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what you want to have during Labor and Delivery and how is an exciting
prospect. By having a Birth Plan and deciding on your options, you
can get as close as possible to your Ideal Labor and Delivery of your new
baby. |
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Do a Birth Plan? |
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You
and your partner know what you would ideally like to have for your labor
and delivery, but you need to make your birth plan so that everyone else
knows. You should discuss this with your pregnancy caregiver between
your 32 - 36 weeks of pregnancy. In this way there will be no surprises
for you or your caregiver in what choices you have made or need to make.
Your caregiver can also tell you the amount of flexibility the hospital/birthing
center allows couples in their personal choices. After discussion
with your caregiver, you should make several final copies of your Birth
Plan. We have provided a convenient way to have your birth plan printed
and done for you. After looking over your choices to consider, go
the the Birth Plan Form and follow the instructions. |
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Should Have Copies of Your Birth Plan? |
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COPIES ARE NEEDED BY:
Your Caregiver
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one for your office chart
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one to send with your records
to the birthing site
Your Support People (one copy)
The birthing site (pack
these in your suitcase as soon as you make the final copies)
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One to give to the admitting
staff
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One to keep in your birthing
room
Your labor coach, if that person
isn't your partner (packed in your suitcase)
Yourself
In total, you should make
at least seven (7) copies. It also doesn't hurt to have extra copies
with you at the hospital. You can print these from the screen or
the e-mail copy you receive. |
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| Planning
Your Baby's Birth |
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These are some options
for you to consider. After thinking about each one, go to the Interactive
Birthing Form to make your choices and Birth Plan.
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Mobility during labor
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Shave and prep at the birthing
site
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Routine IV's
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Enemas (either at home or
the birthing site)
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Catherization for urination
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Spontaneous rupture of membranes
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Spontaneous pushing, with
urgency and positions of choice
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Episiotomy
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Partner presence
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Partner to cut the cord
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Partner to bath the baby
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Eat and drink in labor
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Pain relief/epidural
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Fetal monitoring
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Breastfeed after birth
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Forceps/vacuum extraction
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Various positions in labor
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Various relaxation techniques,
including showers, music, aromatherapy, massage
If a C-Section is necessary
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Partner present
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Epidural anesthesia if possible
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Breastfeed in recover room
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Partner to hold the baby
in delivery room/operating room
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| Additional
Resources That May Help |
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| Interactive
Birth Form |
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Now that you have looked
at the options, and checked additional resources, it's time to Do Your
Birthing Plan. Click on the Link to Go
to the Interactive Birthing Form |
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