Birth Plans...

mkay2011

Does everyone plan on having a birth plan handy when they arrive at the hospital? I'm not sure if I should write one up using a couple Birth Plan Worksheets I found or wait to see what my doc says...

NoodleM

I have an idea about what I'd like, but I'm not going to do a birth plan up. I'm just going to communicate to my doctor that I don't mind having a epidural, I'd like my husband to cut the cord, and I'd like to breastfeed. Other than that, I'm not picky

kylayton

NoodleM:

I have an idea about what I'd like, but I'm not going to do a birth plan up. I'm just going to communicate to my doctor that I don't mind having a epidural, I'd like my husband to cut the cord, and I'd like to breastfeed. Other than that, I'm not picky

Same with me except I WANT the epi.  I trust my doctor and will do what he suggests.  

JNicMTek

I don't see the need for a birth plan for us. The things I'd like to happen are regular practice at the hospital anyway, and after everything with DD1's birth, I'm not picky should plans need to be changed.

brookie9

Nothing formal. Just going to jot down a few things on a piece of paper to mention to the nurse and also so that my husband can have it as a handy reminder too. Example: Saline lock IV only. Ability to drink fluids as I wish. Want to move around. Request a birth ball. Minimal internal checks. Don't want to be asked about pain levels.

micaela421

mkay2011:

Does everyone plan on having a birth plan handy when they arrive at the hospital? I'm not sure if I should write one up using a couple Birth Plan Worksheets I found or wait to see what my doc says...

 

Is it ok if you share a copy of your birth plan worksheet? 

MrsT2008

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/60231303.aspx

you'll find a lot of answers there!

NoodleM

kylayton:

NoodleM:

I have an idea about what I'd like, but I'm not going to do a birth plan up. I'm just going to communicate to my doctor that I don't mind having a epidural, I'd like my husband to cut the cord, and I'd like to breastfeed. Other than that, I'm not picky

Same with me except I WANT the epi.  I trust my doctor and will do what he suggests.  

Haha, I want it too! I want to see if I can labour a bit on my own before getting it, but I definitely want one!

alieb82

I'm not writing up a birth plan, but I did speak to my doctor about a few things that are important to me...getting an epidural, not having an episiotomy, letting my DH cut the cord, skin-to-skin time, etc...

melismarie

We did one, mostly for the nurses to undestand our natural birth wishes. It's all things my midwife and I discussed so she's okay with it. Examples of what I wrote was like: Under our midwife approval "we wish to be able to try med free methods before given pitocin" or " we wish to have a hep lock instead of an IV" or " we wish to avoid the following procedures(unless noted by Midwife that it is medically needed): episotomy,suction,forceps and cesarean"

 

emd2887

Not writing anything up. The OBs at my practice already have the same mindset that I do about giving birth: that first and foremost, our goal is to have a healthy baby via vaginal delivery. Everything else can change in a heartbeat so I'm not going to stress myself out worrying about the details. 

HazelBee22

I'm going to write up a "birth plan" of sorts, but it won't be anything formal. I just want to provide a list of my preferences. I know that anything can happen and my list could very well be thrown to wind, so I'm not going to invest a ton of time worrying about it.

My biggest requests are things like: request birthing ball, don't offer pain medication unless I ask, skin-to-skin and breast feeding time as soon as possible, and remind my husband to take the clock off the wall. I don't want to be watching the hours tick by, knowing myself I will stare at that damn thing!

mkay2011

micaela421:

mkay2011:

Does everyone plan on having a birth plan handy when they arrive at the hospital? I'm not sure if I should write one up using a couple Birth Plan Worksheets I found or wait to see what my doc says...

 

Is it ok if you share a copy of your birth plan worksheet? 

 

 I found these two just googling "Birth Plan" ..

https://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/articles/tool-birth-plan.aspx

https://www.babycenter.com/calculators-birthplan

mkay2011

Glad I'm not the only one not planning to bring a full fledged birth plan to the hospital with me! I figured since they shouldn't be too busy because it is a small town hospital, and I am not too picky about "plans" (other than the fact that I want an epi) I don't need one

sagoon

I'm going to bring a short list of bullet point items I feel strongly about and that's it.  I find most birth plan templates on the internet are too detailed and fussy.  Plus, the more detailed the plan the more potential there is for things to go differently than planned.

BugsMommy2be

My OB said that it would be a good idea just so that the hospital knows my wishes, she also has a copy. I had to also do a living will for just incase.

Basically first section of my plan says that I would like my doctor or the offices on call doctor there or shortly there after, and if I was unable to make a decision regarding myself or our child my husband was to make all of the decisions. We also designated another person (my mother) to be with the baby at all times incase my husband cant leave my side for whatever reason.

My plan also goes over how I feel about pain medication, monitoring the baby, episiotomy, and c-section, but it was also left pretty open. I understand that things change and usually following a plan to a T isn?t going to happen.

Personally I see no point in saying I want this ... this ...and this... and wont except a change? there is always a "what if." I think a birth plan even if you just jot down a few things that you would want is a good idea, your doctor and the hospital see many pregnant women everyday and cant remember every single detail, at least with something written they have a better idea of what YOU want.

https://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/free-birth-plan

I just wrote my own, but this seems like a decent template.

BellieRue

I'm a big proponent of whatever needs to be done to keep the baby and mommy safe, so whatever the doctor feels is necessary is fine with me.

Linds1224

My hospital provides you with a fill in the blank type birth plan when you pre-register and you have to bring it with you when you come in to deliver. It's a pretty straight forward "questionnaire" about your feeding plans, pain med plans, who you want in the room, when you hope to be discharged, etc. If they didn't give one to me and tell me that I have to bring it with me when I come in to have the baby I wouldn't bother with one but that's just me.

UAbride31007

Ours isn't a Birth Plan but a Birth Wish List because we know things likely won't go to plan. We just have a couple things on there that we want to have communicated to the doctor and nurses and feel it will be easier to have them written down than expect them all to remember. However, if you feel comfortable communicating those things verbally and feel that your doctor/nurses will remember them then you don't have to have a birth plan.

chankins14

No birth plan for me.  My MW & I are on the same page about what I want/need.  That's why I chose her.