Thu 18 September 2014
By Ksusha
In Baby .
tags: baby labor
I thought it could be helpful to share our birth plan. I'm omitting some
personal details for privacy.
Birth Plan for: Mama's name
Would like to: Have a natural and healthy birth, avoiding
unnecessary medical interventions
Primary caregiver: Name of midwife
Due Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Support people: \<Name of spouse> (husband), \<Doula's
name>(doula)
I will give birth at: Hospital/Birth Center Name
Mother’s birth date: MM/DD/YYYY
About \<name of mom> : A few words about where I'm from and what I
do
About \<name of spouse> : A few words about where spouse is from
and what he does
About us: met in xxxx, got married in xxxx , excited to meet our
baby in 2013 and discover if he/she is a boy or a girl.
Labor preferences:
· use hypnobirthing
relaxation techniques throughout labor · use whatever
position feels right · may use tub during
labor and have a water birth, if possible and feels right · avoid pain
medication
Delivery preferences:
· delayed cord
clamping · allow the placenta
to be delivered naturally - please no pitocin after delivery unless
medically necessary · keep baby with the
mother skin to skin as long as possible after delivery · avoid giving the
baby eye ointment/drops · please leave the
baby in mother’s or father’s arms for vitamin K shot and blood
test
Postpartum preferences:
· I plan to feed the
baby with breastmilk · hold off on bathing
the baby for the first 24 hours or until medically necessary · we would like the
baby to receive necessary vaccinations but please explain to us the
vaccines administered to the baby · as first-time
parents, we look forward to guidance with newborn care, such as
breastfeeding, swadling, diaper changing, and bathing