Mother-to-be: Bethany Partner: Dan
Due Date: 04/25/11
Place of Birth: Columbia Regional Hospital
This birth plan is intended to express the preference and desires we have for the birth of our baby. It is not intended to be a script. We fully realize that situations may arise such that our plan cannot and should not be followed. However, we hope that barring any extenuating circumstances, you will be able to keep us informed and aware of our options. Thank you.
First Stage (Labor):
* Dim Lights.
* Peace and Quiet.
* Music of our choice.
* Would prefer my own clothes to gown.
* No Med students that I know
* Maintain mobility (Walking, rocking, up to bathroom, etc.)
* Clear fluids.
* Ice chips.
* Heparin lock.
* Continuous Monitoring with external monitor.
* Please do not offer me pain medications, I will ask for them if I want them.
* Positioning as desired.
* Water (Shower or Tub).
* Heat or Cold packs.
* Massage (back, foot, counter pressure, etc.).
* IV med: Demerol.
* Regular Epidural
Induction:
* I would prefer to use Cytotec to start labor.
Augmentation:
* I would prefer to walk to speed labor.
Second Stage (Birth):
* Choice of position
* Directed Bearing Down
* Birth/Squat Bar
* I would prefer to tear than have an episiotomy, but please use compresses, massage and positioning.
Baby Care:
* Cut cord immediately
* Prefer partner to cut the cord.
* Delay the eye medication
* Breast feeding only
* Separation only after recovery period
Other Baby Care Requests:
* No disposable diapers - Dad gives bath and diaper.
Cesarean Birth:
* Spinal/epidural anesthesia
* Partner present
* Screen lowered to view the birth or mirror
* Explain the surgery as it's happening
* Free one hand to touch the baby
* Partner to cut the cord
* Breast feeding in recovery room
Sick Baby:
* Breast feeding as soon as possible
* Unlimited visitation for parents
* Handling the baby (Kangaroo care, holding, care of, etc.)
* If the baby is transported to another facility, move us as soon as possible
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