apr
I like your birth plan! It is simple and straight tp the point.