Back up plan Q

wendylaine

Well we decided to go to the midwifes home clininc instead of at home simply because she is much closer to a hospital. I feel very comfortable there so this is no problem. She has a great birthing tub there too

Anyways I was wondering if I should write up an emergency c-section plan. I am not sure if it would really be nessecary because if in the event I do need to be transfered it would be an emergency so its not like they will take the time to read a birth plan or follow what is in it. Just curious if you ladies had any thoughts.

sweetgirl82

It can't hurt.  If anything, it will help you mentally prepare for the possibility of an emergency C-section.

ILoveRunning

I don't think it could hurt.  An emergency c-section doesn't necessarily mean that you are in a crash-type situation.  With my emergency c-section, we had plenty of time to go over our requests with the midwife and OB, and it was useful to refer back to our birth plan, which had included a c-section portion.  Your plan could include any number of things, including instructions on newborn care if there is anything in particular you do/don't want done, which will be helpful if you are unable to see your LO immediately afterwards.  Best of luck! 

ShansBride

I delivered in a hospital with a midwife, but I had a birth plan for a c/s as well just in case.  I knew if I needed a c/s I wanted it to be different than my first.  Plus, as PP mentioned, emergency c/s are always what we think of as an emergency.

We are planning a homebirth this time, but I still plan to have my c/s birth plan just in case we end up at the hospital.