Birth Plan
So when I first found out I was pregnant I had all these ideas of what I wanted out of the birth. Well, when we found out with twins I figured I had to throw most of that out the window.
I still would like to try and avoid a C-section- obviously possible reasons for this being necessary go up. I would like to avoid being induced, again I know this could happen, and I am ok with that.
The one thing I am still thinking a lot about is the epi. If I do need an emergency C section I beleive its best to have one so they don't have to put me out, is this correct?
I wonder if its possible to have a light dose or something.
Does any of this sound reasonable. Did you guys even bother having a birth plan? My MIL thought it was a good idea bc with one of her deliverys they said she said she didn't want drugs (which she did) and another she apparantly said she wanted a spinal instead of an epi.... So she thought writing down what you would like is a great idea.
Thoughts???
Re: Birth Plan
You can have a very light-dose epidural. I had a completely natural birth with our 2nd singleton and wanted the same with the girls, but my doctors felt better about having an epidural at least placed, in case there was a need for an emergency C. My dose was SO low that the labor and delivery ended up feeling the same as my natural birth experience.
Thank you ladies, what wonderful information.
Have a wonderful Halloween weekend with your little ones!
I'm going in with idea of how I'd like this to go and then trying to be flexible about things not going the way I want. I figure it never hurts to visualize and pass on my preferences.
For instance, I don't want an epi at all, if it can be avoided. I'd rather risk having to be knocked out with a general for an emergency C than have an epi placed and not used (b/c they have to use some drugs to see if it's working.) I've talked to my providers about this and they're fine with it.
What I'm having a hard time with is accepting that twins make the whole thing more complicated and I need to go with the flow.
PP, can I PM you my e-mail too? I'd love a copy of a twin birth plan.
Sure thing! I think I have two versions--one where I was hoping for a more natural birth and then a revised version once I realized I was definitely being induced. Would you like both or just the former?