Birthplan

This is my birthplan as it is now. I'm not going to post another one if I change anything, I'll just edit it here. I'm pretty happy with it so far :)

ALSO: Jake and I are registered for our birth class on April 25th! It was full but I won't be able to attend the next scheduled one (hopefully she will be here!!) so they made room for us :)



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.


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.


ANESTHESIA/PAIN MEDICATION

I would like to have a standard epidural.


CESAREAN

Unless absolutely necessary, I would like to avoid a Cesarean.
If a Cesarean delivery is indicated, I would like to be fully informed and to participate in the decision-making process.
I would like Jake present at all times if the baby requires a Cesarean delivery.
I would like the baby given to Jake as soon as she's dried (as long as she's in good health)


EPISIOTOMY

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.


DELIVERY

I would like Jake and nurses to support me and my legs as necessary during the pushing stage.
I would like to have the baby placed on my stomach/chest immediately after delivery.


IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY

I would like to have Jake cut the cord (only if he would like to).
I would like to have the baby evaluated and bathed in my presence.
If the baby must be taken from me to receive medical treatment, Jake will accompany the baby at all times.


POSTPARTUM

I would like a private room, if available.
I wish to have a cot provided for Jake.
Unless required for health reasons, I do not wish to be separated from my baby until I'm comfortable with it.
I would like the baby with me during the day but in the nursery at night, but brought to me for breastfeeding (subject to change).


BREASTFEEDING

I plan to breastfeed the baby and would like to begin nursing very shortly after birth.
I would like more information about breastfeeding.
I would like to meet with a Lactation Consultant.


PHOTO/VIDEO

I would like pictures and/or video to be taken immediately after birth, starting with the cord cutting.


OTHER

My support person is Jake and I would like him to be present during labor and delivery.
Visitors are welcomed during early labor stages (subject to change depending on how I feel) but must be asked to leave during the birth.
I would prefer that no students, interns, residents or non-essential personnel be present during my labor or the birth.
I would like at least 30-60 minutes alone with my baby and Jake before inviting visitors into the room (subject to change).