Anyone want to read over my birth plan?

[PinkSapphire87]

I'm looking for some advice on our birth plan, I tried to keep it concise and effective. I know that no one wants to sit down and read a three page document. The actual birth plan is about 3/4 of a page printed not including the newborn care plan (about 1 page with newborn care attached). I wanted something that was easy to read and that would actually be read. I used this website as a guide to forming our plan. Any critiques/advice/opinions? Thanks in advance!



We realize that our birth plan is neither a contract nor a guarantee of an uncomplicated labor.

Labor:

· I would prefer to keep vaginal exams to a minimum.

· I do not wish to have an IV or heparin/saline lock at any time during labor.



Monitoring

· I do not want continuous fetal monitoring unless required by the condition of my baby, and then I prefer monitoring through a telemetry unit.

· First preference for monitoring is Doppler, second preference is telemetry unit.



Labor Augmentation and Induction

· I do not wish to have amniotic membrane ruptured artificially.

· I do not wish to be put on time restraints regarding length of my labor as long as labor is progressing and baby is well.



Anesthesia

· I do not wish to have any kind of anesthesia offered or administered to me during labor, only if I specifically request it.



Delivery

· I would like to choose my own position for delivery.

· I do not want coached pushing, I would like to try to wait until I feel the urge to push before beginning pushing.

· I would like to breathe my baby out unless the urge to push is overwhelming.

· I would like to avoid perineal damage, but I prefer to tear on my own.

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



After Delivery

· I do not want my placenta removed by force, but allowed to deliver spontaneously on its own.

· I would like my husband to cut the cord after it has stopped pulsating.



Newborn Care Plan

· I want my baby to room in with me at all times and provide her care.

· If my baby must be taken from me to receive medical treatment, my husband will accompany baby at all times.

· I do not want my baby to have blood drawn, eye medication used, or any other neonatal procedure done without my approval.

· I would like to breastfeed my baby on demand from birth.

· I do not want my baby to be given any artificial nipples, no bottles or pacifiers.

· I do not want eye antibiotics or Vitamin K administered to my baby.

[misidawnrn]

looks good. My recommendation is to stay home as long as you can. The sooner you get to the hospital, the more you are put on a clock and the more interventions you will be subjected to. You can put it in writing that you don't want to be on a clock but reality is you will be, unfortunately. Good luck!

[PinkSapphire87]

Originally Posted by misidawnrn looks good. My recommendation is to stay home as long as you can. The sooner you get to the hospital, the more you are put on a clock and the more interventions you will be subjected to. You can put it in writing that you don't want to be on a clock but reality is you will be, unfortunately. Good luck!

Yep, that is my plan to stay home for as long as possible. I don't want to wait too long and almost have a car baby, but I'm also afraid of feeling like I've waited long enough and only going in at 4 cm. So trying to figure out when to go in will be the biggest issue.